Outer Grille Questions??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevjayfsd · 10-21-2002, 05:26 PM

I recently bought a new outer grille for my truck, and i have noticed that some of our trucks don't have the black accent around the headlight bezel??? is this an option, or is it done by whoever wants to do it? What would it look like under the paint if i decided to you rubbing compound on it and take the paint off?? would it look like the rest of the Grille or crappy??
Thanks
Jason

chevjayfsd · 10-21-2002, 05:29 PM

Sorry

**1971Stepside** · 10-21-2002, 05:30 PM

Sweet truck! Love the color

Tell me more about it. Is it a 4/6 and what size tires/wheels?

As for your question:

I am wondering the same thing. I was looking at the replacement bezels this weekend at Chevy Duty and those have the black around them and I believe this was stock. I think the full chrome ones are aftermarket or customized. I know someone will know for sure.

Again, great looking truck.

chevjayfsd · 10-21-2002, 05:36 PM

1971 Stepside, the truck has a 5.5/4 drop but i do think it is a little higher than most 5.5 drops(every company measure diff.)
The color is GM Torch Red. 2 year Customization/restoration frame up. I am very pround of it. Yeah somebody will know. These people eat and breathe these trucks. I know im guilty of it....!

crazy longhorn · 10-21-2002, 05:49 PM

I cant answer you Q, but just a thought.....what about painting it red to match the grill insert?

Blue_71 · 10-21-2002, 08:45 PM

i do not like it black at all!! i SOS padded mine off, took a few hours but BIG improvement IMO. btw this was on a stock 71 grill

Vince M · 10-21-2002, 08:52 PM

I'm pretty sure that my OEM came painted black but the paint just wore off of it and it faded away. The replacement one I have is also painted black and again I've touched it up a few times where the paint is wearing away. Those bugs take their toll after a while. It's not real good paint so Ithink a little elbow grease and it would come off easily.

PS Nice looking truck.

bodad · 10-21-2002, 09:42 PM

The paint comes off pretty easy with lacquer thinner (both of mine took maybe 15-20 minutes) and if you don't use an abrasive pad or anything it will be as shiny as the rest. Acetone may work too, btw?

72 Blazer 350/350 like new for sale $8500

**PICKMUP** · 10-21-2002, 10:12 PM

Lacquer thinner...no abrasive!

toms68cst · 10-21-2002, 10:36 PM

I thought I heard someone say at one time the 71's and 72's had slightly different black paint accent on the chrome part of the grills or it was lacking on one of the years. I'm not sure though.

barn9 · 10-21-2002, 10:47 PM

"00" steel wool works well on cleaning up metal of any kind without leaving scratches (use it lightly). Mine had faded black accent and I went ahead and cleaned the rest off, but just recently I painted the outer edge back to black after looking at other trucks. It' a personal preference thing IMO, they all look good!

Rob 71 chevy · 10-22-2002, 12:33 AM

If I remember correctly, the 71's had the black on the other grill and the 72's did not. I hope this helps.

**1971Stepside** · 10-22-2002, 10:01 AM

The only difference between 71 and 72's is the rear view mirror mounting location. They both had the black around the "eyes". I asked my local 67-72 chevy truck encyclopedia guy...

kpf · 10-22-2002, 10:09 AM

Either laquer thinner or I used some wd-40 and it took the black off real easy and it doesn't leave any scratches. looks pretty good.

Purs · 10-22-2002, 02:19 PM

just thought I'd throw my .02 in....

Alex · 10-22-2002, 02:48 PM

I personally like the black accent around the bezels. The '71 outer grille had the black all around the outside. The '72 only had the black around the headlight bezels.

10-21-2002, 05:26 PM	#1
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Outer Grille Questions??????? I recently bought a new outer grille for my truck, and i have noticed that some of our trucks don't have the black accent around the headlight bezel??? is this an option, or is it done by whoever wants to do it? What would it look like under the paint if i decided to you rubbing compound on it and take the paint off?? would it look like the rest of the Grille or crappy?? Thanks Jason Attached Images __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-21-2002, 05:29 PM	#2
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	oops wrong one!!! Sorry Attached Images __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-21-2002, 05:30 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Sweet truck! Love the color Tell me more about it. Is it a 4/6 and what size tires/wheels? As for your question: I am wondering the same thing. I was looking at the replacement bezels this weekend at Chevy Duty and those have the black around them and I believe this was stock. I think the full chrome ones are aftermarket or customized. I know someone will know for sure. Again, great looking truck. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-21-2002, 05:36 PM	#4
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	THanks!!! 1971 Stepside, the truck has a 5.5/4 drop but i do think it is a little higher than most 5.5 drops(every company measure diff.) The color is GM Torch Red. 2 year Customization/restoration frame up. I am very pround of it. Yeah somebody will know. These people eat and breathe these trucks. I know im guilty of it....! __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-21-2002, 08:52 PM	#7
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I'm pretty sure that my OEM came painted black but the paint just wore off of it and it faded away. The replacement one I have is also painted black and again I've touched it up a few times where the paint is wearing away. Those bugs take their toll after a while. It's not real good paint so Ithink a little elbow grease and it would come off easily. PS Nice looking truck. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

10-21-2002, 05:49 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I cant answer you Q, but just a thought.....what about painting it red to match the grill insert?

10-21-2002, 09:42 PM	#8
bodad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 106	The paint comes off pretty easy with lacquer thinner (both of mine took maybe 15-20 minutes) and if you don't use an abrasive pad or anything it will be as shiny as the rest. Acetone may work too, btw? 72 Blazer 350/350 like new for sale $8500

10-21-2002, 10:12 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Lacquer thinner...no abrasive! Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-21-2002, 10:36 PM	#10
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	I thought I heard someone say at one time the 71's and 72's had slightly different black paint accent on the chrome part of the grills or it was lacking on one of the years. I'm not sure though. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-21-2002, 10:47 PM	#11
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	"00" steel wool works well on cleaning up metal of any kind without leaving scratches (use it lightly). Mine had faded black accent and I went ahead and cleaned the rest off, but just recently I painted the outer edge back to black after looking at other trucks. It' a personal preference thing IMO, they all look good! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads. Last edited by barn9; 10-21-2002 at 10:50 PM.

10-22-2002, 12:33 AM	#12
Rob 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Spokane WA 99223 Posts: 31	If I remember correctly, the 71's had the black on the other grill and the 72's did not. I hope this helps.

10-22-2002, 10:01 AM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	The only difference between 71 and 72's is the rear view mirror mounting location. They both had the black around the "eyes". I asked my local 67-72 chevy truck encyclopedia guy... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-22-2002, 10:09 AM	#14
kpf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 58	Either laquer thinner or I used some wd-40 and it took the black off real easy and it doesn't leave any scratches. looks pretty good. __________________ 71 c-10 6cyl 68 Camaro (wifes) 65 dodge town wagon (wanna buy it?) 97 crew cab f350 psd

10-22-2002, 02:19 PM	#15
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	I Like Black. just thought I'd throw my .02 in.... Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-22-2002, 02:48 PM	#16
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	I personally like the black accent around the bezels. The '71 outer grille had the black all around the outside. The '72 only had the black around the headlight bezels. __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN



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