Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Refuse1 · 01-05-2022, 01:38 PM

I am looking to replace the grill shell on my 1970 K10. Looking at LMC, they show a aluminum and a chrome version. The chrome grill shell shows currently out of stock. Can anyone shed some light on which version I should be looking at ? Is there somewhere else I should be shopping ?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff

tinman_local2 · 01-05-2022, 02:43 PM

I have the same issue. LMC is out of stock for at least 10 weeks. They don't have a vendor for the chrome grille. I'll probably end up using the aluminum grille. That is like the original, but the chrome is really nice.

Refuse1 · 01-05-2022, 02:53 PM

Thanks Tinman. If the aluminum grill shell is as nice as the original, I'd be happy with that. Wish they has an actual picture of the aluminum grill shell on the web site. Maybe someone here will chime in or post a pic of the LMC Aluminum or offer advise of where else to shop.......

rockyrivermark · 01-05-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Refuse1

Thanks Tinman. If the aluminum grill shell is as nice as the original, I'd be happy with that. Wish they has an actual picture of the aluminum grill shell on the web site. Maybe someone here will chime in or post a pic of the LMC Aluminum or offer advise of where else to shop.......

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tinman_local2 · 01-05-2022, 07:29 PM

I've seen the aluminum one in person. It looks pretty good. It is a display that hangs on the wall. I assume the ones from the warehouse are as good. I don't know of any other place that sells the chrome ones. I've also seen their display of the chrome, it really is nice. Classic Parts of America has the aluminum. They seem to be consistently higher on prices than LMC. If you order 24 hours in advance and pick up in person from LMC, you save 10%.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-05-2022, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Refuse1

I am looking to replace the grill shell on my 1970 K10. Looking at LMC, they show a aluminum and a chrome version. The chrome grill shell shows currently out of stock. Can anyone shed some light on which version I should be looking at ? Is there somewhere else I should be shopping ?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff

I have the Chrome Steel grill from LMC on my 70 C10 and love it. I watched daily for months for them to come back in Stock. When they do get them they don’t take long to run out. The fit was Good, not to much messaging and the Chrome is real Nice. The little Red dot is a magnet to show its steel

usernamessuck · 01-05-2022, 10:38 PM

I just used one of the aluminum shells from LMC. It fit as good as the busted original and looks good. Maybe I got lucky?

**Accelo** · 01-06-2022, 01:51 AM

It used to be the stock one and the chromed steel ones were our only choices. Recently a aluminum grille with a higher polish was released. Currently I only see them as sold out.
If you can find any grille f/s your lucky.
Some didn't recommend the chromed grille for a daily driver as they rusted too easily.
Depending on climate and conditions of course. Your results may vary.

**Ricks1971** · 01-06-2022, 02:29 AM

here is a chrome one on a friends 72 think he might have got it from brothers

**montana72** · 01-06-2022, 08:00 PM

Brothers has them in stock -- $899.

**Ricks1971** · 01-06-2022, 10:20 PM

sure sets off a front end

Larry S · 01-07-2022, 07:49 AM

Auto metal direct sells them (alum & chrome steel) but they show out of stock now too.

**special-K** · 01-07-2022, 10:03 AM

Aftermarket chrome pits up fast in my area. I stay with the General's design. I guess a garage queen fair weather driver might fare well. Original shines enough for me, but mine's not a custom

custom10nut · 01-07-2022, 11:47 AM

Will the Chrome Grille match the rest of the trim on the truck?

Refuse1 · 01-07-2022, 12:06 PM

Wow.......great info everyone. I really appreciate the feedback.

**special-K** · 01-08-2022, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Will the Chrome Grille match the rest of the trim on the truck?

Not really, unless the trim is stripped down and polished back up to a micro polish to resemble chrome. Factory chrome on bumpers, door handles, and emblems. Stainless window trim. Anodized aluminum body moldings and grille

01-05-2022, 01:38 PM	#1
Refuse1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Johnston,Iowa Posts: 7	Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell I am looking to replace the grill shell on my 1970 K10. Looking at LMC, they show a aluminum and a chrome version. The chrome grill shell shows currently out of stock. Can anyone shed some light on which version I should be looking at ? Is there somewhere else I should be shopping ? Thanks in advance, Jeff __________________ 1970 K10

01-05-2022, 02:43 PM	#2
tinman_local2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Smithton, Mo. Posts: 158	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell I have the same issue. LMC is out of stock for at least 10 weeks. They don't have a vendor for the chrome grille. I'll probably end up using the aluminum grille. That is like the original, but the chrome is really nice.

01-05-2022, 02:53 PM	#3
Refuse1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Johnston,Iowa Posts: 7	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell Thanks Tinman. If the aluminum grill shell is as nice as the original, I'd be happy with that. Wish they has an actual picture of the aluminum grill shell on the web site. Maybe someone here will chime in or post a pic of the LMC Aluminum or offer advise of where else to shop....... __________________ 1970 K10

01-05-2022, 07:29 PM	#5
tinman_local2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Smithton, Mo. Posts: 158	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell I've seen the aluminum one in person. It looks pretty good. It is a display that hangs on the wall. I assume the ones from the warehouse are as good. I don't know of any other place that sells the chrome ones. I've also seen their display of the chrome, it really is nice. Classic Parts of America has the aluminum. They seem to be consistently higher on prices than LMC. If you order 24 hours in advance and pick up in person from LMC, you save 10%.

01-05-2022, 10:38 PM	#7
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Wyoming Posts: 98	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell I just used one of the aluminum shells from LMC. It fit as good as the busted original and looks good. Maybe I got lucky?

01-06-2022, 01:51 AM	#8
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,207	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell It used to be the stock one and the chromed steel ones were our only choices. Recently a aluminum grille with a higher polish was released. Currently I only see them as sold out. If you can find any grille f/s your lucky. Some didn't recommend the chromed grille for a daily driver as they rusted too easily. Depending on climate and conditions of course. Your results may vary.

01-06-2022, 02:29 AM	#9
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,781	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell here is a chrome one on a friends 72 think he might have got it from brothers Attached Images

01-06-2022, 08:00 PM	#10
montana72 New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: helena, montana Posts: 13	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell Brothers has them in stock -- $899.

01-06-2022, 10:20 PM	#11
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,781	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell sure sets off a front end

01-07-2022, 07:49 AM	#12
Larry S Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 210	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell Auto metal direct sells them (alum & chrome steel) but they show out of stock now too.

01-07-2022, 10:03 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell Aftermarket chrome pits up fast in my area. I stay with the General's design. I guess a garage queen fair weather driver might fare well. Original shines enough for me, but mine's not a custom __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-07-2022, 11:47 AM	#14
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,858	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell Will the Chrome Grille match the rest of the trim on the truck?

01-07-2022, 12:06 PM	#15
Refuse1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Johnston,Iowa Posts: 7	Re: Chrome vs. Aluminum Grill Shell Wow.......great info everyone. I really appreciate the feedback. __________________ 1970 K10

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