67/68 grille hoops - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luvlegs · 07-16-2008, 10:36 AM

Real nice - original equipment - took off a 68 - (still have most of the molding clips on the back too) - hazed over so I'm pretty sure they are aluminum - not bent - no dings - only discoloration is where the chevy logo was (the hoop is shinier from being under it). I will let new owner do the polishing/buffing so I don't make a mess of them.
I'll have to package them carefully and it'll cost extra to ship due to the length. $85 will get them to your door in the lower 48.

jorgensensc · 07-16-2008, 10:57 AM

Put me first in line if you will. Can they be polished out, or are they anodized like the 'other year grills? Also does that 85.00 include insurance?
Shawn

otsenre · 07-16-2008, 11:12 AM

Next in line

Luvlegs · 07-16-2008, 11:29 AM

I believe they are just plain aluminum - I didn't want to try to polish them for fear of scratching them. Maybe someone else can jump in with more info?
I haven't insured anything I've sent before - I would ASSUME it can't be more than like $5 right? Insure for say $100? Would that be the proper way to do it?

jorgensensc · 07-16-2008, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the info. Yes insurance is less than 5.00. I would insure it for 200.00 though if you don't mind. I will pay a little extra if necessary. I look at insurance on used parts like this: If it gets damaged then hoping for another used part to come along will take time and luck, so if my used part gets damaged, I want it insured enough to pay for the new part I will have to get to replace the used part in a timely manner. Again that is just my thought process. I will definitely take them as soon as someone can chime in that they can be polished and are not anodized. Will you send me your paypal link?
Shawn

**jaros44sr** · 07-16-2008, 02:02 PM

I tried to polish my anodized pcs. up with out much luck, sorta stayed the same looking. Then I took them to the local anodizing shop and was amazed at the cost to have them redone$$$$$...he suggested putting them into a caustic bath, took less then a minute. It took all the anodizing off, down to bare alum., then you can polish till your satisfied, and clearcoat...Worked for me

BTW... he didn't charge me to dip them

jorgensensc · 07-16-2008, 02:06 PM

So the hoops on the 67-68 are in fact anodized. Is tha what I'm understanding?

**jaros44sr** · 07-16-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

So the hoops on the 67-68 are in fact anodized. Is tha what I'm understanding?

Mine were, but they are available in steel. Don't know what's being offered for sale

jorgensensc · 07-16-2008, 02:14 PM

What the heck.. i'll take them any ways Send me your paypal addy Luv.
Shawn

Luvlegs · 07-16-2008, 03:02 PM

pm on the way

07-16-2008, 10:36 AM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	67/68 grille hoops Real nice - original equipment - took off a 68 - (still have most of the molding clips on the back too) - hazed over so I'm pretty sure they are aluminum - not bent - no dings - only discoloration is where the chevy logo was (the hoop is shinier from being under it). I will let new owner do the polishing/buffing so I don't make a mess of them. I'll have to package them carefully and it'll cost extra to ship due to the length. $85 will get them to your door in the lower 48. Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-16-2008, 10:57 AM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 67/68 grille hoops Put me first in line if you will. Can they be polished out, or are they anodized like the 'other year grills? Also does that 85.00 include insurance? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 07-16-2008 at 10:58 AM.

07-16-2008, 11:12 AM	#3
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: 67/68 grille hoops Next in line

07-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: 67/68 grille hoops I believe they are just plain aluminum - I didn't want to try to polish them for fear of scratching them. Maybe someone else can jump in with more info? I haven't insured anything I've sent before - I would ASSUME it can't be more than like $5 right? Insure for say $100? Would that be the proper way to do it? __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-16-2008, 01:25 PM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 67/68 grille hoops Thanks for the info. Yes insurance is less than 5.00. I would insure it for 200.00 though if you don't mind. I will pay a little extra if necessary. I look at insurance on used parts like this: If it gets damaged then hoping for another used part to come along will take time and luck, so if my used part gets damaged, I want it insured enough to pay for the new part I will have to get to replace the used part in a timely manner. Again that is just my thought process. I will definitely take them as soon as someone can chime in that they can be polished and are not anodized. Will you send me your paypal link? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-16-2008, 02:02 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: 67/68 grille hoops I tried to polish my anodized pcs. up with out much luck, sorta stayed the same looking. Then I took them to the local anodizing shop and was amazed at the cost to have them redone$$$$$...he suggested putting them into a caustic bath, took less then a minute. It took all the anodizing off, down to bare alum., then you can polish till your satisfied, and clearcoat...Worked for me BTW... he didn't charge me to dip them __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-16-2008 at 02:18 PM.

07-16-2008, 02:06 PM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 67/68 grille hoops So the hoops on the 67-68 are in fact anodized. Is tha what I'm understanding? __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-16-2008, 02:14 PM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 67/68 grille hoops What the heck.. i'll take them any ways Send me your paypal addy Luv. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-16-2008, 03:02 PM	#10
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: 67/68 grille hoops pm on the way __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

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