71-72 Grill bowtie fix? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 05-03-2019, 07:08 PM

I have a 71/72 grill bowtie that I thought was about as close to perfect as it gets. Unfortunately the stupid bowtie itself is cracked, poor packing I guess.

Are these middle sections reproduced? I hate buying a whole thing when my chrome surround is perfect just to get the blue bowtie.

Bending those little tabs is going to be nerve racking. I dunno if they are prone to busting off!

notsolo · 05-03-2019, 08:49 PM

I don't remember ever seeing just the center, those tabs will break, all too easy . Someone will chime in with a solution. I have been thinking about making an insert but have not done it yet.

CG · 05-04-2019, 08:24 AM

Ive never seen just the center either. Quite a few views now so Im guessing there is no such animal.

**special-K** · 05-05-2019, 01:21 PM

Find one with nice blue plastic and swap it. Even use a repro. It would still be the OEM casting and quality chrome. Grind the tabs off, swap, hold new piece in with goop. It will never be a pristine or authentic N.O.S. part but can be a high quality restored part.

CG · 05-05-2019, 01:24 PM

Ill post a WTB and see if anything pops up ... thanks!

05-03-2019, 07:08 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	71-72 Grill bowtie fix? I have a 71/72 grill bowtie that I thought was about as close to perfect as it gets. Unfortunately the stupid bowtie itself is cracked, poor packing I guess. Are these middle sections reproduced? I hate buying a whole thing when my chrome surround is perfect just to get the blue bowtie. Bending those little tabs is going to be nerve racking. I dunno if they are prone to busting off! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-03-2019, 08:49 PM	#2
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: 71-72 Grill bowtie fix? I don't remember ever seeing just the center, those tabs will break, all too easy . Someone will chime in with a solution. I have been thinking about making an insert but have not done it yet. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

05-04-2019, 08:24 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: 71-72 Grill bowtie fix? Ive never seen just the center either. Quite a few views now so Im guessing there is no such animal. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-05-2019, 01:21 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 71-72 Grill bowtie fix? Find one with nice blue plastic and swap it. Even use a repro. It would still be the OEM casting and quality chrome. Grind the tabs off, swap, hold new piece in with goop. It will never be a pristine or authentic N.O.S. part but can be a high quality restored part. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-05-2019, 01:24 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: 71-72 Grill bowtie fix? Ill post a WTB and see if anything pops up ... thanks! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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