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12-18-2011, 01:04 AM
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71 gmc grill?
i know this has proably been asked before but i couldnt find it, i have enough money to buy new/repo/ rechrome oem for my christmas present to myself ha ha . my question is who makes the best grille for the money/ quality . is it better to have the original re chrome or just get a repo, its for my 71 i m trying to restore
just in case you guys want to see where i m at. |
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12-18-2011, 02:30 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
I paid for one at Southern Kentucky and they ordered it and it never came in. I had to go get my money back. If you find a quality grille from vendor lmk and I would be interested in buying one also. Good Luck!
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12-18-2011, 03:47 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
I plan in having my originals rechromed because both of mine are very nice, never used a repo gmc grille but would be interested in knowing what kind of quality they are.
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12-18-2011, 03:55 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
I have never looked at a repro GMC.
With that being said, I have heard over and over that the repros suck. Rechroming one will cost you much more though. |
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12-18-2011, 06:50 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
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12-18-2011, 10:07 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
Had the top bar, grille, and eyebrows rechromed back before you could buy repops. Set me back about $1,000.00.
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12-18-2011, 10:11 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
check with gmc pauls or classic heartbeat web site they both have the grills. I have not seen on in person. most of there stuff is very good quality is what i have heard from others
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12-18-2011, 11:17 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
I'm not sure,but I'm thinking all the reproductions are made by one company. What's the best way to go? OEM. Finding a straight original with perfect chrome is best and likely cheapest. Also hardest. Re-chroming OEM is easier,most expensive,and best as well.
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12-18-2011, 11:36 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
I couldn't find it, But there's a thread on here about chrome shop in Tx. that straightened and rechromed a bumper. The work looked to be of good quality and the price was right.
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12-18-2011, 11:44 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
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12-18-2011, 11:47 AM
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Re: 71 gmc grill?
Here's a thread on GMC grills.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=gmc+grill
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12-18-2011, 11:51 AM
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