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COACHMEASON · 07-10-2006, 09:10 PM

Working on my 72 project...Want to go with all chrome grille and insert for this Sunday driver...I saw an all chrome set up from Brothers (actually its on sale for 499) Anybody have experience with particular part? Any comments or suggestions welcomed..

COACHMEASON · 07-11-2006, 03:26 PM

Anybody??

*MisterMan* · 07-11-2006, 06:09 PM

check classifieds?

Fastfun · 07-11-2006, 06:25 PM

The one that I saw, I was not to impressed with the chrome was not that good. I am planning on chroming my stock 72 grill and putting a billet insert in.

subtle71 · 07-11-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by COACHMEASON

Working on my 72 project...Want to go with all chrome grille and insert for this Sunday driver...I saw an all chrome set up from Brothers (actually its on sale for 499) Anybody have experience with particular part? Any comments or suggestions welcomed..

I think they offer the one from Key parts. If so, it is the same one that I got from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. I like it because you do not have to worry about fine scratches like with the aluminum one. This I like!!

matthufham · 07-11-2006, 09:57 PM

i heard they fit terrible and you have to tweak it to get it right. or return it for a regular grill

**GMCPaul** · 07-11-2006, 10:37 PM

The chromed steel grills have quality issue's with them, We discontintued carrying them due to the fact it took 10 grills to find one or two good ones. Between bad chrome, rust, and dents its next to impossible to find a good one and everyone that did get one that appeared good in appearance said that fit on right side was extremely poor.
GMCPaul

subtle71 · 07-12-2006, 01:44 AM

I must have been really luck then! Mine fit beautifully, no rust, chrome was in excellent condition... It was even coated with a protective oil/residue then wrapped with foam tissue then placed in a plastic sleeve and protective foam pieces (bracing) was added inside the cardboard shipping carton. Wes had mine drop shipped directly from Key parts. Like I said, I must have been lucky by reading what you guys have posted.

Dean

**Tim Christian** · 07-12-2006, 04:05 AM

I sell several of these a year and have not had the first complaint. We actually installed one in a truck the other day the fit was perfect. But if you look close it is not show chrome and can find little flaws but I can nit pick a $50K truck also!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-12-2006, 11:41 AM

Like Tim, we sell many of these a year and even have one installed on our Garden Truck also. It now has been on it for over a year and hasn't rusted, peeled nor had any other problems. They are installed on several local trucks around here and only a couple have told me that they were a bit of a bear to install, but worth it for the end result that they give. There was one shipment of them that came in that had peeling chrome and you could see that as soon as the box was opened, but key parts issued a call tag on them and sent out good ones to replace them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

subtle71 · 07-12-2006, 12:42 PM

So.... maybe I was fortunate enough to get one from the "normal" batch and the guys that commented above were less fortunate. Glad to hear there are others that did not have problems!

07-10-2006, 09:10 PM	#1
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? Working on my 72 project...Want to go with all chrome grille and insert for this Sunday driver...I saw an all chrome set up from Brothers (actually its on sale for 499) Anybody have experience with particular part? Any comments or suggestions welcomed..

07-11-2006, 03:26 PM	#2
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? Anybody??

07-11-2006, 06:09 PM	#3
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? check classifieds?

07-11-2006, 06:25 PM	#4
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? The one that I saw, I was not to impressed with the chrome was not that good. I am planning on chroming my stock 72 grill and putting a billet insert in.

07-11-2006, 09:57 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? i heard they fit terrible and you have to tweak it to get it right. or return it for a regular grill

07-11-2006, 10:37 PM	#7
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? The chromed steel grills have quality issue's with them, We discontintued carrying them due to the fact it took 10 grills to find one or two good ones. Between bad chrome, rust, and dents its next to impossible to find a good one and everyone that did get one that appeared good in appearance said that fit on right side was extremely poor. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

07-12-2006, 01:44 AM	#8
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? I must have been really luck then! Mine fit beautifully, no rust, chrome was in excellent condition... It was even coated with a protective oil/residue then wrapped with foam tissue then placed in a plastic sleeve and protective foam pieces (bracing) was added inside the cardboard shipping carton. Wes had mine drop shipped directly from Key parts. Like I said, I must have been lucky by reading what you guys have posted. Dean __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

07-12-2006, 04:05 AM	#9
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? I sell several of these a year and have not had the first complaint. We actually installed one in a truck the other day the fit was perfect. But if you look close it is not show chrome and can find little flaws but I can nit pick a $50K truck also!

07-12-2006, 11:41 AM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? Like Tim, we sell many of these a year and even have one installed on our Garden Truck also. It now has been on it for over a year and hasn't rusted, peeled nor had any other problems. They are installed on several local trucks around here and only a couple have told me that they were a bit of a bear to install, but worth it for the end result that they give. There was one shipment of them that came in that had peeling chrome and you could see that as soon as the box was opened, but key parts issued a call tag on them and sent out good ones to replace them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-12-2006, 12:42 PM	#11
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Brothers Chrome Grille w/ Insert...Have One? So.... maybe I was fortunate enough to get one from the "normal" batch and the guys that commented above were less fortunate. Glad to hear there are others that did not have problems! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side



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