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cory321 · 10-14-2005, 04:50 PM

anyone know how much it cost to have a 72 gmc grille chromed

cdowns · 10-14-2005, 04:59 PM

probabally right between $1000-$1500

farside847 · 10-14-2005, 05:05 PM

yowszer! A local guy here in CA wanted $400 to rechrome/repair a bumper. Would it really be that much more to do a grill?

northerngmc · 10-14-2005, 05:14 PM

I paid $795 cdn to have my grill, front bumper and headlight surrounds chromed on my 59 GMC.

I know it is not the same truck, but to give you an idea.

Jim Carter's online catalog shows you can purchase a new 72 GMC chrome grill for $450.

My experience with chrome companies is that very few will give you an definite estimate and it really matters how straight the item is before they start on it.

cdowns · 10-14-2005, 05:38 PM

heavy steel stuff is ALOT easier for them to plate/therefore alot cheaper/// look at all the nooks and crannies and angles in a 72 grill it all has to be ground and buffed numerous times by hand the thinner the material the more care must be taken therefore much more manhours more $$$$$$$$$$$$ the more labor intesive you get $$$$$$$$$$$$ and every 6months or year the more EPA regs come into effect ===more $$$$

cory321 · 10-14-2005, 05:45 PM

i will probley just get a new one thanks

kingsolver72 · 10-14-2005, 05:52 PM

Cool truck northerngmc

northerngmc · 10-14-2005, 05:56 PM

Thanks.

Now I am starting on a 72 GMC.

bc gman · 10-14-2005, 06:11 PM

I paid $ 375.00 cdn for the grille and some misc pieces off a 71 GMC

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-14-2005, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Cool truck northerngmc

I agree that rig is very

Sweet72 · 10-14-2005, 07:18 PM

I paid 500 bucks to have my grill and upper grill bar rechromed, and cdowns is right about the ever increasing cost of plating. The repro grills look great however I can't comment on the quality or fit.

OhioDan · 10-14-2005, 07:34 PM

I paid $1,050 to have the grille, top grille bar, headlight bezels, and fender eybrows done about 5-6 years ago. Now I could buy it all repop, for about $750. Kinda wished I'd have waited. Ah well, it's only money.

MrC1 · 10-14-2005, 08:08 PM

Anybody know if you can get, say, a fiberglass bumper chromed?

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrC1

Anybody know if you can get, say, a fiberglass bumper chromed?

No. You can have plastic plated to look like chrome though....

10-14-2005, 04:50 PM	#1
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	chroming anyone know how much it cost to have a 72 gmc grille chromed __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

10-14-2005, 04:59 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	probabally right between $1000-$1500 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-14-2005, 05:05 PM	#3
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	yowszer! A local guy here in CA wanted $400 to rechrome/repair a bumper. Would it really be that much more to do a grill? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

10-14-2005, 05:14 PM	#4
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	I paid $795 cdn to have my grill, front bumper and headlight surrounds chromed on my 59 GMC. I know it is not the same truck, but to give you an idea. Jim Carter's online catalog shows you can purchase a new 72 GMC chrome grill for $450. My experience with chrome companies is that very few will give you an definite estimate and it really matters how straight the item is before they start on it. Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

10-14-2005, 05:38 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	heavy steel stuff is ALOT easier for them to plate/therefore alot cheaper/// look at all the nooks and crannies and angles in a 72 grill it all has to be ground and buffed numerous times by hand the thinner the material the more care must be taken therefore much more manhours more $$$$$$$$$$$$ the more labor intesive you get $$$$$$$$$$$$ and every 6months or year the more EPA regs come into effect ===more $$$$ __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-14-2005, 05:45 PM	#6
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	i will probley just get a new one thanks __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

10-14-2005, 05:52 PM	#7
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Cool truck northerngmc __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

10-14-2005, 05:56 PM	#8
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Thanks. Now I am starting on a 72 GMC. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

10-14-2005, 06:11 PM	#9
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	I paid $ 375.00 cdn for the grille and some misc pieces off a 71 GMC __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

10-14-2005, 07:18 PM	#11
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I paid 500 bucks to have my grill and upper grill bar rechromed, and cdowns is right about the ever increasing cost of plating. The repro grills look great however I can't comment on the quality or fit. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

10-14-2005, 07:34 PM	#12
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I paid $1,050 to have the grille, top grille bar, headlight bezels, and fender eybrows done about 5-6 years ago. Now I could buy it all repop, for about $750. Kinda wished I'd have waited. Ah well, it's only money. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 10-15-2005 at 04:41 AM.

10-14-2005, 08:08 PM	#13
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	What about fiberglass and plastic? Anybody know if you can get, say, a fiberglass bumper chromed?



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