Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tygaboy · 07-02-2007, 09:33 PM

Hi all,
I did a search on the forum but found nothing - I'd swear I'd seen something...
Anyway... I want a nice chrome grill for my '52 suburban and have seen all the shiny repro models in all the catalogs. Anyone have experience with these? Fit and finish? Mine is in pretty good shape - it needs the 2nd bar from the bottom replaced and a little work before it could be chromed so I'm thinking it'll be faster and easier to get a new one.
Any comments, experiences, preferred vendors appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris

solidaxel · 07-03-2007, 01:13 AM

It's only money!

pgf545 · 07-03-2007, 09:53 AM

I haven't seen any of the repo units so I can't really say anything about the quality. But if it were mine I think I would try and fix the original unit if it is not that bad shape. Most of the after market parts are made over seas and the quality of the materials is not all that great. Also sometimes you have to do some work to get them to fit properly. I am fixing to do an outer cowl panel on my dads 52 so maybe in a few weeks I can tell you a little more about the fit for the panels...lol. We got a panel from Brothers and it looks nice but I don't think it is the same thickness as the original, but I plan on measuring it to verify.

Bernie

mylow53 · 07-03-2007, 01:56 PM

did you think of replacing just the bad bar.... talk to jimmy at jimcarters he may ave a good rib in the bone yard...
and yes every pannel i replaced (it seems like them all) was diffrent than the original, minor things like the radius of the cab corners... so lower your expectations and you might do ok...

jkaylor68gmc · 07-03-2007, 02:15 PM

My dad bought one for his 1/2 ton truck and it fit really really good. I don't know if there is a difference but it fit good. I will see who he used.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-15-2007, 11:08 AM

This is the original grill and bumper on my 50'. Repo. anything I use as a last resort as I've always noticed poor quality in both materials and workmanship. This truck has only 70,000 miles on it since new and no body work to speak of. All the tin is original and is a lot thicker then the repo. stuff. (IMHO)

esll.

cajundragger · 07-15-2007, 10:15 PM

I just bought one, its looks nice for sure...

55dude · 07-18-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

I just bought one, its looks nice for sure...

how much delivered to your door and what kind of warranty does it have.

cajundragger · 07-19-2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55dude

how much delivered to your door and what kind of warranty does it have.

I bought it at a show. I paid 400, not sure on a warranty.

tygaboy · 07-20-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

This is the original grill and bumper on my 50'. Repo. anything I use as a last resort as I've always noticed poor quality in both materials and workmanship. This truck has only 70,000 miles on it since new and no body work to speak of. All the tin is original and is a lot thicker then the repo. stuff. (IMHO)

esll.

Cool truck! I found an original grill so between mine and this 'new' one, I should have all the parts to build a really nice original. Then I suppose it's off to the chromers... ouch.

07-02-2007, 09:33 PM	#1
tygaboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 82	Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? Hi all, I did a search on the forum but found nothing - I'd swear I'd seen something... Anyway... I want a nice chrome grill for my '52 suburban and have seen all the shiny repro models in all the catalogs. Anyone have experience with these? Fit and finish? Mine is in pretty good shape - it needs the 2nd bar from the bottom replaced and a little work before it could be chromed so I'm thinking it'll be faster and easier to get a new one. Any comments, experiences, preferred vendors appreciated. Thanks, Chris

07-03-2007, 01:13 AM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? It's only money! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-03-2007, 09:53 AM	#3
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? I haven't seen any of the repo units so I can't really say anything about the quality. But if it were mine I think I would try and fix the original unit if it is not that bad shape. Most of the after market parts are made over seas and the quality of the materials is not all that great. Also sometimes you have to do some work to get them to fit properly. I am fixing to do an outer cowl panel on my dads 52 so maybe in a few weeks I can tell you a little more about the fit for the panels...lol. We got a panel from Brothers and it looks nice but I don't think it is the same thickness as the original, but I plan on measuring it to verify. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

07-03-2007, 01:56 PM	#4
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? did you think of replacing just the bad bar.... talk to jimmy at jimcarters he may ave a good rib in the bone yard... and yes every pannel i replaced (it seems like them all) was diffrent than the original, minor things like the radius of the cab corners... so lower your expectations and you might do ok... __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-03-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? My dad bought one for his 1/2 ton truck and it fit really really good. I don't know if there is a difference but it fit good. I will see who he used. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-15-2007, 11:08 AM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? This is the original grill and bumper on my 50'. Repo. anything I use as a last resort as I've always noticed poor quality in both materials and workmanship. This truck has only 70,000 miles on it since new and no body work to speak of. All the tin is original and is a lot thicker then the repo. stuff. (IMHO) esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-15-2007, 10:15 PM	#7
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: Thinking reproduction grill for '52? Comments? I just bought one, its looks nice for sure...



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