tonycisar Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I have a friend that brought me this front grill piece and asked me to put together some furniture with it. Problem is that I need to buy some trim pieces to add to it. Can anybody take look at this front end and tell me what vehicle it belongs to. I'm a 60's muscle car guy not a hot rod guy. Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1936 Chevy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looks like a 1937 Plymouth. If so, there is a body color steel strip that runs down the center of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, 61polara said: Looks like a 1937 Plymouth. If so, there is a body color steel strip that runs down the center of it. Plymouth lamps mount on the fenders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Grill 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 thank you Bob, yes, grill vs. grille ............................ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trini Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looks like a grille from a 36 to 37 Plymouth pickup. Yes , Plymouth made a pickup, I think one year only. ( stands to correction )I saw one for sale in Barry, Ontario about 40 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, trini said: Looks like a grille from a 36 to 37 Plymouth pickup. Yes , Plymouth made a pickup, I think one year only. ( stands to correction )I saw one for sale in Barry, Ontario about 40 years ago. 1937-41 if memory serves me correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 5 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Grill Green egg, not a grill, or grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Grill green egg(s) yuch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 hours ago, greenie said: Green egg, not a grill, or grille. Please, since the $2,000.+ Green Egg is out of my price range explain to me, and the fellow low life what it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) I see 1936 Chevrolet. Edited November 2, 2021 by JFranklin (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, greenie said: Green egg, not a grill, or grille. Which one is this? I also think it is a 1936 Chevrolet in the original post. The headlight buckets are set up for sealed beam, and the front flanges do not look like a removable conversion kit. They are probably the wrong headlight buckets. Edited November 2, 2021 by Bloo (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I second either '36 Plymouth or Dodge! Lights are wrong style though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I thought `36 Chevy at first, but.. if i counted right, `36 Chevy has 16 ribs/side, `36 Plymouth has 13 ribs/side, `37 Plymouth has 12 ribs/side, original post grille has 11 ribs/side. I don`t think anyone has nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I guess I should have counted. Someone will nail it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) 1936 DODGE Pickup. Edited November 2, 2021 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 The item in question does not have the rounded notch at the top of the opening like a Dodge or Plymouth item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 11/1/2021 at 12:47 PM, keiser31 said: Plymouth lamps mount on the fenders. Yes and no. 37 - 38 are on grill - on fenders before, and in fenders after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 It's 37 Plymouth. Can't be sure from pic but I think it's passenger - pickup is similar but not the same. The OP grill is missing center strip which is stainless (I think - maybe chrome) - the recessed center of the strip is painted body color, leaving the raised edges bright. The ship ornament and winged shield are separate chrome diecast pieces at the top of the strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Better pic - this is a hot rod but grill is stock except center strip is not painted: This is truck - narrower and not as tapered: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 The pickup grill.. gets my vote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, pont35cpe said: The pickup grill.. gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 hours ago, CHuDWah said: This is truck - narrower and not as tapered: I think you have nailed it. You can even see the support member that matches the original post, just below headlight level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, pont35cpe said: The pickup grill.. gets my vote. Agree. And I like the 37 Plymouth version better that the 38, which is shorter and wider, and better than the Dodge versions which are too "busy" with all the extra bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bloo said: I think you have nailed it. You can even see the support member that matches the original post, just below headlight level. Yeah, I thought it was passenger at first but the more I look, I think it's truck. Both are rare but truck is more so. It's pretty rough but still might be restorable. Just the stainless perimeter trim is unobtanium and worth some bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 hours ago, CHuDWah said: Better pic - this is a hot rod but grill is stock except center strip is not painted: This is truck - narrower and not as tapered: I failed to mention the dark rectangle at the bottom center of both grills is the crank hole. Both are missing the cover which is chrome diecast that just snaps into the hole with a u-shaped spring steel clip. They frequently were lost and replacements are hard to find 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 19 hours ago, Bloo said: Which one is this? I also think it is a 1936 Chevrolet in the original post. The headlight buckets are set up for sealed beam, and the front flanges do not look like a removable conversion kit. They are probably the wrong headlight buckets. Bloo, I think this is a Ford not a 36 Chevy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 hours ago, CHuDWah said: Yeah, I thought it was passenger at first but the more I look, I think it's truck. Both are rare but truck is more so. It's pretty rough but still might be restorable. Just the stainless perimeter trim is unobtanium and worth some bucks. There is a center strip on eBay for $750.00, seams pricy for a Ford guy. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, 1937hd45 said: There is a center strip on eBay for $750.00, seams pricy for a Ford guy. Bob Yup, like I said...unobtanium. Basic supply and demand. You can call up Drake and get a shiny new reproduction late-30s Ford center strip for $400 or less (assuming it isn't one of his perpetually "out of stock" items ). But there's lots more Fords than MoPars still around for parts and there's lots more being restored so more parts for them are being reproduced. If you think that center strip is pricey, check out this baby for only $1,250: CRANK HOLE COVER 655295 ✅ 1936 1937 DODGE CAR & TRUCK VINTAGE FRONT GRILL CENTER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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