69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shine · 11-09-2015, 02:12 PM

So someone backed into my truck. I'm looking for a grille and just founded out the chevrolet stamped grilles are very expensive. I'm painting mine so even if I found a relatively straight one I could make it work.

I do see the smooth reproduction grilles. Has anyone made these look good? I was thinking about trying to install a set of 67-68 hood letters on an unstamed grille if they fit. Has anyone had any success making these chepo grilles look good? If so please add pics of your truck with aftermarket grille!

shine · 11-09-2015, 02:14 PM

Does anyone have a southern ca source for a decent priced CHEVROLET stamped grille?

In The Ten Ring · 11-09-2015, 02:35 PM

Sorry this happened to you! I am so frightened of it happening to me or me hitting another dog or deer, that I am going to put on a big grill guard. I see it wouldn't have helped where you took a hit.

I keep hearing that reproduction grills are crap but I have never tried one. NOS and original does come up on the parts forum though, from time to time?

TTT

shine · 11-09-2015, 02:39 PM

Insurance is quoting me $250 for a replacement grille. That bearly covers shipping. Some of these parts dealers are charging $200 for shipping and handling!

In The Ten Ring · 11-09-2015, 02:45 PM

Insuring an antique isn't going to be easy, I expect (I have never insured mine, my truck has been in a garage that long).

The thing I stand by, as I have learned the hard way, is to ship body panels in wooden crates, insured on top of that. So shipping things to me is very expensive. Now there are lots of good parts in CA and since that is where you live, I would try and pick something up in person and haul it back home.

Put a "WTB" up in the parts forum and tell them what happened to you. Include your crash pic. Someone will come through for you. In fact, there is a junkyard in CA I have dealt with, I'll try and get you the number. They are on this forum though and may read your post. Excellent people.

rripp · 11-09-2015, 02:47 PM

I have used one of the repop grills from Classic Parts and it fit perfect. It was the one with the Chevrolet in the center.

Shipping wasn't too bad when I got mine back in May. The grill was pricey but that's to be expected.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-09-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shine

Insurance is quoting me $250 for a replacement grille. That bearly covers shipping. Some of these parts dealers are charging $200 for shipping and handling!

Hit and run? (Your insurance is paying?)

Tell them you would like to see where they're getting their price so you can get one that cheap.

Then hit 'em for the price of the new one and an estimated cost for a repaint on top of that

**Boog** · 11-09-2015, 06:44 PM

Since your truck is still drivable you arent in a hurry to settle. Lean on them some. Do your homework and show them what a couple of suppliers are charging for them including shipping. You should not have to take that low offer. They prey on people wanting to settle quickly. Its the nature of their job.
Also i believe at least one aftermarket grille comes with black vinyl chevy letters for those who prefer the script on it.

**Elliot949** · 11-09-2015, 09:32 PM

Here is the one I put on "Haulin"... I got it from Classic Parts of America... Pretty Straight forward install...

**Boog** · 11-09-2015, 10:06 PM

Actually, Dan, that is a cool look without the letters across it. Like a subtle mod, a smoothed grille if you will.

**Elliot949** · 11-09-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Actually, Dan, that is a cool look without the letters across it. Like a subtle mod, a smoothed grille if you will.

Actually that is why I went this way...

**davischevy** · 11-09-2015, 10:45 PM

A few years ago, I had one backed into. I just took one of the supplier catalogs with me when I met the adjuster. He paid the catalogue price + shipping + taxes + R&R.

**Boog** · 11-09-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Actually that is why I went this way...

Well played..

11-09-2015, 02:12 PM	#1
shine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 11	69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better So someone backed into my truck. I'm looking for a grille and just founded out the chevrolet stamped grilles are very expensive. I'm painting mine so even if I found a relatively straight one I could make it work. I do see the smooth reproduction grilles. Has anyone made these look good? I was thinking about trying to install a set of 67-68 hood letters on an unstamed grille if they fit. Has anyone had any success making these chepo grilles look good? If so please add pics of your truck with aftermarket grille! Attached Images

11-09-2015, 02:14 PM	#2
shine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 11	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Does anyone have a southern ca source for a decent priced CHEVROLET stamped grille?

11-09-2015, 02:35 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Sorry this happened to you! I am so frightened of it happening to me or me hitting another dog or deer, that I am going to put on a big grill guard. I see it wouldn't have helped where you took a hit. I keep hearing that reproduction grills are crap but I have never tried one. NOS and original does come up on the parts forum though, from time to time? TTT

11-09-2015, 02:39 PM	#4
shine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 11	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Insurance is quoting me $250 for a replacement grille. That bearly covers shipping. Some of these parts dealers are charging $200 for shipping and handling!

11-09-2015, 02:45 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Insuring an antique isn't going to be easy, I expect (I have never insured mine, my truck has been in a garage that long). The thing I stand by, as I have learned the hard way, is to ship body panels in wooden crates, insured on top of that. So shipping things to me is very expensive. Now there are lots of good parts in CA and since that is where you live, I would try and pick something up in person and haul it back home. Put a "WTB" up in the parts forum and tell them what happened to you. Include your crash pic. Someone will come through for you. In fact, there is a junkyard in CA I have dealt with, I'll try and get you the number. They are on this forum though and may read your post. Excellent people.

11-09-2015, 02:47 PM	#6
rripp Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Farmington MO Posts: 75	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better I have used one of the repop grills from Classic Parts and it fit perfect. It was the one with the Chevrolet in the center. Shipping wasn't too bad when I got mine back in May. The grill was pricey but that's to be expected.

11-09-2015, 06:44 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Since your truck is still drivable you arent in a hurry to settle. Lean on them some. Do your homework and show them what a couple of suppliers are charging for them including shipping. You should not have to take that low offer. They prey on people wanting to settle quickly. Its the nature of their job. Also i believe at least one aftermarket grille comes with black vinyl chevy letters for those who prefer the script on it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-09-2015, 09:32 PM	#9
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Here is the one I put on "Haulin"... I got it from Classic Parts of America... Pretty Straight forward install... Attached Images __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

11-09-2015, 10:06 PM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better Actually, Dan, that is a cool look without the letters across it. Like a subtle mod, a smoothed grille if you will. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-09-2015, 10:45 PM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,838	Re: 69 chevy grille- any way to make reproduction look better A few years ago, I had one backed into. I just took one of the supplier catalogs with me when I met the adjuster. He paid the catalogue price + shipping + taxes + R&R. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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