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11-28-2010, 09:56 PM
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Andy
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1969 Outer Grill?
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com lists a grill for a 69 truck with this part number 3985054. Is this grill an exact reproduction of the original grill? I can't find a picture of it.
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1967 Camaro SS 406|522hp/514ft lbs|M20 Muncie|3.73s|Posi 1969 CST/10 383|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4 Last edited by 67ss&99ss; 11-28-2010 at 10:18 PM. |
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11-28-2010, 10:05 PM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
LOL That link is for Sears!!
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11-28-2010, 10:18 PM
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Andy
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
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11-29-2010, 12:21 AM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
$800+ selling for $500, based on those prices I would expect OOS. If they are not don't buy them, they are way over price for Repo's. You can find Repo grills for around $320 all day long.
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11-29-2010, 12:27 AM
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Andy
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
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11-29-2010, 12:41 AM
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VA72C10
 
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
IF they really do have them and they are true GM that's a deal...they've been selling for 750-800 on ebay...that is the correct part number for GM...
 I purchased one for 500 new in the box and it had issues with the black paint being very messy...asked around on here and they confirmed that it's simply a GM licensed and packaged part that has been manufactured recently that are still for sale. Quality is hit or miss. I have seen one that was perfect and then the other one...
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11-29-2010, 08:32 AM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
Are they an "exact" replacement for the original grilles? ...... NO.
Could they be a GM Replacement grille? ...... Yes. Are they a non-GM replacement grille? ...... Would have to contact them directly. To the best of my knowledge, no one has ever repoped the "original" grille that was available on the '69 and '70 trucks. The determining factors will come down to the lines that extend horizontally across the center bar of the truck. The original grilles extend from the turn signals to the headlight bezels. The GM replacements and the repops only extend barely past the turn signals and do not reach the headlight bezels. I believe I have even seen a third type of design, but it has escaped me at this time. An "exact" replacement grille was never reproduced.
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-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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-29-2010 at 08:32 AM. |
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11-29-2010, 08:38 AM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
Here's an original '69/70 grille...
And a GM replacement grille...
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-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) |
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11-29-2010, 09:28 AM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
Great points Nate....forgot to mention that which is a big deal for someone wanting 100% correct...
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11-29-2010, 12:04 PM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
None of the non-GM licensed repop grilles have the Chevrolet lettering on the center bar that I am aware of.
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11-29-2010, 03:43 PM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
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I need to look when I get home if I am still working with the original grill. I have a small dent I was going to have removed before I strip and polich the grill but if its a re pop there is no way I am wasting the time.  
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11-29-2010, 08:08 PM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
the price of the repops have really went up in the last few years. like mentioned above nothing is like an original.... but it is almost impossible to find a "perfect" one.
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11-29-2010, 08:33 PM
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Re: 1969 Outer Grill?
It blows my mind how much some of these repop parts are!! I would guess it would be due to the cost of aluminum going up, but shoot that's a pricey grille!
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