71-72 outer grille question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 02-26-2007, 12:55 AM

I see they make a repro and a GM. Which one do people usually use, and why? Also, what is the difference between the two? The repro is substantially less money than the GM one, so I assume the difference is quite huge. Thanks!

65-72 chevytoys · 02-26-2007, 01:05 AM

Most of the time it is a budget issue. The GM ones are usually better quality. All of the aftermarket ones are made overseas. If you are willing to pay more then go for the GM.

71Rat · 02-26-2007, 01:21 AM

when I replaced mine i got a repro and didnt have any issues with fit or finish, but I think i read someplace that 71's had a black stripe around the outside of the grill, all the repros that I have seen dont have that are are the 72 style. I dont know how true the black stripe is but my 71 had it on the grill i replaced.

muddpile · 02-26-2007, 12:33 PM

My truck is a 72, so no black stripe here. A repro is looking pretty good right now at half the price though.

Blue85 · 02-26-2007, 12:52 PM

heres mine, made by goodmark, its the triple nickle chrome model, too bad my bumper isn't on straight in this pic

byrd · 02-26-2007, 12:58 PM

You should talk to Frank at Frank's pick-m up's. I remeber him saying he willnot even sell them because the fitment is soo bad, remember the sting of a bad purchase lingers long after the sweetness of a good deal.

JIMS1972STEPSIDE · 02-26-2007, 01:38 PM

I bought mine through Brothers (original GM) when they were on sale, and I have heard about fit and finish problems with some of the after market products. Good luck.

Luis_gz06 · 02-26-2007, 02:35 PM

Nothing better than GM parts!!!!!!!!

**special-K** · 02-26-2007, 04:38 PM

`71 had black accent,`72 didn`t.A minor difference most are unaware of.

muddpile · 02-26-2007, 05:49 PM

Blue85, that looks great! Being chrome, does that mean its steel (I've seen steel chrome ones, but never aluminum). Also, who did you buy it through? Thanks!

boraxman · 02-26-2007, 06:08 PM

Heres a guy selling a new repop on the 67-72 parst board, might save a few bucks:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=227451

see ten · 02-26-2007, 06:55 PM

I bought GM just because I have had so many bad experiences with aftermarket parts. The vendor I purchased from told me they hadn't been having any problems with the repros but that was some time ago.

Blue85 · 02-26-2007, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

Blue85, that looks great! Being chrome, does that mean its steel (I've seen steel chrome ones, but never aluminum). Also, who did you buy it through? Thanks!

there all steel, bought it from Scotts Super Trucks in Penhold, can't remember exactly what i paid though

1969k10stepside · 02-26-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

`71 had black accent,`72 didn`t.A minor difference most are unaware of.

My 71 that was all original didnt,I have seen 72s that had em

muddpile · 02-27-2007, 12:55 AM

I've gotta make a Scott's order anyways, so I think I'll go for the chrome steel. A little brighter than aluminum, and tougher too. Thanks guys!

ChevyDude · 02-26-2007, 07:58 PM

I bought an Aftermarket one and had to "can" it and buy the GM one. Even the GM one needed trimming where it fits to the front fenders. But then I have Tri Plus aftermarkets fron t fenders too.

Huskerboy2 · 02-27-2007, 01:08 AM

Muddpile, I just listed a brand new aftermarket one in the parts for sale section.

cooters · 02-27-2007, 07:22 AM

mudpile, call Rory at Super Service Truck Parts in Edmonton (st albert), His prices are usually the best 780 460-8435. He works out of his house and is top notch.

02-26-2007, 12:55 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	71-72 outer grille question I see they make a repro and a GM. Which one do people usually use, and why? Also, what is the difference between the two? The repro is substantially less money than the GM one, so I assume the difference is quite huge. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-26-2007, 01:05 AM	#2
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: 71-72 outer grille question Most of the time it is a budget issue. The GM ones are usually better quality. All of the aftermarket ones are made overseas. If you are willing to pay more then go for the GM. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-26-2007, 01:21 AM	#3
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	Re: 71-72 outer grille question when I replaced mine i got a repro and didnt have any issues with fit or finish, but I think i read someplace that 71's had a black stripe around the outside of the grill, all the repros that I have seen dont have that are are the 72 style. I dont know how true the black stripe is but my 71 had it on the grill i replaced. __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

02-26-2007, 12:33 PM	#4
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: 71-72 outer grille question My truck is a 72, so no black stripe here. A repro is looking pretty good right now at half the price though. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-26-2007, 12:52 PM	#5
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: 71-72 outer grille question heres mine, made by goodmark, its the triple nickle chrome model, too bad my bumper isn't on straight in this pic Attached Images __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

02-26-2007, 01:38 PM	#7
JIMS1972STEPSIDE Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SPARKS Posts: 62	Re: 71-72 outer grille question I bought mine through Brothers (original GM) when they were on sale, and I have heard about fit and finish problems with some of the after market products. Good luck. __________________ 1970 SILVER CORVETTE COUPE AUTO 1971 SILVER CORVETTE COUPE 4 SPEED 1972 RED C-10 STEPSIDE 3 SPEED 1985 WHITE S-10 BLAZER AUTO 1998 WHITE S-10 4WD PICKUP AUTO 2006 SILVER H-D DYNA LOW RIDER

02-26-2007, 02:35 PM	#8
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: 71-72 outer grille question Nothing better than GM parts!!!!!!!!

02-26-2007, 04:38 PM	#9
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02-26-2007, 05:49 PM	#10
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: 71-72 outer grille question Blue85, that looks great! Being chrome, does that mean its steel (I've seen steel chrome ones, but never aluminum). Also, who did you buy it through? Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-26-2007, 06:08 PM	#11
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: 71-72 outer grille question Heres a guy selling a new repop on the 67-72 parst board, might save a few bucks: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=227451 __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

02-26-2007, 06:55 PM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 71-72 outer grille question I bought GM just because I have had so many bad experiences with aftermarket parts. The vendor I purchased from told me they hadn't been having any problems with the repros but that was some time ago.

02-27-2007, 12:55 AM	#15
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: 71-72 outer grille question I've gotta make a Scott's order anyways, so I think I'll go for the chrome steel. A little brighter than aluminum, and tougher too. Thanks guys! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-26-2007, 07:58 PM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: 71-72 outer grille question I bought an Aftermarket one and had to "can" it and buy the GM one. Even the GM one needed trimming where it fits to the front fenders. But then I have Tri Plus aftermarkets fron t fenders too. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-27-2007, 01:08 AM	#17
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Re: 71-72 outer grille question Muddpile, I just listed a brand new aftermarket one in the parts for sale section. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

02-27-2007, 07:22 AM	#18
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: 71-72 outer grille question mudpile, call Rory at Super Service Truck Parts in Edmonton (st albert), His prices are usually the best 780 460-8435. He works out of his house and is top notch.



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