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**dtkarst** · 03-10-2013, 08:24 PM

I recently picked up this chrome grille for a 60 i believe, and got it polished up like new. This made me wonder if it was a chromed grille or a polished stainless? Has very few pits and the grille support is rust free. What are these grilles worth? I got a great deal on it and the support. But it polished up really well, a lot better then any 64-66 grille ive seen. So I was wondering if anyone knew what it was. Bought it for my 61 K10 but then remembered they were different so it might be going up for sale. Thanks Ignore the spots on every picture. Awesome phone quality

**dtkarst** · 03-10-2013, 08:27 PM

more pics. Its a lot heavier than the 64-66 grilles too. Which is why im wondering whether its a polished stainless or chromed metal or something. Probably a dumb question but oh well

j.kirn · 03-10-2013, 08:32 PM

these were chrome

RANDY COX · 03-10-2013, 08:42 PM

I saw a 64 Impala in the background...what's it story,any pixs..Thanks Randy..

**dtkarst** · 03-10-2013, 09:57 PM

The 64 was a car we bought about 15 years ago. Then I bought it from my dad since it was always my favorite. Its all original 75k original miles. Not an SS but its power steering and brakes. Original 300hp 327 and 4 speed are in it with a witches hood tach and bench seat. All factory car, and you can take it out even when its a little wet out. Just put the cragars on last year. Makes it look like a beast. Here are some pics.

RANDY COX · 03-10-2013, 10:14 PM

Impala's are cool cars,I used to own a 66 SS 350 4spd.But traded for another car yrs ago....Thanks for the pics...

1963c-10 · 03-11-2013, 09:03 AM

The options where painted or chromed steel or aluminum. Have never seen a 60-66 stainless grill.

koda360 · 03-12-2013, 01:25 PM

can tell you mine is painted steel... Anything is only worth what someone is willing to pay.... Yes, its rare, noone repops these... but, its a little bent too.... Not down' it, just sayn... heck, if $$$$ is rite, id buy it just for a replacement..... Just in case.

**dtkarst** · 03-12-2013, 01:43 PM

I got the bends straightened out last night. Nothing a little bending wouldn't fix. Very few pits in this thing and makes me wonder if it wasn't a replacement at some point
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koda360 · 03-12-2013, 02:02 PM

Well, there are no repops. If its been replaced, it came off another 60 Chevy...

**dtkarst** · 03-12-2013, 02:05 PM

Well not a repop just a wreck in say the early 70s and was replaced. Chrome is in great shape, never found one nicer. I don't think the pictures do it justic
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lucifer · 03-12-2013, 07:47 PM

Put me down as a buyer if you decide to sell it.

Thanx

03-10-2013, 08:24 PM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	1960 Grille question I recently picked up this chrome grille for a 60 i believe, and got it polished up like new. This made me wonder if it was a chromed grille or a polished stainless? Has very few pits and the grille support is rust free. What are these grilles worth? I got a great deal on it and the support. But it polished up really well, a lot better then any 64-66 grille ive seen. So I was wondering if anyone knew what it was. Bought it for my 61 K10 but then remembered they were different so it might be going up for sale. Thanks Ignore the spots on every picture. Awesome phone quality Attached Images

03-10-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: 1960 Grille question more pics. Its a lot heavier than the 64-66 grilles too. Which is why im wondering whether its a polished stainless or chromed metal or something. Probably a dumb question but oh well Attached Images

03-10-2013, 08:32 PM	#3
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: 1960 Grille question these were chrome

03-10-2013, 08:42 PM	#4
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1960 Grille question I saw a 64 Impala in the background...what's it story,any pixs..Thanks Randy.. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

03-10-2013, 09:57 PM	#5
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: 1960 Grille question The 64 was a car we bought about 15 years ago. Then I bought it from my dad since it was always my favorite. Its all original 75k original miles. Not an SS but its power steering and brakes. Original 300hp 327 and 4 speed are in it with a witches hood tach and bench seat. All factory car, and you can take it out even when its a little wet out. Just put the cragars on last year. Makes it look like a beast. Here are some pics. Attached Images

03-10-2013, 10:14 PM	#6
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1960 Grille question Impala's are cool cars,I used to own a 66 SS 350 4spd.But traded for another car yrs ago....Thanks for the pics... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

03-11-2013, 09:03 AM	#7
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1960 Grille question The options where painted or chromed steel or aluminum. Have never seen a 60-66 stainless grill. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-12-2013, 01:25 PM	#8
koda360 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: White Cottage, Oh. Posts: 99	Re: 1960 Grille question can tell you mine is painted steel... Anything is only worth what someone is willing to pay.... Yes, its rare, noone repops these... but, its a little bent too.... Not down' it, just sayn... heck, if $$$$ is rite, id buy it just for a replacement..... Just in case. __________________ 1960 C-10 2000 Dakota R/T 1966 Fury I 2dr post 1984 Big Bronco 2002 Durango SLT (Bride's Ride)

03-12-2013, 01:43 PM	#9
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: 1960 Grille question I got the bends straightened out last night. Nothing a little bending wouldn't fix. Very few pits in this thing and makes me wonder if it wasn't a replacement at some point Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 02:02 PM	#10
koda360 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: White Cottage, Oh. Posts: 99	Re: 1960 Grille question Well, there are no repops. If its been replaced, it came off another 60 Chevy... __________________ 1960 C-10 2000 Dakota R/T 1966 Fury I 2dr post 1984 Big Bronco 2002 Durango SLT (Bride's Ride)

03-12-2013, 02:05 PM	#11
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: 1960 Grille question Well not a repop just a wreck in say the early 70s and was replaced. Chrome is in great shape, never found one nicer. I don't think the pictures do it justic Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 07:47 PM	#12
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: 1960 Grille question Put me down as a buyer if you decide to sell it. Thanx __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally Last edited by lucifer; 03-12-2013 at 07:47 PM. Reason: spelling



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