69-70 grills - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

riche · 09-09-2009, 11:33 AM

Why in the heck is the 69-70 grill so expensive at LMC?????

**70cst** · 09-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Try one of our Board Vendors...just an idea...I have alwys had good luck getting priced competitive parts.

Sinister · 09-09-2009, 12:05 PM

Try Classic Parts.

ChevLoRay · 09-09-2009, 12:45 PM

Replacement (with the lettering) or repop (without)? That is the question. You could always use a repop 71-72 and a billet grille and save a few bucks. Of course, you have to deal with the parking lamps.....maybe ante up some more bucks and get some of those "new-fangled headlights with the L.E.D. parking lights built-in"...

Sinister · 09-09-2009, 01:09 PM

I got one without the lettering. Used the letter stickers the vendors sell. Lined em up with my old grill. Looks good and saved a few $$$.

72BlckButy · 09-09-2009, 02:54 PM

Have you priced an original, or NOS?

The main thing to remember is that we are lucky there are companies still repoping these items or the price of original/NOS items would be double if not triple what they are. Keep you eyes open in the 67-72 parts board to see what might pop up in that area.

Best of luck on your purchase!

mbgmike · 09-09-2009, 06:54 PM

You can find the ones offered by Gm with letters for anywhere from $600 -$900. Some dealers still will sell them. They are not NOS or original just a repop also. GM quit making them years ago. People think they are GM. We used to be able to get them but our source doesn't offer them anymore, or at least I haven't checked. The one from LMC with letters is the same as the ones you will get from the Dealer or places like GMpartsdirect. Hence the price. You will find cracks in the stampings and little imperfections in them as well as the lesser priced ones w/o letters.

CSGAS · 09-09-2009, 09:01 PM

These (the original parts) are simple stamped aluminum right? Not thin stainless?

Mine looks repairable, but I didn't think about doing that work until this thread came up! $$$

riche · 09-09-2009, 09:18 PM

I have been sitting on this truck for more than 10 years after the wreck... it is far from all original. I rebuilt it (the first time) from the junkyards. I started messing with it the other day figuring there was no reason to let it go to waist at least I could drive it!!! I was snooping around at work and saw that price and reolized that I have been away for a long time... Hell I was walking through autozone looking for a holley carb rebuilt kit looking at flowmasters that cost me $45 are now $80???? and yeah I got agrivated trying to explain that a holley 4150 is not in there computer... Drove home and next day aired the kit from summit... It is going to be a long haul to learn the ropes again!!! Thanks for the replies and advice!!!

unclewatts · 09-09-2009, 11:20 PM

Not too long ago I bought a new grill and insert for my 70. I saw the ridiculous price for the lettered grill from LMC and under no circumstances did I want the blank grill because I'm trying to build this sucker bone stock(at least on the outside). I called Classic Parts and the lady swore up and down that their lettered grill ($499) was OEM. So I bought it. I also don't understand why LMC wants 900 bucks for theirs even if it was OEM. Gotta crosscheck your prices before ordering.

mbgmike · 09-10-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSGAS

These (the original parts) are simple stamped aluminum right? Not thin stainless?

Mine looks repairable, but I didn't think about doing that work until this thread came up! $$$

aluminum anodized

mbgmike · 09-10-2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewatts

Not too long ago I bought a new grill and insert for my 70. I saw the ridiculous price for the lettered grill from LMC and under no circumstances did I want the blank grill because I'm trying to build this sucker bone stock(at least on the outside). I called Classic Parts and the lady swore up and down that their lettered grill ($499) was OEM. So I bought it. I also don't understand why LMC wants 900 bucks for theirs even if it was OEM. Gotta crosscheck your prices before ordering.

Like I said they are hard to get. may have to check Claasic parts again. I am sure they have trouble getting them as well

stealthy '69 · 09-10-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister

I got one without the lettering. Used the letter stickers the vendors sell. Lined em up with my old grill. Looks good and saved a few $$$.

do you have any pictures of how yours turned out? That sounds like a very do-able option.

Sinister · 09-10-2009, 09:42 AM

stealthy '69 · 09-10-2009, 09:55 AM

That looks good I'll be sure to keep that in mind when it comes time for some new teeth on my '69.

09-09-2009, 11:33 AM	#1
riche New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 62	69-70 grills Why in the heck is the 69-70 grill so expensive at LMC????? __________________ 1969-72'ish C-10 SWB Step 1997 Chevy Z71(sold) 2005 Chevy Crew Cab

09-09-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 69-70 grills Try one of our Board Vendors...just an idea...I have alwys had good luck getting priced competitive parts. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 09-09-2009 at 12:05 PM.

09-09-2009, 12:05 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 69-70 grills Try Classic Parts. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-09-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 69-70 grills Replacement (with the lettering) or repop (without)? That is the question. You could always use a repop 71-72 and a billet grille and save a few bucks. Of course, you have to deal with the parking lamps.....maybe ante up some more bucks and get some of those "new-fangled headlights with the L.E.D. parking lights built-in"... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-09-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 69-70 grills I got one without the lettering. Used the letter stickers the vendors sell. Lined em up with my old grill. Looks good and saved a few $$$. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 09-09-2009 at 01:10 PM.

09-09-2009, 02:54 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 69-70 grills Have you priced an original, or NOS? The main thing to remember is that we are lucky there are companies still repoping these items or the price of original/NOS items would be double if not triple what they are. Keep you eyes open in the 67-72 parts board to see what might pop up in that area. Best of luck on your purchase! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-09-2009, 06:54 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 69-70 grills You can find the ones offered by Gm with letters for anywhere from $600 -$900. Some dealers still will sell them. They are not NOS or original just a repop also. GM quit making them years ago. People think they are GM. We used to be able to get them but our source doesn't offer them anymore, or at least I haven't checked. The one from LMC with letters is the same as the ones you will get from the Dealer or places like GMpartsdirect. Hence the price. You will find cracks in the stampings and little imperfections in them as well as the lesser priced ones w/o letters.

09-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#8
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: 69-70 grills These (the original parts) are simple stamped aluminum right? Not thin stainless? Mine looks repairable, but I didn't think about doing that work until this thread came up! $$$ __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

09-09-2009, 09:18 PM	#9
riche New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 62	Re: 69-70 grills I have been sitting on this truck for more than 10 years after the wreck... it is far from all original. I rebuilt it (the first time) from the junkyards. I started messing with it the other day figuring there was no reason to let it go to waist at least I could drive it!!! I was snooping around at work and saw that price and reolized that I have been away for a long time... Hell I was walking through autozone looking for a holley carb rebuilt kit looking at flowmasters that cost me $45 are now $80???? and yeah I got agrivated trying to explain that a holley 4150 is not in there computer... Drove home and next day aired the kit from summit... It is going to be a long haul to learn the ropes again!!! Thanks for the replies and advice!!! __________________ 1969-72'ish C-10 SWB Step 1997 Chevy Z71(sold) 2005 Chevy Crew Cab

09-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: 69-70 grills Not too long ago I bought a new grill and insert for my 70. I saw the ridiculous price for the lettered grill from LMC and under no circumstances did I want the blank grill because I'm trying to build this sucker bone stock(at least on the outside). I called Classic Parts and the lady swore up and down that their lettered grill ($499) was OEM. So I bought it. I also don't understand why LMC wants 900 bucks for theirs even if it was OEM. Gotta crosscheck your prices before ordering. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-10-2009, 09:42 AM	#14
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 69-70 grills __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#15
stealthy '69 '69 Chevy SWB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 1,065	Re: 69-70 grills That looks good I'll be sure to keep that in mind when it comes time for some new teeth on my '69.



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