Grill insert orig Vs Repro 1932

[rockfla]

Any tell tail signs or differences on 32 grill inserts to look at for “Original” and “Repro’s”???

 

[Mart]

Original grille bars are not shiny. They are painted grey.

 

[Krylon32]

Also there is a significant difference in the weight between most of the Chinese grilles and an original. Only repro grille close to original and made in the USA is the now defunct grille insert from Dale's in OKC. I have not had a chance to check the new United Pacific inserts.

 

[19ED30]

& there is 3 different original passenger insert ,
(Crank hole )

 

[rockfla]

& there is 3 different original passenger insert ,
(Crank hole )

Yes, I have DavidG’s restoration book open now reading and re-reading and comparing

 

[DavidG]

A fourth variation of the crank hole opening has shown up in Europe.

 

[Epper1]

Original were painted

 

[gtrhotrod]

Should be painted, not stainless, is the first clue.

 

[Fullfendered]

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1932-ford-grille-inserts-3-different-types.489354/