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lts70 · 02-03-2009, 12:53 PM

Here is what the guy emailed me. Is it a good deal? Would it be an after market grill or because it has letters is it a GM Grill? What would you offer him?

"Asking $500 -1969-1970 chevrolet truck grill with letters. I have both inner and outer grill. Both parts have never been installed. Bought 5 years ago and no longer own the truck. Most truck websites and catalogs are selling this combination for over $1000.00 now. "

mbgmike · 02-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

Here is what the guy emailed me. Is it a good deal? Would it be an after market grill or because it has letters is it a GM Grill? What would you offer him?

"1969-1970 chevrolet truck grill with letters. I have both inner and outer grill. Both parts have never been installed. Bought 5 years ago and no longer own the truck. Most truck websites and catalogs are selling this combination for over $1000.00 now. "

Its not a real good price for $1000.00 You can still buy them from GM dealers.But don't expect them to be perfect either they can still have flaws in them. Have you seen it? Check with your local gm dealer and see what they will sell you one for first.

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2009, 12:57 PM

If it isn't in a GM box, or does not have a GM part # sticker on it it is not original.

lts70 · 02-03-2009, 01:00 PM

I forgot to add his asking price is $500

mbgmike · 02-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lts70

I forgot to add his asking price is $500

Thats a good price. One of the local members here bought one from a dealer and he paid around $800 for it if I remember correct

lts70 · 02-03-2009, 01:11 PM

Is it a good price if it is not a GM Part?

Sinister · 02-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Repop outer grill with letters goes for $500. Sounds like a good deal with the inner grill.

big_al_71 · 02-03-2009, 01:45 PM

as others have said if it is an original gm part then for sure it is worth it.

lts70 · 02-03-2009, 04:05 PM

So I have four questions for you guys.

1) If they are GM parts what would you offer the guy?

2) If they are Aftermarket what would you offer?

3) If I were to buy a GM inner & outer grill new from a vendor what would it cost?

4) If I were to buy an aftermarket inner & outer grill from a vendor what would it cost?

Thanks!

big_al_71 · 02-03-2009, 05:41 PM

1) If they are GM parts what would you offer the guy?
450.00

2) If they are Aftermarket what would you offer?

350.00

3) If I were to buy a GM inner & outer grill new from a vendor what would it cost?
Dont Know!!!!

4) If I were to buy an aftermarket inner & outer grill from a vendor what would it cost?
575.00 give or take plus shipping

MT1972cheyenne · 02-03-2009, 09:49 PM

I'd just give the guy the $500 he's asking for if they are new GM pieces. I am a parts manager at a Chevrolet dealer, and I just checked availability on these parts. The inner grille is no longer available from GM. The last published list price on it was $204.04. The outer grille is still available, and the list price on it is $829.00! Even if your local dealer gives you a pretty good discount, you still cant buy them for $500. Also, if you can look at them first, you are better off too. Any more, when I get these from GM, more often than not they arrive damaged. Sometimes it takes 3 or more tries to get one that isn't beat up. That happened when I ordered an outer grill for a 1972. I had to order several times because they kept coming in damaged. Finally they didn't have any more in stock to ship to me, and they were discontinued. That could realistically happen at any time with the 69-70 grille too.

pumpgas · 02-04-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MT1972cheyenne

I'd just give the guy the $500 he's asking for if they are new GM pieces. I am a parts manager at a Chevrolet dealer, and I just checked availability on these parts. The inner grille is no longer available from GM. The last published list price on it was $204.04. The outer grille is still available, and the list price on it is $829.00! Even if your local dealer gives you a pretty good discount, you still cant buy them for $500. Also, if you can look at them first, you are better off too. Any more, when I get these from GM, more often than not they arrive damaged. Sometimes it takes 3 or more tries to get one that isn't beat up. That happened when I ordered an outer grill for a 1972. I had to order several times because they kept coming in damaged. Finally they didn't have any more in stock to ship to me, and they were discontinued. That could realistically happen at any time with the 69-70 grille too.

What is 10% over cost for the outer?

lts70 · 02-20-2009, 11:34 PM

Well I got the inner and outer for for $350 as a package deal. My birthday is on the 22nd of this month so I guess happy birthday to me

old Chevy guy · 02-20-2009, 11:44 PM

Not to hijack the thread or anything ,but in new ones of those grill are worth that much how would a good used inner and outer go for?

**leddzepp** · 02-21-2009, 12:04 AM

Awesome deal dude! Congrats!

67_C-30 · 02-21-2009, 12:11 AM

The thing pisses me off about even the later GM grills is that none of them are correct. You got a very good deal on that combo and I would have bought it in heartbeat, but it really torques me up that the dealers are charging $800+ for a grill that is not correct. You have to find a leftover unused GM grill from the 70's or early 80's to be correct. GM changed them sometime in 80's for some stupid reason, and all the aftermarket companies followed suit on the non-correct grill.

lts70 · 02-21-2009, 02:01 PM

Is this one correct?

**1970cstblazer** · 02-21-2009, 02:18 PM

No. The original assembly line outer grilles had the black paint stripes that went from headlight bezel to headlight bezel. The later GM/REPRO grilles stripes end in a "C" before each bezel.

lts70 · 02-21-2009, 09:13 PM

Does some one have a picture of an original grill that is correct? I am having a hard time picturing what is different.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Here are some original assembly line grilles:

02-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Would this be a good buy? Here is what the guy emailed me. Is it a good deal? Would it be an after market grill or because it has letters is it a GM Grill? What would you offer him? "Asking $500 -1969-1970 chevrolet truck grill with letters. I have both inner and outer grill. Both parts have never been installed. Bought 5 years ago and no longer own the truck. Most truck websites and catalogs are selling this combination for over $1000.00 now. " __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 02-03-2009 at 01:01 PM.

02-03-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Would this be a good buy? If it isn't in a GM box, or does not have a GM part # sticker on it it is not original.

02-03-2009, 01:00 PM	#4
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Would this be a good buy? I forgot to add his asking price is $500 __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

02-03-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Would this be a good buy? Is it a good price if it is not a GM Part? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

02-03-2009, 01:17 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Would this be a good buy? Repop outer grill with letters goes for $500. Sounds like a good deal with the inner grill. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-03-2009, 01:45 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Would this be a good buy? as others have said if it is an original gm part then for sure it is worth it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#9
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Would this be a good buy? So I have four questions for you guys. 1) If they are GM parts what would you offer the guy? 2) If they are Aftermarket what would you offer? 3) If I were to buy a GM inner & outer grill new from a vendor what would it cost? 4) If I were to buy an aftermarket inner & outer grill from a vendor what would it cost? Thanks! __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 02-03-2009 at 04:40 PM.

02-03-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Would this be a good buy? 1) If they are GM parts what would you offer the guy? 450.00 2) If they are Aftermarket what would you offer? 350.00 3) If I were to buy a GM inner & outer grill new from a vendor what would it cost? Dont Know!!!! 4) If I were to buy an aftermarket inner & outer grill from a vendor what would it cost? 575.00 give or take plus shipping __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#11
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: Would this be a good buy? I'd just give the guy the $500 he's asking for if they are new GM pieces. I am a parts manager at a Chevrolet dealer, and I just checked availability on these parts. The inner grille is no longer available from GM. The last published list price on it was $204.04. The outer grille is still available, and the list price on it is $829.00! Even if your local dealer gives you a pretty good discount, you still cant buy them for $500. Also, if you can look at them first, you are better off too. Any more, when I get these from GM, more often than not they arrive damaged. Sometimes it takes 3 or more tries to get one that isn't beat up. That happened when I ordered an outer grill for a 1972. I had to order several times because they kept coming in damaged. Finally they didn't have any more in stock to ship to me, and they were discontinued. That could realistically happen at any time with the 69-70 grille too.

02-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#13
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Would this be a good buy? Well I got the inner and outer for for $350 as a package deal. My birthday is on the 22nd of this month so I guess happy birthday to me Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

02-20-2009, 11:44 PM	#14
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Would this be a good buy? Not to hijack the thread or anything ,but in new ones of those grill are worth that much how would a good used inner and outer go for?

02-21-2009, 12:04 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Would this be a good buy? Awesome deal dude! Congrats!

02-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#16
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Would this be a good buy? The thing pisses me off about even the later GM grills is that none of them are correct. You got a very good deal on that combo and I would have bought it in heartbeat, but it really torques me up that the dealers are charging $800+ for a grill that is not correct. You have to find a leftover unused GM grill from the 70's or early 80's to be correct. GM changed them sometime in 80's for some stupid reason, and all the aftermarket companies followed suit on the non-correct grill. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 02-21-2009 at 12:11 AM.

02-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#17
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Would this be a good buy? Is this one correct? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

02-21-2009, 02:18 PM	#18
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,683	Re: Would this be a good buy? No. The original assembly line outer grilles had the black paint stripes that went from headlight bezel to headlight bezel. The later GM/REPRO grilles stripes end in a "C" before each bezel. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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02-21-2009, 09:13 PM	#19
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Would this be a good buy? Does some one have a picture of an original grill that is correct? I am having a hard time picturing what is different. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

02-21-2009, 09:49 PM	#20
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,683	Re: Would this be a good buy? Here are some original assembly line grilles: __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

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