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07-06-2018, 06:16 PM | #1 |
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AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
When I restored my truck 3 years ago, the only aftermarket grille available was aluminum anodized, and is a POS. I hated it since the day I put it on. I noticed that AMD makes a steel chrome plated one and just wondering if anyone has purchased one? It's expensive, but I really have no other option because after 3 years, the one I have is toast.
http://www.autometaldirect.com/amd-g...n-p-19079.html |
07-06-2018, 06:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Looks good in the pic (of course). That price is getting close to the NOS original range.
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07-06-2018, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
If I could find one in Canada, I'd be all over an NOS one. Problem is the shipping and brokerage costs make it impossible to have one sent to me. I will need to find a dealer within driving distance. Sucks being a car guy and living north of the border.
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07-06-2018, 08:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Hi Hemi43;
I just came thru the lines to-nite,and the kind lady in the booth informed us that as of July 1st all steel is subject to 25% tarrif.+duties+taxes applicable!With the exchange on Can-USA$ I am feeling not only a pinch,but might need some lube to justify the experience! Started my rebuild maybe too late? Tomq |
07-06-2018, 08:47 PM | #5 | |
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07-07-2018, 08:50 AM | #6 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Hemi, what if you drrove down here and installed it, then drive back home. Would they know? We could do it at my house
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07-07-2018, 12:39 PM | #7 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
12 years ago i was asking a very knowledgeable blazer person about my 70 grill. Its in good shape but has some sanding marks on the trim from the PO. He suggested back then that I pull it and send it out to be chromed. Stating that he had seen them and they looked good. Based on the work that I have seem people do on these shows fixing mangled trim and sending it out to be rechromed. You might be able to straighten and old one and get it chromed
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07-07-2018, 04:46 PM | #8 | |
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07-07-2018, 04:48 PM | #9 | |
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I got hold of a couple businesses that can get AMD parts and will be attending the Syracuse show in 2 weeks. Hopefully one of them will be able to get one on time. |
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07-07-2018, 07:51 PM | #10 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Here's an example of the $hit us Canadians have to go through;
Checkout from LMC website..... LMC grille- $699.95 shipping -$121.30 Duties and taxes-$160.91 total -$982.16 with exchange - $1437.66 Total BS !! |
07-07-2018, 11:55 PM | #11 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Yeah it really hurts up here. You basically double the price to get it up here. That's why my gear vendor Overdrive is still a dream instead of on my truck.
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07-08-2018, 01:17 AM | #12 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Wow guys-and I thought California sucked! Why do they make it so hard on you (is it tariffs, socialism, greed: I'm sorry but I am too stupid to know the answer!)? I've been to parts of Canada and it is beautiful country, but this boggles my mind!!
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07-08-2018, 09:39 AM | #13 |
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We are (unfortunately) much like California. Any stupid environmental item that gets passed in California, we are sure to follow. This is why I can't Buy refrigerant for my cars, or paint (unless water borne).
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07-08-2018, 12:15 PM | #14 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Kinda makes me glad that I didn't buy a cabin in Canada.
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07-09-2018, 10:11 AM | #15 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Hi hemi43;
What is the show in Syracuse? Not too far away, if it's interesting! Tomq |
07-09-2018, 03:23 PM | #16 | |
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07-23-2018, 11:19 AM | #17 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Well, I picked up my grille at Syracuse this past weekend and began to install it. It looked great until I started installation. The grille had a major stamping flaw which prevented the plastic grille insert from being installed. Unfortunately the damage is beyond repair, because any tweaking or bend on it will surely crack the chrome.
I contacted AMD this morning and will keep you posted as to how well they resolve this problem. This was an extremely expensive part, so I'm real pissed off right now ! |
07-23-2018, 12:03 PM | #18 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
I'm very interested in how this works out. I guess I'm still looking for a grill shell.
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07-23-2018, 08:28 PM | #19 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
oh no!
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07-23-2018, 08:39 PM | #20 |
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07-23-2018, 09:03 PM | #21 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Hopefully they stand behind their product.
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07-23-2018, 10:38 PM | #22 |
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07-23-2018, 11:32 PM | #23 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
That's a lot of incentive!
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07-24-2018, 12:46 PM | #24 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
It is, given most guys restoring these trucks will visit here in one form or another.I belong to a few other automotive related sites and I also run my own forum up here in Canada with around 70 members.
Let's hope I don't have to play those cards with AMD, but I'm already locked and loaded. |
08-27-2018, 01:21 PM | #25 |
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Re: AMD chrome plated steel grille for 69-70
Here's the update on the grille I bought;
It took a few weeks, but I finally got thing resolved. AMD, and Ron's Classic car parts where I purchased the grille from were absolutely excellent people to deal with. I was able to reform the damaged area of the grille and get it to fit with satisfactory results, so I'll be able to still drive my truck. I told AMD about the fitment problem, and they immediately checked all their stock only to find out the whole lot is damaged. This is a new part they started to carry, so most likely growing pains. I told AMD that since I was able to get it to fit, a 50% refund would be acceptable In lieu of of the damage. I was shocked this week when I opened the mail to find a check for a 100% refund including shipping. Wow!! That's customer service. BTW, the grille really is a nice piece, and hopefully AMD will get their stock fixed and have this part available soon. I'll post pics of it soon. |
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