67-68 Front Grill Trim Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lks dcvn** · 02-10-2008, 10:35 AM

Found a local guy who has a few 67-68 grills for sale - he says he has one that has steel trim and one that has aluminum trim...

Did they make two types of grill trim or is this guy off his rocker?

I can't tell which is which from the pix...

Livrat · 02-10-2008, 10:57 AM

Yes in 67/68 there are two different grille trims.. one is aluminum and the other is steel of which is painted. If I had to guess the bottom one in your picture is the aluminum one.

**LockDoc** · 02-10-2008, 12:41 PM

^ What he said. the top one is painted with silver paint.

LockDoc

extd56 · 02-10-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Found a local guy who has a few 67-68 grills for sale - he says he has one that has steel trim and one that has aluminum trim...

Did they make two types of grill trim or is this guy off his rocker?

I can't tell which is which from the pix...

I like the steel ones better to powdercoat or to chrome.

Brad · 02-10-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by extd56

I like the steel ones better to powdercoat or to chrome.

Chromed trim looks waaaaaaay more shiny than aluminum!

**KevsClassics** · 02-10-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Chromed trim looks waaaaaaay more shiny than aluminum!

Yes I agree. I have nos Gm aluminum that I bought 15 Years ago on my Blazer they are thicker and shinier than current repops. I would like to have some steel ones. Anyone have any xtra? PM me.

bowtieboy93 · 02-10-2008, 03:33 PM

so '67 is aluminum or steel? and '68 is?

*Shane* · 02-10-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

so '67 is aluminum or steel? and '68 is?

could be either ... both years were offered in shiny aluminum or painted steel.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-10-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

so '67 is aluminum or steel? and '68 is?

I'm going to take the position that the steel grille trim rings were '67 only. In '68 they went to aluminum. OEM Replacement trim rings from the dealer were in aluminum-only for both model years. Since they are physically identical, either will fit. A '67 owner might have replaced his grille rings with aluminum, if that's all he could get. Or a '68 owner might have replaced the aluminum with steel ones because he liked the looks better -- painted or chromed. But I could be wrong.

**LockDoc** · 02-10-2008, 10:24 PM

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This original '67 has painted steel grill trim. It's a no option six cyl. truck.

If I had an extra $4500 I would buy it....
LockDoc

67shortie · 02-11-2008, 01:34 AM

I have steel on mine, painted white from the factory.

When I was looking at prices for the repos in aluminum I decided to paint them in krylon chrome paint. Turned out OK, bt a trip to the chrome shop would be the way to go.

CG · 02-11-2008, 02:12 AM

Wonder how much it would cost to have steel ones chromed? I agree they would look much better than the aluminum rings.

67shortie · 02-11-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Wonder how much it would cost to have steel ones chromed? I agree they would look much better than the aluminum rings.

You got me, but getting anything chromed in modern times is $$$, so in cost retrospect it would be cheaper to buy repops.

Chrome would be a better choice though for a longer lasting finish.

02-10-2008, 10:35 AM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	67-68 Front Grill Trim Question Found a local guy who has a few 67-68 grills for sale - he says he has one that has steel trim and one that has aluminum trim... Did they make two types of grill trim or is this guy off his rocker? I can't tell which is which from the pix... Attached Images

02-10-2008, 10:57 AM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: 67-68 Front Grill Trim Question Yes in 67/68 there are two different grille trims.. one is aluminum and the other is steel of which is painted. If I had to guess the bottom one in your picture is the aluminum one. Last edited by Livrat; 02-10-2008 at 10:57 AM.

02-10-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 67-68 Front Grill Trim Question ^ What he said. the top one is painted with silver paint. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-10-2008, 03:33 PM	#7
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: 67-68 Front Grill Trim Question so '67 is aluminum or steel? and '68 is? __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

02-10-2008, 10:24 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 67-68 Front Grill Trim Question - This original '67 has painted steel grill trim. It's a no option six cyl. truck. If I had an extra $4500 I would buy it.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-10-2008 at 10:26 PM.

02-11-2008, 01:34 AM	#11
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: 67-68 Front Grill Trim Question I have steel on mine, painted white from the factory. When I was looking at prices for the repos in aluminum I decided to paint them in krylon chrome paint. Turned out OK, bt a trip to the chrome shop would be the way to go. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-11-2008, 02:12 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: 67-68 Front Grill Trim Question Wonder how much it would cost to have steel ones chromed? I agree they would look much better than the aluminum rings.



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