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ayejay · 08-24-2004, 09:11 AM

I have been looking for a original equip. 94-98/9 grill in good shape with no luck. I don't want an aftermarket but was wondering if anybody has one and what your experience with it is. Is it an exact replica, how does it fit and are there large gaps? Thanks.

PS If anybody knows of a good place to find one besides junk yard and eBay I'd like to hear from ya. Thx.

AG

phxman · 08-24-2004, 11:56 AM

Check Ebay, always a good deal to be found. Here's one I found quickly:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33645

autopainter13 · 08-24-2004, 02:17 PM

the aftermarket grills fit awful. i work in a collision shop and we wont even use the aftermarket ones. they dont fit. i would imagine the ones on ebay are even worse.

phxman · 08-24-2004, 04:12 PM

There are originals on ebay too, just like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33645

Just need to look around a little.....

autopainter13 · 08-24-2004, 05:48 PM

i was talking about the ftermarket grill being sold on ebay. any original grill will fit good.

patgizz · 08-24-2004, 08:24 PM

i used an aftermarket one i bought in carlisle on my 89 and it fit just as good as the factory grill. the chrome-like finish wasnt as good around the edges though.

99-2door · 08-24-2004, 09:36 PM

I have used tons of aftermarket grills. Never had a fit problem with any of them.
The only difference in them is the area around the bowtie. Some look better than others there.

autopainter13 · 09-02-2004, 08:14 PM

we had a problem with them fitting where the meet up to the fender. maybe it was just the ones we used

Z16 · 09-08-2004, 02:21 AM

I just put an aftermarket grille in my 98 GMC, and it fit WAYYY better then the factory one. I was never one for aftermarket sheetmetal, but the guy I bought it from said he would take it back if it`was no good.

ayejay · 09-08-2004, 10:36 AM

Good info. so far. Would you guys who purchased good aftermarket ones mind saying where you purchased them from? If it was from eBay, do you remember the establishment or sellers ID? Also, for the ones who purchased bad grills.....now is your time to get revenge and let all know who screwed you and hopefully it won't happen to anyone else...

08-24-2004, 09:11 AM	#1
ayejay Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 49	grills- original and aftermarket I have been looking for a original equip. 94-98/9 grill in good shape with no luck. I don't want an aftermarket but was wondering if anybody has one and what your experience with it is. Is it an exact replica, how does it fit and are there large gaps? Thanks. PS If anybody knows of a good place to find one besides junk yard and eBay I'd like to hear from ya. Thx. AG

08-24-2004, 11:56 AM	#2
phxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 67	Check Ebay, always a good deal to be found. Here's one I found quickly: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33645 __________________ '98 Chevy Silverado Ex Cab Z-71 '02 GMC Yukon SLE 4x4

08-24-2004, 02:17 PM	#3
autopainter13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sterling heights, MI Posts: 105	the aftermarket grills fit awful. i work in a collision shop and we wont even use the aftermarket ones. they dont fit. i would imagine the ones on ebay are even worse. __________________

08-24-2004, 04:12 PM	#4
phxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 67	There are originals on ebay too, just like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33645 Just need to look around a little..... __________________ '98 Chevy Silverado Ex Cab Z-71 '02 GMC Yukon SLE 4x4

08-24-2004, 05:48 PM	#5
autopainter13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sterling heights, MI Posts: 105	i was talking about the ftermarket grill being sold on ebay. any original grill will fit good. __________________

08-24-2004, 08:24 PM	#6
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	i used an aftermarket one i bought in carlisle on my 89 and it fit just as good as the factory grill. the chrome-like finish wasnt as good around the edges though.

08-24-2004, 09:36 PM	#7
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	I have used tons of aftermarket grills. Never had a fit problem with any of them. The only difference in them is the area around the bowtie. Some look better than others there. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

09-02-2004, 08:14 PM	#8
autopainter13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sterling heights, MI Posts: 105	we had a problem with them fitting where the meet up to the fender. maybe it was just the ones we used __________________

09-08-2004, 02:21 AM	#9
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	I just put an aftermarket grille in my 98 GMC, and it fit WAYYY better then the factory one. I was never one for aftermarket sheetmetal, but the guy I bought it from said he would take it back if it`was no good. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

09-08-2004, 10:36 AM	#10
ayejay Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 49	Good info. so far. Would you guys who purchased good aftermarket ones mind saying where you purchased them from? If it was from eBay, do you remember the establishment or sellers ID? Also, for the ones who purchased bad grills.....now is your time to get revenge and let all know who screwed you and hopefully it won't happen to anyone else...



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