WTB - Chrome engine grill (preferably a 69)

[Devo]

Hi all, this is my first post after a long period of lurking.

I am after a chrome engine lid grill for my 69 S, so preferably a 69 but am open to a later one. I currently have a black plastic one on the car.

This is one of the last things to do before an unvailing of the car with photos on the forum.

Also, if anyone has a chrome 911S badge, I would be interested in that as well.

Thanks
Nathan

[Jeff Eelkema]

I'm also looking for the same grill in chrome for a 69E but I'm not in a hurry but thought I would put my hand up on the back of this wanted ad. I'd even be happy to look at a new one if someone knows where to start looking.

Cheers
Jeff

[e72phil]

Nathan,

cant you get the 911S badge new from Stoddards ??

good luck wiht teh chrome grill. You maybe need to haunt ebay for a while

[Devo]

Phil, I have only been able to find new gold badges, not chrome. I should probably change to gold lettering etc anyway.

Also, the seats I got from you are great, and get lots of compliments, thanks.

Nathan

[epilot]

think this is what your looking for...ouch

http://www.stoddard.com/shop/SHOPEXD.ASP?id=18807

[Paul W]

Keep an eye on the Pelican and Early S registry forums as they do appear for sale sometimes. If you do buy one that needs to be shipped make sure it’s packed well as the ‘fins’ are easily bent.

[Devo]

Thanks all. There are two on ebay now, but I haven't been able to get shipping quotes so am letting them both go at this stage. One ends in about an hour, but is already at US$344. I will keep looking.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&viewitem=&item=280201137169&_trksid=p3907.m32

[John S]

This is one of the last things to do before an unvailing of the car with photos on the forum

someone please find Devo a grill,quickly, so we can see his car

[Jeff Eelkema]

Being new to 911s, maybe someone can help out with some info. My 69E project is missing the engine grill and I prefer the bright look rather than black. The Stoddard link above refers to '65-'68 models(SWB only?). Is there any interchangeability issues with later cars? Can black grills be plated or polished-I don't know what material they are? I'm not concerned with originality but simply the look. Any suggestions etc appreciated.

Cheers
Jeff

[epilot]

jeff,

Original Porsche by Peter Morgan
Page 38
C Programme Cars August 1969 chromed engine lid with 5 verticals under the horizontal
page 50
E Programme Cars August 1971 black engine lid grille

dont think i'd like to pull one of the black anodised ones apart for polishing/ re-chroming- you could always go for an R type solution?

regards

[CamBiscuit]

If anyone has a damaged steel grill I am on the hunt for one.

Crappy is fine!

Cheers, Cam

[Paul W]

Jeff, as per Craig's advice this is the correct grill for a '69. If you're buying one be careful of the condition as fins are anodised aluminium and restoring is pretty involved.

[Terminator]

They can be pulled apart and starightened think paul Wisher had it done and they did a great job. All the bars are numbered so easy to reassemble. Nathan you'll pay up to $500 for a great one and guess what they are not going to get any cheaper as time goes on

[Andrew B]

If anyone sees a piece of trim that goes under the rear side window (number 28, drivers side though), I'm on the hunt for one of those also....

[Terminator]

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