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Jonboy · 01-10-2011, 11:51 AM

I've got time to wait (and an NOS grile, too).

jchav62 · 01-10-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Tim told me that they will be available separately at a later date. The first ones available will be a grill with the Bowtie already installed.

Cool. Thanks for the info...

Top Banana · 01-10-2011, 02:15 PM

The issue with the bowties are that they're nearly impossible to ship without damage....one small roll on a corner and they're toast

GCncsuHD · 01-10-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Banana

The issue with the bowties are that they're nearly impossible to ship without damage....one small roll on a corner and they're toast

Not sure how practical this would be if you were selling alot of them, but you could put the bowtie in an envelope, then take two pieces of plywood (or metal, or plexiglass, whatever), slightly larger than the bowtie, tape it to the first piece, then lay the other piece over it, and screw/tape them together. Voila' no way to bend/fold them in shipping.

Sounds hack, but it would work.

Top Banana · 01-10-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Not sure how practical this would be if you were selling alot of them, but you could put the bowtie in an envelope, then take two pieces of plywood (or metal, or plexiglass, whatever), slightly larger than the bowtie, tape it to the first piece, then lay the other piece over it, and screw/tape them together. Voila' no way to bend/fold them in shipping.

Sounds hack, but it would work.

they're embossed......so you'd risk flattening them a bit also. We've thought this through- the emblem is at it safest IN the grille

jchav62 · 01-10-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Banana

they're embossed......so you'd risk flattening them a bit also. We've thought this through- the emblem is at it safest IN the grille

I was thinking cardboard with foam between, then sending it in a padded 'CD' envelope. There must be a way. I've ordered some metal valve cover decals before that actually came in a small box full of 'popcorn'.

GCncsuHD · 01-10-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Banana

they're embossed......so you'd risk flattening them a bit also. We've thought this through- the emblem is at it safest IN the grille

Just send me a stack of about 10, I'm sure one or two in the middle ought to be ok

BigRed76 · 01-10-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Just send me a stack of about 10, I'm sure one or two in the middle ought to be ok

slugish · 01-11-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Sure can, but getting the little wheel in there requires a ton of fab work!

Hey Brian ,

Ithink one of the 73-74 grilles would look awesome on a 50

Holler at me if you get up to Lynchburg.

S10Fan · 01-11-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by slugish

Hey Brian ,

Ithink one of the 73-74 grilles would look awesome on a 50

LOL!

Nah, I found the perfect grill for my '50! The grill has been laying in a field for several years, gonna be perfect!

I did buy a "Top Banana" rocker panel for the '50, arrived quickly and fit like a glove!

KQQL IT · 01-15-2011, 11:56 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...Q5fAccessories

Another one.

BigRed76 · 01-16-2011, 10:54 AM

Anybody have pics of one of these pre 72 bowties on their grill?

Yezzi · 01-16-2011, 11:43 AM

I found this OEM NOS grill on Ebay and had to pay big time for it. It's about time someone is reproducing these grills.

bigblock73 · 01-16-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yezzi

I found this OEM NOS grill on Ebay and had to pay big time for it. It's about time someone is reproducing these grills.

Droooooooooooooooooooooooollllll

NICE trick, love it.

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Yezzi

I found this OEM NOS grill on Ebay and had to pay big time for it. It's about time someone is reproducing these grills.

WHOA, slow down there Yezzi! Don't think your going to just do a drive by post with that pic and not get some heat for it.

Where the heck is the rest of the pics? That truck is pure coolness and we want to see more.

HOTFUN · 01-16-2011, 02:34 PM

Yezzi, Did you buy that truck at a dealer there in north central Phoenix last fall? I talked to that dealer and sent my friend over to look at it but it was sold with a deposit when he got over there two days later. He looked it over real well and sent some photos anyway. That is one awesome truck and was all original and nice colors inside and out from what I saw. His asking price was a steal for that truck and so it made me gun shy to buy it without a set of eyes on it! It would have been relocated to Nebraska if you hadn't bought it. Beautiful truck you have there! I'm envious. More pictures please! Mark

canadian 4x4 · 01-16-2011, 03:36 PM

theres lots of pics of his truck in the short box section

Yezzi · 01-16-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

WHOA, slow down there Yezzi! Don't think your going to just do a drive by post with that pic and not get some heat for it.

Where the heck is the rest of the pics? That truck is pure coolness and we want to see more.

I need to take some new pics

Yezzi · 01-16-2011, 09:11 PM

Yes this was the one on Cave Creek Rd. I was after this truck for some time it only had 73k original miles on it and was untouched. I'll post some before pics of it when I bought it.

KQQL IT · 01-16-2011, 09:50 PM

Wow
Sweet ride, it deserved that grille. Love the hubcaps

Yezzi · 01-16-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Yezzi, Did you buy that truck at a dealer there in north central Phoenix last fall? I talked to that dealer and sent my friend over to look at it but it was sold with a deposit when he got over there two days later. He looked it over real well and sent some photos anyway. That is one awesome truck and was all original and nice colors inside and out from what I saw. His asking price was a steal for that truck and so it made me gun shy to buy it without a set of eyes on it! It would have been relocated to Nebraska if you hadn't bought it. Beautiful truck you have there! I'm envious. More pictures please! Mark

Yezzi · 01-16-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Yezzi, Did you buy that truck at a dealer there in north central Phoenix last fall? I talked to that dealer and sent my friend over to look at it but it was sold with a deposit when he got over there two days later. He looked it over real well and sent some photos anyway. That is one awesome truck and was all original and nice colors inside and out from what I saw. His asking price was a steal for that truck and so it made me gun shy to buy it without a set of eyes on it! It would have been relocated to Nebraska if you hadn't bought it. Beautiful truck you have there! I'm envious. More pictures please! Mark

S10Fan · 01-16-2011, 10:03 PM

I think I'm in Love!

Yezzi · 01-16-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yezzi

Yes this was the one on Cave Creek Rd. I was after this truck for some time it only had 73k original miles on it and was untouched. I'll post some before pics of it when I bought it.

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2011, 10:05 PM

Ironically I have had a conversation with two totally different people about trucks recently that describe that truck perfectly. Super clean ride, with a nice stance. Man I love it!

01-10-2011, 11:51 AM	#26
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01-10-2011, 02:15 PM	#28
Top Banana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 313	Re: 73-74 bowtie The issue with the bowties are that they're nearly impossible to ship without damage....one small roll on a corner and they're toast __________________ http://www.topbananaparts.com

01-15-2011, 11:56 PM	#36
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,193	Re: 73-74 bowtie http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...Q5fAccessories Another one.

01-16-2011, 10:54 AM	#37
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: 73-74 bowtie Anybody have pics of one of these pre 72 bowties on their grill? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#38
Yezzi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,176	Re: 73-74 bowtie I found this OEM NOS grill on Ebay and had to pay big time for it. It's about time someone is reproducing these grills.

01-16-2011, 02:34 PM	#41
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,144	Re: 73-74 bowtie Yezzi, Did you buy that truck at a dealer there in north central Phoenix last fall? I talked to that dealer and sent my friend over to look at it but it was sold with a deposit when he got over there two days later. He looked it over real well and sent some photos anyway. That is one awesome truck and was all original and nice colors inside and out from what I saw. His asking price was a steal for that truck and so it made me gun shy to buy it without a set of eyes on it! It would have been relocated to Nebraska if you hadn't bought it. Beautiful truck you have there! I'm envious. More pictures please! Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-16-2011, 03:36 PM	#42
canadian 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 134	Re: 73-74 bowtie theres lots of pics of his truck in the short box section

01-16-2011, 09:11 PM	#44
Yezzi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,176	Re: 73-74 bowtie Yes this was the one on Cave Creek Rd. I was after this truck for some time it only had 73k original miles on it and was untouched. I'll post some before pics of it when I bought it. Last edited by Yezzi; 01-16-2011 at 09:28 PM.

01-16-2011, 09:50 PM	#45
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,193	Re: 73-74 bowtie Wow Sweet ride, it deserved that grille. Love the hubcaps

01-16-2011, 10:03 PM	#48
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: 73-74 bowtie I think I'm in Love! __________________ _____________________________ 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.

01-16-2011, 10:05 PM	#50
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 73-74 bowtie Ironically I have had a conversation with two totally different people about trucks recently that describe that truck perfectly. Super clean ride, with a nice stance. Man I love it! __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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