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LT1 Burb · 11-23-2016, 01:53 PM

I have had this thing boxed for so many years I decided it was time to break it open and put it together. As NOS parts go it isn't perfect and has wear but I can't just go buy one.

**pimpston65** · 11-23-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

I have had this thing boxed for so many years I decided it was time to break it open and put it together. As NOS parts go it isn't perfect and has wear but I can't just go buy one.

you gonna use the bug screen?

LT1 Burb · 11-23-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

you gonna use the bug screen?

I should but no.

oem4me · 11-23-2016, 02:33 PM

You going to black out the letters?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680

LT1 Burb · 11-23-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

You going to black out the letters?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680

I don't think the aluminum grills had the letters blacked out. I have had a few but none of them had paint in them.

oem4me · 11-23-2016, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

I don't think the aluminum grills had the letters blacked out. I have had a few but none of them had paint in them.

Yes, I'll agree most survivors don't show any paint remaining in the letters (especially on aluminum grills), and replacement grills may have never had any paint, but I do think it was there when they rolled off the line.
I went through "the most original" thread and found these examples of original paint trucks with aluminum grills and black letters.

**pimpston65** · 11-23-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Yes, I'll agree most survivors don't show any paint remaining in the letters (especially on aluminum grills), and replacement grills may have never had any paint, but I do think it was there when they rolled off the line.
I went through "the most original" thread and found these examples of original paint trucks with aluminum grills and black letters.

i saw an nos one last yr with black letters, it sold for $900

LT1 Burb · 11-23-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Yes, I'll agree most survivors don't show any paint remaining in the letters (especially on aluminum grills), and replacement grills may have never had any paint, but I do think it was there when they rolled off the line.
I went through "the most original" thread and found these examples of original paint trucks with aluminum grills and black letters.

Interesting, I wonder if it was on there so poorly it fell off.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-23-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

you gonna use the bug screen?

Bug screen? Bug screen? what are you talking about.

**pimpston65** · 11-23-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Bug screen? Bug screen? what are you talking about.

theres a bug screen that is correct to be placed on the radiator behind the grill

**The Rocknrod** · 11-23-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

theres a bug screen that is correct to be placed on the radiator behind the grill

Is there and aftermarket screen?

**pimpston65** · 11-23-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Is there and aftermarket screen?

yup, its very simular to the original, just the instruction tag thats sewn on is a bit different

**60-66** · 11-23-2016, 06:51 PM

Have to agree with Bruce here , 100% positive these trucks came off the assembly line with painted grille letters. Doubt you will ever see an NOS grille with painted letters. Its the finishing touch !! I think the problem with used grilles , especially aluminum , is people use steel wool back then or SOS pads to clean them , paint will come off quick that way.

**60-66** · 11-23-2016, 07:03 PM

More pictures of original grille paint. The white lettered 1962 grille/truck has 900 miles

Marv D · 11-23-2016, 09:38 PM

If anyone is interested,, I have a 66 aluminum grill that was sent to a polish shop 9mot my doing) and buffed to a slick shine. I just sold my 66 so have some door handles, and odd parts for it to get rid of. I can put up som epictures if someone is interested in it.

LT1 Burb · 11-24-2016, 11:05 AM

I guess I will have to add the black , I will fine line the letters and give it a quick satin coat, it will make it look better anyways.

Kenfuzed · 11-25-2016, 04:02 AM

Good to know Marv but that needs to be posted over in the Classified section.

11-23-2016, 01:53 PM	#1
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Put my Grill together I have had this thing boxed for so many years I decided it was time to break it open and put it together. As NOS parts go it isn't perfect and has wear but I can't just go buy one. Attached Images

11-23-2016, 02:33 PM	#4
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Put my Grill together You going to black out the letters? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680 Attached Images

11-23-2016, 06:51 PM	#13
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: Put my Grill together Have to agree with Bruce here , 100% positive these trucks came off the assembly line with painted grille letters. Doubt you will ever see an NOS grille with painted letters. Its the finishing touch !! I think the problem with used grilles , especially aluminum , is people use steel wool back then or SOS pads to clean them , paint will come off quick that way. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-23-2016, 07:03 PM	#14
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: Put my Grill together More pictures of original grille paint. The white lettered 1962 grille/truck has 900 miles __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-23-2016, 09:38 PM	#15
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Put my Grill together If anyone is interested,, I have a 66 aluminum grill that was sent to a polish shop 9mot my doing) and buffed to a slick shine. I just sold my 66 so have some door handles, and odd parts for it to get rid of. I can put up som epictures if someone is interested in it. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

11-24-2016, 11:05 AM	#16
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Put my Grill together I guess I will have to add the black , I will fine line the letters and give it a quick satin coat, it will make it look better anyways.

11-25-2016, 04:02 AM	#17
Kenfuzed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendora CA -> Tampa FL Posts: 587	Re: Put my Grill together Good to know Marv but that needs to be posted over in the Classified section. __________________ 1966 C10 Short Fleetside 1988 Sportster, 2008 Street Glide Ken's 1966 C10 build "Red Ale" Follow on Instgram: @cv_performance https://instagram.com/cv_performance Harley Performance Parts: CV Performance (Harley related) Enjoying the ride!



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