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**Accelo** · 10-19-2021, 01:04 AM

Did I miss this or are they a new item?
71-72 Chevy C10 Truck Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell
I have found the chromed steel one before but never the polished aluminum ones. They go fore $500, for the shell only.
Anybody purchased one? Pictures if you have them.

sick472 · 10-19-2021, 04:50 PM

I'm in the opposite camp, It is my understanding that all the 71/72 outer grills were anodized - polished - aluminum. I've never seen a chromed one...that I know of. Hmmmm?

6600DURAMAX · 10-19-2021, 05:38 PM

Get with Kevin at Bowtie - I just ordered a Chromed/steel one. He has pictures and details of the tow he offers. What I remember of the conversation

Chrome/Steel - finish is remarkable, and fit is extremely good, especially around the fenders
Aluminum- more dull finish than the chrome and not as good of fit - need to mock up grill to fenders before paint.

**Accelo** · 10-19-2021, 08:53 PM

The chrome grill really makes any C10 pop.
Here is a picture of one from the internet.
I've heard they don't hold up well on everyday drivers but my guess is most are for show.
From least polished to full polish likely goes in this order;
Stock OEM
Polished aftermarket grille.
Chrome Aftermarket grille.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-19-2021, 10:07 PM

My 70 is Chromed steel , I love it. The Red dot is a magnet

**1971Stepside** · 10-20-2021, 09:20 AM

I have the chrome one. It really looks nice but was a lot of work to get it to fit the fenders.

**cericd** · 10-20-2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

My 70 is Chromed steel , I love it. The Red dot is a magnet

Where did you get that chromed steel grill for your 1970? Looks great! Also, is the black lettering and stripes painted or decals? Did you do it or did it come that way?

**zicc1835** · 10-21-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Where did you get that chromed steel grill for your 1970? Looks great! Also, is the black lettering and stripes painted or decals? Did you do it or did it come that way?

yes what he said ?....thats a looker

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-21-2021, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Where did you get that chromed steel grill for your 1970? Looks great! Also, is the black lettering and stripes painted or decals? Did you do it or did it come that way?

I got it from LMC. Right now they are out of stock. I waited months to get mine.

**cericd** · 10-21-2021, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the info. I’m surprised that the black is paint. Didn’t think paint would stick to chrome.

10-19-2021, 01:04 AM	#1
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,301	Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell Did I miss this or are they a new item? 71-72 Chevy C10 Truck Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell I have found the chromed steel one before but never the polished aluminum ones. They go fore $500, for the shell only. Anybody purchased one? Pictures if you have them.

10-19-2021, 04:50 PM	#2
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell I'm in the opposite camp, It is my understanding that all the 71/72 outer grills were anodized - polished - aluminum. I've never seen a chromed one...that I know of. Hmmmm? __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

10-19-2021, 05:38 PM	#3
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell Get with Kevin at Bowtie - I just ordered a Chromed/steel one. He has pictures and details of the tow he offers. What I remember of the conversation Chrome/Steel - finish is remarkable, and fit is extremely good, especially around the fenders Aluminum- more dull finish than the chrome and not as good of fit - need to mock up grill to fenders before paint. __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

10-19-2021, 08:53 PM	#4
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,301	Re: Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell The chrome grill really makes any C10 pop. Here is a picture of one from the internet. I've heard they don't hold up well on everyday drivers but my guess is most are for show. From least polished to full polish likely goes in this order; Stock OEM Polished aftermarket grille. Chrome Aftermarket grille. Attached Images Last edited by Accelo; 10-22-2021 at 01:04 AM.

10-19-2021, 10:07 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell My 70 is Chromed steel , I love it. The Red dot is a magnet Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-20-2021, 09:20 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell I have the chrome one. It really looks nice but was a lot of work to get it to fit the fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-21-2021, 10:35 PM	#10
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: Polished Aluminum Outer Grill Shell Thanks for the info. I’m surprised that the black is paint. Didn’t think paint would stick to chrome. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872



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