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Interior Quarter Vent Grilles

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by 1968gt500, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. Mar 12, 2008 #1
    1968gt500

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    Hey Guys,

    The interior vent grilles on my '68 are pitted like they usually will. I ordered some replacement panels with the grilles, but they have a textured finish where as my panels are smooth and painted. The only repop grilles I can find are chromed plastic. Is there a way to reattach the originals if removed for rechroming? I was hoping to drill and tap for screws where the posts are, but the posts are smaller diameter than I expected. It would be a very small screw.

    Are the plastic grilles "concours" acceptable? What do y'all think?
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2008 #2
    tesgt350

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    I do not believe the Plastic Grilles would be "Concours" acceptable. I believe the Grilles are Chrome Plated "Pot Metal" which might make it hard to Drill & Tap (very soft metal). Are you sure that your panels were never textured? Maybe they were sanded smooth for repainting by a previous owner.
    David.
     
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    Snakepit

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    I've been able to use epoxy on this post locations (a decent build up to retain them

    Worked for me ;)
     
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