Repop vs. original Grille question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

396C20 · 09-27-2009, 05:58 PM

My buddy and I are having a debate on original vs repop grilles for the 69-70 trucks. It has to do with the horizontal indent that is normally painted black. I hadn't really noticed before but apparently there are two different styles, ones that stop at the blinker light and other that extend all the way to the headlight. There are photos in some manuals that show the indent going all the way to the headlight so it's probably original at least for 70's but I have a 69 that I am pretty sure is original but the indent stops at the blinker. So are the grilles different 69 to 70 or do I have a repop?
The reason I think mine is original is that it still has the factory type rivets. I am including a couple of pics but don't have one of my truck at the moment.

70 original?

69 original or repop?

Sorry if this has been discussed but I can't remember seeing this topic before.

mbgmike · 09-27-2009, 06:11 PM

The lower picture is how the new aftermarket oem grille comes. Not sure as if the 69 and 70 were completely identical but if you purchase a new one from a gm dealer or anywhere else you will get the lower pic

396C20 · 09-27-2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the reply. So it's possible it could have been replaced at a dealership with the original style rivets?

mbgmike · 09-27-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 396C20

Thanks for the reply. So it's possible it could have been replaced at a dealership with the original style rivets?

Its entirely possible it was replaced earlier or maybe they are differant between the two years. I do not know for sure. someone here will know the diff.

Rack Man · 09-27-2009, 09:12 PM

Here is the grille off my 70.....I'm 99.9% sure its original....and it too had what appeared to be the factory rivets....It was damaged so I replaced it with the one in the second picture (New GM)

tcb-1 · 09-27-2009, 09:43 PM

the top pic is of an original grille. the black indent runs all the way from the side marker to the headlight bezel.

the replacement GM AND the repops have an indent that runs halfway between the side marker and the headlight bezel.

most of the quality rivet mounting kits you can get now include black rivets for the inserts around the headlight bezels.

I believe the only time you'll ever see the grille in the top pic is of a bone stock, never been touched since day one, truck. the grilles that were on the shelf for replacements after, say 1973? were like the lower pic.

my .02

396C20 · 09-27-2009, 10:25 PM

Okay, thanks for the reply guys. Looks like I lost the bet.

**too much stuff** · 09-27-2009, 10:26 PM

I have an NOS grill shell still in the box from 1976 and it has the shorter lines like the second pic...

09-27-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
396C20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 70	Repop vs. original Grille question My buddy and I are having a debate on original vs repop grilles for the 69-70 trucks. It has to do with the horizontal indent that is normally painted black. I hadn't really noticed before but apparently there are two different styles, ones that stop at the blinker light and other that extend all the way to the headlight. There are photos in some manuals that show the indent going all the way to the headlight so it's probably original at least for 70's but I have a 69 that I am pretty sure is original but the indent stops at the blinker. So are the grilles different 69 to 70 or do I have a repop? The reason I think mine is original is that it still has the factory type rivets. I am including a couple of pics but don't have one of my truck at the moment. 70 original? 69 original or repop? Sorry if this has been discussed but I can't remember seeing this topic before. __________________ 69 Chev C20 396 T400 Dana 60 3.54 A/C Daily Driver - Stolen 67 Chevy C20 CST Last edited by 396C20; 09-27-2009 at 06:06 PM. Reason: spelling

09-27-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Repop vs. original Grille question The lower picture is how the new aftermarket oem grille comes. Not sure as if the 69 and 70 were completely identical but if you purchase a new one from a gm dealer or anywhere else you will get the lower pic Last edited by mbgmike; 09-27-2009 at 06:13 PM.

09-27-2009, 07:21 PM	#3
396C20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 70	Re: Repop vs. original Grille question Thanks for the reply. So it's possible it could have been replaced at a dealership with the original style rivets? __________________ 69 Chev C20 396 T400 Dana 60 3.54 A/C Daily Driver - Stolen 67 Chevy C20 CST

09-27-2009, 09:12 PM	#5
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Repop vs. original Grille question Here is the grille off my 70.....I'm 99.9% sure its original....and it too had what appeared to be the factory rivets....It was damaged so I replaced it with the one in the second picture (New GM) __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 09-27-2009 at 09:13 PM.

09-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Repop vs. original Grille question the top pic is of an original grille. the black indent runs all the way from the side marker to the headlight bezel. the replacement GM AND the repops have an indent that runs halfway between the side marker and the headlight bezel. most of the quality rivet mounting kits you can get now include black rivets for the inserts around the headlight bezels. I believe the only time you'll ever see the grille in the top pic is of a bone stock, never been touched since day one, truck. the grilles that were on the shelf for replacements after, say 1973? were like the lower pic. my .02 __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#7
396C20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 70	Re: Repop vs. original Grille question Okay, thanks for the reply guys. Looks like I lost the bet. __________________ 69 Chev C20 396 T400 Dana 60 3.54 A/C Daily Driver - Stolen 67 Chevy C20 CST

09-27-2009, 10:26 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,721	Re: Repop vs. original Grille question I have an NOS grill shell still in the box from 1976 and it has the shorter lines like the second pic... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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