Hello All - I'm in process of bringing my coupe back to original and have already replaced the previous owners 67 BB hood with a correct repop. I now need the grills. Most all of the used 63 grills on eBay are pretty worn with bends and surface scratches. I don't know how well these originals can be restored, so I am hoping to learn from the experience of others on the pros/cons of the reproductions. Thanks in advance!
Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Collapse
X
-
Tags: None
- Top
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Hello All - I'm in process of bringing my coupe back to original and have already replaced the previous owners 67 BB hood with a correct repop. I now need the grills. Most all of the used 63 grills on eBay are pretty worn with bends and surface scratches. I don't know how well these originals can be restored, so I am hoping to learn from the experience of others on the pros/cons of the reproductions. Thanks in advance!
If you have any friends headed to Carlisle maybe they can pick you up a pair....the last ones I saw in perfect shape and original were $600...
A pair that needs repainting is no big deal...dents and serious scratches are a problem.....these parts are THIN.- Top
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Hey Frank -Thank you so much for your response on both the forums. You are always sooooo helpful. This morning I was able to find a straight set, all mounting stubs and no surface scratches.!!! After seeing some others, I scooped them right up after getting your insight. Thanks again!- Top
Comment
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Hey Frank -Thank you so much for your response on both the forums. You are always sooooo helpful. This morning I was able to find a straight set, all mounting stubs and no surface scratches.!!! After seeing some others, I scooped them right up after getting your insight. Thanks again!
- Top
Comment
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Wow Harry, thank you for that. I did know. Mine is a Late March car. Thank will certainly look into that. The car is in the paint shop now for the next few months and going back to its original Sebring Silver.- Top
Comment
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Changed my grills on an old 63 when I carried out a respray - could'nt get a correct 63 hood so used a 64 put the new grills on the top - didn't look correct if you knew what to look for - but finished the Vette off visually 63 - I think I got them from Central Corvette but that was 8 years ago - see old grills with sealant on back
- Top
Comment
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Much thanks to Frank, John, Harry and Keith for helping me through this. Your irespective nsight and experience was invaluable in this restoration journey!- Top
Comment
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Good to know, Frankie. The incredibly nice original set I purchased arrived Wednesday and each one has the missing stud. I'm a March 28th build. I don't know when this stud change was placed in production, but regardless, these will be proudly going on my car!- Top
Comment
-
Re: Help - 1963 Hood Grills - Reproductions vs. Originals
Thank you so much, John. How incredibly lucky to have found a very nice set that was also of correct stud configuration for my particular build date! Whew! Lucked into that for sure.- Top
Comment
Comment