Can a 66/67 front grille be repaired?
08-11-2016, 10:25 PM
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Can a 66/67 front grille be repaired?
Has anyone ever had a 66/67 grille repaired? I have a fairly nice OE grille with a broken mounting tab, can it be fixed?
08-11-2016, 10:39 PM
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I suspect its made out of some low grade metal (maybe pot metal) like the instrument cluster. I had Librandi's repair a crack in my instrument cluster and it came out perfect. I also have them chroming a 67 grill now.
If you have the tab, someone could probably weld it back on. Its a matter of finding some old school welder who has experience with pot metal.
If you have the tab, someone could probably weld it back on. Its a matter of finding some old school welder who has experience with pot metal.
08-11-2016, 10:48 PM
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I suspect its made out of some low grade metal (maybe pot metal) like the instrument cluster. I had Librandi's repair a crack in my instrument cluster and it came out perfect. I also have them chroming a 67 grill now.
If you have the tab, someone could probably weld it back on. Its a matter of finding some old school welder who has experience with pot metal.
If you have the tab, someone could probably weld it back on. Its a matter of finding some old school welder who has experience with pot metal.
08-12-2016, 07:12 AM
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Never heard of welding Pot Metal, but things change everyday. I am guessing a BUBBA repair is about all you can do. Bend a clip out of steel and pop rivet it to the grille. 
If you have the funds, buy a new grille and use the old one for cooking hot dogs over your fire pit.
If you have the funds, buy a new grille and use the old one for cooking hot dogs over your fire pit.
08-12-2016, 06:47 PM
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08-12-2016, 10:01 PM
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Hi, can you please give the name, address and telephone number of the company that is rechroming your 67 grille.
Thanks, Nelson
Email: briercreekboy@aol.com
Thanks, Nelson
Email: briercreekboy@aol.com
I suspect its made out of some low grade metal (maybe pot metal) like the instrument cluster. I had Librandi's repair a crack in my instrument cluster and it came out perfect. I also have them chroming a 67 grill now.
If you have the tab, someone could probably weld it back on. Its a matter of finding some old school welder who has experience with pot metal.
If you have the tab, someone could probably weld it back on. Its a matter of finding some old school welder who has experience with pot metal.
08-12-2016, 10:06 PM
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08-12-2016, 10:24 PM
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So, now you're an expert on pot metal repair? That is too, too funny.
You should return to your Nowhere Land........ please.
Pot metal repair has been being done successfully for decades. Take it to someone that actually knows what they're doing.
08-12-2016, 11:21 PM
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