How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JPsChevy · 11-19-2013, 09:59 PM

I have a buddy that is in the final stages of finishing his 1972 4x4 GMC and is wondering how well the reproduction grilles fit and look. He'd be ordering out of Classic Truck Parts. Any info would be appreciated.

JPsChevy · 11-19-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JPsChevy

I have a buddy that is in the final stages of finishing his 1972 4x4 GMC and is wondering how well the reproduction grilles fit and look. He'd be ordering out of Classic Truck Parts. Any info would be appreciated.

Here is current pic of the truck.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-19-2013, 11:28 PM

OK... Heres my experience. My original 72 grill was ruined by a sub standard plater. I bought one of the aftermarket grills and had to do alot of work and some fudging on holes to get it to fit. Then I had it rechromed by a Good Plater... (Ogden Chrome in Ogden Utah). Now it looks pretty good... OK really good, but do the math. You would be good money ahead to bite the bullet and pay a quality plater to straighten and rechrome a decent original.

sprint_9 · 11-20-2013, 12:59 AM

Im in the same boat, mine is smashed and I really dont know which route I will go, fix or buy a repro. Probably end up with the repro though, maybe go with GMC Pauls or Classic Heartbeat in hopes of better quality than most other vendors.

**RenoKeene** · 11-20-2013, 09:11 AM

I bought a repop that was garbage, had lots of stamp wrinkles in it. I found out this was a common problem with that batch (I also found out that all of the available repops were imported by the same company and they all had the same problems). The flaws were worse than the pics show.
Maybe they have fixed this problem by now.

**uncle** · 11-20-2013, 11:50 AM

Nos one on parts board.

mmiddle · 11-20-2013, 04:29 PM

I was at a resto-parts store over the weekend and was looking at a '70 Chevy grill. The quality was sub-standard! I think my original that I beat the dents out of and stripped & repolished looks better.

**CC69Rat** · 11-20-2013, 06:47 PM

Been there too. I'd save my money, be patient and go for a nice OEM grille. I know a guy that has a really nice one, I'll check with him to see if it's still available. I am pretty sure the truck was a 71 though but I think they are the same.

Spartan · 11-20-2013, 07:04 PM

I'd look for oem. However, a guy could buy on from gm and if the quality isn't to your liking you could post it for sale as NOS as I've seen a guy do a time or two. Shoot on eBay a guy is selling one for 200.00 more than I'm sure he ordered from gm for...
All that said...there's just nothing like OEM

JPsChevy · 11-20-2013, 10:24 PM

Thanks for all the info, he is gonna try and polish this one out and have the black repainted.

11-19-2013, 09:59 PM	#1
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES I have a buddy that is in the final stages of finishing his 1972 4x4 GMC and is wondering how well the reproduction grilles fit and look. He'd be ordering out of Classic Truck Parts. Any info would be appreciated.

11-19-2013, 11:28 PM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES OK... Heres my experience. My original 72 grill was ruined by a sub standard plater. I bought one of the aftermarket grills and had to do alot of work and some fudging on holes to get it to fit. Then I had it rechromed by a Good Plater... (Ogden Chrome in Ogden Utah). Now it looks pretty good... OK really good, but do the math. You would be good money ahead to bite the bullet and pay a quality plater to straighten and rechrome a decent original.

11-20-2013, 12:59 AM	#4
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES Im in the same boat, mine is smashed and I really dont know which route I will go, fix or buy a repro. Probably end up with the repro though, maybe go with GMC Pauls or Classic Heartbeat in hopes of better quality than most other vendors.

11-20-2013, 09:11 AM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES I bought a repop that was garbage, had lots of stamp wrinkles in it. I found out this was a common problem with that batch (I also found out that all of the available repops were imported by the same company and they all had the same problems). The flaws were worse than the pics show. Maybe they have fixed this problem by now. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-20-2013, 11:50 AM	#6
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES Nos one on parts board.

11-20-2013, 04:29 PM	#7
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES I was at a resto-parts store over the weekend and was looking at a '70 Chevy grill. The quality was sub-standard! I think my original that I beat the dents out of and stripped & repolished looks better. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

11-20-2013, 06:47 PM	#8
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES Been there too. I'd save my money, be patient and go for a nice OEM grille. I know a guy that has a really nice one, I'll check with him to see if it's still available. I am pretty sure the truck was a 71 though but I think they are the same. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-20-2013, 07:04 PM	#9
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES I'd look for oem. However, a guy could buy on from gm and if the quality isn't to your liking you could post it for sale as NOS as I've seen a guy do a time or two. Shoot on eBay a guy is selling one for 200.00 more than I'm sure he ordered from gm for... All that said...there's just nothing like OEM __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

11-20-2013, 10:24 PM	#10
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: How good are the GMC REPRODUCTION GRILLES Thanks for all the info, he is gonna try and polish this one out and have the black repainted.



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