smithbrother Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) I'm sorry if this has been covered, PROBABLY HAS, but need to know, search didn't help.Last week I purchased a like new complete 46 grill and backing frame for $100.00. I expect to make an art piece out of it, but will NOT alter it in any way. My question is, I have noted several pictures of the top bar as being smooth, mine has RIBS/PEAKS that match the vertical bars/teeth, and wonder if this was a mid/late year change by Buick?Thank You for hearing me out.Dale in Indy Edited July 5, 2011 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Let me ask my question another way..................Were there TWO DIFFERENT grill TOP bars used during the 1946 production year? One is SMOOTH, the other has RIBS/PEAKS that match up to the points of the vertical bars/teeth of the grill. I would suggest that SOMEONE has the answer to this question.Thank You,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 I am really SURPRISED that no one has commented on my question, NOT MAD, just surprised, thought there would be a 1946 Buick expert that would speak up, but so be it. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hi Dale, Can't help, but advise being patient. All the '46 experts may be at the Nationals. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Thank You. As I stated, NOT MAD, just surprised. I have PLENTY of time.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Can you post a photo of what you have? It will help you get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 On Ebay there are several 1946 Buick grill TOP BARS listed. One is just like mine, it has RIBS, or PEAKS that match up with the teeth of the actual grill bars. The OTHER listings show the TOP BAR WITHOUT these RIBS, and I am trying to learn why the difference.See Ebay listing #370416471414 for picture of the RIBBED STYLESee Ebay listing #400123757776 for picture of SMOOTH not ribbed sytle.Thank you,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Super Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I checked the pictures in my parts book and found the answer to your question. The "ribbed" version of the top bar is correct for 1946. The "smooth" version of the top bar is correct for 1942. The seller of the "smooth" one has his part misidentified. Hope this solves the mystery for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) I am still checking.Dale in Indy Edited July 9, 2011 by smithbrother Still checking, will report later. Dale (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Parts Book in group 1.267 lists as follows:1393512 19421328844 19461331750 1947,1948, 1949-40 seriesAt least they're different part numbers in different years, but no mention of mid year changes.Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 There are at least 3 grill top bars listed on Ebay that are SMOOTH, no ribs, and each claim it to be for a 1946 Buick. Makes me wonder if Buick carried over lots of the 42 parts, and early production used the SMOOTH version? I would love to know why these folks feel their SMOOTH version is a 46 part. Doesn't make sense that all of them would be wrong in their listing. I have written a couple of the sellers, and they stick to the statement, THAT THEIR PIECE IS A 46 TOP BAR.Thanks,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 I just received word from the Ebayer that has 3 grill top bars listed as 1946, and after pointing out that his could be 1942 pieces, he checked, and agrees that he made a mistake and they are indeed 1942 pieces.Finally the confusion has been cleared. Thank You Dave, and 48Super for your input. Case closed, LOL.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWS Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The upper grill bar on my 46 is ribbed to match the grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest colombiancarparts Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I am looking for a 1946 grille, any ideasThanksDouglas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 I have a near perfect complete 1946 Buick grill. Only one tooth has a small dent, easy fix.I want $500.00 prepaid.I can email pictures, but will need a E-mail address.Thanks,Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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