[Healeys] Grill restoration VS Repro

[Elton S]

My grill was smashed in from an accident,  so I could not restore it. I
purchased a repro grill from Moss. It worked out ok.
Elton
BJ7

On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 10:55 AM <rustyle at comcast.net> wrote:

> I used fine steel wool for cleaning and polishing.  Worked great
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> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *David
> Masucci via Healeys
> *Sent:* Monday, May 08, 2023 7:37 AM
> *To:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Grill restoration VS Repro
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> Hi All,
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> After 12 years and counting on my 64 BJ8 restoration, she goes to paint
> this summer.
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> I pulled the grill out of storage to see what it will take to restore to
> like new. Although the vertical teeth are in pretty good shape in regard to
> dents and damage, there is much corrosion especially on the sides of the
> teeth.  After trying several levels of polishing attempts, I”m not sure I”m
> going to be able to restore to acceptable quality. I thought about fully
> dismantling it so I can polish each tooth, but this could take another 12
> years!!
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> Moss sells a reproduction grill for $500.Does anyone have any comments on
> the quality of the reproduction part? Does anyone have any advice as to
> repro vs restoration for the grill?
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> Thanks in an advance for any help that anyone can provide.
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> Dave
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> 64 Healey BJ8
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> 72 Jaguar XJ6
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