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As you may remember, my 1963 Polara spent 4.5 years in a auto-body shop.
I spent $5,300 along with $1,200 for paint, clear-coat and hardener (Simply to "push" the owner to get the project completed)
Result: I pulled the car out August 2013. A "Shell" missing many parts, one of which was (is) the characteristically unique front grille.
Along comes 5.7 hemi after reading my post about my missing front grille.
He sends me a PM stating he found one for me in upstate N.Y on eBay.
He assures me it is restorable and he can perform the work.
It was in rough shape, but I did purchase it. (They are getting hard to find)
I sent it to 5.7 hemi and he performed a truly magnificent repair/restoration on this grille for me.
Here are the "Before & after" pics.
See for your self.
Many thanks to 5.7 hemi for all his help! He had to weld spots, remove dings & dents and polish & paint.
I thought it was a new grille and my "Buds" all say it looks brand-new.
Thank you Zack.
NOTE:
Pics 1,2, 3 & 7 are the "AFTER"
Pics 4, 5 & 6 are the "BEFORE"
I spent $5,300 along with $1,200 for paint, clear-coat and hardener (Simply to "push" the owner to get the project completed)
Result: I pulled the car out August 2013. A "Shell" missing many parts, one of which was (is) the characteristically unique front grille.
Along comes 5.7 hemi after reading my post about my missing front grille.
He sends me a PM stating he found one for me in upstate N.Y on eBay.
He assures me it is restorable and he can perform the work.
It was in rough shape, but I did purchase it. (They are getting hard to find)
I sent it to 5.7 hemi and he performed a truly magnificent repair/restoration on this grille for me.
Here are the "Before & after" pics.
See for your self.
Many thanks to 5.7 hemi for all his help! He had to weld spots, remove dings & dents and polish & paint.
I thought it was a new grille and my "Buds" all say it looks brand-new.
Thank you Zack.
NOTE:
Pics 1,2, 3 & 7 are the "AFTER"
Pics 4, 5 & 6 are the "BEFORE"