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68CaliSp

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Neil,


Here is the grill that I have. Sorry it took so long to get it out of my attic.

Cameron
 

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Spent the last couple days reworking, repairing, lubricating all the window mechanisms. They're all happy now.
BUT: The rear quarter window frames are UGLY. Repos are $400+ each.:sad: Has anyone had them rechromed? If so, what's ballpark cost?
Or- anyone got decent driver quality quarter windows they can part with?
I simply cannot keep crusty chrome with a fresh paint job. (The jury's still out: Black or Sunlit Gold paint.) Either case deserves decent chrome.
Will also be checking E-Bay.

Neil
 
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CougarCJ

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Black with gold stripes would be my choice. Didn't Tim have one painted like that?

Black with gold would be a nod to the Hertz Shelby Mustangs.
 

Powell

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Black with red stripe and red interior is very stunning.
 

p51

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If we're voting...

Black with gold stripes, Shelby wheels... and a 5-speed manual :cool:

And, if a CA car, get original or repo, circa 1968, black tags with gold lettering to match...
 

robert campbell

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If we're voting...

Black with gold stripes, Shelby wheels... and a 5-speed manual :cool:

And, if a CA car, get original or repo, circa 1968, black tags with gold lettering to match...


YAAAAA BAAAABBBBEEEE! sounds awesome!
 

whodat

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Neil how difficult is replacing the rivets on the grill?


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Do you mean the pop rivets that secure the 2 brackets?
IIRC, just drill them out and replace them with pop rivets.
Mike Jewell (Somethingspecial) can steer you onto the correct rivets.

Neil
 

whodat

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Yes! I have some new rivets of the old style but don't know how to install them. I thought maybe you did them that way, until I noticed you didn't.


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franklinair

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??Are you referring to the photos of the grill I just purchased??

Neil
 
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