71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

John H. · 01-30-2010, 10:36 PM

If a person was looking at a NOS grill surround out of the box, is there a part number anywhere? I know the GMC top bar has a part Number stamped.

Thanks.

**leddzepp** · 01-31-2010, 04:48 AM

NOS are aluminum. The Repops are all made of steel (to my knowledge anyways....which isn't much

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72freak · 01-31-2010, 06:00 AM

The sure fire way to tell is try to mount it...if it wont fit its a re-pop!!! LOL

Sorry...I know thats no help at all!

**special-K** · 01-31-2010, 06:21 AM

The repros are anodized aluminum just like factory.There are custom ones that are chromed steel for some reason.I wonder how long they take to rust?Ain`t no chrome like factory chrome.There will be a GM part # stamped on the back of an OEM grille.But it could be one of the reproduced/GM licensed ones they started making again a while back.A N.O.S. one would be at least 20 years off of GM`s shelf.

John H. · 01-31-2010, 11:06 AM

Thanks Tim,

I found one out here from a guy who sold his blazer and got it with the rig when he bought it 10 years ago. It has the headlight rings too. Either way, for what I am getting it for, it is worth it.

I will know in a couple weeks.

**PICKMUP** · 01-31-2010, 06:25 PM

The new real GM are still a little different from the import repops. The aluminum is stronger/stiffer. The GM finish is not very good anymore, especially for $700-800! The GM has dull areas and rough stampings..
.The repops, it seems every run is different. Some are pretty good, but GM fits better.

01-30-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) If a person was looking at a NOS grill surround out of the box, is there a part number anywhere? I know the GMC top bar has a part Number stamped. Thanks.

01-31-2010, 04:48 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,059	Re: 71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) NOS are aluminum. The Repops are all made of steel (to my knowledge anyways....which isn't much ) __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-31-2010, 06:00 AM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) The sure fire way to tell is try to mount it...if it wont fit its a re-pop!!! LOL Sorry...I know thats no help at all! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-31-2010, 06:21 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) The repros are anodized aluminum just like factory.There are custom ones that are chromed steel for some reason.I wonder how long they take to rust?Ain`t no chrome like factory chrome.There will be a GM part # stamped on the back of an OEM grille.But it could be one of the reproduced/GM licensed ones they started making again a while back.A N.O.S. one would be at least 20 years off of GM`s shelf. __________________ "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 ~

01-31-2010, 11:06 AM	#5
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) Thanks Tim, I found one out here from a guy who sold his blazer and got it with the rig when he bought it 10 years ago. It has the headlight rings too. Either way, for what I am getting it for, it is worth it. I will know in a couple weeks.

01-31-2010, 06:25 PM	#6
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,160	Re: 71-72 factory grille surround (how to tell the difference from Repro?) The new real GM are still a little different from the import repops. The aluminum is stronger/stiffer. The GM finish is not very good anymore, especially for $700-800! The GM has dull areas and rough stampings.. .The repops, it seems every run is different. Some are pretty good, but GM fits better.



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