Which grill is this and whats it worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70gmc4me · 10-21-2005, 10:35 AM

I've been out of the loop for a long while, forgive me. Long story short, had to get an old Mazda for MPG, then bought a new Focus, now its a show car.
Now on topic:
I bought this grill like 5 years ago to replace my bent and rusted one. When I bought it it was primered and I was jst going to colormatch it to the truck. Well it turned out it was for a different year and the mounting points or something were wrong, I forget.
Well I found it a while back with a bad scratch on it, but it appeared to be chrome under the primer. So I striped the primer and had this:

So my question is, what year was this from or will fit? And how much is it worth?
I would say its in 7 out of 10 conditon for an orignal piece.

krue · 10-21-2005, 10:36 AM

I don't know value, but it looks like a 69-70 GMC grill (like mine).

Rdub · 10-21-2005, 11:12 AM

Perhaps even a 71 gmc? not sure I'm at work and can't check my 71 but, check the vendor web sites on this board, see what new ones are going for.... it has some minor rust & scratches.... 50% of new might be a good place to start and see what kind of offers you get.

70gmc4me · 10-21-2005, 11:31 AM

I was aware that you could buy repro grills. At least when I was building mine I couldnt find any.

**special-K** · 10-21-2005, 11:38 AM

It`s a 68-69 or 70.They changed to a wider center bar with black accents.In the last couple years they have become available reproed.I`d say it`s worth what a reproduction costs if it`s perfect.It looks real nice!

Rdub · 10-21-2005, 11:47 AM

check the classicheartbeat site..... $399., "show quality". Also some great photos to compare yours to, to see if it's a 69-70 or 71-72.

70gmc4me · 10-21-2005, 01:10 PM

Wow those are nice grills, but 399.99!!
I guess I'll list this on ebay, if anyone is interested send me an email and I'll link you.

Ole Blue 68 · 10-21-2005, 02:17 PM

That's a nice unexpected find.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2005, 02:47 PM

That is a 68 - 70 GMC grill.
It is damn nice, but I see pitting...don't hold your breath for 400 bucks.

**jlmerie** · 10-21-2005, 07:43 PM

I saw one at a swap meet this last weekend. It was at least as nice, maybe a little nicer. They were asking $175 and I am pretty sure $150 would have taken it. I thought about getting it as a spare for my 1970 GMC, but decided to spend my money on other stuff.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2005, 08:16 PM

As a side note, it will work on a 67 or on the 71/72...but would not be 100% correct.
But it will bolt on and line up though.

aitch · 10-21-2005, 09:48 PM

Looks like my 69.

*72CSTC5* · 10-22-2005, 12:02 AM

If you would like to make it look even nicer to keep you could sand that down starting with 400 grit and moving you way up all the way to 2000 grit sandpaper and buff like new. Nice find.

**GMCPaul** · 10-22-2005, 02:24 AM

Its a 68-70 GMC grill, 71-72 had a raised portion on either side of center vertical bar that they painted black in between raised portions.
It can be used on all 67-72 GMC's though as long as correct top bar is used for style of hood installed. IE- A 67-68 Hood requires a 67-68 top bar to use with any 67-72 GMC grill, a 69-72 hood requires a 69-72 GMC top bar to use with any 67-72 GMC grill.
GMCPaul

86swb · 10-22-2005, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

If you would like to make it look even nicer to keep you could sand that down starting with 400 grit and moving you way up all the way to 2000 grit sandpaper and buff like new. Nice find.

Would this work on all '67-'72 grills? Also, would this take out scratches? When you say "and buff" what kind of compond?

Sweet72 · 10-22-2005, 07:13 AM

The chrome seems too thin on the GMC grills I've examined to sand with 400, and if you break through to steel you might as well give it up. If you attempt this be real carefull when sanding near the edges as it will be easier to sand through the plating.

**special-K** · 10-22-2005, 08:51 AM

Sand chrome?Why not buff`n`polish?The thing ain`t that ruff.I wouldn`t call it ruff at all.Just could be a little shinier.The 69-72 Chevy grilles aren`t chromed steel.They are hard anodized aluminum.All you could do is strip the anodizing(easier said than done),polish/buff,then either re-anodize,clear powdercoat,or what I`d do if I was going through all that,chrome it.One other choice is buy a new grille.That`s pretty much what everybody does.

10-21-2005, 10:35 AM	#1
70gmc4me Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Commerce, TX Posts: 218	Which grill is this and whats it worth? I've been out of the loop for a long while, forgive me. Long story short, had to get an old Mazda for MPG, then bought a new Focus, now its a show car. Now on topic: I bought this grill like 5 years ago to replace my bent and rusted one. When I bought it it was primered and I was jst going to colormatch it to the truck. Well it turned out it was for a different year and the mounting points or something were wrong, I forget. Well I found it a while back with a bad scratch on it, but it appeared to be chrome under the primer. So I striped the primer and had this: So my question is, what year was this from or will fit? And how much is it worth? I would say its in 7 out of 10 conditon for an orignal piece. __________________ ~Josh~ rollingrn@hotmail.com 70' GMC......Tank

10-21-2005, 10:36 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? I don't know value, but it looks like a 69-70 GMC grill (like mine). __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-21-2005, 11:12 AM	#3
Rdub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 74	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? Perhaps even a 71 gmc? not sure I'm at work and can't check my 71 but, check the vendor web sites on this board, see what new ones are going for.... it has some minor rust & scratches.... 50% of new might be a good place to start and see what kind of offers you get.

10-21-2005, 11:31 AM	#4
70gmc4me Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Commerce, TX Posts: 218	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? I was aware that you could buy repro grills. At least when I was building mine I couldnt find any. __________________ ~Josh~ rollingrn@hotmail.com 70' GMC......Tank

10-21-2005, 11:38 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? It`s a 68-69 or 70.They changed to a wider center bar with black accents.In the last couple years they have become available reproed.I`d say it`s worth what a reproduction costs if it`s perfect.It looks real nice! __________________ "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 ~

10-21-2005, 11:47 AM	#6
Rdub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 74	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? check the classicheartbeat site..... $399., "show quality". Also some great photos to compare yours to, to see if it's a 69-70 or 71-72.

10-21-2005, 01:10 PM	#7
70gmc4me Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Commerce, TX Posts: 218	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? Wow those are nice grills, but 399.99!! I guess I'll list this on ebay, if anyone is interested send me an email and I'll link you. __________________ ~Josh~ rollingrn@hotmail.com 70' GMC......Tank

10-21-2005, 02:17 PM	#8
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? That's a nice unexpected find.

10-21-2005, 02:47 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? That is a 68 - 70 GMC grill. It is damn nice, but I see pitting...don't hold your breath for 400 bucks.

10-21-2005, 07:43 PM	#10
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,077	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? I saw one at a swap meet this last weekend. It was at least as nice, maybe a little nicer. They were asking $175 and I am pretty sure $150 would have taken it. I thought about getting it as a spare for my 1970 GMC, but decided to spend my money on other stuff. __________________ James

10-21-2005, 08:16 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? As a side note, it will work on a 67 or on the 71/72...but would not be 100% correct. But it will bolt on and line up though.

10-21-2005, 09:48 PM	#12
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? Looks like my 69. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

10-22-2005, 12:02 AM	#13
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? If you would like to make it look even nicer to keep you could sand that down starting with 400 grit and moving you way up all the way to 2000 grit sandpaper and buff like new. Nice find.

10-22-2005, 02:24 AM	#14
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? Its a 68-70 GMC grill, 71-72 had a raised portion on either side of center vertical bar that they painted black in between raised portions. It can be used on all 67-72 GMC's though as long as correct top bar is used for style of hood installed. IE- A 67-68 Hood requires a 67-68 top bar to use with any 67-72 GMC grill, a 69-72 hood requires a 69-72 GMC top bar to use with any 67-72 GMC grill. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

10-22-2005, 07:13 AM	#16
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? The chrome seems too thin on the GMC grills I've examined to sand with 400, and if you break through to steel you might as well give it up. If you attempt this be real carefull when sanding near the edges as it will be easier to sand through the plating. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.



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10-22-2005, 08:51 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Which grill is this and whats it worth? Sand chrome?Why not buff`n`polish?The thing ain`t that ruff.I wouldn`t call it ruff at all.Just could be a little shinier.The 69-72 Chevy grilles aren`t chromed steel.They are hard anodized aluminum.All you could do is strip the anodizing(easier said than done),polish/buff,then either re-anodize,clear powdercoat,or what I`d do if I was going through all that,chrome it.One other choice is buy a new grille.That`s pretty much what everybody does. __________________ "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 ~

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