[Healeys] Correct Grill Surround

[rrengineer at dslextreme.com]

I did not think it looked right, but thought I would ask.  I have a very
nice original surround available to me and since I assembled the two piece
Moss grill, fitting the center slats from Moss to an original surround
should not be too bad.  Just hope the body guy has not tried to fit it
yet.  Thanks Rich.
Mike


Rich C
> Mike,
>
> For all intents and purposes it must be stated that all the production
> Hundreds were fitted with grilles with a slight curve at the top. I have
> seen aftermarket stuff that hs this slightly flattened area and as far as
> I'm concerned, it is not correct.
> Attached are 3 pictures, a very early (August '53) BN1, a January '54 BN1,
> and a May '56 BN2. All have consistently curved grille top edges.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:34 AM
> Subject: [Healeys] Correct Grill Surround
>
>
>> Several days ago I asked the list about how to assemble a brand new
>> reproduction 100-4 grill.  The generous responses from everyone was most
>> gratifying.  One more question though.  The repro surround from Moss has
>> a
>> small flat section at the top.  In some books and pictures of 56 BN2s I
>> have seen, the top of the surround looks curved at the top.  Is the
>> repro
>> grill surround not correct for my car?  Does it matter?  I would like to
>> know before my body and paint guy starts forming the hole in the shroud
>> to
>> fit this grill.  I'll be stuck with that grill after that because it's
>> the
>> only thing left to do before painting.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 56 BN2
>> 60 AN5
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