WTB - Early Model e9 Thin Grill

Fixable

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e9chris

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Title says it all. Looking to find a replacement for my badly dented early model thin 5 slat kidney grill with aluminum inserts. I recognize that this is not an easy one to find. In the alternative, anyone think this can be fixed?

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e9chris

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They aren’t terribly difficult to find. @Stevehose sold
one a few days back. @GK-E30M3 has a few spares. Yours is fixable. Definitely don’t throw it away.

Thank you for that! I’ll see if I can track down someone interested in fixing this one before I make my move on buying something. Am I crazy, but I just don’t think the later, thicker grill looks right?
 

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On the scale of what these grills look like after 50 years of abuse its quite remarkable to have one with just a few dents. Keep this one alive! I've got one of each style and leaning towards installing the black 4 post.
 

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On the scale of what these grills look like after 50 years of abuse its quite remarkable to have one with just a few dents. Keep this one alive! I've got one of each style and leaning towards installing the black 4 post.

I’m definitely going to try and restore this one to its former glory. I hear you on the 50 year old condition. It still amazes me how well this car has held up. My e9 is a 1970, I am restoring her meticulously as a birthday celebration for her. I have an aggressive timeline to get her back on the road in 2020. So some of the smaller items where it may be more effective from a time perspective to buy new, will be purchased to save valuable build time. That being said, I’m not throwing anything out or selling anything if there is a chance it can be salvaged.
 

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You might try contacting Speedway Polishing http://www.speedwaypolishing.com/ to both fix and polish as new. He does excellent work and fixed a few pieces that I sent for polishing and clear coating.



I’m definitely going to try and restore this one to its former glory. I hear you on the 50 year old condition. It still amazes me how well this car has held up. My e9 is a 1970, I am restoring her meticulously as a birthday celebration for her. I have an aggressive timeline to get her back on the road in 2020. So some of the smaller items where it may be more effective from a time perspective to buy new, will be purchased to save valuable build time. That being said, I’m not throwing anything out or selling anything if there is a chance it can be salvaged.
 

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THE BEST REPAIR GUY FOR THIS
IS JOHNSON PLATING IN OAKLAND HES FAST AND
EXTREMELY REASONABLY PRICED
HE FIX IT BRAND NEW
 

e9chris

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Do you mean Speedway Polishing? Sure, many of us here in S. California use Speedway. I have had them straighten and polish stainless steel parts and I definitely endorse them. As you probably know, they're at 1979 Ritchey St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Phone: (714) 542-7778

Fantastic, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. Appreciate the input.
 
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