What are these?

[carussell]

I bought these with some other Studebaker parts and have no idea what they are or what they fit. Any clues? Thanks again!

[Gary1953]

They go in 1953 grills. There are lefts and rights.
Sorry I posted some incorrect information.
I have edited the incorrect info.

[carussell]

They go in 1953 grills. There are lefts and rights. Coupes and hardtops different than sedans.

Do they have any value in this condition, as cores? Thanks!

[Jerry Forrester]

They go in 1953 grills. There are lefts and rights. Coupes and hardtops different than sedans.

I thought the 53's were the same for C-K's and sedans. What's the difference? I know 54's are different between the C-K and sedan.

[kurtruk]

Definitely not, Jerry. Sedans are more upright. Someone posted measurements here one time. Really helpful when out shopping or swapping. 'Course doesn't help me since I don't have them with me...

Now, what I thought was that the grille BARS were the same between C/K amd sedans. Some one help us here...

[carussell]

I found these numbers cast into the underside near the lamp socket(s): CB21997 / 297563 and CB21998 / 297562. Does that help?

[Jeff_H]

'53 grill bars (inserts). They will fit either C/K or sedans. The '53 and '54 grill shells/surrounds are the parts that are different for C/K vs sedan. '54 grill bars with the fins on them ARE different for C/K vs sedan.

'53:

Grill bars -- fit all cars
Grill shells -- different for C/K vs sedan

'54:

Grill bars --different for C/K vs sedan
Grill shells -- different for C/K vs sedan

I once posted a sketch of the height of the C/K vs sedan shells to tell them apart. The sedan ones of those are taller.

HTH

[TX Rebel]

Jeff has it correct.
I am always looking for good platable 53-54 grill shells & bars, so let me know what you want for them.

[1954khardtop]

Don't throw them out, someone will want them. Many prefer them to the '54s when building a modified. They have a cleaner, uncluttered look.

[carussell]

Jeff has it correct.
I am always looking for good platable 53-54 grill shells & bars, so let me know what you want for them.

I am looking for good belt-line trim for my '57 Hawk, both sides. Shoot me a message with e-mail address. I have other stuff like this as well (just acquired).

[carussell]

Don't throw them out, someone will want them. Many prefer them to the '54s when building a modified. They have a cleaner, uncluttered look.

I throw nothing out and I can prove it!

[woodysrods]

Well they are old and rusty and not worth much....but, I would take them off you hands to help clean up your garage???????????????

Just kidding!
What is the bidding up to?
Brian

[Jerry Forrester]

Definitely not, Jerry. Sedans are more upright. Someone posted measurements here one time. Really helpful when out shopping or swapping. 'Course doesn't help me since I don't have them with me...

Now, what I thought was that the grille BARS were the same between C/K amd sedans. Some one help us here...

But this discussion is about grill bars, not grill surrounds.

[kurtruk]

Yes, you're right. I was also trying to correct info from another post that has since been edited, so we're getting all disconbobulated now...