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03-09-2010, 10:57 PM
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1962 Grill question
My grill is in pretty good shape, but could use a rechrome job, but the quotes I have been getting in the seattle area are pretty crazy. $1000 for the grill and front bumper. I cannot find a reproduction grill for the 62, and honestly I like the 63+ grill better. Would the 63+ grill bolt on or am I stuck with the 62?
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03-09-2010, 11:38 PM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
I believe it's a simple matter of drilling a few holes. You'll probably need the 63 headlight buckets as well, as it seems the 62's are mounted inboard further than the 63.
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03-09-2010, 11:43 PM
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03-10-2010, 11:06 AM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
Awesome. Thanks for the help guys. the 62 headlights are just... UGLY
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03-10-2010, 11:09 AM
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03-10-2010, 11:12 AM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
Sorry sorry, so aahh.. I gotta 62 Grill thats in pretty good shape for sale haha.
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03-10-2010, 02:26 PM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
how muchfor the grill? i have a 66 and i dont like the 64-66 grills every one has them i want a 60-62 grill
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03-10-2010, 02:59 PM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
I know everybody has their favorites now, but back in 1962 the neighbor across the street bought a brand new 62 long bed fleetside. Even he was bummed about the grille. Thought the headlights were ugly, like they couldn't decide if they were going to have 4 headlights or only 2, until it was too late and then settled on a design that might fit either way. Of all the 60-66 Chevy grilles my personal favorite is the 63, but to each his own.
His kid and I were bummed he didn't get a short stepside. He agreed stepsides were more popular, but felt the long fleetside made the truck look more stylish and better balanced, that and it was his work truck. Here's a rather poor photo of his truck with a camper added, taken around 1970. The last time I saw the truck many years ago he still had it, and it remained in tip top condition. 
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03-10-2010, 07:13 PM
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03-10-2010, 08:43 PM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
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I do a lot of chrome work for my restoration customers and the chrome cost is high because long parts like grilles, bumpers rocker moldings, etc. have to be processed in the large tanks, so they usually draw a minimum start price of between $300 - $500 each.
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03-10-2010, 09:53 PM
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Re: 1962 Grill question
The 62 grill is kinda like a 60-61 hood...so ugly it's beautiful!
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03-10-2010, 10:14 PM
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Well put
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