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chevyky · 01-31-2010, 04:12 PM

Ive got a '51 3100 with a 216 and i want to get a chrome/creme grill for it. A guy i know who restored a '50 told me that i should try to find for sale an old grill that has been re-chromed/painted because they were built better originally than the modern repros. He thinks a refurb grill will look better and last longer than a repro grill.

Anybody know if there is a difference between refurbished chrome grills and new repro grills? Also, where do i get a refirb grill, ive looked everywhere but most not be looking in the right places.

Thanks!

mylow53 · 01-31-2010, 06:50 PM

the re pop is not as good as original. but way cheeper. i got mine for 300 ish and it came pre scrached. no idea what the original rechromed would be but probably 3 time that
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blackdiesel · 01-31-2010, 07:02 PM

If you can find a chromer that will do a good job. We have spent thousands (for real) on chrome work what was not worth putting on a car in a demolition derby.

britnjc · 01-31-2010, 08:51 PM

I was quoted well over 1000 for my GMC grille to be rechromed. Some how it doesnt look so bad anymore the few pits have all but dissapeared. I would buy a repop grille before I spend that kind of money

01-31-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
chevyky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newport, KY Posts: 60	Chrome Grill Ive got a '51 3100 with a 216 and i want to get a chrome/creme grill for it. A guy i know who restored a '50 told me that i should try to find for sale an old grill that has been re-chromed/painted because they were built better originally than the modern repros. He thinks a refurb grill will look better and last longer than a repro grill. Anybody know if there is a difference between refurbished chrome grills and new repro grills? Also, where do i get a refirb grill, ive looked everywhere but most not be looking in the right places. Thanks! __________________ '51 Chevrolet 3100

01-31-2010, 06:50 PM	#2
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Chrome Grill the re pop is not as good as original. but way cheeper. i got mine for 300 ish and it came pre scrached. no idea what the original rechromed would be but probably 3 time that GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

01-31-2010, 07:02 PM	#3
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Chrome Grill If you can find a chromer that will do a good job. We have spent thousands (for real) on chrome work what was not worth putting on a car in a demolition derby. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-31-2010, 08:51 PM	#4
britnjc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Alabama Posts: 453	Re: Chrome Grill I was quoted well over 1000 for my GMC grille to be rechromed. Some how it doesnt look so bad anymore the few pits have all but dissapeared. I would buy a repop grille before I spend that kind of money Last edited by britnjc; 01-31-2010 at 08:51 PM.



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