69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better

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So someone backed into my truck. I'm looking for a grille and just founded out the chevrolet stamped grilles are very expensive. I'm painting mine so even if I found a relatively straight one I could make it work.

I do see the smooth reproduction grilles. Has anyone made these look good? I was thinking about trying to install a set of 67-68 hood letters on an unstamed grille if they fit. Has anyone had any success making these chepo grilles look good? If so please add pics of your truck with aftermarket grille!