How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glos55 · 07-04-2011, 07:44 PM

pre-Chrome:

Now:

**jocko** · 07-04-2011, 07:49 PM

It'll look SWEET! I likey. And it is especially sweet with the white surround and black background. Your truck looks great.

jonzcustomshop · 07-04-2011, 09:52 PM

perfect

Indian113 · 07-04-2011, 10:11 PM

I like it!! I gotta get a chrome grill for my 64

glos55 · 07-05-2011, 05:23 AM

Thanks Guys!! Should I put the bumper guards back on or leave them off?

Indian113 · 07-05-2011, 06:40 AM

I prefer without,but it's your truck

willyp · 07-05-2011, 10:25 AM

the old grill was in nice shape too, great looking truck. more pics of the bed, interior/dash and motor.

glos55 · 07-05-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by willyp

the old grill was in nice shape too, great looking truck. more pics of the bed, interior/dash and motor.

Thanks willyp, Yeah the old grille wasn't too bad....it had alot of scratches and the mesh part was real wavey, it looks better in pic. than in person. Besides, I just couldn't put it back in after we painted the white accent band. Check my other threads (going to be lowered monday) for more pics.

glos55 · 07-06-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by willyp

the old grill was in nice shape too, great looking truck. more pics of the bed, interior/dash and motor.

Thanks! I'll try and get more pics. tonight.

glos55 · 07-06-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

I prefer without,but it's your truck

The bumper guards are staying off! Maybe I'll put them on e-bay.

torkerjr · 07-06-2011, 12:35 PM

I'll take the old chrome grill if you gonna get ridd of it...

glos55 · 07-06-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by torkerjr

I'll take the old chrome grill if you gonna get ridd of it...

It sold Tuesday night. Sorry!

markeb01 · 07-06-2011, 04:45 PM

Nice upgrade, the truck looks great especially with the white surround. If it’s a reproduction grille it might be a good idea to keep a healthy dose of wax on it. I’ve read several complaints that some brands of aftermarket grilles start rusting within a year when left unattended. The chrome front end and the wheels/tires and beauty rings really compliment each other.

PAPA KENT · 07-07-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Nice upgrade, the truck looks great especially with the white surround. If it’s a reproduction grille it might be a good idea to keep a healthy dose of wax on it. I’ve read several complaints that some brands of aftermarket grilles start rusting within a year when left unattended. The chrome front end and the wheels/tires and beauty rings really compliment each other.

I AGREE!

glos55 · 07-07-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Nice upgrade, the truck looks great especially with the white surround. If it’s a reproduction grille it might be a good idea to keep a healthy dose of wax on it. I’ve read several complaints that some brands of aftermarket grilles start rusting within a year when left unattended. The chrome front end and the wheels/tires and beauty rings really compliment each other.

Thank-you!! Good advice, I will keep it waxed and rust free! p.s. really liking your engine compartment!

fryer1979 · 07-07-2011, 06:58 AM

Yeah, I like that. Very nice!

J.Cagle · 07-07-2011, 07:08 AM

Too bad you cant buy a new one that is just like the original. I feel the chrome ones are too shiny and look kinda out of place compared to stock.

glos55 · 07-08-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Cagle

Too bad you cant buy a new one that is just like the original. I feel the chrome ones are too shiny and look kinda out of place compared to stock.

Not me, I love the shine!

61_FL_Apache · 07-08-2011, 01:49 PM

Looks nice!! Leave the guards off.

**Clyde65** · 07-08-2011, 03:09 PM

if you have stock guards they wont fit right on a repro bumper from what I have heard.

Keith Seymore · 07-08-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by glos55

How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille?

Looks great!

Sidebar: I've told this story before, so forgive me if you've already heard it.

That grille was one of the first dies that my dad worked on when he finished his apprenticeship at GM. They had a lot of trouble making that grille, because the little rectangular punches would break off resulting in running scrap parts and costly repairs to the tool.

Some of you might be familiar with the GM "Suggestion Program", where you can be paid a cash incentive for ideas that save the corporation money; Dad made enough money from submitting suggestions and improvements on that die that he was able to pay cash for our first pickup, a '69 GMC stepside.

K

dragn91 · 07-08-2011, 06:39 PM

Truck looks great! I don't see a pic with bumper guards tho if you wana sell them pm me
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glos55 · 07-22-2011, 10:07 AM

A good friend has a 65 327 sm blk complete and said I could have it for 1000.00 I'm still debating, I wanted to replace the six with a newer 350 but the 327 with old finned corvette valve covers just has that nostalgia ring to it. Decisions Decisions!

markeb01 · 07-22-2011, 10:55 AM

I agree on the Corvette valve cover cool factor. Since I already had a 350, I just made a concealed smog adapter and ran the early covers on the 350.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366853

glos55 · 07-22-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

I agree on the Corvette valve cover cool factor. Since I already had a 350, I just made a concealed smog adapter and ran the early covers on the 350.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366853

That is really innovative!!! Love it! I want my engine to look like yours!

07-04-2011, 07:44 PM	#1
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jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,962	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? It'll look SWEET! I likey. And it is especially sweet with the white surround and black background. Your truck looks great.

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jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? perfect __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

07-04-2011, 10:11 PM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? I like it!! I gotta get a chrome grill for my 64

07-05-2011, 05:23 AM	#5
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? Thanks Guys!! Should I put the bumper guards back on or leave them off?

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Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? I prefer without,but it's your truck

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willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? the old grill was in nice shape too, great looking truck. more pics of the bed, interior/dash and motor. __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

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torkerjr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas ga Posts: 147	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? I'll take the old chrome grill if you gonna get ridd of it... __________________ It's like christmas it's comin!!! smoke

07-06-2011, 04:45 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? Nice upgrade, the truck looks great especially with the white surround. If it’s a reproduction grille it might be a good idea to keep a healthy dose of wax on it. I’ve read several complaints that some brands of aftermarket grilles start rusting within a year when left unattended. The chrome front end and the wheels/tires and beauty rings really compliment each other.

07-07-2011, 06:58 AM	#16
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? Yeah, I like that. Very nice!

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J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? Too bad you cant buy a new one that is just like the original. I feel the chrome ones are too shiny and look kinda out of place compared to stock.

07-08-2011, 01:49 PM	#19
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? Looks nice!! Leave the guards off. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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07-22-2011, 10:07 AM	#23
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? A good friend has a 65 327 sm blk complete and said I could have it for 1000.00 I'm still debating, I wanted to replace the six with a newer 350 but the 327 with old finned corvette valve covers just has that nostalgia ring to it. Decisions Decisions!



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markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: How will my '65 look with a new chrome grille? I agree on the Corvette valve cover cool factor. Since I already had a 350, I just made a concealed smog adapter and ran the early covers on the 350. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366853

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