1971-72 OEM outer grille
 

Nice piece really. I bought this and an inner grille in the 90s from a place called Chevyland, in the Sacramento area. How do we know it's original? Well, to date I can tell my look and feel, never mind it fit. These were unstamped, had a sticker label. The inner is of course stamped. Anyway, while I like back-ups, I can't justify an outer grille, you can buy new ones for 2Kish today, hopefully I'll never have to;).

Pictures show flaws. This is not cleaned up, and likely has some water spots that buff out. I didn't study it for more than dings and scratches. I have a number in my head, but could be 100s off. Insight appreciated, thank you.

Three more pics in 2nd post.

Re: 1971-72 OEM outer grille
 

Three more pics. Thanks

Re: 1971-72 OEM outer grille
 

In those days, GM was all there was. Might have been obtained back door from the supplier which made them for GM, so no GM box. The OE grille shells are much stiffer than the repops. They bend so easy. So if it is stiff and fits like OEM, then it most likely is one, and should be priced accordingly. I recall them being available from GM up to 2010ish time frame.

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Seems even clone reproductions have a slightly different appearance. Not sure on that, but yeah, this is likely an original. It's the same as the NOS I threw onto my truck.