Quote Originally Posted by 406Rich View Post
I`ve seen several Aus grilles at the swap meets, and told that they never look quite right, I found an original last year at the swap meet, slightly tweeked but I think it can be straightened as a spare for $ 80, no rust. I`m only guessing from looking at my `37 that the inner panels and the front support carry the most weight and sinse I`m not running my front support probably why my front group has settled over time.
An original grill for $80? That's awesome. I've seen them on ebay going for $800+ !!!

Who knows, I may end up with a Bob Drake hood myself. There is some bad repair work my dad did to the area where the hood prop bolts on. It just need to be cut out and replaced. There is also a long sweeping crease on the drivers side that is subtle but noticeable. Not sure how to deal with that either. I'll post some pics when I get home and maybe you guys can give me some ideas on what to do with it.

In the meantime, I hope all you guys have a Merry Christmas and may we all have a happy & productive 2012!!! You're all awesome and I'm grateful to a part of this CHR community!!!