67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**passthebuck** · 02-16-2011, 03:39 PM

I'm in the market for a new grille for my 67 GMC & I've heard rumours that the repop's dont fit as well as the oem ones, yet I know that having the origional one rechromed will be big bucks... I'm looking for your feedback & your experiences here. Thanks!

dan42 · 02-16-2011, 05:08 PM

If it were me, I would at least try a repop - none of the repop stuff is great on fit, but it can be massaged. Either that or keep your eye out for a NOS, but they are probably pretty hard to find. Good luck.

ZombieWeinerDog · 02-16-2011, 06:58 PM

i got a repop for mine, it fit great.

Spoof · 02-16-2011, 08:25 PM

I have a repop on my 71 GMC and I happened across a NOS GMC grill (at great expense)
You cannot tell the two apart...if you held them side by side you would see some differences, part numbers for one etc. But the repops look every bit as good and seem just as sturdy.
Fit wasn't perfect, far from it...but since the front clip was a mish mash of repop parts it was hard to know where to lay the blame. In the end the bodyman made it all fit together far better than stock, it looks fantastic and the gaps are fine.
THAT BEING SAID!...it may get rusty quickly, as repop is wont to do. I'll let you know. BTW shouldn't we call it "repro"? Hmmmmm.

Sammy · 02-16-2011, 10:15 PM

Repops are expensive enough. Doubtful most anyone could afford to rechrome one unless you were Bill Gate's relative.

ZombieWeinerDog · 02-16-2011, 10:23 PM

just how expensive are stock ones?

Ed 72 Sierra Grande · 02-16-2011, 10:51 PM

I cleaned mine the best I could, taking with it any of the black that was left. The chrome under there was shiny and new but the center grill is on the clean but polished dull side.
(72) Looks OK and will prob just buy the top portion from LMC cuz my original is dust. It would hurt to go in $4 big ones on repop. If I could rechrome for a decent price I would go for it. Anyone in So Cal with a deal??

i would also be interested to hear what others have done. Maybe some pics?

**passthebuck** · 02-17-2011, 01:59 AM

I've heard stock ones in the $150 range. If I was to rechrome one, I'd look for either a painted or chromed one in vg to excellent shape...

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02-16-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? I'm in the market for a new grille for my 67 GMC & I've heard rumours that the repop's dont fit as well as the oem ones, yet I know that having the origional one rechromed will be big bucks... I'm looking for your feedback & your experiences here. Thanks! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

02-16-2011, 05:08 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? If it were me, I would at least try a repop - none of the repop stuff is great on fit, but it can be massaged. Either that or keep your eye out for a NOS, but they are probably pretty hard to find. Good luck. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-16-2011, 06:58 PM	#3
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? i got a repop for mine, it fit great. __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

02-16-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? I have a repop on my 71 GMC and I happened across a NOS GMC grill (at great expense) You cannot tell the two apart...if you held them side by side you would see some differences, part numbers for one etc. But the repops look every bit as good and seem just as sturdy. Fit wasn't perfect, far from it...but since the front clip was a mish mash of repop parts it was hard to know where to lay the blame. In the end the bodyman made it all fit together far better than stock, it looks fantastic and the gaps are fine. THAT BEING SAID!...it may get rusty quickly, as repop is wont to do. I'll let you know. BTW shouldn't we call it "repro"? Hmmmmm. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

02-16-2011, 10:15 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? Repops are expensive enough. Doubtful most anyone could afford to rechrome one unless you were Bill Gate's relative. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-16-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? just how expensive are stock ones? __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

02-16-2011, 10:51 PM	#7
Ed 72 Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Whittier Ca Posts: 172	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? I cleaned mine the best I could, taking with it any of the black that was left. The chrome under there was shiny and new but the center grill is on the clean but polished dull side. (72) Looks OK and will prob just buy the top portion from LMC cuz my original is dust. It would hurt to go in $4 big ones on repop. If I could rechrome for a decent price I would go for it. Anyone in So Cal with a deal?? i would also be interested to hear what others have done. Maybe some pics? __________________ Ed F 1972 Sierra Grande White Top Medium Olive 402 bb / Camper Stock, Loaded, Straight & Aged Nicely, No Tilt Original Resto would be nice $

02-17-2011, 01:59 AM	#8
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: 67 GMC Grille - Repop OR Rechrome? I've heard stock ones in the $150 range. If I was to rechrome one, I'd look for either a painted or chromed one in vg to excellent shape... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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