[Healeys] Grill restoration VS Repro

[David Masucci]

Perry thanks for the hint on fitment, I will make sure to take that step.

Dave

> On May 8, 2023, at 10:39 AM, Perry Small <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> Dave
> Which ever way you go with the grille, do not go to final paint until the entire grille is test fit to the front shroud. 
> Perry
> Now residing in Conway South Carolina
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 8, 2023, at 8:36 AM, David Masucci via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> After 12 years and counting on my 64 BJ8 restoration, she goes to paint this summer. 
>> 
>> 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!!
>> 
>> 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? 
>> 
>> Thanks in an advance for any help that anyone can provide.
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> 64 Healey BJ8
>> 72 Jaguar XJ6
>> 
>> 
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