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Correct me If I am wrong, but didn't only the '48 have the stainless grille strips? If I recall, the '48 had the strips, and the entire grille insert was painted a cream color. The '49 and '50 had plain bars, and the grille was painted Argent Silver.
JD your right but I have read that some of the early '49 had them on them. I'm from the dark side and love the look of them so I'm adding them to mine!