allcars Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 We recently acquired what appears to be both the left and right halves of a grille for a '34-'35 Buick. But we have some questions about it. Input from '34-'35 experts appreciated! 1) How can we identify the Series application -- is it for a 1934-35 Series 40, or for one of the two versions of the 1934-35 Series 50-80-90 grille? (According to our 1942 Buick Master Parts Book, a revised version of the larger Series grille was phased in during the 1934-35 model run.) Presumably, the Series 40 grille is a bit smaller than the larger Series version. Our grille measures about 31 inches along the vertical inner molding, and each half is about 8.5 inches wide at it greatest width. 2) Our grille does not have the horizontal chrome bars that visually divide the grille into sections ... were those bars part of a separate molding assembly that overlaid these pieces? If not, how did they attach to this assembly? 3) The outer molding looks to be made up of two pieces (for each side) held together by corner clips at the inside corners. Some photos I've seen don't seem to have these clips, the molding looks like one piece. Are the clips a difference between Series 40 and the larger cars, or is this difference indicative of an early—or late—example of the 50-80-90 grille? Or, could there be an aftermarket replacement grille that explains the variance? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I have a 35 40 series and it looks just like mine,I believe it's the same as a 34 40 series.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allcars Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Thanks, Greg … it does look the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1934/35 Series 40 as suggested by Buick35. In answer to question 2 - your grille has the horizontal segment bars. If you look closely there are 7 horizontals on each side which are slightly wider than the rest of the grille pressing. From a distance these stand out more and give the segment effect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allcars Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thank you, good to know nothing is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Do you have the car to go along with the grille?Just curious.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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