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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Early 1955 grille

Does anyone make an aftermarket grille for the early 55s ? I looked at a bunch of the restoration place but no 55s any ideas?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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What does an early '55 look like?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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The only reproduction grilles for the mid fifty trucks are the 53s in fiberglass, and the 56s in steel. The 56s come in primer or chrome.

Other than that, you will have to search for a good used replacement. Check places like eBay, Craig's List, etc.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Alright thanks for the help. Im not sure but thought the early 55 were with the sort of v in the top part of the grille and later production models were just like the 56 grille but thanks anyway
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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This got me looking at 55 grills.
Here is one on ebay: 1955 Ford Truck Grille | eBay
Starting bid of $250?? Man, I need to take care of mine.

Craigslist has some as well.
1955 Ford V8 grill
Now what is that below this grill? Is this for a car of some sort?

Here is one in OK, a little closer to you:
1955 ford f100 pickup grill
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Harrier
This got me looking at 55 grills.
Here is one on ebay: 1955 Ford Truck Grille | eBay
Starting bid of $250?? Man, I need to take care of mine.

Craigslist has some as well.
1955 Ford V8 grill
Now what is that below this grill? Is this for a car of some sort?

Here is one in OK, a little closer to you:
1955 ford f100 pickup grill
I think that grill is for a bread van
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Craigslist has some as well.
1955 Ford V8 grill
Now what is that below this grill? Is this for a car of some sort?
Good catch, Rod! That is exactly right. It's the bread van grille and lower grille panel. It's going to be too narrow for a pickup, so don't anyone choose that one for their effie or you may be sorry..
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Starting bid of $250?? Man, I need to take care of mine.
I sold my '55 custom cab grill for $500 and it was an unrestored original. They really are worth whatever someone will pay...
 
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I see decent models at local swaps for $50. Go to a local swap and see what you can find. Jag
 
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Hi there, have you found your truck grills already? I'm thinking isn't it more expensive to have them fabricated? It's better to get one from your local junkyard and restore it. Anyway, I'd like to see pictures of your restoration please!
 
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