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11-08-2006, 11:46 AM
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The Hammer Man
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wilmington, NC
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Front grill imperfections
I have an original grill with scratches and two - three small dents. Can these be worked out or is it just best to replace the grill? I have found grill for 600.00 but do they fit as original i just don't know. If a body shop can re-work the grill to just as new or anyone on the forum can do it please let me know.
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11-08-2006, 12:53 PM
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"Trucks with Class"
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA
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Re: Front grill imperfections
$600 better be for a new "GM" grill, inner and outer, and not aftermarket.
Forget about fixing a used grill. By the time you straighten, polish & seal one so it won't fade immediately, you have too much money in it. You can paint or powdercoat a grill, but you really lose the original stock look. Aftermarket is cheaper---GM is better. |
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11-08-2006, 02:52 PM
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The Hammer Man
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wilmington, NC
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Re: Front grill imperfections
PICKMUP i do you have a larger pic of your truck?, i like what i see but my nose is 6 inches from my monitor to see it.
thanks for your input. do you have a source for a new quality grill?
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Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T |
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11-08-2006, 04:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: Front grill imperfections
I heard that Chevrolet still sells OEM grills for 69-70's- $500ish? That was just a rumor though
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11-08-2006, 05:42 PM
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The Hammer Man
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wilmington, NC
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Re: Front grill imperfections
is there a website for GM OEM NOS parts?
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11-08-2006, 06:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: Front grill imperfections
I thought that the guy had called the dealer parts office, like i said...just a rumor but it's worth a shot
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11-08-2006, 06:40 PM
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Oilfield Trash
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth
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Re: Front grill imperfections
This is my new "triple nickle chrome" grill from goodmark, takes a little finessing to make it fit real good, i think it was $550CDN for the outer and $200CDN for the GM inner
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11-08-2006, 06:40 PM
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Oilfield Trash
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth
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Re: Front grill imperfections
nevermind the bumper, it's straightened now
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11-08-2006, 06:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chapman, Kansas
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Re: Front grill imperfections
I bought 1 of those so called GM OEM grills FOR MY 70 and it was scratched and dented really bad so I sent it back, I went through 3 places before I found nice grill,I got it from www.classicparts.com for $375.00 and inner for $100.00
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11-08-2006, 06:55 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Front grill imperfections
I went to my local GMC parts department and they got me the grill that is on my 69 K20 - it was in perfect shape and having the Chevrolet stamped on it was important to me. I can't recall the price but seems like it was in the $400 for the outer - my inner grill was in good shape.
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11-08-2006, 06:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chapman, Kansas
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Re: Front grill imperfections
Blue85 thats a nice grill lets see more pics of your truck.
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11-08-2006, 08:51 PM
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Oilfield Trash
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth
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Re: Front grill imperfections
You can check em out here http://rides.webshots.com/album/553890103XoBHVJ
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11-09-2006, 10:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chapman, Kansas
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Re: Front grill imperfections
Blue85 nice truck love the Black great job
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