Question for ‘39 pickup experts

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Hmmm, I've been considering Not Using the outer trim ring and centre bar that came with my '39 Pickup.

I was going to list it in the want ad section after I finish my project - don't usually sell anything until it is all done.

Not sure I want to sell just the centre strip??? What is the outer ring and the strip worth?
 
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Dave Turner (Turner Stainless) did a fantastic restoration of both my center and surround from pretty well beat up originals. He is early 80s, and I can share contact information if needed by email
Mark


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This is what I did on my pickup. I used a flexible plastic, stick on automotive trim. The V8 emblem is from a newer Ford Explorer. Not stock but it looks great so it works for me.
 

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third_edition said:
Hmmm, I've been considering Not Using the outer trim ring and centre bar that came with my '39 Pickup.

I was going to list it in the want ad section after I finish my project - don't usually sell anything until it is all done.

Not sure I want to sell just the centre strip??? What is the outer ring and the strip worth?
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I paid $300 for just the outer ring and it was in excellent condition.
 
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So, this is what I have...

Bill, will the outer ring fit on your '38?
 

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To the best of my knowledge, the outer trim rings for 38 and 39 pickups/trucks interchange. The center grill trim for 38 and 39 are not the same. The 39 center stainless is very difficult to find. I sold a NOS one to a person on Fordbarn for $300 several years back. I sold a NOS one on EBay that ended up going for a bit over $600. I sold a restored one on Ebay that also went for a bit over $600. I no longer have any extra 39 grill stainless. It took me several years to find the ones I had...I was told by a former Fordbarner that Drake was going to start reproducing them or I would not have sold the ones I had. To the best of my knowledge, Drake never made any.
 
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The '38 and '39 outer rims are the same. The centers of the two grills are totally different so the center trims do not interchange.

I have a '39 grill on my '38 truck and have trim for both '38 and '39 but mine like so many others are beat up.
 

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38bill said:
The '38 and '39 outer rims are the same. The centers of the two grills are totally different so the center trims do not interchange.

I have a '39 grill on my '38 truck and have trim for both '38 and '39 but mine like so many others are beat up.
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Hi Bill,

Looks like you could use the outer trim ring (if you are interested) and Kevin could use the centre strip if he is interested.

I am in need of some parts for my truck, maybe we could work something out.

George
 
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38bill said:
This is what I did on my pickup. I used a flexible plastic, stick on automotive trim. The V8 emblem is from a newer Ford Explorer. Not stock but it looks great so it works for me.
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I think that looks great, and only the most knowledgeable Ford enthusiasts would be able to know it wasn't factory. You're my kind of guy!:D
 
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