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Title: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: ragtop on 2026-03-22 16:03
looking for a old school tube grill from back in the day from like Whitney or cal custom or ??
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: Gene on 2026-03-22 18:27
Streetrod HQ, or SpeedwayMotors
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Post by: JRD007 on 2026-03-22 20:51
There's one on marketplace Vancouver Island B.C probably get it for $50. Cheers John
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Post by: thomasso on 2026-03-23 00:18
The quality of the plating on most in the day was very poor or should I say thin.  look for a new one.
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: ragtop on 2026-03-24 00:25
stainless and buffed
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Post by: geraldchainsaw on 2026-03-24 17:59
I can't find tube grills any where
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: mustang6984 on 2026-03-24 18:40
Maybe this place...they make them I guess...
https://www.customcargrills.com
I saw an old discussion on the HAMB between some guys about them, and one said making them was kind of easy The discussion was from 2006...
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tube-grills-for-a-57-ford-fairlane-anyone-have-one-or-know-a-place-that-remakes-em.102213/
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: ragtop on 2026-03-24 23:28
they make new ones but not as good as old ones old ones are stainless 1/2 tubes new are bar stock chrome plated this is one style of new one
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: mustang6984 on 2026-03-25 00:29
Yea...not really a "tube" is it?
There was a piece in that HAMB article I gave you the link to...where one of the guys said that making your own wasn't too difficult. Problem is, he didn't say HOW to go about it.
Given that the thread was from 20 years ago, not sure if asking would do any good...might not get a response.
Rich and Cobra Joe spend time on the HAMB, as does Guenther...one of them might know the guy who made the comment and have some insight on how to reach out.
Other than that...I guess the only options would be to hope one comes up somewhere, or try making one via the hit and miss method.
Good luck!
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: Gene on 2026-03-25 20:23
Hmmmm, make one.   Better have a sliding t-bevel to get the angle right on.    Will need a good helper.  Someone better be a great welder for stainless. 
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Post by: OUTLAW on 2026-04-09 17:06
Have got what you want.    817 834-0354 Rick
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: ragtop on 2026-04-09 17:10
what do you want for it
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: OUTLAW on 2026-04-10 21:55
Text 817 834-0354 for pics and info.    Thanks Rick
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Post by: mustang6984 on 2026-04-10 22:27
Don't know if you saw it or not...but sent you a PM a couple of days ago...
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: mustang6984 on 2026-04-11 00:11
Quote from: OUTLAW on 2026-04-10 21:55Text 817 834-0354 for pics and info.    Thanks Rick
Sent you a PM...
Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: ragtop on 2026-04-13 13:08
found one   Thanks Rick
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Title: Re: 1957 ford old school tube grill
Post by: ragtop on 2026-04-13 13:15
would buy one more if its out there still looking