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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 11 | The 1950 3100 we got didn't come with the original grille, so I'm looking for the best option in finding a replacement. I've heard aftermaket aren't good, but don't know where to find a good orig. Thanks for any help. Does anyone make a new reproduction that is nice? | | | | | 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 | I've been running a repo grille on my 52 Panel for over 7 years. I do keep it parked in the garage and I do wax the grille good once a year and it has held up well. Maybe you'll get lucky and get one made on Tuesday or Wednesday!!
If I recommended someone I'd recommend JimCarter or Classic Parts..........and no, I'm not on their payroll !!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 566 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 566 | K.Lyon,
Depends on your goal. Show truck or daily driver?
Craigslist has them time to time ( usually original ones)
Ebay has both but shipping will cost you. I suggest searching local ( if you go original)
There is one near me for sale for $200 (original chrome style) ..they are out there.
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1950 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 43 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 43 | What I did was buy two original grilles from a swap meet. Both had damaged bars but in different spots. I shaved the rivets holding the bars from behind and mix and matched a very straight and original grille. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | What I did was buy two original grilles from a swap meet. Both had damaged bars but in different spots. I shaved the rivets holding the bars from behind and mix and matched a very straight and original grille. I did the same. Found one on craiglist when I was down in SoCal visiting my mom and brought it back home as baggage (for free  ). The original and the one I bought had enough good pieces to make a complete good grille. It's not chromed though. My truck is a work truck that had a painted grille.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | The best grille maker for these trucks? GM. Be patient, diamonds come up and when they do, be quick! I got mine for $80 with a tiny dent on the #4 bar. I’m still looking for another junker with that straight bar so I can replace mine. I could fix it, but I know one will pop up and likely for free. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | You might also try Mongo's Garage in KC. Mongo's GarageJohn
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