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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
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Actually its the other way around. All of the new replacement grilles are molded like '70 grilles. They all have the raised ribs, but on the 69's they paint the grille grey and don't paint the raised ribs silver, and on the 70's they paint them black and paint the raised ribs silver. On original '69 grilles, there are no ribs. They are flat on the face. Here are pics from above again. The top grill is an original paint '69 grille, and the bottom is an original paint '70. I have (3) 69's and (4) 70's here, and I have confirmed this with all of them none. None of the original '69 grills have the ribs. In today's aftermarket or so called new OEM parts, there is no correct '69 or '70 outer grille shell (they were absolutely the same) or a '69 inner grill available. Its a shame GM is licensing this stuff as OEM, but they are not correct restoration parts. 67_C-30,... Thanks for the correction. I apologize for posting incorrect info. Thanks for getting the facts straight.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
So this grill (without any paint) is the GM replacement grill?
img: http://wkinsler.com/truck/trucks/1970_2b.JPG :img
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
no, that looks to be the factory original. the paint just looks to have worn away throught the years.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
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Well,at least your paint is correct ![]() ![]() I agree GM resto parts aren`t OEM in the same way as a 1969/70-made part.I remember when you couldn`t get anymore for awhile(years).Then came GMRP after the repro market started to boom and show promise.But,I think there may have been a reason to re-tool or something on these at some point back in the day.Because I bought the "second design" as (not so) old original stock (from the dealer) way before GM (or the aftermarket) gave a damn if you could get a part for your old truck or not.Definately still made in the USA for GM only,that`s all I know.I wonder if there are some of the other or "second design" outers on some late 1970 Chevys.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
it's time this information was floated to the top
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
I know this is an old post, but what did 70k52wd mean by don't use rivots on the grill? I thought that was how they were put together.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
Nice work Keith, grill looks great.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
Original type that came on 69-70 trucks:
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
Great pics!^^^
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
. . . .
Here's the one with 80 miles on it . . . . . . . |
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
I'm not sure what mine is (original or reproduction)?
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Not sure if its a repop or oem. (now change those headlight bezels to black! ha)
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Yes I'll paint the bezels black when I paint the rest of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
So are the repop grills coated or are they bare aluminum?
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
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The original style rivets are still available through various sources but they're not very easy to install. Fortunately, you can get small screws with smooth truss heads that closely resemble the OE rivet heads. Here's an example --> http://www.althafastener.com/55-56-C...nut_p_174.html These are very easy to install and in most cases the back side with the nut isn't readily visible for anyone to see the difference. |
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
I used black pop rivets from Speedway Motors to install the grille to the brackets.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
The first pic is how they did look, can't really say about the other . below is apic of one that was in the family for 43 yrssorry i can't get you a better one, coz it now looks like the last pic. (chaps my hide every time i see an original 69 grill).
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
Ouch... didn't need to see that last picture.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
This may or may not be the place to ask this but I was wondering if you can take a 69-70 grill/bumper set up and install it onto a 72? I like the look of the 69-70 front end better than my 72 and really like the blinkers up in the grill where they are more visible.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
Being original doesnt really matter with what I have planned. I would rather have something that I like.
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I think it would be pretty much a bolt-on swap if you've got all the necessary parts. The hood latch assembly and center grille support are different for 69/70 vs. 71/72 so you'll have to swap those. And you'll have to swap to the 67-70 outer front bumper braces (71/72 ones won't fit the 67-70 bumper because they bolt on farther out to clear the lights). Finally, I think the sockets where the park/turn light assemblies plug in on the radiator support stayed the same so you shouldn't have to make any changes to the wiring.
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Re: '69-'70 Grille Experts Check In,...
Thanks for the info Ray. Not sure if I will do the swap yet or not, but I need to buy almost all of the items required so I could go either route
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