Happy 46R Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Hi, my current 46 Dodge Coupe is a twin to the car I had when I was 17 but I am searching for some parts that will make it closer to an identical twin. My original car had a curved bar that sat in front of the grille and if memory serves was bolted on the inside of the bumper using the bolts that hold the bumperettes in place. I don't think it was structurally resilient but definately decorative. My original had the top curved piece and a central cross piece with the fog lamps set outside the width of the bumperettes. I went through all the pictures in the Plymouth and Dodge gallery and noticed very few of the double bar units and a few more of the single bar units but nothing that appears consistent. They seem to be more prevelant on the Plymouths but I didn't do an actual count. Was there a special car these were put on or were they dealer options like the oil filters? Once I have a part number or even a proper name, bush bar doesn't do it on google, I would like to get one for my current car. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Bingster Posted June 2 Solution Report Share Posted June 2 I have one on my '47 DeSoto that's pretty rusty but it'll plate fine. I did look on the internet to see if I could find one like it but there are various designs, maybe some that would be accurate for your car. They're supposed to be a guard for the radiator as I know it. Mine is round tubing in the shape of a U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy 46R Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 Thanks Bingster, I was able to find two shapes in the photos on the gallery. One is the singular U shaped and the other is the U shape with a cross piece. Don't think they would provide a lot of protection but you never know. Thank you for replying. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_B Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 (edited) What kind of illustrations are you referring to? There were different types of bumper guards available. Also, have you attempted to look-up your original car's registration? Maybe it is still around somewhere Unless, of course, you were the one who totaled it 🤣 Edited June 4 by Ivan_B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy 46R Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Hi Ivan, Thanks for inquiry. The one below is actually off the internet but it is what I recall the piece to look like. The original car was last driven in 1972 when yes I did total it. Pickup truck with camper winch and bumper at an intersection. Not much left. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ritter Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 I have 4 of these grille bars hanging in my garage, all are different sizes. I think they came off of Plymouths. I would need the measurements to determine if they will fit. (rritter2@ca.rr.com) On 3/16/2024 at 6:42 PM, keithb7 said: Spring arrived this week. I saw enough vintage cars and motorcycles on the road to stir-up some nostalgia. I removed the car cover and rolled out my ‘38 Chrysler today. It flashed up and ran like a hot engine that was just tuned-up yesterday. I didn’t do a thing other than check the oil and hit the electric fuel priming pump. I love a well maintained flathead engine. While warming it up the pup wanted in on the action. We went around the neighbourhood a couple times. I will drain the oil now and put in a fresh jug of 10W40. How’s 2024 shaping up in your Mopar neighbourhood? -59,331 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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