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INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-14-2013, 02:51 AM

Higher model trucks got a chrome grille I believe.

cory d · 11-14-2013, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

The two GMC grilles I have are not chrome either.
I'd love some details on this grille though...

not a GM part but i do recall seeing it in an add before. i have a 73-74 gmc grille and a chevy grille. both crome. may try this on the gmc grille as its covered in green spray paint

cory d · 11-14-2013, 03:15 AM

aha http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers01.jpg
http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers02.jpg http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers03.jpg

cory d · 11-14-2013, 03:23 AM

spoilers and bumper lol http://www.73-87.com/7387info/ads_af...t/Hooker01.jpg

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-14-2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cory d

aha http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers01.jpg
http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers02.jpg http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers03.jpg

Soba 425hp Vette engine is slower than a lightnings 240hp engine? Doesn't sound like anything matches in that article lol

KQQL IT · 11-14-2013, 03:39 AM

I'm about the buy a billet grille and a cut off wheel. And I have hated billet grilles with a 73/74 hood latch its almost impossible to open the hood with out bending things.

KQQL IT · 11-14-2013, 03:42 AM

Hope this bit of retro doesn't make a come back.

83GMCK2500 · 11-14-2013, 05:02 AM

Ghah! That hurts the eyeballs.

79Betty · 11-14-2013, 07:28 AM

I'd like that rear bumper...

carolinasled · 11-14-2013, 08:57 AM

I had a 88-98 once that at first under the hood the grill was black and was peeling to show chrome, I remember doing the same thing. Also a buddy in highschool had a mightymax who did the same thing also. I would suggest if you try this to take a q-tip with goop off or paint remover and apply it to a inside corner or a harder to see spot.

J Knight · 11-14-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

The two GMC grilles I have are not chrome either.
I'd love some details on this grille though...

This has to be the coolest billit grill set up for 73-80.

ont_guy_38 · 11-14-2013, 10:06 AM

Our center caps for the rally rims are all chrome under the paint also.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-14-2013, 11:53 AM

I would love that hooker air cleaner

bluex · 11-15-2013, 01:45 AM

Working on one myself. I'm going to paint the slats back black and leave the rest chrome though...

cory d · 11-15-2013, 03:04 AM

what if good to polish chrome? i have some mothers mag and aluminum polish, dont know if that will cut it

justpball · 11-15-2013, 08:42 AM

Don't use aluminum polish on chrome.... It has a cutting agent in it and it will leave scratches on chrome.... Get chrome polish!!

superwade57 · 11-16-2013, 12:22 AM

It'd be tedious but a 73/4 chev grille would be awesome completly chrome imo

dragonball98312 · 11-26-2013, 03:13 AM

I bought a nice GMC grill but the previous owner had it painted when his truck was painted. Its silver with red painted on GMC letters and 350 emblem. How to tell if there was chrome underneath with out hurting my paint? I want it chrome but if it isn't chrome I want it just how it is.

**N2TRUX** · 11-26-2013, 01:36 PM

dragonball98312 I wouldnt mess with it. My guess is they scuffed the grill down for paint adhesion. I will bet that the chrome underneath has some sand scratches in it.

Brockwaykid · 11-26-2013, 07:01 PM

My question is, why are some chrome grilles chrome underneath, and some not? Doesn't make much sense.

dragonball98312 · 11-26-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

dragonball98312 I wouldnt mess with it. My guess is they scuffed the grill down for paint adhesion. I will bet that the chrome underneath has some sand scratches in it.

Sound advice. Thank you.

11-14-2013, 02:51 AM	#51
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11-14-2013, 03:15 AM	#53
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill aha http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers01.jpg http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers02.jpg http://www.73-87.com/7387info/misc/hot_haulers03.jpg __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

11-14-2013, 03:23 AM	#54
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill spoilers and bumper lol http://www.73-87.com/7387info/ads_af...t/Hooker01.jpg __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

11-14-2013, 03:39 AM	#56
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill I'm about the buy a billet grille and a cut off wheel. And I have hated billet grilles with a 73/74 hood latch its almost impossible to open the hood with out bending things. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-14-2013, 03:42 AM	#57
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Hope this bit of retro doesn't make a come back. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-14-2013, 05:02 AM	#58
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Ghah! That hurts the eyeballs. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

11-14-2013, 07:28 AM	#59
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill I'd like that rear bumper... __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

11-14-2013, 08:57 AM	#60
carolinasled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moncks Corner SC Posts: 19	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill I had a 88-98 once that at first under the hood the grill was black and was peeling to show chrome, I remember doing the same thing. Also a buddy in highschool had a mightymax who did the same thing also. I would suggest if you try this to take a q-tip with goop off or paint remover and apply it to a inside corner or a harder to see spot.

11-14-2013, 10:06 AM	#62
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Our center caps for the rally rims are all chrome under the paint also. __________________ 1985 C10 2004 Avalanche

11-14-2013, 11:53 AM	#63
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill I would love that hooker air cleaner __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-15-2013, 01:45 AM	#64
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Working on one myself. I'm going to paint the slats back black and leave the rest chrome though... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

11-15-2013, 03:04 AM	#65
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill what if good to polish chrome? i have some mothers mag and aluminum polish, dont know if that will cut it __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

11-15-2013, 08:42 AM	#66
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Don't use aluminum polish on chrome.... It has a cutting agent in it and it will leave scratches on chrome.... Get chrome polish!! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

11-16-2013, 12:22 AM	#67
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill It'd be tedious but a 73/4 chev grille would be awesome completly chrome imo

11-26-2013, 03:13 AM	#68
dragonball98312 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belfair, Wa Posts: 477	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill I bought a nice GMC grill but the previous owner had it painted when his truck was painted. Its silver with red painted on GMC letters and 350 emblem. How to tell if there was chrome underneath with out hurting my paint? I want it chrome but if it isn't chrome I want it just how it is.



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11-26-2013, 01:36 PM	#69
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill dragonball98312 I wouldnt mess with it. My guess is they scuffed the grill down for paint adhesion. I will bet that the chrome underneath has some sand scratches in 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"

11-26-2013, 07:01 PM	#70
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