1963 Engine Hood Grilles

[Douglas G.]

Are these grilles held in place with adhesive as well as studs and speed nuts? Thanks for any help.

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Doug;

Yes, in a way. There was a strip applied in sort of a figure 8 pattern with maybe a little on the sides and ends. See Noland Adam's restoration guide for pictures and a further explanation for it.

Stu Fox

[Paul Y.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Most of the ones that I have seen have what looks like a big X on the back of them with some overlap that may make it look like an 8. I could post a picture if you are interested. Paul

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Doug, yes there was a black adhesive. But, if you think you may be taking them off in the future use no adhesive to very little. They will bend if too much force is used to get them off due to too much adhesive to hold them down.

[Tom H.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

From Noland's book.

[Paul Y.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Nice pictures Tom. The bottom ones look like mine and what I have had occasion to see. I'll be putting a little strip caulk on the old glue to keep them from vibration instead of glue. Paul

[Henry A.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Were tge speed nuts painted or raw on the inside of the hood? Or, did they paint the underside of the hood after the speed nuts were installed? Thanks. Henry

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Paul;

Strip calk is the way to go. That's what I used in 1976 and it has held up very well ever since. My thought at the time was concern for vibration, and did the trick.

My pal nuts were originally gooped up with black out so I duplicated with new ones when I replaced them.

Stu Fox

[Michael H.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Paul;

Strip calk is the way to go. That's what I used in 1976 and it has held up very well ever since. My thought at the time was concern for vibration, and did the trick.

My pal nuts were originally gooped up with black out so I duplicated with new ones when I replaced them.

Stu Fox

I agree with Stu. The X was strip calk, not adhesive. It was there to prevent a "buzz" caused by air passing over it at certain speeds.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Speaking of Hood Grilles...I'd like to repaint mine. Does anyone know the exact width of tape I would need to get to cover the ribs? The tape not only has to cover the top, but also the sides of the ribs to do a nice job.

Thanks,

Jerry

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Jerry;

Surely, tape is one way to go, but a number of us used the "paint and strip" method with good success. I painted mine back in 1976 by spraying the entire area that needs the black, then went back with a stick and rag with just a small amount of thinner (just enough so you can smell it) and worked all the high lines until clean. I can't emphasize the small amount of thinner enough. You want to do most of the work by rubbing (friction), turning the rag to a clean area often. Be patient and careful and it will pay off. Mine have held up great for over 30 years and look as good as or better than new. There is no overspray, no tape lines or paint edges. I'm specially proud of them as I figured out how to do it by myself w/o any help or instruction, as there wasn't any NCRS experts available back then to consult.

Stu Fox

[Norm B.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Going to tackle mine this year. What are the latest thoughts on what paint to use?

[Douglas G.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

Thanks for all the great info. and in particular the picture that Tom posted.Now, is there any "tricks" to removing them other than being careful not to bend them?

[Steven B.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

There was a post a month or two ago (???) about painting the grills and included was tape size.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Engine Hood Grilles

I'm in the process of doing my hood grilles. This may seem a bit anal, but....are the vertical edges inside of each section painted and just the top ridges exposed? I'm trying to do the taping so that the vertical edges are not painted. I'm also using 3/32" tape and will be going to the 1/8" as it will cover more of the exposed top edges.

Thoughts?

Thanks

Jerry