66 c10 Chrome Grill Source

[Afirehawk1]

I have read the reproductions dont fit well?
Any experiences which way to go?
I would like chrome one that actually fits correctly.

[Afirehawk1]

Or is painted or aluminum only available?
Fitment of these?

[AcampoDave]

As for the 64-66 style grilles.....The problem with the chrome ones, which are all aftermarket, is that they eventually get rusty. Aluminum grilles were never reproduced so supply is limited to those which have survived. I have not checked to see if reproductions are available in paintable steel, but i have managed to score the originals without a lot of trouble.

[Afirehawk1]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

As for the 64-66 style grilles.....The problem with the chrome ones, which are all aftermarket, is that they eventually get rusty. Aluminum grilles were never reproduced so supply is limited to those which have survived. I have not checked to see if reproductions are available in paintable steel, but i have managed to score the originals without a lot of trouble.

I have heard the repop chrome ones don't fit right
Any idea?

[The Rocknrod]

Repos are available in black to paint.

[The Rocknrod]

Never heard that. I have a chrome one I have already fit and removed. The tabs may need to be slightly adjusted in or out but it fit.

[Afirehawk1]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Never heard that. I have a chrome one I have already fit and removed. The tabs may need to be slightly adjusted in or out but it fit.

Hhm ok
You like the chrome? Holding up well?

[vet57air]

I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

[72cs20]

Originally Posted by vet57air

I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

A Longer bolt is what I used to bring it in and close up the gap.

[vet57air]

Originally Posted by vet57air

I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

I was able to suck in the grill mounts with longer bolts. I had a bit of a time installing the headlight mounts. Had to use vise grips and clamps. I did notice on my original aluminum grill that the tabs that mount the headlights were bent over which accounts for my extra space. Overall the chrome is deceit.

[bigmoe]

When I assembled my chrome grill last summer that I got from Brothers it took a little jiggering to get the headlamp base assemblies attached. Some of the holes were a bit out and some of the tabs on the grill had to be bent a bit to line up at the right angle. It wasn't too difficult though.

[61hawk]

Is there one source that is better quality than the others or is it everyone sells the same grill? I'm also going to be in the market fairly soon for a chrome one.