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NOS? GM Grill
I just picked up this 69/70 grille from a guy on craiglist it came with this box end. He tells me he got it in a trade the box got damaged from sitting in his back yard and he said it is NOS. Is there anyway to verify if its real GM Grille. I heard that some of the stuff from GM is a certified GM repro parts or is this a real GM part? The box has a GM part number 3985054.
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Re: NOS? GM Grill
I would hazard a guess that is a genuine gm part, if so looks like you got a very valuable piece, Congrats
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Re: NOS? GM Grill
Heres what i found at http://www.newgmparts.com/parts/inde...&siteid=213815
Part Number 3985054 Part Name GRILLE MSRP $904.57 Online Price $667.57 can't tell for sure if it's a NOS or production.
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It's definitely beautiful. One thing though, is the black painted edge between the headlights and the turn signals. From the factory, there were no black edges. The lines terminated into the headlight. Not sure if chevy stopped doing this with the grilles they made available for purchase, or if that means your grille is not NOS. I'm confusing myself lol
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Re: NOS? GM Grill
It's not factory but as misterb said it could still be nos. someone who knows more than I will chime in. Good find tho looks pretty str8.
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You can't tell by the pic but this grille is super straight. I'm just trying to verify if it's a real GM grille It has no numbers on it that I can see Sure this has been asked before but how can you tell the difference between a aftermarket one and a real Nos GM repro?
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Re: NOS? GM Grill
You might be able to figure out on the tag that is stuck to the end when it was shipped to the dealer. If it is the one that came in that box originally it is genuine GM and as it has never been installed it would somewhat fit the concept of new old stock. It may be that it was produced in the 70's or early 80's and that is the reason it didn't have the black stripe like one that had been sitting in a dealers attic since 1968.
I'm pretty sure that that sticker on the box end is the GM pull ticket that was printed out when the order hit the warehouse and the part was pulled and shipped. I'm not sure why you are so worried unless you plan to flip it and make a bunch of money on it.
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Re: NOS? GM Grill
Your grill looks like it could indeed be a GM service replacement part. Having the flap only proves the flap, but it seems to be the same as the later service parts. It is not the same as the production grill, as the stamped shape is different between the signal and the headlight openings. Additionally the amount of black infill and ends are also incorrect.
It might be better just to direct you to this thread for all the details and debate. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5761936
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Very nice GM replacement part. Looks like crap... You want to sell it? Just kidding..... Nice score!!!!
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Just want to say thanks guys. I didnt want to post a misleading ad in the parts board It will be for sale really soon. Since I'm a GMC guy it has no use for me. I guess I didn't do too bad I got it really cheap.
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Its interesting that the box got ruined from sitting out side in the weather , yet the grill looks perfect?
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I suppose I wouldn't be concerned either way, unless you paid a premium for it.
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what tim said - later year actual gm replacement part. Many still try to find the kind that have the horizontal lines that extend all the way to the headlight buckets, but if I had a 69/70, I'd have no problem stickin this on there. It's still gm, that's a big step above repro in my book.
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Re: NOS? GM Grill
SO I did a little research and It looks like it came from Ray Korte Chevrolet in Scottsdale Az which has been closed since 2008. The date didn't tell me much I could see it says the month and day. But here is some pics of the labels on the box end. Is it true also that Nos Gm grilles have anodized type finish and aftermarket repro grilles are clearcoated.
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A little better pic
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When your ready to sell and have a price in mind PM me
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Heres a simaler thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480585
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