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08-24-2013, 10:25 AM
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I can see the finish line!
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: York County, Maine
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71 outer grill shell recommendation
My truck is finally off to paint, so now I am focused on getting the trim ready. I brought my outer shell to a metal shop for Anodizing and they said it would be over $300. That puts me in replacement mode. Any suggestions on aluminum vs. chrome and the best place to purchase? I am not sure if they are all selling the same thing so I look at price, or is one providers better than the others. Thanks, Rou
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08-24-2013, 10:42 AM
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Re: 71 outer grill shell recommendation
i have no experience with the repo outer grills but over the years most of the reports i have seen has been quite negitive when compared to fit of the originals
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08-24-2013, 11:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: 71 outer grill shell recommendation
If there is nothing wrong with yours except the anodizing I suggest stripping and polishing it. That is what I did. Do a search here for grill shell resto or something of that type for more info.
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08-24-2013, 11:30 AM
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Re: 71 outer grill shell recommendation
I can't download a photo from my phone, but here is a link to a photo of mine, post 172. I think it turned out ok. I could polish it more but ran out of energy!
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08-24-2013, 12:59 PM
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I can see the finish line!
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Re: 71 outer grill shell recommendation
The grill is scratched, but not too dented. I have the Anodize remover, so I will take a shot at removing and polishing. Thanks for the responses!
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08-24-2013, 02:16 PM
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I have a radical idea!
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Re: 71 outer grill shell recommendation
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08-24-2013, 03:34 PM
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Re: 71 outer grill shell recommendation
easy off oven cleaner
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08-24-2013, 10:28 PM
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I can see the finish line!
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08-24-2013, 11:36 PM
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I have a radical idea!
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