73-74 reproduction grill?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joe231 · 10-23-2010, 02:12 PM

There was a vendor here that was teasing that there was a 73-74 re-popped grill in the works.....anyone remember who it was? I can't find the thread now.....

Jonboy · 10-23-2010, 03:08 PM

I thought it was the guys that started Top Banana.

1BadSS · 10-23-2010, 03:29 PM

The grille cannot be reproduced due to legalities.... Only source is GM and it's probably been discontinued.

bigblock73 · 10-23-2010, 05:30 PM

Joe, I can't recall his name,but he has since changed it and ceased production on it from what I remember, and maybe even quit selling all together.

KQQL IT · 10-23-2010, 05:37 PM

Guess ill keep collecting them, 3 chevy and two GMC grilles so far my wife thinks im cukoo tho

S10Fan · 10-23-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Guess ill keep collecting them, 3 chevy and two GMC grilles so far my wife thinks im cukoo tho

She won't when you trade one for a new house.

joe231 · 10-23-2010, 09:39 PM

Thanks guys

I knew there would be copyright infringement issues using the bowtie....
Maybe they could just make them without the bowtie but a flat place to put one.

I saw a couple 73-74 chevy grills and one 73-74 GMC grill at my local pull a part....wish I would have grabbed them

Posted via Mobile Device

KQQL IT · 10-23-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

She won't when you trade one for a new house.

Then she'll be convinced im cukoo,

1BadSS · 10-23-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Thanks guys

I knew there would be copyright infringement issues using the bowtie....
Maybe they could just make them without the bowtie but a flat place to put one.

I saw a couple 73-74 chevy grills and one 73-74 GMC grill at my local pull a part....wish I would have grabbed them

Posted via Mobile Device

Even the flat place for the bowtie, cannot resemble a bowtie. It has to be all webbing like the rest of the grille. Or rights have to be purchased and royalties paid.

**N2TRUX** · 10-23-2010, 11:35 PM

Was it Tim Christian that was considering reproducing them?

bigblock73 · 10-24-2010, 12:08 AM

I thought it was jb4short...

cochino12 · 10-24-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I thought it was jb4short...

yep

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=grille

Number21 · 10-24-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

Even the flat place for the bowtie, cannot resemble a bowtie. It has to be all webbing like the rest of the grille. Or rights have to be purchased and royalties paid.

Why is it that I can find about a bazzillion repro parts with Chevy logos at places like LMC but no grille? Even ridiculous stuff like nuts and bolts with a bow tie on them...

What about this icon for example? >

< Does this website pay royalites to use it?

Top Banana · 05-02-2011, 05:02 PM

is this thread too dead to revive? THEY'RE HERE!

**N2TRUX** · 05-02-2011, 05:07 PM

Not too dead at all. I finally got mine mocked up and ready for install this weekend. Now all I need is the 350 emblem to set it off...

Restrorob · 05-02-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Now all I need is the 350 emblem to set it off

Please N2, If you find a supplier for this emblem let me know !

S10Fan · 10-15-2014, 05:30 AM

Back from the dead......

So, it's been a few years, for anyone that purchased one of the reproduction grills, how are they holding up? The old Stull tube grill in the Heap got away from me and rusted over the winter, replaced it with a driver quality 73-74 grill. I'd like to switch to a new repro 73-74 if they are holding up.

Thanks!

S10Fan · 10-16-2014, 08:12 PM

Bump..... Anyone?

tater502 · 10-29-2014, 04:49 PM

http://www.topbananaparts.com/grille-painted-grey.html

S10Fan · 10-29-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tater502

http://www.topbananaparts.com/grille-painted-grey.html

Thanks, but I'm trying to get feedback from anyone that has already purchased one.

slimneverdies · 10-30-2014, 11:32 PM

I bought one and I can't lie but I actually like the quality better from the one I'm replacing. It's obvious to me that they used a higher quality coating on the old school stuff. But it's new so I won't complain to much...

10-23-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	73-74 reproduction grill?? There was a vendor here that was teasing that there was a 73-74 re-popped grill in the works.....anyone remember who it was? I can't find the thread now..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-23-2010, 03:08 PM	#2
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10-23-2010, 03:29 PM	#3
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10-23-2010, 05:30 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Joe, I can't recall his name,but he has since changed it and ceased production on it from what I remember, and maybe even quit selling all together. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-23-2010, 05:37 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,212	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Guess ill keep collecting them, 3 chevy and two GMC grilles so far my wife thinks im cukoo tho __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-23-2010, 09:39 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Thanks guys I knew there would be copyright infringement issues using the bowtie.... Maybe they could just make them without the bowtie but a flat place to put one. I saw a couple 73-74 chevy grills and one 73-74 GMC grill at my local pull a part....wish I would have grabbed them Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-23-2010, 11:35 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Was it Tim Christian that was considering reproducing them? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2010, 12:08 AM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? I thought it was jb4short... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-02-2011, 05:02 PM	#14
Top Banana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 313	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? is this thread too dead to revive? THEY'RE HERE! __________________ http://www.topbananaparts.com

05-02-2011, 05:07 PM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Not too dead at all. I finally got mine mocked up and ready for install this weekend. Now all I need is the 350 emblem to set it off... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-15-2014, 05:30 AM	#17
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Back from the dead...... So, it's been a few years, for anyone that purchased one of the reproduction grills, how are they holding up? The old Stull tube grill in the Heap got away from me and rusted over the winter, replaced it with a driver quality 73-74 grill. I'd like to switch to a new repro 73-74 if they are holding up. Thanks! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-16-2014, 08:12 PM	#18
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? Bump..... Anyone? __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-29-2014, 04:49 PM	#19
tater502 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rio, Il Posts: 38	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? http://www.topbananaparts.com/grille-painted-grey.html

10-30-2014, 11:32 PM	#21
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: 73-74 reproduction grill?? I bought one and I can't lie but I actually like the quality better from the one I'm replacing. It's obvious to me that they used a higher quality coating on the old school stuff. But it's new so I won't complain to much... __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American



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