Briggs cunningham race car Grille

IH2LOSE · 01-09-05, 08:56 AM

So I had seen a picture of this car a while ago in a magazine.I cut out the photo of it and placed it in my 62 project book.I had saved the photo because I liked the way the grill looked.Now I am to the point of I need to find the material the grill is made of or I have to use the Black reproduction grill (at a cost of $650.00) I had found a simular material at auto zone but it not quite high enough to catch all of the bolts.

Does any body have any suggestion? Does any body have a better picture showing the front of this car.The photo I have of the car is wrinkled and does not scan well

Thanks Again.

PS if you dont like the grill let me know also

I'mAVettehead · 01-09-05, 09:26 AM

Contact Kevin MacKay he restored this car. PH# 516 568-1959

IH2LOSE · 01-09-05, 09:30 AM

Thank You!

427 · 01-10-05, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by IH2LOSE

Does any body have a better picture showing the front of this car.

See if these pix help:

Download Large Version: http://www.corvette.net/cac/pix/No.2-angled.jpg

Download Large Version: http://www.corvette.net/cac/pix/No.2-threequarters.jpg

IH2LOSE · 01-11-05, 01:34 AM

427 thanks for the photo.

So what do you guys think? Stick with the stock grill or continue on my quest for a grill simular to whats in this car?

vette · 01-11-05, 06:18 AM

I have wanted to copy that car for years now. Thats why I'm looking for a donor car to start with. IMO because your going more retro I would leave the stock grille. If I get the chance to build one, I will copy it to the last detail. but on a late frame and running gear.

ArkShark · 01-11-05, 10:30 AM

I like the grille a lot.

I think it will make your car even more unique.

It would help if someone could photoshop that car and turn it yellow so you could see how it would look.

Tom Bryant · 01-11-05, 10:59 AM

If you want to go with the retro racer look it will look great. You will need to add a few more items than just the grille or it will look out of place. Wheel selection will be very important. No large diameter or billit anything. They will have to look vintage like the American Salt Flat Specials that resemble the wheels on the Cunningham car or you could just buy the real thing from Halibrand, (still available in aluminum, not mag). They were about $2500. complete with real knock off parts the last time I looked.

Of course if you look at the old pictures most racers of the time used a wider steel wheel so that would work too without wheel covers.

I've always wanted to duplicate the hood too. That is a very cool piece.

RugHead · 01-11-05, 11:56 AM

I can't see the detail. Is it a wire screen kind of material or a perforated sheet?

In any event, try McNichols for any such raw materials. www.mcnichols.com . -Karl

IH2LOSE · 01-11-05, 07:16 PM

Rughead,Thanks for the link they have the material I am looking for.

BUT,

With some re-guidence from emails from our members, I have been set back on track,

I must STAY THE COURSE,My original plans were for a modified running gear,But with a stock appearing outside.

So allthough I love the chrome mesh grill,it just wont work with what I exspect for the end results,

Thanks for keeping me straight fellas and I realy apreceate you honest, frank
Opinions,

Next time I am heading the wrong way ,just point me in the correct direction again

THANK YOU

RugHead · 01-12-05, 04:58 PM

IH2LOSE: I paid over $600 for my stock grille as you say, but now I see Crane's got 'em "on sale" on his site for $350. I haven't seen his grille but it may be worth a look at that price.

IH2LOSE · 01-12-05, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RugHead

IH2LOSE: I paid over $600 for my stock grille as you say, but now I see Crane's got 'em "on sale" on his site for $350. I haven't seen his grille but it may be worth a look at that price.

RugHead YOUR THE MAN

2 great leads for me,I ordered a new grill from them I should have it next week.

THANK YOU,

I never dealt with the company prior,Thanks for the lead