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67 Standard Grille
« on: October 02, 2009, 09:31:49 AM »
  I am restoring my '67 standard Grille.   I am using an NOS #3891693 center Grille.   The Grille has 3 extra tabs with no holes in them on one edge of the backside, do these tabs go on the top or on the bottom?   Thanks for any help!
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Jon Mello

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Re: 67 Standard Grille
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 04:13:36 AM »
Top.

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Re: 67 Standard Grille
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 05:28:51 AM »
Hi Jon, thanks for the reply.  I found a picture that shows the tabs I'm speaking of, in the picture they are showing them on the bottom.   But I trust your judgement more, I'm not even sure they know the difference.  I'm just attaching the picture for reference.   
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Re: 67 Standard Grille
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 05:33:36 AM »
On my riveted together original grille the tabs you speak of are on the top.

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Re: 67 Standard Grille
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2009, 05:02:01 AM »
 I "POP" riveted(3/16" alum.) the Grille together(correctly per your advice).  Then used a Dremel tool and ground down the "broke off nail" flush, then mixed up a little JB Weld and smoothed off the head.  Then I sanded it with my Dremel tool.  Then painted it by hand with a small Hobby Camel hair brush with a Bright Silver.  Looks almost original.  Looks nicer than screws and nuts.  Thanks for your help and advice!
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