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**PICKMUP** · 09-13-2007, 11:18 AM

You can still get a new NOS from the Chevy dealers.
I have never had any luck polishing old grills. You have to remove the anodizing and then you are left with bare aluminum that corrodes immediately, so they would have to be coated with something to protect them. I have tried a lot of things, with no sucess.

CG · 09-13-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

You can still get a new NOS from the Chevy dealers.
I have never had any luck polishing old grills. You have to remove the anodizing and then you are left with bare aluminum that corrodes immediately, so they would have to be coated with something to protect them. I have tried a lot of things, with no sucess.

The polisher is going to strip it, repair the dings and polish it up. Then have it powder coated clear. Now I need the oem part number to see if they have em here at the Bellevue Chevy dealership. I work on all their copiers and printers...wonder if they would give me a decent price on a new one?

Classic Heartbeat · 09-13-2007, 01:59 PM

I have 2 NOS 71-72 Grills shells in stock. Retail on them is $660.00.
One of the ones that I have has a small ding in it from handling. I would let it go for $449.95 and the undammaged one is $559.95. Let me know if you are interested. WES

09-13-2007, 11:18 AM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround You can still get a new NOS from the Chevy dealers. I have never had any luck polishing old grills. You have to remove the anodizing and then you are left with bare aluminum that corrodes immediately, so they would have to be coated with something to protect them. I have tried a lot of things, with no sucess.

09-13-2007, 01:59 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Looking for 71 grill surround I have 2 NOS 71-72 Grills shells in stock. Retail on them is $660.00. One of the ones that I have has a small ding in it from handling. I would let it go for $449.95 and the undammaged one is $559.95. Let me know if you are interested. WES __________________ 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



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