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04-08-2022, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Dade City
Posts: 63
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aftermarket 71-71 Chromed steel grille
Anyone out there tried a new chromed steel grille surround for 71-71 Chevy trucks? Found some on ebay and was wondering about fit and quality of chrome. Any input appreciated. Also Aftermarket aluminum from NPD?
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04-08-2022, 09:41 AM
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Almost Satisfied
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 2,932
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Re: aftermarket 71-71 Chromed steel grille
I purchased mine from LMC. Here are my thoughts.
1. Grill is heavy and chrome is good quality (probably 8 out of 10) 2. It has some super sharp edges on the back. It will cut you! 3. Fitment was an absolute battle. We got it done, but it took hours and hours of work. Keep in mind I am running aftermarket front fenders with OEM hood. I'm not sure if the fenders were the big issue or the grill itself. I suspect some of both. I love the way it looks and now that it is done I am glad I went that route, but don't expect it to just pop on your truck.
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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." |
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04-08-2022, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Dade City
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Re: aftermarket 71-71 Chromed steel grille
Nice truck, that grille really shines. I think I'll drop by NPD in Ocala and see what theirs looks like. Thanks for the input.
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