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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 Custom Title | | Custom Title Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 | I posted this in the body/paint forum but only got one reply so thought I'd try it here. My old man backed his tractor right into the grille of my '49. It was already an aftermarket piece from Classic Parts. It was OK, but I think it could have been better as far as fit and finish goes. So, who sells the best replacement grille? The single reply in my other thread mentioned something about rechromed and powder coated original grilles. Anyone know anything about those?
49 Chevy 3600
65 Chevy K10
48 International KB-1 Service Truck
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26 Model T Roadster Rat Rod
70 Tucker Sno-Cat 442-A
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 Custom Title | | Custom Title Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 |
49 Chevy 3600
65 Chevy K10
48 International KB-1 Service Truck
55 Willys CJ5 - Chevy 331 powered
26 Model T Roadster Rat Rod
70 Tucker Sno-Cat 442-A
96 Dodge 3500 Cummins dually flatbed x-cab 4x4
06 Jeep Wrangler LJ rock crawler
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I'm sure you were told in the other thread that the only repop grille is made in China and the fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired. Your best bet is to find an original grille. Double posting won't get any better answers. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | If there is any consultation, original grilles don't 'fit' either, when you go to install them after disassembling the front clip. Lots of parts involved that don't just fall into place.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | I hope you meant consolation Carl, consultation is what's going on here  any original part from a different vehicle can be a struggle to fit Bill | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Bought a re-pop grille from Classic Chevrolet Parts from somewhere in Texas. (lots of names are almost the same)back in 2009 for $349 including shipping. It is not the best in the world but I just cleaned it a couple days ago and it seems to be holding up good. It just doesn't have the smooth slick shine of a custom chromed original but it is "acceptable" for now. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | I hope you meant consolation Carl, consultation is what's going on here any original part from a different vehicle can be a struggle to fit Bill Thanks Bill. I think I actually typed constellation before stumbling into consultation  Oh well...
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | I had my original grille for my 49 sub rechromed and all the chrome is now peeling off. be careful when choosing a chrome shop.I am thinking of taking the chrome off somehow and just painting it the same color as the truck. Anybody know how to remove chrome? it didn't fit all that great when I put it back together either.
Weeds
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Weeds, if the shop is close by I'd ask them if they would de-chrome it. Back when I was in printing we use to get the cylinders hot and do it with muriatic acid. Not sure of the strength but it would melt it off. Not sure this is something a hobbyist can do to day but I'm sure someone will chime in besides me.
....maybe if you ask the shop to de-chrome their lousy job they would offer to re-chrome it. I doubt it but worth a try...? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | If they don't re-chrome it for free, they need to be outed for not standing behind their work. Or they can do the right thing and do it right so you can spread the good word about their commitment to quality work. Either way, its up to them.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 Custom Title | | Custom Title Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 | So I guess the factory original grilles don't fit all the great either from what I'm hearing..
Are ALL of the aftermarket grilles made by the same place (China)? The prices vary wildly...
49 Chevy 3600
65 Chevy K10
48 International KB-1 Service Truck
55 Willys CJ5 - Chevy 331 powered
26 Model T Roadster Rat Rod
70 Tucker Sno-Cat 442-A
96 Dodge 3500 Cummins dually flatbed x-cab 4x4
06 Jeep Wrangler LJ rock crawler
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem
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