bobj49f2 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I have started making stainless steel grills to fit 1937 Buicks. I am editing this listing with a new reduced price. I will sell a set of these grills for $1300. I make these grills out of 304 stainless steel and they will last forever, at least a lot longer than the car itself. I have each slat laser cut, there are 41 on each side, 15 different sizes and weld them in a fixture to the side uprights. Test fit them to the '37 grill shell I have in my shop. I used a good, but broken, set of grills to make the patterns for the slats and the welding fixture. The grills have the correct belly and twist like the originals. After welding the grills are sand blasted, slats are sanded on the front edge with a belt sander to remove the laser cutting marks and then wet sanded to 1000 grit paper, afterwards they are buffed with three grades of buffing rouge to achieve a shiny finish. The front of the slats are taped off and the rest of the grills are sprayed with a self etching primer and satin black enamel.Although I have tried my best to make these like the originals they are individually hand made and some tweaking may be necessary to make them fit your grill shell.As everyone who owns a '37 or '38 Buick knows, the original grills are prone to crack in multiple places and the chrome finish pits and deteriorates. It can cost around $1000 to have a grill repaired and replated and then it's not guaranteed not to break once it's back on the car. These stainless steel pieces will be a lot more durable and if they do get damaged they can be repaired by anyone who can weld, sand and buff.If you're interested please either PM me or email me directly with a phone number and I'll contact you directly. I will not require a deposit when you place an order but I will request that you pay for the grill before I ship them to you. I have just started to offer these grills so I don't know what kind of demand there will be for them but they will be made on a per demand basis.Price does not include shipping. I am offering a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. All I ask I require is you to pay the return shipping and return the grills in the same condition as they were sent to you. Edited May 6, 2014 by bobj49f2 Lower price (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 You should be congratulated for providing this service to the Buick collector community! Sure is nice to see something like this being done for '37 Buicks instead of the usual Ford and Chevrolet reproductions. Have you thought about advertising this in the 1936-37-38 Buick Club magazine or the Buick Bugle magazine?Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Leonard, Tx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Pete,Thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't thought about either of those venues. I'll have to check into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybuick Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 that looks like a real nice job you should do chev grills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 I do want to venture into other grills and parts that are available. I would need a sample of any part I would reproduce. It wouldn't have to be in perfect condition, I just need something that I can get dimensions from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I have dropped the original price to $1300, this is about as low as I'll be able to go and still make some money on them to cover my material costs and labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Bump to the top for the weekend crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Here's another bump 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 How about another price reduction, $1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dsharai Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 If you are still reproducing the 37 buick grilles, I am interested. Contact me at dwaine.sharai@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36threewindow Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Bob, Nice work. Wish you were making grills for the 36. I have a suggestion that may save you a lot of labor, There is a stainless steel sheet product called Stainless type 430 2BA Bright Annealed available up to 16 ga (.060) thick which has a surface finish that looks like a mirror. Actually it is used as a mirror in prisons and high schools instead of glass mirrors. This product may save you a lot of sanding and polishing. Also water jet cutting although expensive may give you a smoother non discolored edge and solve warpage issues if you are having any. This product can be supplied with vinyl protective covering to avoid scratches & marirng in laser and forming operations. The finish is achieved in the annealing process (don't ask how) and is not mechanical so the price is not jacked up for the labor. I don't know where you are loacted at but if interested let me know abt1969@yahoo.com Al T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris earl uk Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 hi bob,really impressive work,have a 37 here in rainy England.grille sections way past there best.are you still producing these beautifully engineered replacements.regards Chris christopherearl246@btinternet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donald Sunseri Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 If you are still reproducing the 37 buick grilles, I am interested. Contact me at ddsunseri@yahoo.com or call 1-805-341-2484 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luisc Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 4/9/2014 at 5:57 PM, bobj49f2 said: I have started making stainless steel grills to fit 1937 Buicks. I am editing this listing with a new reduced price. I will sell a set of these grills for $1300. I make these grills out of 304 stainless steel and they will last forever, at least a lot longer than the car itself. I have each slat laser cut, there are 41 on each side, 15 different sizes and weld them in a fixture to the side uprights. Test fit them to the '37 grill shell I have in my shop. I used a good, but broken, set of grills to make the patterns for the slats and the welding fixture. The grills have the correct belly and twist like the originals. After welding the grills are sand blasted, slats are sanded on the front edge with a belt sander to remove the laser cutting marks and then wet sanded to 1000 grit paper, afterwards they are buffed with three grades of buffing rouge to achieve a shiny finish. The front of the slats are taped off and the rest of the grills are sprayed with a self etching primer and satin black enamel. Although I have tried my best to make these like the originals they are individually hand made and some tweaking may be necessary to make them fit your grill shell. As everyone who owns a '37 or '38 Buick knows, the original grills are prone to crack in multiple places and the chrome finish pits and deteriorates. It can cost around $1000 to have a grill repaired and replated and then it's not guaranteed not to break once it's back on the car. These stainless steel pieces will be a lot more durable and if they do get damaged they can be repaired by anyone who can weld, sand and buff. If you're interested please either PM me or email me directly with a phone number and I'll contact you directly. I will not require a deposit when you place an order but I will request that you pay for the grill before I ship them to you. I have just started to offer these grills so I don't know what kind of demand there will be for them but they will be made on a per demand basis. Price does not include shipping. I am offering a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. All I ask I require is you to pay the return shipping and return the grills in the same condition as they were sent to you. Hi, I am very interest in these grills, please text me at 305-898-4615 so i can buy them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 8:59 PM, Luisc said: Hi, I am very interest in these grills, please text me at 305-898-4615 so i can buy them. Thanks Newby, Bob states in his post to contact him by a PM(personal message). Put the "arrow" on bobj49f2 a window will pop up, click on "message" send him a letter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasalice Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I am restoring a 37 Special Business Sport Coupe and am looking for a front grill strip. Do you happen to know where I can find one or do you reproduce that piece, by chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Stout Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 If these grills are still being reproduced, I would be very interested. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankwill Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I need one of these grills how would I contact the seller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, frankwill said: I need one of these grills how would I contact the seller? Put the arrow on the posters name, a window will pop up, click on "Message", and send poster a request of your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Bobj49f2 has never responded on this thread to any of the inquiries. Unfortunately I would assume he he is no longer offering these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 @bobj49f2 has posted recently in the prewar forum and was active on April 12 so hopefully this tag will draw his attention to this and he can advise if these are still available 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankwill Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Does anyone know where I might either find BOB or can otherwise obtain a 1937 buck special grille? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Frank. I assume you have tried eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 3:28 AM, frankwill said: Does anyone know where I might either find BOB or can otherwise obtain a 1937 buck special grille? Not mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Buick-Grille-Headlights-With-Radiator-Frame/224011968992?hash=item34282761e0:g:27IAAOSwzYVevxrx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjdarin74 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Do you still have or make these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 .... Where's Bob ?? 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 53 minutes ago, buick man said: .... Where's Bob ?? 👀 Is very active on 1937and1938Buicks @ groups.io Easy to join that group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 ... O.K. thanks, where's the grills possible a one-off run ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Perhaps the guy who did the reproduction grille didn't get any takers (or enough takers), and decided not to proceed with the project. It would be interesting to hear from him. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Stout Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I would be very interested in a stainless steel grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepie14 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Greetings, Are you still making these grill reproductions? If so, I'm very interested. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Sleepie14 said: Greetings, Are you still making these grill reproductions? If so, I'm very interested. Thank you No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepie14 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 No worries thank you. I have an interested person out here in Japan were I'm stationed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde57 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Are you still making 37 grills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde57 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Are you still making 1937 buick grills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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