1971-72 OEM outer grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-08-2025, 07:58 PM

Nice piece really. I bought this and an inner grille in the 90s from a place called Chevyland, in the Sacramento area. How do we know it's original? Well, to date I can tell my look and feel, never mind it fit. These were unstamped, had a sticker label. The inner is of course stamped. Anyway, while I like back-ups, I can't justify an outer grille, you can buy new ones for 2Kish today, hopefully I'll never have to

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Pictures show flaws. This is not cleaned up, and likely has some water spots that buff out. I didn't study it for more than dings and scratches. I have a number in my head, but could be 100s off. Insight appreciated, thank you.

Three more pics in 2nd post.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-08-2025, 07:58 PM

Three more pics. Thanks

**1970cstblazer** · 04-09-2025, 02:16 PM

In those days, GM was all there was. Might have been obtained back door from the supplier which made them for GM, so no GM box. The OE grille shells are much stiffer than the repops. They bend so easy. So if it is stiff and fits like OEM, then it most likely is one, and should be priced accordingly. I recall them being available from GM up to 2010ish time frame.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-09-2025, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

In those days, GM was all there was. Might have been obtained back door from the supplier which made them for GM, so no GM box. The OE grille shells are much stiffer than the repops. They bend so easy. So if it is stiff and fits like OEM, then it most likely is one, and should be priced accordingly. I recall them being available from GM up to 2010ish time frame.

Seems even clone reproductions have a slightly different appearance. Not sure on that, but yeah, this is likely an original. It's the same as the NOS I threw onto my truck.

04-08-2025, 07:58 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,689	1971-72 OEM outer grille Nice piece really. I bought this and an inner grille in the 90s from a place called Chevyland, in the Sacramento area. How do we know it's original? Well, to date I can tell my look and feel, never mind it fit. These were unstamped, had a sticker label. The inner is of course stamped. Anyway, while I like back-ups, I can't justify an outer grille, you can buy new ones for 2Kish today, hopefully I'll never have to. Pictures show flaws. This is not cleaned up, and likely has some water spots that buff out. I didn't study it for more than dings and scratches. I have a number in my head, but could be 100s off. Insight appreciated, thank you. Three more pics in 2nd post. Attached Images __________________ Tony 1971 C10 Custom Deluxe SWB 402/400TH A/C I developed an assembly information kit for restoring my truck from nuts and bolts. It's written in Assy. order, short & simple, packed with all OEM hardware ID; castings; part ID; 100s of part numbers; wiring simple - Resource, and trivial too. Much info. applies to all 67-72 GM, A/C vehicles, esp. trucks W/O saying. Full search ability, including to 700+ images of illus., parts, charts, Assy., points of interest, cab, bed, & front clip cart plans- Specials and cores were serviced out and R excluded e.g. front/rear glass, body/paint, engine core, rebuilt hinges, steering box, trans, etc. The project was in-line with long former professions developing process, policy, specs, demo, written for novices, admin., policy, engineers, development, systems & test - Public & govt 2, gross. Sell soft copy cheaply, PM if interested.Build thread:https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-08-2025, 07:58 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,689	Re: 1971-72 OEM outer grille Three more pics. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Tony 1971 C10 Custom Deluxe SWB 402/400TH A/C I developed an assembly information kit for restoring my truck from nuts and bolts. It's written in Assy. order, short & simple, packed with all OEM hardware ID; castings; part ID; 100s of part numbers; wiring simple - Resource, and trivial too. Much info. applies to all 67-72 GM, A/C vehicles, esp. trucks W/O saying. Full search ability, including to 700+ images of illus., parts, charts, Assy., points of interest, cab, bed, & front clip cart plans- Specials and cores were serviced out and R excluded e.g. front/rear glass, body/paint, engine core, rebuilt hinges, steering box, trans, etc. The project was in-line with long former professions developing process, policy, specs, demo, written for novices, admin., policy, engineers, development, systems & test - Public & govt 2, gross. Sell soft copy cheaply, PM if interested.Build thread:https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-09-2025, 02:16 PM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,500	Re: 1971-72 OEM outer grille In those days, GM was all there was. Might have been obtained back door from the supplier which made them for GM, so no GM box. The OE grille shells are much stiffer than the repops. They bend so easy. So if it is stiff and fits like OEM, then it most likely is one, and should be priced accordingly. I recall them being available from GM up to 2010ish time frame. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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