If someone knows how to repair aluminium.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LostMy65 · 10-30-2013, 06:37 PM

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=310781672962

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Not mine

1963c-10 · 10-30-2013, 07:32 PM

Hate to say it, but I think that one is toasted.

**joedoh** · 10-30-2013, 09:00 PM

LT1 burb was looking for one, but I think some guys convinced him rough ones only cost 50 bucks...

LostMy65 · 10-30-2013, 09:37 PM

I think someone with good welding skills could fix this one.

**Captainfab** · 10-31-2013, 12:46 AM

The best way to fix that one, would be to weld in a new piece in that real bad area. Of course you would have to either form a new piece, or cut a piece from another '63 aluminum grill. If the headlight bezels were included, it might not be a bad deal.

Softpatch · 10-31-2013, 01:16 AM

four words

puh puh puh pass

LT1 Burb · 10-31-2013, 09:44 AM

Yeah that one is too far gone. I almost bought a truck that had a perfect aluminum grille on it but didn't want to part another one out.

chevyrestoguy · 10-31-2013, 12:05 PM

The problem with trying to repair a factory aluminum grille is that they are very soft, and when they get hit hard enough to dent it, the metal stretches to a point where it won't go back into shape. If you're lucky and you can get it pretty straight and all you have to do is weld in a donor piece, you have to be really careful. Welding in a section is tricky because it's really thin and soft, and you're almost guaranteed that you'll have a section that'll discolor from the heat. When it's re-polished, you might not be able to get those sections to polish clearly. Meaning, they still might show a white or bluish cast from the heat of the welding. Sometimes, you get lucky and they buff out. If the price was cheap, it might be a good grille to play with. It would take a lot of work, but it might turn out decent.

10-30-2013, 06:37 PM	#1
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10-30-2013, 07:32 PM	#2
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10-30-2013, 09:00 PM	#3
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10-30-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
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10-31-2013, 12:46 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: If someone knows how to repair aluminium.... The best way to fix that one, would be to weld in a new piece in that real bad area. Of course you would have to either form a new piece, or cut a piece from another '63 aluminum grill. If the headlight bezels were included, it might not be a bad deal. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-31-2013, 01:16 AM	#6
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: If someone knows how to repair aluminium.... four words puh puh puh pass

10-31-2013, 09:44 AM	#7
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: If someone knows how to repair aluminium.... Yeah that one is too far gone. I almost bought a truck that had a perfect aluminum grille on it but didn't want to part another one out.

10-31-2013, 12:05 PM	#8
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: If someone knows how to repair aluminium.... The problem with trying to repair a factory aluminum grille is that they are very soft, and when they get hit hard enough to dent it, the metal stretches to a point where it won't go back into shape. If you're lucky and you can get it pretty straight and all you have to do is weld in a donor piece, you have to be really careful. Welding in a section is tricky because it's really thin and soft, and you're almost guaranteed that you'll have a section that'll discolor from the heat. When it's re-polished, you might not be able to get those sections to polish clearly. Meaning, they still might show a white or bluish cast from the heat of the welding. Sometimes, you get lucky and they buff out. If the price was cheap, it might be a good grille to play with. It would take a lot of work, but it might turn out decent. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

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