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Regular Jim · 06-26-2016, 01:12 AM

Hey,

I have tried searching and I cant find much but I was wondering if someone could tell me what the material is for a 66 grill is? From what I can find it is anodized aluminium but were they all? Mine is painted in primer and the back side of it looks pretty rusty (surface) making me think that its not and am trying to determine whether its worth the effort to try to strip and polish if its just going to be steel.

Thanks,

Jamie

**Captainfab** · 06-26-2016, 01:35 AM

The grills were both annodised aluminum and painted steel. It sounds like you have a painted steel grill if there is rust on the back side. Check it with a magnet if you are unsure.

oem4me · 06-26-2016, 10:18 AM

A standard grill is steel. Bright anodized aluminum was optional as was chrome bumpers, chrome hubcaps, side trim, etc.
If you prefer the look of aluminum, a steel grill painted or powder coated silver
can be convincing.

Regular Jim · 07-15-2016, 02:04 AM

Thanks Captainfab and oem4me, turns out its the steel one. I will now need to look at getting it either re-chromed or purchase a reproduction one. I was wondering if you are able to get the GMC one as a reproduction? I have looked everywhere on the web and I have come up with nothing.

06-26-2016, 01:12 AM	#1
Regular Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6	66 Chevy Grill Material Hey, I have tried searching and I cant find much but I was wondering if someone could tell me what the material is for a 66 grill is? From what I can find it is anodized aluminium but were they all? Mine is painted in primer and the back side of it looks pretty rusty (surface) making me think that its not and am trying to determine whether its worth the effort to try to strip and polish if its just going to be steel. Thanks, Jamie

06-26-2016, 01:35 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 66 Chevy Grill Material The grills were both annodised aluminum and painted steel. It sounds like you have a painted steel grill if there is rust on the back side. Check it with a magnet if you are unsure. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-26-2016, 10:18 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 66 Chevy Grill Material A standard grill is steel. Bright anodized aluminum was optional as was chrome bumpers, chrome hubcaps, side trim, etc. If you prefer the look of aluminum, a steel grill painted or powder coated silver can be convincing.

07-15-2016, 02:04 AM	#4
Regular Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6	Re: 66 Chevy Grill Material Thanks Captainfab and oem4me, turns out its the steel one. I will now need to look at getting it either re-chromed or purchase a reproduction one. I was wondering if you are able to get the GMC one as a reproduction? I have looked everywhere on the web and I have come up with nothing.



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