NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CraigT · 06-11-2018, 10:36 AM

Finally getting around to replacing my badly dented repro grille outer grille. Is it worth spending 3 times the money for a NOS outer vs. $325 for an aluminum from LMC or Brothers?

Are the NOS steel or aluminum?

Thanks,

Craig

toolboxchev · 06-11-2018, 11:36 AM

NOS is aluminum with a anodized finish. I would go that route if doing a resto. For a Daily Driver stick with Used OEM, or go aftermarket.

CraigT · 06-11-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev

NOS is aluminum with a anodized finish. I would go that route if doing a resto. For a Daily Driver stick with Used OEM, or go aftermarket.

Thanks. Good advice.

I have semi-restored the truck, interior, suspension, etc, but use it to haul wood chips, fertilizer, and act as Grampa's Delivery Service for my daughter and her husband. It's certainly not a show truck or something I'm driving to Cars and Coffee.

weq92f · 06-11-2018, 12:12 PM

Great shot! Oh, nice truck too.

-klb

CraigT · 06-11-2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

Great shot! Oh, nice truck too.

-klb

Thank you. I love my truck.

OUbesto · 06-11-2018, 01:03 PM

I would hate to see that front end loader operator hit the wrong handle and have that bucket nick that gorgeous paint

RustyBucket · 06-11-2018, 02:18 PM

Awhile back I passed up a nos, in the orig packaging inner & outer grille for my '72 Blazer for $1000. I knew it was a good deal from a friend but I couldn't justify spending the money for my hobby/toy. Everybody's finances are different & unfortunately mine are pretty tight.
I looked at pictures of your truck on previous posts..... I'd surely drive it to cars & coffee or shows if it was mine. NICE TRUCK !!! I take both of mine to non-judged shows and cruise ins. Both are just "nice drivers" with plenty of flaws, but a lot of people seem to enjoy seeing them.

**leddzepp** · 06-11-2018, 02:22 PM

Unless your truck is garage furniture, I wouldn’t spend the cash on NOS. I’d get a decent used oem and have a shop restore/polish it. I did mine several years ago and would go that route again. It was less money than a repro in the end and no question about aftermarket fitment came into play.

toolboxchev · 06-11-2018, 03:06 PM

Here is a daily driver for ya:https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...596985332.html

Coley · 06-11-2018, 03:09 PM

Like Led Zepp, I would not spend the extra money on an NSS.
I don't think most people can tell the difference and most restorations that you see do not, in all likelihood, have an NOS grill in that restoration.
Again, unless you are looking closely you probably won't see the difference, nor will anyone else..

Just my two bits.....

All good
Coley

rockyrivermark · 06-11-2018, 03:17 PM

I replaced mine with repop from key parts.
Was actually a real nice fit.
RRM

CraigT · 06-11-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

I replaced mine with repop from key parts.
Was actually a real nice fit.
RRM

Looks great! Love orange trucks.

weq92f · 06-12-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigT

Love orange trucks.

Yeah, me too.

70 shorty · 06-12-2018, 08:49 PM

I would not spend the extra for the NOS, but I also wouldn't hesitate to drive that truck to Cars N Coffee! At least around here, our C&C has a little of everything, from exotics to rat rods, to muscle cars to japanese cars, to european sports sedans, to jeeps to trucks.

CraigT · 06-12-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

I would not spend the extra for the NOS, but I also wouldn't hesitate to drive that truck to Cars N Coffee! At least around here, our C&C has a little of everything, from exotics to rat rods, to muscle cars to japanese cars, to european sports sedans, to jeeps to trucks.

Yeah, you live in Virginia...Where you can still hunt, fish, avoid tofu burgers and kale, and get to know your neighbors. Right now, where I live Southern California, the local Cars n Coffee is 90% gloss gold wrapped Lamborghini's and red Ferrari's leased by silk shirts, gold chains, and heavy foreign accents. In 18 months when my wife and I retire back to South Carolina, I will drive my truck to Cars N Coffee.

It's not that I'm embarrassed about my truck. I just don't like the people that go to it.

ShortHaul · 06-13-2018, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigT

Yeah, you live in Virginia...Where you can still hunt, fish, avoid tofu burgers and kale, and get to know your neighbors. Right now, where I live Southern California, the local Cars n Coffee is 90% gloss gold wrapped Lamborghini's and red Ferrari's leased by silk shirts, gold chains, and heavy foreign accents. In 18 months when my wife and I retire back to South Carolina, I will drive my truck to Cars N Coffee.

It's not that I'm embarrassed about my truck. I just don't like the people that go to it.

Lol!!

06-11-2018, 10:36 AM	#1
CraigT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 88	NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ Finally getting around to replacing my badly dented repro grille outer grille. Is it worth spending 3 times the money for a NOS outer vs. $325 for an aluminum from LMC or Brothers? Are the NOS steel or aluminum? Thanks, Craig

06-11-2018, 11:36 AM	#2
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ NOS is aluminum with a anodized finish. I would go that route if doing a resto. For a Daily Driver stick with Used OEM, or go aftermarket.

06-11-2018, 12:12 PM	#4
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,219	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ Great shot! Oh, nice truck too. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

06-11-2018, 01:03 PM	#6
OUbesto Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lincolnshire, IL / Burlington, WI Posts: 209	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ I would hate to see that front end loader operator hit the wrong handle and have that bucket nick that gorgeous paint __________________ 1970 C-10 CST, LWB, 402/400, A/C

06-11-2018, 02:18 PM	#7
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ Awhile back I passed up a nos, in the orig packaging inner & outer grille for my '72 Blazer for $1000. I knew it was a good deal from a friend but I couldn't justify spending the money for my hobby/toy. Everybody's finances are different & unfortunately mine are pretty tight. I looked at pictures of your truck on previous posts..... I'd surely drive it to cars & coffee or shows if it was mine. NICE TRUCK !!! I take both of mine to non-judged shows and cruise ins. Both are just "nice drivers" with plenty of flaws, but a lot of people seem to enjoy seeing them. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-11-2018, 02:22 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ Unless your truck is garage furniture, I wouldn’t spend the cash on NOS. I’d get a decent used oem and have a shop restore/polish it. I did mine several years ago and would go that route again. It was less money than a repro in the end and no question about aftermarket fitment came into play. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-11-2018, 03:06 PM	#9
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ Here is a daily driver for ya:https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...596985332.html

06-11-2018, 03:09 PM	#10
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ Like Led Zepp, I would not spend the extra money on an NSS. I don't think most people can tell the difference and most restorations that you see do not, in all likelihood, have an NOS grill in that restoration. Again, unless you are looking closely you probably won't see the difference, nor will anyone else.. Just my two bits..... All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

06-11-2018, 03:17 PM	#11
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ I replaced mine with repop from key parts. Was actually a real nice fit. RRM Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com Last edited by rockyrivermark; 06-11-2018 at 03:22 PM.

06-12-2018, 08:49 PM	#14
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: NOS vs Repro 72 Grille? Worth 3x the $$$ I would not spend the extra for the NOS, but I also wouldn't hesitate to drive that truck to Cars N Coffee! At least around here, our C&C has a little of everything, from exotics to rat rods, to muscle cars to japanese cars, to european sports sedans, to jeeps to trucks. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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