Re-pop Grill quality - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 06-15-2011, 10:06 AM

I sent this one back and found out that they all come from the same supplier....I had a board member contact him and ask him to inspect one for these flaws before shipping. Guess what..he won't do it! Apparently he is aware of the problem and wants nothing to do with "this mess".

Wow...

BTW this is for 68-70 GMC's

**RenoKeene** · 06-15-2011, 10:08 AM

more..

custom1970 · 06-15-2011, 11:06 AM

Man that stinks!, i know how fustrating things like that can be. Hang in there man, what are your options at this point?

**RenoKeene** · 06-15-2011, 11:26 AM

Doesn't look like I can get a good re-pop so re-chrome mine or post a WTB thread.
Very disapointed.
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**FL71C10** · 06-15-2011, 01:14 PM

Wow, that is going to be a tough one to find.

**RenoKeene** · 06-15-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL71C10

Wow, that is going to be a tough one to find.

Hey John, going to get a re-chrome quote from Classic Chrome in Clearwater

Hows your truck comming along...

**passthebuck** · 06-15-2011, 01:42 PM

I looked at the 67 GMC reproduction & didn’t like it. It looked cheap & not like "old" chrome. I have an original grille in for chroming & I weep when I think of the cost that’s going to hit me in a month or so... That said, to me, the grille on these GMC trucks is the centre piece on these trucks & is your first impression of the truck. I think a really nice grille makes the truck.

Spoof · 06-15-2011, 02:41 PM

Thats a real disappointment, I've had my 1971 repop grill for about three years and I think it's first rate. I even have a NOS GMC grill that I haven't bothered to install since the repop looks every bit as good. ( i'm hanging on to the nos for my forthcoming accident)
Have you considered a latter model grill, just remove the paint?

**RenoKeene** · 06-15-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passthebuck

I looked at the 67 GMC reproduction & didn’t like it. It looked cheap & not like "old" chrome. I have an original grille in for chroming & I weep when I think of the cost that’s going to hit me in a month or so... That said, to me, the grille on these GMC trucks is the centre piece on these trucks & is your first impression of the truck. I think a really nice grille makes the truck.

Thats exactly what I think! I love the bad-ass, in your face wall of chrome front end on my GMC. I can't see putting a flawed re-pop piece of junk on a 8K paint job. Did you get a quote on yours and would you mind telling me what it was?

**RenoKeene** · 06-15-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoof

Thats a real disappointment, I've had my 1971 repop grill for about three years and I think it's first rate. I even have a NOS GMC grill that I haven't bothered to install since the repop looks every bit as good. ( i'm hanging on to the nos for my forthcoming accident)
Have you considered a latter model grill, just remove the paint?

Hey Spoof. The 71-72's are stamped differently, flat in the center etc.
The one in the pics was painted like a 71-72 and the flaws were hidden by the paint, didn't see them good until I stripped it.
I posted a WTB thread so maybe someone has a good one...maybe even a re-pop without the wrinkles.

06-15-2011, 10:06 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re-pop Grill quality I sent this one back and found out that they all come from the same supplier....I had a board member contact him and ask him to inspect one for these flaws before shipping. Guess what..he won't do it! Apparently he is aware of the problem and wants nothing to do with "this mess". Wow... BTW this is for 68-70 GMC's Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-15-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: Re-pop Grill quality more.. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-15-2011, 11:06 AM	#3
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: Re-pop Grill quality Man that stinks!, i know how fustrating things like that can be. Hang in there man, what are your options at this point? __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

06-15-2011, 11:26 AM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: Re-pop Grill quality Doesn't look like I can get a good re-pop so re-chrome mine or post a WTB thread. Very disapointed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-15-2011, 01:14 PM	#5
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,514	Re: Re-pop Grill quality Wow, that is going to be a tough one to find. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

06-15-2011, 01:42 PM	#7
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Re-pop Grill quality I looked at the 67 GMC reproduction & didn’t like it. It looked cheap & not like "old" chrome. I have an original grille in for chroming & I weep when I think of the cost that’s going to hit me in a month or so... That said, to me, the grille on these GMC trucks is the centre piece on these trucks & is your first impression of the truck. I think a really nice grille makes the truck. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

06-15-2011, 02:41 PM	#8
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Re-pop Grill quality Thats a real disappointment, I've had my 1971 repop grill for about three years and I think it's first rate. I even have a NOS GMC grill that I haven't bothered to install since the repop looks every bit as good. ( i'm hanging on to the nos for my forthcoming accident) Have you considered a latter model grill, just remove the paint? __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

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