Does anybody have the hood center trim piece that goes down the center of the hood used and rusty is fine it's getting painted. Mine is there just really rotted.

 

They do come up on EBay now and then, but if you can't find a used one there you can find new reproductions in stainless steel from various old Ford places.

 

I found this at Macs...

1942-1947 Hood Center Strip - Stainless Steel - Ford Pickup Truck - MAC's Antique Auto Parts

 

thanks I will look now I found the grill bars on there($180) those were reasonably priced this part is around 85 bucks seems high to me.

 

Thanks for the info on the strip $70 seems more reasonable

 

The center strip is made from stainless steel, the grille bars are usually just regular steel that has been chromed, hence the higher price. Last I saw those grille bar sets several years ago, they left a lot to be desired. Quality was not the greatest.