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**lolife99** · 01-25-2010, 02:33 PM

Have have a '68 GMC grille and possible core support, that I'm thinking about selling.

The core support has no rust under the battery tray.
It's really nice.
All 4 headlights are the factory T3 style.
The grille is just the silver painted version.

I have a couple pics of the "area of concern" circled in red.

Is this the original shape of this area,... or is it damaged/dented?
It looks dented to me.
There are a few very small dents on the leading edge that is hidden behind the bumper.
Are the painted grilles worth anything?

Any GMC grille experts out there?

Sammy · 01-25-2010, 03:09 PM

My 71 doesn't have that spot. Doubt they would be different in that area. Still not a bad looking grill for a driver though as I have seen much worse. If the T-3's don't have black faded spots they are desirable. Haven't seen too many painted grills most want the chrome. But for a D/D might be worth something.

72BlckButy · 01-25-2010, 03:36 PM

Sammy... is your's a reproduction grille?

Keith... where's the hood release located at? (Not familiar with GMC grilles) I wonder if it's a relief to allow someone more access to the release. It looks like a symmetrical dent if that's what it is.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Sammy... is your's a reproduction grille?

Keith... where's the hood release located at? (Not familiar with GMC grilles) I wonder if it's a relief to allow someone more access to the release. It looks like a symmetrical dent if that's what it is.

It's just to the right of the crossbar in these pics.
I have a feeling it's dented.
It's probably going to be for sale soon, along with the core support.

Sammy · 01-25-2010, 03:59 PM

Mine is original. Figured you can tell as it isn't really chrome sorta just stainless. Now I did replace the upper bar which attaches to the grill.(ehich is chrome) And the release is in that area but no reason to have a recessed on the 71.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-25-2010, 04:08 PM

The grill is dented in the center where you have it circled. The top bar is of the most value because you can't buy a reproduction for it. The core support will work for everything from 67-72 GMCs, however it will have the threaded holes for the front gravel deflectors that 69-72s do not have. The T-3 hedlights are worth more than the replacements and there are some differences in those also that make some worth more than others. Hope this helps, WES

**lolife99** · 01-25-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The grill is dented in the center where you have it circled. The top bar is of the most value because you can't buy a reproduction for it. The core support will work for everything from 67-72 GMCs, however it will have the threaded holes for the front gravel deflectors that 69-72s do not have. The T-3 hedlights are worth more than the replacements and there are some differences in those also that make some worth more than others. Hope this helps, WES

Is this the bar you are talking about?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-25-2010, 05:35 PM

Yes it is. The lower part is the same from 68-70. I would think that the grill and top bar about $100.00, core support $125 (plus or minus, depending on how fast you want them to sell) Headlights, who knows. Ebay is always a great outlet for those. WES

Sammy · 01-25-2010, 04:12 PM

Finding a decent used GMC core support used to be difficult. But I think they are repo'd now.

68gmsee · 01-25-2010, 04:49 PM

My stock 68 GMC grill (also painted) does not have an indentation in that area either.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2010, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the replies.
So what kind of money is this thing worth?

**special-K** · 01-25-2010, 06:48 PM

Tim Christian is looking for that top bar.It`s worth $100.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2010, 07:53 PM

So is the bar, grille and the core support worth $250?

68gmsee · 01-25-2010, 08:07 PM

That seems like a fair price for all three.

01-25-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Have have a '68 GMC grille and possible core support, that I'm thinking about selling. The core support has no rust under the battery tray. It's really nice. All 4 headlights are the factory T3 style. The grille is just the silver painted version. I have a couple pics of the "area of concern" circled in red. Is this the original shape of this area,... or is it damaged/dented? It looks dented to me. There are a few very small dents on the leading edge that is hidden behind the bumper. Are the painted grilles worth anything? Any GMC grille experts out there? Attached Images Last edited by lolife99; 01-25-2010 at 02:35 PM.

01-25-2010, 03:09 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise My 71 doesn't have that spot. Doubt they would be different in that area. Still not a bad looking grill for a driver though as I have seen much worse. If the T-3's don't have black faded spots they are desirable. Haven't seen too many painted grills most want the chrome. But for a D/D might be worth something. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-25-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Sammy... is your's a reproduction grille? Keith... where's the hood release located at? (Not familiar with GMC grilles) I wonder if it's a relief to allow someone more access to the release. It looks like a symmetrical dent if that's what it is. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-25-2010 at 03:37 PM.

01-25-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Mine is original. Figured you can tell as it isn't really chrome sorta just stainless. Now I did replace the upper bar which attaches to the grill.(ehich is chrome) And the release is in that area but no reason to have a recessed on the 71. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-25-2010, 04:08 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise The grill is dented in the center where you have it circled. The top bar is of the most value because you can't buy a reproduction for it. The core support will work for everything from 67-72 GMCs, however it will have the threaded holes for the front gravel deflectors that 69-72s do not have. The T-3 hedlights are worth more than the replacements and there are some differences in those also that make some worth more than others. Hope this helps, WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-25-2010, 05:35 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Yes it is. The lower part is the same from 68-70. I would think that the grill and top bar about $100.00, core support $125 (plus or minus, depending on how fast you want them to sell) Headlights, who knows. Ebay is always a great outlet for those. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-25-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Finding a decent used GMC core support used to be difficult. But I think they are repo'd now. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-25-2010, 04:49 PM	#10
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise My stock 68 GMC grill (also painted) does not have an indentation in that area either.

01-25-2010, 05:02 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Thanks for the replies. So what kind of money is this thing worth?

01-25-2010, 06:48 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise Tim Christian is looking for that top bar.It`s worth $100. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-25-2010, 07:53 PM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise So is the bar, grille and the core support worth $250?

01-25-2010, 08:07 PM	#14
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: GMC Grille Experts,... need advise That seems like a fair price for all three.



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