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1968 wide grill opening molding

Ricky Knapik

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Who sells the best wide grill opening molding? I bought a set from NPD, they're so thin they were both dented when they arrived. Thanks
 

stangfan

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Let them know about the problem. I've had VERY good luck with NPD making things right. They would most likely refund your money if they don't have a better part.
 
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Ricky Knapik

Ricky Knapik

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They are taking them back, but I need something better than those!
 

Ruppstang

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NOS is the best. I still can find good originals that I can refinish.
 
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Ricky Knapik

Ricky Knapik

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Marty, have to paint them anyway, but does the aluminum polish out nice enough?
 

Ruppstang

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Nicks and defects do not polish out of the aluminum. It is bright dipped anodized, which makes a very hard coating that will not corrode. unfortunately, it is not repairable.

It is best to start with a good part.
 

cmacias24

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Ricky,
I picked up some NOS parts locally a in 2019 and I may have a new set. I’ll look for them in my storage shed this afternoon and reach out to you. I was going to keep them for a future project but I doubt my wife and kids would allow that to happen :).


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