47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

D-Roy · 08-17-2017, 08:57 AM

I've been searching for an all chrome dash/speaker grill for 47-53, but all I can find have the painted center section. I see alot of interior pics online with it all chrome. Are people getting the centers chrome plated or am I just failing at finding the correct repo replacement?

MARTINSR · 08-17-2017, 10:32 AM

I have never seen one all chromed, honestly, I think that would be way over done. The painted area in the middle of the glove box and the speaker grille with the chrome strips above and below on the grille and glove box was one of the iconic looks.

Brian

D-Roy · 08-17-2017, 11:19 AM

I've attached some examples I've seen. Maybe it is the pic angle etc that makes it look all chrome? I keep going back and forth on the original painted look. Not sure yet on what my interior colors will be and was worried the "original" center color might end up clashing.

MARTINSR · 08-17-2017, 11:36 AM

Paint the center section the same color as the dash.

Brian

**joedoh** · 08-17-2017, 12:10 PM

the shiny bits (glovebox and upper/lower trim) are actually stainless, which is whiter than chrome, so the chrome spray paint matches really well. thats what I used on mine, just a can of rustoleum chrome.

IMG_5361 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

IMG_5223 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

D-Roy · 08-17-2017, 12:49 PM

Wow, looks like a pretty good match. Good to know, thanks joedoh, I may go that route.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-17-2017, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

.... just a can of rustoleum chrome.

I've used the Rustoleum Chrome with excellent luck too, BUT I find it mars VERY easily if its touched in any way.

**joedoh** · 08-17-2017, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I've used the Rustoleum Chrome with excellent luck too, BUT I find it mars VERY easily if its touched in any way.

really? I had the BCM behind that panel and when I was doing the gauges I had it in and out a hundred times, that picture is after all that work. maybe its like soylent green, varies from person to person

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-17-2017, 04:34 PM

Wow! Yeah, it hasn't been like that for me at all. Maybe I got a bad few cans? Or maybe I'm just too heavy handed?

Best of luck to whomever uses it on their dash - it looks good for what it is and if it would last, then it's a deal!

vintovka · 08-19-2017, 11:12 AM

Never seen ANY radio speaker grill replacements for the 54. Got so frustrated we cut out the damaged part and made a flat recess for a tablet.

08-17-2017, 08:57 AM	#1
D-Roy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3	47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? I've been searching for an all chrome dash/speaker grill for 47-53, but all I can find have the painted center section. I see alot of interior pics online with it all chrome. Are people getting the centers chrome plated or am I just failing at finding the correct repo replacement?

08-17-2017, 10:32 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? I have never seen one all chromed, honestly, I think that would be way over done. The painted area in the middle of the glove box and the speaker grille with the chrome strips above and below on the grille and glove box was one of the iconic looks. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-17-2017, 11:19 AM	#3
D-Roy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? I've attached some examples I've seen. Maybe it is the pic angle etc that makes it look all chrome? I keep going back and forth on the original painted look. Not sure yet on what my interior colors will be and was worried the "original" center color might end up clashing. Attached Images

08-17-2017, 11:36 AM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? Paint the center section the same color as the dash. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-17-2017, 12:10 PM	#5
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? the shiny bits (glovebox and upper/lower trim) are actually stainless, which is whiter than chrome, so the chrome spray paint matches really well. thats what I used on mine, just a can of rustoleum chrome. IMG_5361 by Joe Doh, on Flickr IMG_5223 by Joe Doh, on Flickr __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-17-2017, 12:49 PM	#6
D-Roy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? Wow, looks like a pretty good match. Good to know, thanks joedoh, I may go that route.

08-17-2017, 04:34 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? Wow! Yeah, it hasn't been like that for me at all. Maybe I got a bad few cans? Or maybe I'm just too heavy handed? Best of luck to whomever uses it on their dash - it looks good for what it is and if it would last, then it's a deal! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-19-2017, 11:12 AM	#10
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: 47-54 All Chrome Dash Speaker Grill? Never seen ANY radio speaker grill replacements for the 54. Got so frustrated we cut out the damaged part and made a flat recess for a tablet. Attached Images __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

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