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Jeff_Davis 
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 Topic: Putting Grill Welting On: number of stock holes?Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 3:24pm |
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I am getting to some finishing chores on my '47 CJ2A, and I am going to install the grill welt. I have read all the threads on setting the split rivets, so that is locked and loaded. Numerous PO's have had their way with my grill over the years - welding, brazing, Bondoing. I think I have found and preserved the correct holes for application of the welt, but want to verify, and I can't find any pictures that are helping me confirm the position of the lowest most hole on the side of the grill. On my grill (see the photo, orange arrow) - just above and to the left or right of the outermost headlight mounting hole - seems to be the last hole in which to secure a rivet.
I count: 11 holes across the main grill welt, and 2 each on the 2 short pieces, for a total of 15 rivet holes. And how far beyond the last rivet hole do you extend the welting? I am guessing just about an inch, or it will be flapping about? Thanks Jeff  |
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flatfender47
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 3:32pm |
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13 total is what I have.
I think you need to drop down one more hole below your arrow. Where the fender is going to meet the grill
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 3:37pm |
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I just replaced mine. I re-used the clips that CJ5s used...to heck with the rivets. 
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 5:24pm |
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I have 13 on my 47. And they do go all the way down to the fender. What do you mean "short pieces"?
It is all one piece. Dan
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 6:04pm |
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Here's a couple of shots of the end of my original (what's still there) welting.
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 6:06pm |
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OK, lucky number 13, it is. I have one bottom side hole visible, and one that was plugged with Bondo, that I just drilled out. Glad I asked for some help.
The short pieces I am referring to are the two hood supports that come off the top of the grill at about 40 degree angles, on the same plane as the top of the grill - one is about 2" and the other about 4". Each has 2 holes in them for attaching the welt. You can see them in this photo in the foreground and background. (photo credit to CharlieJeep)  |
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 6:09pm |
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Stan - I love the patina! Thanks for the photos to get the original perspective...
Jeff
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smfulle
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 6:13pm |
I love the word patina! Makes our old rusty junk sound high fashion. Took Grampa's Jeep over 65 years to earn that look. I wouldn't change it if you paid me. I even worked up some fake patina when I replaced the floors. Your rig is looking pretty spiffy!
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 6:31pm |
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Patina reminds me of a sign I seen that said "I buy junk and sell antiques"
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Posted: 04 Nov. 2015 at 11:52pm |
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Well, I have been dreading putting the welting on the grill after reading all the threads on bending up those funky split tail "rivets". After doing the grill in less than an hour, it wasn't that bad at all. Just use a big heaving straight blade screwdriver to get them started and finish them with a large pair of channel locks, opened enough as to not scratch the paint (or patina!) They surprisingly laid the welting down tight and neat! Big frustration with the well know supplier that sent a roll of welting that was exactly 3 inches short of finishing the 2"+ diagonal hood brace. On the pro side, he did send about 20 rivets, but I only buggered one up. He'll be getting an email... But it won't help me much here in Argentina! And Stan, I am taking "spiffy" as a compliment! Thanks   |
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smfulle
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Posted: 05 Nov. 2015 at 4:32am |
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Definitely a compliment.
spiff·y ˈspifē/ adjective NORTH AMERICAN informal smart in appearance. "a spiffy new outfit" synonyms: fashionable, well dressed, elegant, trendy, stylish, chic, sharp, snazzy Edited by smfulle - 05 Nov. 2015 at 4:35am |
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Posted: 05 Nov. 2015 at 6:38am |
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If you're going to use your fender for a place to rest your rum and coke, you ought to use a coaster.
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Posted: 05 Nov. 2015 at 12:52pm |
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Looks good.
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