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chevydog66 · 11-08-2007, 08:30 PM

Is there a company or anyone out there that can straighten and rechrome a GMC grill? A company called Bumper Boys can do bumpers, any such thing for grills? $400 for a new repop GMC grill is a little steep.

**uncle** · 11-08-2007, 08:42 PM

It will cost more to have it rechromed.

John H. · 11-08-2007, 09:35 PM

I paid $700 in the Eco freindly Northwest. Grille was super straight off a 33K truck. Find a dealer who will sell one below list.

**Boog** · 11-08-2007, 11:15 PM

I read a while back on this forum some guy was having his repop grille rechromed for something like $2500 if I remember right. $400 sound any better now?

**special-K** · 11-09-2007, 07:23 AM

It`s a catch22 with these grilles.I can`t see scrapping a straight grille with pits crudding up the chrome.But,who wants a nice truck that needs a better grille after making everything else like new?Ityway.`s hard to scrap anything off these trucks an

impala_631 · 11-09-2007, 07:42 AM

grills arent chrome and you dont want to have them chromed, they are anodized, there are places that will restore grill but most of the time its very costly because they have to repair/straiten, strip the anodizeing off then re anodize it, plus you have shipping costs both ways, the repo is the way to go for shure

ChevLoRay · 11-09-2007, 12:46 PM

Just this morning I visited with a guy who will do the restoration of an aluminum grille, but told me that for him to do my straight '69 Chevy grille, it would run from $450-500. New ones are available at that price.

Guess I'll get to it for my own peace of mind.

chevydog66 · 11-09-2007, 03:03 PM

I guess repop it is then. I will just put the old grill on the wall in the garage for something to look it, because it is still in good shape.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-09-2007, 03:28 PM

You could always sell it, someone somewhere needs a grill & wants it painted. Sounds like yours could be painted and look good!

Frank

Eddie H. · 11-09-2007, 07:25 PM

He was talking about a GMC grill, which was chromed, not an Anodized Chevy grill.
I wonder if anybody has tried powder coating a GMC grill as a less expensive alternative to re-chroming. They have some new powders out now that look nearly like chrome.

ChevLoRay · 11-09-2007, 07:32 PM

And that is my next question. I have a friend who has a powder-coating business. He did my wheels, and we talked about the colors he has. He mentioned a near-chrome look that they have, but wasn't really sold on it being able to satisfy someone who wanted chrome, but didn't want to pay for chrome. Now, he does cobalt-plating, in lieu of chrome. It's environmentally friendly, and can also be used on plastics, helmets, etc.

Anyway, I saw a trim piece for a Cushman scooter that had been powder-coated with the chrome-look material. It looked good, but I'm concerned that the build-up of material will affect the clean edges of the CHEVROLET indentions in the face of my grille. I will be talking to him on Thursday. I'll report back, in case anyone has questions.

49m · 11-09-2007, 07:47 PM

The powder coat looks nothing like chrome. It is a bright silver.

*Ozona* · 11-10-2007, 08:55 AM

The factory GMC Grills are not chromed.

Are the clear anodized ones sold? Seems like all of the ones I see are chrome.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-10-2007, 10:16 AM

[QUOTE=Ozona;2439427]The factory GMC Grills are not chromed.
No... the factory GMC grills are stamped mild steel... They are chrome... you cant anodize steel. The Chev grills are aluminum...they are anodized... but you can chrome aluminum... confused yet?

*Ozona* · 11-11-2007, 09:53 AM

[QUOTE=Tom Vogel;2439506]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozona

The factory GMC Grills are not chromed.
No... the factory GMC grills are stamped mild steel... They are chrome... you cant anodize steel. The Chev grills are aluminum...they are anodized... but you can chrome aluminum... confused yet?

Yes, Confused.

My 1972 GMC's grill isn't chromed...and it's original.

hgs_notes · 11-11-2007, 01:13 PM

My 72 Jimmy grill is chromed steel.

Thealien · 11-11-2007, 01:53 PM

my 72 is also chromed

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-11-2007, 02:01 PM

Original GMC grills are stamped steel grills. They were either chrome plated or painted and not verry many were painted. WES

70GMCer · 11-11-2007, 04:02 PM

Mine also is an original stamped steel and is chromed....

GMC Jim · 11-12-2007, 03:11 AM

my 71 GMC has a chromed steel grille... as Wes stated.... check with a magnet and you will find the GMC's are steel.

11-08-2007, 08:30 PM	#1
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11-08-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? It will cost more to have it rechromed.

11-08-2007, 09:35 PM	#3
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? I paid $700 in the Eco freindly Northwest. Grille was super straight off a 33K truck. Find a dealer who will sell one below list.

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Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,372	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? I read a while back on this forum some guy was having his repop grille rechromed for something like $2500 if I remember right. $400 sound any better now? __________________ 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

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11-09-2007, 12:46 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? Just this morning I visited with a guy who will do the restoration of an aluminum grille, but told me that for him to do my straight '69 Chevy grille, it would run from $450-500. New ones are available at that price. Guess I'll get to it for my own peace of mind. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-09-2007, 03:03 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? I guess repop it is then. I will just put the old grill on the wall in the garage for something to look it, because it is still in good shape. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-09-2007, 03:28 PM	#9
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? You could always sell it, someone somewhere needs a grill & wants it painted. Sounds like yours could be painted and look good! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-09-2007, 07:25 PM	#10
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? He was talking about a GMC grill, which was chromed, not an Anodized Chevy grill. I wonder if anybody has tried powder coating a GMC grill as a less expensive alternative to re-chroming. They have some new powders out now that look nearly like chrome. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-09-2007, 07:32 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? And that is my next question. I have a friend who has a powder-coating business. He did my wheels, and we talked about the colors he has. He mentioned a near-chrome look that they have, but wasn't really sold on it being able to satisfy someone who wanted chrome, but didn't want to pay for chrome. Now, he does cobalt-plating, in lieu of chrome. It's environmentally friendly, and can also be used on plastics, helmets, etc. Anyway, I saw a trim piece for a Cushman scooter that had been powder-coated with the chrome-look material. It looked good, but I'm concerned that the build-up of material will affect the clean edges of the CHEVROLET indentions in the face of my grille. I will be talking to him on Thursday. I'll report back, in case anyone has questions. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-09-2007, 07:47 PM	#12
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11-10-2007, 08:55 AM	#13
Ozona Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 155	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? The factory GMC Grills are not chromed. Are the clear anodized ones sold? Seems like all of the ones I see are chrome.

11-10-2007, 10:16 AM	#14
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? [QUOTE=Ozona;2439427]The factory GMC Grills are not chromed. No... the factory GMC grills are stamped mild steel... They are chrome... you cant anodize steel. The Chev grills are aluminum...they are anodized... but you can chrome aluminum... confused yet?

11-11-2007, 01:13 PM	#16
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11-11-2007, 01:53 PM	#17
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11-12-2007, 03:11 AM	#20
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Anyone that can refurbish a GMC grill? my 71 GMC has a chromed steel grille... as Wes stated.... check with a magnet and you will find the GMC's are steel. __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal). Last edited by GMC Jim; 11-12-2007 at 03:12 AM.

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