68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 04-16-2009, 07:08 PM

I took my grill trim pieces 2 big oval pieces off m 68 today, ima repaint them white, and repaint the headlight bezels white, right now there in primer drying in the mini barn lol

well, when i took them off, some of the tabs that held it n broke, 40 yo

is there a solution to putting them backon without buying new ones, can i even buy new ones lol? thanks!

oldblue1968chevy · 04-16-2009, 08:59 PM

does anybody know??!

i know somebodys switched to chorme or something ones lol did you buy new lil bracket deals or re use the old ones..or glue em back on idk somebody voice there opionion lol

otsenre · 04-16-2009, 09:32 PM

You can buy retainer clips, I bet LMC will have them

**Green Machine** · 04-16-2009, 09:40 PM

I was lucky enought to have a donor grill to take some clips from. Someone surely has a set of hoops that are trashed you could get some from.

oldblue1968chevy · 04-16-2009, 09:45 PM

yah junyard prolly but the way his prices are id get bout 5 for 20 bucks lol

71swb4x4 · 04-16-2009, 10:18 PM

I bought new ones from GMC Pauls.

Thery are here: http://www.gmcpauls.com/trim.htm
About 1/3 of the way down for $40. They were VERY easy to install.

Dark Knight · 04-16-2009, 10:22 PM

LMC's got what you need. Here's the link: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=65 Either item #'s 6 or 7 will do, depending on how many you need. I broke a few on my '67 too. 40+ years ain't too kind on them.

04-16-2009, 07:08 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. I took my grill trim pieces 2 big oval pieces off m 68 today, ima repaint them white, and repaint the headlight bezels white, right now there in primer drying in the mini barn lol well, when i took them off, some of the tabs that held it n broke, 40 yo is there a solution to putting them backon without buying new ones, can i even buy new ones lol? thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-16-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. does anybody know??! i know somebodys switched to chorme or something ones lol did you buy new lil bracket deals or re use the old ones..or glue em back on idk somebody voice there opionion lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: 68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. You can buy retainer clips, I bet LMC will have them

04-16-2009, 09:40 PM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: 68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. I was lucky enought to have a donor grill to take some clips from. Someone surely has a set of hoops that are trashed you could get some from. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-16-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. yah junyard prolly but the way his prices are id get bout 5 for 20 bucks lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-16-2009, 10:18 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. I bought new ones from GMC Pauls. Thery are here: http://www.gmcpauls.com/trim.htm About 1/3 of the way down for $40. They were VERY easy to install. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 04-16-2009 at 10:21 PM.

04-16-2009, 10:22 PM	#7
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: 68 grill trim pieces how to get em back on.. LMC's got what you need. Here's the link: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=65 Either item #'s 6 or 7 will do, depending on how many you need. I broke a few on my '67 too. 40+ years ain't too kind on them. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!



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