Aftermarket Grille
 

What's everyone's opinion on aftermarket grilles? I have a 65 that I either need to purchase a new aftermarket grille or have mine chromed?. Unfortunately in crazy California with all the regulations it is hard to find any chrome shops anymore so I would most likely have to send it out of state to get it chromed which will be pricey. Just wondering about the quality of aftermarket.

Re: Aftermarket Grille
 

I certainly have seen quite a few chrome ones looking kinda rusty.

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Might check with elpaso plating...they did all my plating, and it looks great...they'll give you a quote,,,then theres shipping... http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com

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Just buy an NOS aluminum one, same price as rechrome, they pop up for sale from time to time.

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Ruben from El Paso Electroplating did my chromed my C60 grille and did an excellent job

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Mine rusted after about 2 years. It is on a daily driver. For a weekend warrior that sits inside a lot they may last a long time.
Jimmy

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So we're aluminum grilles what originally came with the trucks? I assumed the grille on my truck was original but it is chromed steel

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The painted ones were steel and the shinny ones were aluminum.

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I bought a chrome one from Classic Parts of America about 18 years ago and it is still in excellent condition. Although my truck never sees rain.
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