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RunTMCfan · 04-30-2006, 07:53 PM

This bottom corner has a tear in it. I'm not sure what the best way is to go about repairing it. I will do a search but I'm not sure if this will be in the archives or not.

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LUV2XCLR8 · 04-30-2006, 07:55 PM

Man I'm not sure other than saying you need a new outer

*Medicanman71* · 04-30-2006, 09:13 PM

How much do those normally run? ("outer"?)

Are they readily availible on the parts websites??

71swb4x4 · 04-30-2006, 09:32 PM

You can still buy them from GM IIRC.

RunTMCfan · 04-30-2006, 10:11 PM

10 years ago they were $300. I'm sure they are probably $450+.

*Medicanman71* · 04-30-2006, 10:19 PM

omfg

bouncytruck · 04-30-2006, 10:59 PM

Sounds about right for the price. They aren't cheap.

DISCLAIMER - I'm not an expert and I've never done this, so I'm just saying how I would probably go at it myself.

I'd try lightly tapping it out. Work with small, soft taps. Slowly stretch the metal back out. Once is it out, I guess sand it with some ultra high grit until the scratches are out, hit it with some polishing compound. You may have to sand and polish the whole grill to get an even finish again. They may have had a clear coat from the factory.

*72CSTC5* · 04-30-2006, 11:50 PM

No repair there, you will have to replace.

*Medicanman71* · 04-30-2006, 11:52 PM

looks like my 2nd post was edited out, sorry for being as out of line as i was, posting that off topic pic and all. my bad

bouncytruck · 04-30-2006, 11:53 PM

oh, I didn't see the hole before. Time to start saving your $$$.

*Medicanman71* · 05-01-2006, 12:21 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...QQcmdZViewItem

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-01-2006, 06:23 PM

$330 ish for a Repop
$450 ish for a GM

Or try evil bay

Pop's72 · 05-02-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

$330 ish for a Repop
$450 ish for a GM

Or try evil bay

Or you can get all fancy and get a chrome finished one for $400.

makovai · 05-06-2006, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...QQcmdZViewItem

I was gonna bid on it but $115 to ship UPS ground to Oregon from Texas....C'mon dude it's against ebay rules to jack shipping. If he was in maine it would be over $200.

k-nuts · 05-06-2006, 12:44 PM

The one on ebay in TX is about 30 minutes from me (if the location listed is correct). It was quoted at $103.77 to ship to me!!

I don't need it I just checked on the shipping.

Who knows what the real cost to ship it to you would be, but if you win it I could pick it up and send it to you??? My buddy works at a dealership and may have an appropriate box. Just don't know if that would save much.

k-nuts · 05-06-2006, 12:46 PM

Oh I guess the auction ended early due to the item not being for sale anymore... now 0 bids.

Oh well.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-02-2006, 08:22 PM

Nice one there on e-bay..... Looks to good to be true...

Green Monster · 05-04-2006, 04:53 AM

I have bought a ton of cosmetic stuff from Rick Miller (GEORICKPARTS on ebay). This guy is awesome to deal with.

He will get you whatever you want just ask. OEM or repo. Made a trip to California from Utah for me and got everything in addition to the woodgrain moulding I bought from him on ebay. I just checked out what he has to offer.
Click here for his ebay listings.

Ahem... $73 right now for repo. Reserve not met though.

Click for grill listing.

$9 right now. Reserve not met.

$34 for REPO or $42 for OEM "Buy it now"

Here is another from him. $200. OEM GM Part.

Here's the grill parts I got from Rick plus the lenses.

*Medicanman71* · 05-04-2006, 11:25 AM

bling bling - looks good!

RunTMCfan · 05-04-2006, 12:20 PM

Thanks.

RunTMCfan · 05-06-2006, 12:43 PM

It sold for $75. If it was in So Cal I would have jumped on it.

RunTMCfan · 05-06-2006, 02:21 PM

Someone threw cash locally at him. They did the old "can I come look at it."

Green Monster · 05-07-2006, 12:58 AM

I sold my old grille for $68 on ebay.

RunTMCfan · 05-07-2006, 11:58 AM

I'll have lot's of old stuff to sell soon. Just need to finish up my "shop." I have an old shed on my lot that I'm turning into a shop. It's not tall enough for a lift but it can barely hold a blazer.

04-30-2006, 07:53 PM	#1
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	How do you fix this grill? This bottom corner has a tear in it. I'm not sure what the best way is to go about repairing it. I will do a search but I'm not sure if this will be in the archives or not. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

04-30-2006, 07:55 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: How do you fix this grill? Man I'm not sure other than saying you need a new outer __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-30-2006, 09:13 PM	#3
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: How do you fix this grill? How much do those normally run? ("outer"?) Are they readily availible on the parts websites?? Last edited by Medicanman71; 04-30-2006 at 09:13 PM.

04-30-2006, 09:32 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How do you fix this grill? You can still buy them from GM IIRC. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-30-2006, 10:11 PM	#5
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: How do you fix this grill? 10 years ago they were $300. I'm sure they are probably $450+. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

04-30-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: How do you fix this grill? omfg

04-30-2006, 10:59 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How do you fix this grill? Sounds about right for the price. They aren't cheap. DISCLAIMER - I'm not an expert and I've never done this, so I'm just saying how I would probably go at it myself. I'd try lightly tapping it out. Work with small, soft taps. Slowly stretch the metal back out. Once is it out, I guess sand it with some ultra high grit until the scratches are out, hit it with some polishing compound. You may have to sand and polish the whole grill to get an even finish again. They may have had a clear coat from the factory. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-30-2006, 11:50 PM	#8
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: How do you fix this grill? No repair there, you will have to replace.

04-30-2006, 11:52 PM	#9
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: How do you fix this grill? looks like my 2nd post was edited out, sorry for being as out of line as i was, posting that off topic pic and all. my bad

04-30-2006, 11:53 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How do you fix this grill? oh, I didn't see the hole before. Time to start saving your $$$. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-01-2006, 12:21 AM	#11
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: How do you fix this grill? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...QQcmdZViewItem

05-01-2006, 06:23 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: How do you fix this grill? $330 ish for a Repop $450 ish for a GM Or try evil bay __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-06-2006, 12:44 PM	#15
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: How do you fix this grill? The one on ebay in TX is about 30 minutes from me (if the location listed is correct). It was quoted at $103.77 to ship to me!! I don't need it I just checked on the shipping. Who knows what the real cost to ship it to you would be, but if you win it I could pick it up and send it to you??? My buddy works at a dealership and may have an appropriate box. Just don't know if that would save much.

05-06-2006, 12:46 PM	#16
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: How do you fix this grill? Oh I guess the auction ended early due to the item not being for sale anymore... now 0 bids. Oh well. Last edited by k-nuts; 05-06-2006 at 12:47 PM.

05-02-2006, 08:22 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: How do you fix this grill? Nice one there on e-bay..... Looks to good to be true... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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05-04-2006, 04:53 AM	#18
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: How do you fix this grill? I have bought a ton of cosmetic stuff from Rick Miller (GEORICKPARTS on ebay). This guy is awesome to deal with. He will get you whatever you want just ask. OEM or repo. Made a trip to California from Utah for me and got everything in addition to the woodgrain moulding I bought from him on ebay. I just checked out what he has to offer. Click here for his ebay listings. Ahem... $73 right now for repo. Reserve not met though. Click for grill listing. $9 right now. Reserve not met. $34 for REPO or $42 for OEM "Buy it now" Here is another from him. $200. OEM GM Part. Here's the grill parts I got from Rick plus the lenses. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 05-04-2006 at 05:03 AM.

05-04-2006, 11:25 AM	#19
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: How do you fix this grill? bling bling - looks good!

05-04-2006, 12:20 PM	#20
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: How do you fix this grill? Thanks. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

05-06-2006, 12:43 PM	#21
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: How do you fix this grill? It sold for $75. If it was in So Cal I would have jumped on it. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

05-06-2006, 02:21 PM	#22
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: How do you fix this grill? Someone threw cash locally at him. They did the old "can I come look at it." __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

05-07-2006, 12:58 AM	#23
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: How do you fix this grill? I sold my old grille for $68 on ebay. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 05-07-2006 at 12:59 AM.

05-07-2006, 11:58 AM	#24
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: How do you fix this grill? I'll have lot's of old stuff to sell soon. Just need to finish up my "shop." I have an old shed on my lot that I'm turning into a shop. It's not tall enough for a lift but it can barely hold a blazer. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

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