Any way to identify a 71-72 grille as NOS or repop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**John Fabris** · 06-03-2010, 02:05 PM

Hi All,

I have a unmounted 71-72 chevy grille assembly (surround and insert) that I was told is NOS bug no box/packaging/stickers are on the grill. Person was original owner of a 71, sold it a long time ago, and had this grille for it, but never redid the truck. In his words, he says NOS parts.

Was wondering if there was a way to identy OEM part or repop?

sdailey · 06-03-2010, 02:45 PM

John,

Other than original packaging or GM stickers there isn't a really good way to distinguish repop from NOS. I had the same thing happen last year...new parts but no markings or packaging I ended up taking the old fellow for his word that they were NOS. With the price I paid for them it was still a good deal even if it was repop stuff.

Here's a link to when I asked this same question last year.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366102

sameyrasmea72 · 06-03-2010, 03:10 PM

Someone told me that the repops do not have these dents along the top, but I have never seen a repop to verify it.

06-03-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Any way to identify a 71-72 grille as NOS or repop? Hi All, I have a unmounted 71-72 chevy grille assembly (surround and insert) that I was told is NOS bug no box/packaging/stickers are on the grill. Person was original owner of a 71, sold it a long time ago, and had this grille for it, but never redid the truck. In his words, he says NOS parts. Was wondering if there was a way to identy OEM part or repop? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

06-03-2010, 02:45 PM	#2
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Any way to identify a 71-72 grille as NOS or repop? John, Other than original packaging or GM stickers there isn't a really good way to distinguish repop from NOS. I had the same thing happen last year...new parts but no markings or packaging I ended up taking the old fellow for his word that they were NOS. With the price I paid for them it was still a good deal even if it was repop stuff. Here's a link to when I asked this same question last year. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366102 __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 06-03-2010 at 02:46 PM.

06-03-2010, 03:10 PM	#3
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Any way to identify a 71-72 grille as NOS or repop? Someone told me that the repops do not have these dents along the top, but I have never seen a repop to verify it. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd



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