1962 Grill question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DaPrato300 · 03-09-2010, 10:57 PM

My grill is in pretty good shape, but could use a rechrome job, but the quotes I have been getting in the seattle area are pretty crazy. $1000 for the grill and front bumper. I cannot find a reproduction grill for the 62, and honestly I like the 63+ grill better. Would the 63+ grill bolt on or am I stuck with the 62?

markeb01 · 03-09-2010, 11:38 PM

I believe it's a simple matter of drilling a few holes. You'll probably need the 63 headlight buckets as well, as it seems the 62's are mounted inboard further than the 63.

Vernski · 03-09-2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaPrato300

My grill is in pretty good shape, but could use a rechrome job, but the quotes I have been getting in the seattle area are pretty crazy. $1000 for the grill and front bumper. I cannot find a reproduction grill for the 62, and honestly I like the 63+ grill better. Would the 63+ grill bolt on or am I stuck with the 62?

60-66 trucks share the same cavity or grill radiator support just get out the drill and drill new holes in the support you could even put any 60-66 GMC grill in there if you wish. Check out LMC they have the grill your looking for....Vernski

DaPrato300 · 03-10-2010, 11:06 AM

Awesome. Thanks for the help guys. the 62 headlights are just... UGLY

jchav62 · 03-10-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaPrato300

Awesome. Thanks for the help guys. the 62 headlights are just... UGLY

Watch your mouth!

DaPrato300 · 03-10-2010, 11:12 AM

Sorry sorry, so aahh.. I gotta 62 Grill thats in pretty good shape for sale haha.

Twiztid_66c10 · 03-10-2010, 02:26 PM

how muchfor the grill? i have a 66 and i dont like the 64-66 grills every one has them i want a 60-62 grill

jchav62 · 03-10-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaPrato300

Sorry sorry, so aahh.. I gotta 62 Grill thats in pretty good shape for sale haha.

Just kidding. I know the '62 grille is the least liked, but I like mine.

It's all good...

markeb01 · 03-10-2010, 02:59 PM

I know everybody has their favorites now, but back in 1962 the neighbor across the street bought a brand new 62 long bed fleetside. Even he was bummed about the grille. Thought the headlights were ugly, like they couldn't decide if they were going to have 4 headlights or only 2, until it was too late and then settled on a design that might fit either way. Of all the 60-66 Chevy grilles my personal favorite is the 63, but to each his own.

His kid and I were bummed he didn't get a short stepside. He agreed stepsides were more popular, but felt the long fleetside made the truck look more stylish and better balanced, that and it was his work truck. Here's a rather poor photo of his truck with a camper added, taken around 1970. The last time I saw the truck many years ago he still had it, and it remained in tip top condition.

62 mark · 03-10-2010, 09:53 PM

The 62 grill is kinda like a 60-61 hood...so ugly it's beautiful!

allmixedup · 03-10-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 mark

The 62 grill is kinda like a 60-61 hood...so ugly it's beautiful!

X2

Well put

03-09-2010, 10:57 PM	#1
DaPrato300 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor,WA Posts: 21	1962 Grill question My grill is in pretty good shape, but could use a rechrome job, but the quotes I have been getting in the seattle area are pretty crazy. $1000 for the grill and front bumper. I cannot find a reproduction grill for the 62, and honestly I like the 63+ grill better. Would the 63+ grill bolt on or am I stuck with the 62?

03-09-2010, 11:38 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1962 Grill question I believe it's a simple matter of drilling a few holes. You'll probably need the 63 headlight buckets as well, as it seems the 62's are mounted inboard further than the 63.

03-10-2010, 11:06 AM	#4
DaPrato300 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor,WA Posts: 21	Re: 1962 Grill question Awesome. Thanks for the help guys. the 62 headlights are just... UGLY

03-10-2010, 11:12 AM	#6
DaPrato300 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor,WA Posts: 21	Re: 1962 Grill question Sorry sorry, so aahh.. I gotta 62 Grill thats in pretty good shape for sale haha.

03-10-2010, 02:26 PM	#7
Twiztid_66c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Dalles Oregon Posts: 191	Re: 1962 Grill question how muchfor the grill? i have a 66 and i dont like the 64-66 grills every one has them i want a 60-62 grill __________________ 1966 C-10 long wide- currently with 2 3/4 sectioned crossmember, 3 inch cupped a arms with 2700 bags, 67 master cylinder, in the middle of a v8 swap, soon custom rear wishbone set up and bags 1942 chevy/divco ambulance 1937 chevy truck

03-10-2010, 02:59 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1962 Grill question I know everybody has their favorites now, but back in 1962 the neighbor across the street bought a brand new 62 long bed fleetside. Even he was bummed about the grille. Thought the headlights were ugly, like they couldn't decide if they were going to have 4 headlights or only 2, until it was too late and then settled on a design that might fit either way. Of all the 60-66 Chevy grilles my personal favorite is the 63, but to each his own. His kid and I were bummed he didn't get a short stepside. He agreed stepsides were more popular, but felt the long fleetside made the truck look more stylish and better balanced, that and it was his work truck. Here's a rather poor photo of his truck with a camper added, taken around 1970. The last time I saw the truck many years ago he still had it, and it remained in tip top condition.

03-10-2010, 09:53 PM	#10
62 mark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa Fl. Posts: 103	Re: 1962 Grill question The 62 grill is kinda like a 60-61 hood...so ugly it's beautiful!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.