Guess what I scored at the Columbus Swap Meet.*UPDATED PICS*

stang1986gt · Post by **stang1986gt** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:03 pm

My truck is a 69, but it has a '67 grill. I wasn't about to pay $300+ for the correct grill. However, I found one at the Columbus swap meet for $190.00...in perfect condition (needs polished, but very straight). I'll post pics later on.

What do you think guys?

derrabls · Post by **derrabls** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:28 am

If only I could be so lucky..Nice find.

Joe Kriston · Post by **Joe Kriston** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:26 am

Good find for the money!....Except you installed it backwards...

dcbullet · Post by **dcbullet** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:06 am

Nice score!

stang1986gt · Post by **stang1986gt** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:21 am

Joe Kriston wrote:Good find for the money!....Except you installed it backwards...

I knew someone would say something about that...when I was taking the pictures, I thought to myself "Yep...someone will have something to say about the grill being on the wrong end..."

stang1986gt · Post by **stang1986gt** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:23 am

Anyone have any tips for polishing this? I read the other thread on this subject, but that thread dealt with removing the annodizing. I don't want to make it a show piece...I just want to brighten it up a little. Should simply to to town on it with a buffer and aluminum polish?

jzjames · Post by **jzjames** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:31 pm

score! Has anyone tried like #000 steel wool pads on their alum. grilles??

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:02 pm

Nice find. I wish I could find a steel one that nice.

Post by **FORDification** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:11 pm

In order to polish aluminum, you have to remove the covering (anodizing) that on it, otherwise you're just trying to polish the anodizing. Yeah, it's a lot of work....but the end result is definitely worth it.

67f100 · Post by **67f100** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:31 pm

So what happened to the '67 grille you replaced? And what kind of shape is it in? Just wonderin'...

stang1986gt · Post by **stang1986gt** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:34 am

I plan on leaving the '67 grill in until I paint the truck. Only want to take it out once. I may keep it as a spare if the unthinkable would happen.

mrsnicks · Post by **mrsnicks** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:20 am

Ya know.. between you and Keith I think you're both getting all the luck. I want my share .

I hope I find a great deal at the Swap Meet in Charlotte so I can post and make everyone else jealous.

Patrick

stang1986gt · Post by **stang1986gt** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:59 am

I hope you find something too! I have the worst luck at finding stuff. When I do happen upon something, it's usually not for sale, already sold, a gazillion dollars, or something else.

Bama Boy · Post by **Bama Boy** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:40 pm

Hey, When is the swap meet in Charlotte? I am 90 miles away and would love to score a few parts myself.

xxxtina63 · Post by **xxxtina63** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:01 am

Very, very nice find!!!!!!!!!

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