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08-26-2020, 10:16 PM
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Location: Fowler, CA
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Aftermarket Grille
What's everyone's opinion on aftermarket grilles? I have a 65 that I either need to purchase a new aftermarket grille or have mine chromed?. Unfortunately in crazy California with all the regulations it is hard to find any chrome shops anymore so I would most likely have to send it out of state to get it chromed which will be pricey. Just wondering about the quality of aftermarket.
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08-28-2020, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: central California
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
I certainly have seen quite a few chrome ones looking kinda rusty.
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08-28-2020, 01:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Alabama
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
Might check with elpaso plating...they did all my plating, and it looks great...they'll give you a quote,,,then theres shipping... http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com
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08-28-2020, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
Just buy an NOS aluminum one, same price as rechrome, they pop up for sale from time to time.
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08-28-2020, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Talladega Alabama
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
Ruben from El Paso Electroplating did my chromed my C60 grille and did an excellent job
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08-28-2020, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
Mine rusted after about 2 years. It is on a daily driver. For a weekend warrior that sits inside a lot they may last a long time.
Jimmy
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08-30-2020, 01:36 PM
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Location: Fowler, CA
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
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08-30-2020, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: San Mateo
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
The painted ones were steel and the shinny ones were aluminum.
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08-30-2020, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DFW Texas
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Re: Aftermarket Grille
I bought a chrome one from Classic Parts of America about 18 years ago and it is still in excellent condition. Although my truck never sees rain.
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