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jb4short · 09-28-2009, 03:31 PM

Looking for some high quality pictures of a '73-'74 grille (specifically the bowtie emblem) in VERY GOOD shape.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

*C-10 simplex* · 09-28-2009, 03:51 PM

Here's a start:

http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1973

And, i'm with you; i think the 73-75ish styling rocks, particularly on the gmc side.

Today's styling stinks; i mean how can these "designers" sleep at night?

jb4short · 09-28-2009, 04:29 PM

cool site. Thanks!

Anyone that calls these "Square bodies" needs to look at an '09

Conundrum · 09-28-2009, 05:18 PM

That's an awesome site!

S10Fan · 09-28-2009, 05:45 PM

Here's a link that may help as well..................

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...wap/index.html

Bryan

f.monroe · 09-29-2009, 12:48 AM

I have these from my 73 Cheyenne Super I sold last year. I dont know if I have any closeups but I will check .
Frank

jchav62 · 09-29-2009, 10:04 AM

Some guy was selling this NOS on ebay a while back...

jb4short · 09-29-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Some guy was selling this NOS on ebay a while back...

that's perfect! Thanks to everyone on this thread.

Jon

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Some guy was selling this NOS on ebay a while back...

can anyone verify that the vertical bars were chrome? The samples I have here are worn enough that there's no evidence on them that those we chromed.

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2009, 08:02 AM

Does this mean that you will be offering the 73-74 grill in your product line?

Jonboy · 10-02-2009, 09:30 AM

Jon, I am pretty sure they were all argent. If you are going to repop them, I don't think the emblem is being reproduced, either. It is a thin foil, that was really prone to fading.

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Does this mean that you will be offering the 73-74 grill in your product line?

we'll see what happens

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Jon, I am pretty sure they were all argent. If you are going to repop them, I don't think the emblem is being reproduced, either. It is a thin foil, that was really prone to fading.

this is the problem...I can't find one in good enough shape to tell. There are two different Chevrolet grilles- ones with chrome trim and one that's all argent.

I think the emblem is actually anodized magnesium...I could use a better sample on that as well.

There are also three different engine plates (three plates...multiple colors) that I know of: 292, 350 and 454 also.

Jonboy · 10-02-2009, 10:32 AM

All of the ones I have seen are argent. There was an option for chrome horizontal bars and seperate emblem starting in '75, but I have never seen them on a 73-74 grille. The picture Frank posted of his '73 Cheyenne Super would have been top of the line in '73, and there is no chrome. I don't see how they would have chromed them, it would have been pretty complex, given the number of holes in the grille. A replacement emblem would be great as well; most of the ones I have seen have usually been faded.

Can you repop a grille with the emblem in the middle? I was always curious about that.

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2009, 10:35 AM

I can confirm that you are correct about there being a chrome and plain argent grill. I can't be sure about the vertical bars being chrome.

All I have seen in person have been faded to the point that would be hard to determine.

If you look close at the last pic, it appears that they are chrome too.

Jonboy · 10-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Since they are always faded, I would imagine an argent one would cover 90% of the needs. Especially if the emblem area and emblem are correct.

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

All of the ones I have seen are argent. There was an option for chrome horizontal bars and seperate emblem starting in '75, but I have never seen them on a 73-74 grille. The picture Frank posted of his '73 Cheyenne Super would have been top of the line in '73, and there is no chrome. I don't see how they would have chromed them, it would have been pretty complex, given the number of holes in the grille. A replacement emblem would be great as well; most of the ones I have seen have usually been faded.

Can you repop a grille with the emblem in the middle? I was always curious about that.

you can if the proper procedures are followed with GM

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I can confirm that you are correct about there being a chrome and plain argent grill. I can't be sure about the vertical bars being chrome.

All I have seen in person have been faded to the point that would be hard to determine.

If you look close at the last pic, it appears that they are chrome too.

that pic is what has me curious...those are clearly chrome and the ones I have here look like the outer edge and the horizontal bars are chrome...but not the vertical

Jonboy · 10-02-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

you can if the proper procedures are followed with GM

If so, have you guys thought about repopping the range of 73-87 truck grilles with the emblems? I persoanlly would pay more for the right stuff, the grilles with no emblems are a peeve of mine.

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 11:19 AM

the hard part is finding good samples....I usually post here for them but I haven't had much luck.

I do have some of these NOS '77s

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2009, 11:34 AM

Can you re-pop the grill with the bowtie? I know in the past all aftermarket grill didn't include the bowtie or the raised outline for it.

Here's what is adding to the confusion. The OEM grill like Frank posted has the argent sprayed over the chrome. The outer edge is chrome but the rest is not.

After the argent fades it exposes the chrome causing you to feel it had more chrome to start with.

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 11:47 AM

[QUOTE=N2TRUX;3548503]Can you re-pop the grill with the bowtie? I know in the past all aftermarket grill didn't include the bowtie or the raised outline for it.

Here's what is adding to the confusion. The OEM grill like Frank posted has the argent sprayed over the chrome. The outer edge is chrome but the rest is not.

After the argent fades it exposes the chrome causing you to feel it had more chrome to start with.[/QUOTE]

I agree. I understand that the outer part of the emblem bed and the outer rim of the grille are chrome (whole grille is chromed, masked, and the argent painted). The way that the bars were originally done is what I'm not sure on. the picture above shows a lot of chrome detail work that isn't evident on the samples I have.

Yes; you can repop a grille with the Bowtie IF the part is discontinued by GM AND they accept your application for license on the product (which of course means you pay for every piece sold).

bigblock73 · 10-02-2009, 12:02 PM

I have an NOS 73/74 grill in my 73truck. I will get some pictures this evening and post them here. I am almost positive the horiz and vert bars are chrome, as well as the enitire outer enge of the grill itself. The bowtie is indeed a foil or thin alum sticker.

jb4short · 10-02-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I have an NOS 73/74 grill in my 73truck. I will get some pictures this evening and post them here. I am almost positive the horiz and vert bars are chrome, as well as the enitire outer enge of the grill itself. The bowtie is indeed a foil or thin alum sticker.

that would be great. I really appreciate the help.

I'm nearly certain that the "Foil" is magnesium

mbgmike · 10-02-2009, 01:35 PM

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I'm nearly certain that the "Foil" is magnesium[/QUOTE]

Put a match to it and find out

09-28-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	need '73-'74 grille pics Looking for some high quality pictures of a '73-'74 grille (specifically the bowtie emblem) in VERY GOOD shape. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jon

09-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics Here's a start: http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1973 And, i'm with you; i think the 73-75ish styling rocks, particularly on the gmc side. Today's styling stinks; i mean how can these "designers" sleep at night?

09-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#3
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics cool site. Thanks! Anyone that calls these "Square bodies" needs to look at an '09 Last edited by jb4short; 09-28-2009 at 04:29 PM.

09-28-2009, 05:18 PM	#4
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09-29-2009, 12:48 AM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics I have these from my 73 Cheyenne Super I sold last year. I dont know if I have any closeups but I will check . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

09-29-2009, 10:04 AM	#7
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10-02-2009, 08:02 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics Does this mean that you will be offering the 73-74 grill in your product line? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-02-2009, 09:30 AM	#11
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics Jon, I am pretty sure they were all argent. If you are going to repop them, I don't think the emblem is being reproduced, either. It is a thin foil, that was really prone to fading.

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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics All of the ones I have seen are argent. There was an option for chrome horizontal bars and seperate emblem starting in '75, but I have never seen them on a 73-74 grille. The picture Frank posted of his '73 Cheyenne Super would have been top of the line in '73, and there is no chrome. I don't see how they would have chromed them, it would have been pretty complex, given the number of holes in the grille. A replacement emblem would be great as well; most of the ones I have seen have usually been faded. Can you repop a grille with the emblem in the middle? I was always curious about that. Last edited by Jonboy; 10-02-2009 at 10:34 AM.

10-02-2009, 10:35 AM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics I can confirm that you are correct about there being a chrome and plain argent grill. I can't be sure about the vertical bars being chrome. All I have seen in person have been faded to the point that would be hard to determine. If you look close at the last pic, it appears that they are chrome too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#16
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics Since they are always faded, I would imagine an argent one would cover 90% of the needs. Especially if the emblem area and emblem are correct.

10-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#20
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics the hard part is finding good samples....I usually post here for them but I haven't had much luck. I do have some of these NOS '77s Last edited by jb4short; 10-02-2009 at 11:19 AM.

10-02-2009, 11:34 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics Can you re-pop the grill with the bowtie? I know in the past all aftermarket grill didn't include the bowtie or the raised outline for it. Here's what is adding to the confusion. The OEM grill like Frank posted has the argent sprayed over the chrome. The outer edge is chrome but the rest is not. After the argent fades it exposes the chrome causing you to feel it had more chrome to start with. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#22
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: need '73-'74 grille pics [QUOTE=N2TRUX;3548503]Can you re-pop the grill with the bowtie? I know in the past all aftermarket grill didn't include the bowtie or the raised outline for it. Here's what is adding to the confusion. The OEM grill like Frank posted has the argent sprayed over the chrome. The outer edge is chrome but the rest is not. After the argent fades it exposes the chrome causing you to feel it had more chrome to start with.[/QUOTE] I agree. I understand that the outer part of the emblem bed and the outer rim of the grille are chrome (whole grille is chromed, masked, and the argent painted). The way that the bars were originally done is what I'm not sure on. the picture above shows a lot of chrome detail work that isn't evident on the samples I have. Yes; you can repop a grille with the Bowtie IF the part is discontinued by GM AND they accept your application for license on the product (which of course means you pay for every piece sold).



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