How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DANTIP** · 01-02-2016, 07:49 PM

I bought a '72 outer grille and it did come in a GM box. The grille is almost too good to believe. What are the differences between a GM and a reproduction? Pics may help. Thx!

Dan

dazza · 01-02-2016, 10:54 PM

So you think it may be a repop? I have a couple NOS, (or so I was told when puchased), both in GM boxes as well but don't remember if I ever really found a way to confirm it.

Spartan · 01-02-2016, 11:15 PM

Not sure on this and would like to know.

All nos parts I have bought had some sort of marking, part number, or date code. Usually made in USA as well.

**basketcase** · 01-03-2016, 12:52 AM

I also have 1 NOS GM outer. Never had the chance to inspect a repop.

Tom

**Blue/72** · 01-03-2016, 03:18 AM

I was told that NOS ones will have a part number (on my 72 outer it is on the top drivers side on the flat surface that the latch bolts to) and that repop ones will not have a part number and possibly have a bar code/sticker instead of a stamped part number

dazza · 01-03-2016, 05:03 AM

My CDO got the best of me and I had to pull mine down and have a look...

Neither of the new ones nor my original have a part number on them. I bought mine from two different people, both came in GM boxes and both are identical.

At one time I had a NOS front bumper and there was no stamped p/n on it, just a GM sticker with the p/n, barely holding on by some ancient adhesive.

Blue/72 - can you post a pic of the part number location? no worries if not, just curious.

All in all, it's (N)ew to me, definitely (O)ld, and a (S)tock part, so I'm good with it.

Top center near latch:

**basketcase** · 01-04-2016, 02:07 PM

Mine doesn't have any part number sticker either. It was purchased 10-12 years ago, maybe a little more, from the local Chevy dealer. Bought a 69/70 inner and outer at the same time. Both came in GM boxes from the GM parts warehouse.

Tom

67ChevyRedneck · 01-04-2016, 02:17 PM

Put it on the truck... seriously... I have yet to see a 69-72 repop grille fit correctly over the fenders out of the box.

Doesn't mean NOS will either... but the fit of some of the repop grilles is pretty bad.

cypressbog · 01-04-2016, 02:25 PM

You need to compare apples to apples. Factory GM made replacement grilles are real tough to find, while the aftermarket parts sold as GM Restoration Parts in the 1990's and 2000's are a complete different thing.

67swb72klb · 01-04-2016, 02:38 PM

I agree with Redneck i have put a few NOS ones over the years and never a problem with fit

01-02-2016, 07:49 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,890	How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille I bought a '72 outer grille and it did come in a GM box. The grille is almost too good to believe. What are the differences between a GM and a reproduction? Pics may help. Thx! Dan

01-02-2016, 10:54 PM	#2
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille So you think it may be a repop? I have a couple NOS, (or so I was told when puchased), both in GM boxes as well but don't remember if I ever really found a way to confirm it. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

01-02-2016, 11:15 PM	#3
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille Not sure on this and would like to know. All nos parts I have bought had some sort of marking, part number, or date code. Usually made in USA as well. __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

01-03-2016, 12:52 AM	#4
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille I also have 1 NOS GM outer. Never had the chance to inspect a repop. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

01-03-2016, 03:18 AM	#5
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,383	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille I was told that NOS ones will have a part number (on my 72 outer it is on the top drivers side on the flat surface that the latch bolts to) and that repop ones will not have a part number and possibly have a bar code/sticker instead of a stamped part number __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

01-03-2016, 05:03 AM	#6
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille My CDO got the best of me and I had to pull mine down and have a look... Neither of the new ones nor my original have a part number on them. I bought mine from two different people, both came in GM boxes and both are identical. At one time I had a NOS front bumper and there was no stamped p/n on it, just a GM sticker with the p/n, barely holding on by some ancient adhesive. Blue/72 - can you post a pic of the part number location? no worries if not, just curious. All in all, it's (N)ew to me, definitely (O)ld, and a (S)tock part, so I'm good with it. Top center near latch: Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

01-04-2016, 02:07 PM	#7
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille Mine doesn't have any part number sticker either. It was purchased 10-12 years ago, maybe a little more, from the local Chevy dealer. Bought a 69/70 inner and outer at the same time. Both came in GM boxes from the GM parts warehouse. Tom

01-04-2016, 02:17 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille Put it on the truck... seriously... I have yet to see a 69-72 repop grille fit correctly over the fenders out of the box. Doesn't mean NOS will either... but the fit of some of the repop grilles is pretty bad. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-04-2016 at 03:41 PM.

01-04-2016, 02:25 PM	#9
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille You need to compare apples to apples. Factory GM made replacement grilles are real tough to find, while the aftermarket parts sold as GM Restoration Parts in the 1990's and 2000's are a complete different thing.

01-04-2016, 02:38 PM	#10
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,478	Re: How to tell the difference between NOS and reproduction grille I agree with Redneck i have put a few NOS ones over the years and never a problem with fit __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project



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