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CG · 09-13-2007, 12:51 AM

Before I have mine polished and a couple of dings taken out I thought I would see if anyone has a NOS grill surround they want to get rid of. Of course the price for a NOS one may be more than I'm expecting.

I don't really want a repro because I don't want to deal with the fitment issues Ive heard so much about.

CG · 09-13-2007, 09:29 AM

TTT...What, doesn't everyone have one of these just hanging on their garage wall???

**Classic Bowties** · 09-14-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

TTT...What, doesn't everyone have one of these just hanging on their garage wall???

I have got one, not hanging on the garage wall but true old NOS in the box GM P/N 3990701. Still has the dealers invoice taped to the box showing $138... cash paid in full, not by me but has been in my collection since 98. I am headed to Marysville, WA. on Saturday the 22nd. of this month to pick up a truck and I could hand deliver it to you in Monroe for $600... Lmk, Cb

sameyrasmea72 · 09-14-2007, 01:19 AM

Your local chevy dealer is going to be about the cheapest place to get one. Saves a bundle on shiping. I got one about a month ago through my mechanics Id # for $495.00

CG · 09-14-2007, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

I have got one, not hanging on the garage wall but true old NOS in the box GM P/N 3990701. Still has the dealers invoice taped to the box showing $138... cash paid in full, not by me but has been in my collection since 98. I am headed to Marysville, WA. on Saturday the 22nd. of this month to pick up a truck and I could hand deliver it to you in Monroe for $600... Lmk, Cb

You should postpone your trip till the 29th and stop by for the mini board get together, BBQ and LonghornMan send off.

Thanks for the quote on the grill. Its a little more than I want to spend.

If I wasnt planning on keeping this one pretty original I would put one of my 68 nose's on the darn thing. Way cheaper than putting 71 stuff on.

Thanks for all the responses fellas...Im gonna have to sit on this one for a bit.

**PICKMUP** · 09-13-2007, 11:18 AM

You can still get a new NOS from the Chevy dealers.
I have never had any luck polishing old grills. You have to remove the anodizing and then you are left with bare aluminum that corrodes immediately, so they would have to be coated with something to protect them. I have tried a lot of things, with no sucess.

CG · 09-13-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

You can still get a new NOS from the Chevy dealers.
I have never had any luck polishing old grills. You have to remove the anodizing and then you are left with bare aluminum that corrodes immediately, so they would have to be coated with something to protect them. I have tried a lot of things, with no sucess.

The polisher is going to strip it, repair the dings and polish it up. Then have it powder coated clear. Now I need the oem part number to see if they have em here at the Bellevue Chevy dealership. I work on all their copiers and printers...wonder if they would give me a decent price on a new one?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-13-2007, 01:59 PM

I have 2 NOS 71-72 Grills shells in stock. Retail on them is $660.00.
One of the ones that I have has a small ding in it from handling. I would let it go for $449.95 and the undammaged one is $559.95. Let me know if you are interested. WES

**special-K** · 09-13-2007, 09:00 PM

If you find a new rille with the accent paint,you know it`s N.O.S.

classicchev · 09-13-2007, 09:58 PM

Ive got one hanging in the garage, and it is for sale. Chev I hope?

Darren

CG · 09-14-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Ive got one hanging in the garage, and it is for sale. Chev I hope?

Darren

Yeah looking for Chev. The one I have isnt too bad, it has a couple of dings and its been painted black. I hadnt really been paying attention to the cost of these things, so I may just end up sticking with mine. Let me know what you're asking for yours.

classicchev · 09-14-2007, 01:07 AM

Wes's is alot closer. I really dont want to ship the grill and get it all smashed up. Buy close to home.

Darren

09-13-2007, 12:51 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Looking for 71 grill surround Before I have mine polished and a couple of dings taken out I thought I would see if anyone has a NOS grill surround they want to get rid of. Of course the price for a NOS one may be more than I'm expecting. I don't really want a repro because I don't want to deal with the fitment issues Ive heard so much about.

09-13-2007, 09:29 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround TTT...What, doesn't everyone have one of these just hanging on their garage wall???

09-14-2007, 01:19 AM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround Your local chevy dealer is going to be about the cheapest place to get one. Saves a bundle on shiping. I got one about a month ago through my mechanics Id # for $495.00 __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-13-2007, 11:18 AM	#6
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround You can still get a new NOS from the Chevy dealers. I have never had any luck polishing old grills. You have to remove the anodizing and then you are left with bare aluminum that corrodes immediately, so they would have to be coated with something to protect them. I have tried a lot of things, with no sucess.

09-13-2007, 01:59 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround I have 2 NOS 71-72 Grills shells in stock. Retail on them is $660.00. One of the ones that I have has a small ding in it from handling. I would let it go for $449.95 and the undammaged one is $559.95. Let me know if you are interested. 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

09-13-2007, 09:00 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround If you find a new rille with the accent paint,you know it`s N.O.S. __________________ "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 ~

09-13-2007, 09:58 PM	#10
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround Ive got one hanging in the garage, and it is for sale. Chev I hope? Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

09-14-2007, 01:07 AM	#12
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround Wes's is alot closer. I really dont want to ship the grill and get it all smashed up. Buy close to home. Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter



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