Thread: Removing grille shell on a finished car

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Your picture makes the whole nose look out of whack. yes the bars definitely go downhill to the drivers side. It is very possible to pull just the shell,if the headlights and moon tank don't get in the way,as the shell will need to come foreward at least 2-3 inches . Might be easier to pull the whole radiator and then seperate them. Good luck anyhow. Hank

In my opinion ... you have to remove the hood.



The bracket on the left is the front hood hinge. It goes on top of the shell and bolts thru to the brackets on the radiator. Then there are two bolts on each side ... of the shell. The three slots are for the cowl lacing.



With the hood hinge bracket removed, along with the 4 bolts on the sides ( 2 per side ) .. the shell should be able to be moved slightly forward and then lifted straight up. Fairly easy to do ... especially after you have done it a few times ...

If you want a Dan Fink insert and you're going through the hassle and risk of removing your shell on your beautifully finished Deuce, why put another cheapie in it? It's not like its an eyesore as it is, personally I'd get the insert you want before I took it apart... but maybe you LIKE doing stuff multiple times!