[Healeys] Correct Grill Surround

[Bill]

Hi Mike,

Decades ago, back before Al Gore invented the Internet ( :-) ), I 
corresponded with John Wheatly by "snail mail".  At that time he sent me 
a full size blueprint copy of a Hundred grill.  It was marked "Issued 
for production:  3-6-55."  It was one of those many things that he, 
thankfully, saved from the dust bin.   Anyway, it shows the curved top  
that you are questioning.

It has also been used to end previous List debates about the correct 
satin finish for the teeth.  I'm very happy it could help in another 
question.

Bill Barnett
53 BN1
Santa Ana, CA


Rich C wrote:
> 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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