*** 1968 Grille Pics Needed ***
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To aviod any further confusion are these the four fins with the arrows ( #'s 2-3-4-5 ) that the get the leading edge painted silver ? Some photos show the silver edge going around the turn signal circle too others dont ? what is correct ? I'm thinking IRON CROSS'S since he bought his new..........??? 
While mine are out, I would like to fix this.
While mine are out, I would like to fix this.
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As far as what parts were silver on original 68s - most that I have seen do not have paint on the top bar (#1), and I think it looks strange. The tricky part is that even original untouched cars are 44 years old and that silver paint (or whatever it is) wears off... and so does the memory of original owners.
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As Hal suggested, when I was doing pine wood derby cars for the local scout troop, I used to go to the high end modelers shop.
They have a silver metalic felt tip paint pen.
It is great for you can control the amount of paint applied.
This is what I'm going to use on the 3 pieces when I get to it on my '68.
The testor paint company makes them.
They are approx. 6" long and an aluminum tube with a replaceable black cap. Just stripe it and go
Marshal
They have a silver metalic felt tip paint pen.
It is great for you can control the amount of paint applied.
This is what I'm going to use on the 3 pieces when I get to it on my '68.
The testor paint company makes them.
They are approx. 6" long and an aluminum tube with a replaceable black cap. Just stripe it and go
Marshal
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As Hal suggested, when I was doing pine wood derby cars for the local scout troop, I used to go to the high end modelers shop.
They have a silver metalic felt tip paint pen.
It is great for you can control the amount of paint applied.
This is what I'm going to use on the 3 pieces when I get to it on my '68.
The testor paint company makes them.
They are approx. 6" long and an aluminum tube with a replaceable black cap. Just stripe it and go
Marshal
They have a silver metalic felt tip paint pen.
It is great for you can control the amount of paint applied.
This is what I'm going to use on the 3 pieces when I get to it on my '68.
The testor paint company makes them.
They are approx. 6" long and an aluminum tube with a replaceable black cap. Just stripe it and go
Marshal
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yes, aound the turn signal. Also, all leading edges with exception of the top one. Also, th epaint is not just the edge..it fades back about 1/2 ".
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AVALON / IRON Great, one last question, does the 1/2 inch fade inwards go on the topside of the cross fin, or the bottom ? or both sides ?
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If you look at the grill, there is a mold line that runs down the grill "fin" lengthwise. Again, not having them in front of me but I seem to remember the silver paint stretching back to that line. Hope that helps.
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I have some originals at home with paint on them....let me check but off the top of my head it is top and bottom. Still cannot figure out how the factory painted these things without it being very time consuming. Guess that's why they stopped in early 69.
If you look at the grill, there is a mold line that runs down the grill "fin" lengthwise. Again, not having them in front of me but I seem to remember the silver paint stretching back to that line. Hope that helps.
If you look at the grill, there is a mold line that runs down the grill "fin" lengthwise. Again, not having them in front of me but I seem to remember the silver paint stretching back to that line. Hope that helps.
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1. Front facing tiny edge width 1/8" painted YES
2. 1/2" inwards to the rib / molded line part painted top & bottom YES
3. There are six fins all together only 5 get painted from bottom to top, but the very top one is left black on the front 1/8" edge, top & bottom yes
4. painted silver around the turn signal circle edge as well YES
THANKS.......
that should do it...........just want to be 100% before I break out the silver paint !!
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ok so here we go,
1. Front facing tiny edge width 1/8" painted YES
2. 1/2" inwards to the rib / molded line part painted top & bottom YES
3. There are six fins all together only 5 get painted from bottom to top, but the very top one is left black on the front 1/8" edge, top & bottom yes
4. painted silver around the turn signal circle edge as well YES
THANKS.......
that should do it...........just want to be 100% before I break out the silver paint !!
1. Front facing tiny edge width 1/8" painted YES
2. 1/2" inwards to the rib / molded line part painted top & bottom YES
3. There are six fins all together only 5 get painted from bottom to top, but the very top one is left black on the front 1/8" edge, top & bottom yes
4. painted silver around the turn signal circle edge as well YES
THANKS.......
that should do it...........just want to be 100% before I break out the silver paint !!
Hey 427SIXPACK - when you get done painting the edges silver, please post some pics of your handiwork so we can see how the finished grilles look. Anxiously awaiting!!! Thanks in advance - BK3
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i'll begin painting. I'm just getting a few confilciting answers, and not totally clear on others............so I wait !!!
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CONFIRMED ~ THANKS !!
1. Front facing tiny edge width 1/8" painted CONFIRMED
2. 1/2" inwards to the rib / molded line part painted top & bottom CONFIRMED
3. There are six fins all together only 5 get painted from bottom to top, but the very top one is left black on the front 1/8" edge, both top & bottom remain black as well CONFIRMED
4. Painted silver around the turn signal circle edge as well CONFIRMED
Completed "DETAILED" silver paint photos to follow / Thanks to all !!
Last edited by 427SIXPACK; Jan 25, 2012 at 07:10 AM.
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Wow,
This thread was like following a micro surgery process!!!
Unless you are going to have it inspected by some "experts"
I would just hit the leading edges from #2 rib down.
The Testors paint pen I described earlier would work well.
The 1/2" back may be difficult with a pen. Spraying, I imagine
would be difficult as overspray would be difficult to control.
Unless you go to an airbrush painter they are amazing.
My orig's just to reaffirm are faded but the silver high lights start with the 2nd rib and go down and are around the turn signal opening.
Just stripe it and go Bro!!!
Marshal
This thread was like following a micro surgery process!!!
Unless you are going to have it inspected by some "experts"
I would just hit the leading edges from #2 rib down.
The Testors paint pen I described earlier would work well.
The 1/2" back may be difficult with a pen. Spraying, I imagine
would be difficult as overspray would be difficult to control.
Unless you go to an airbrush painter they are amazing.
My orig's just to reaffirm are faded but the silver high lights start with the 2nd rib and go down and are around the turn signal opening.
Just stripe it and go Bro!!!
Marshal
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Your car #'s predate mine & should be painted, maybe they are not originals & have been replaced ? or they have maybe faded or worn off...........or just missed in QC ?