Broken 71 Inner Grill ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

54blackhornet · 11-16-2023, 06:01 PM

I pulled this photo off our site, it shows the broken piece similar to mine, but mine has only one broken square. Has anyone tried to repair this with a piece from another grill. The pickup doesn’t warrant a replacement grill but I just can’t help noticing it every time I’m around the truck. Figured it would not be too difficult to cut and paste a piece

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-16-2023, 06:07 PM

I don’t see why you couldn’t. Just need to find a donor

notsolo · 11-16-2023, 06:28 PM

Also possibly strengthen the patch pieces with a thin wire in the back, fill around the wire with J B weld.

54blackhornet · 11-16-2023, 07:04 PM

Thanks guy I will try and find a donor grill…

**Steeveedee** · 11-16-2023, 07:11 PM

I'm looking to get rid of the grille and surround that I removed from my truck when I put the stock type grille in it. I'll send you a chunk in an "if it fits, is ships" box for postage only, or maybe you know a cheaper way. There are repair kits for welding the plastic.

JamesRKing72 · 11-16-2023, 07:23 PM

A guy on YouTube did a video repairing a grill using JB Weld, turned out pretty good. I think E6000 would also work well but not sure how sandable or paintable that would be. Look for It’s The Chad - How To Repair A Truck Grill.

**jocko** · 11-16-2023, 08:17 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8r7Ycfkg4

54blackhornet · 11-16-2023, 08:40 PM

Man that would be great ! I really appreciate you taking the time to do that…Jack

**Steeveedee** · 11-16-2023, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Man that would be great ! I really appreciate you taking the time to do that…Jack

Nothing a hacksaw and a cardboard box can't handle!

**special-K** · 11-17-2023, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Nothing a hacksaw and a cardboard box can't handle!

That's not a grille. That's a donor bank. It can save many grille's lives

**Steeveedee** · 11-17-2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's not a grille. That's a donor bank. It can save many grille's lives

Yeah, I guess I'll put the rest up in the rafters. It's no good to me with the two sections missing. Let's see if parts of it make different journeys around the country.

54blackhornet · 11-17-2023, 12:59 PM

Again I want to thank everyone for your input and assistance..Jack

**special-K** · 11-18-2023, 06:44 AM

That grille breakage is a common thing from accessing the hood release.

**Steeveedee** · 11-19-2023, 03:21 PM

My gmail won't let me in, so I can't see your pick, Jack. So I took one and cropped it to show what I could ship you. If you want less, let me know. It isn't cut yet, so if you want more from the passenger's side, just let me know. That flange with the hole for the bolt is sound.

54blackhornet · 11-19-2023, 03:40 PM

Steven that is the exact piece necessary for the repair. I will post a picture in a moment. Maybe some instructions on how to cut and paste from anyone who has done this ?

54blackhornet · 11-19-2023, 03:50 PM

I would imagine cutting the piece oversized would give room for trial and error ?

**Steeveedee** · 11-19-2023, 04:47 PM

Yup, you'll get some extra. The bigger the repair piece is, the stronger it should be.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-21-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'm looking to get rid of the grille and surround that I removed from my truck when I put the stock type grille in it. I'll send you a chunk in an "if it fits, is ships" box for postage only, or maybe you know a cheaper way. There are repair kits for welding the plastic.

Your surround looks to be in great shape, is it for sale?

**Steeveedee** · 11-21-2023, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Your surround looks to be in great shape, is it for sale?

I'll give it to you, if you can figure out a cheap shipping method.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-21-2023, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'll give it to you, if you can figure out a cheap shipping method.

How about you take it UPS or Fed Ex have them pack it and I'll pay for it and the shipping. I don't think there's a cheap way to do it.

**Steeveedee** · 11-21-2023, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

How about you take it UPS or Fed Ex have them pack it and I'll pay for it and the shipping. I don't think there's a cheap way to do it.

I'll check into that. It's a shame Greyhound doesn't ship stuff anymore. I shipped an entire radiator core support for a '69 Buick Skylark for $125. That was a BIG ol' box. We were told to leave the box open for inspection. When we got to the terminal, they didn't want to inspect. We had brought some strapping tape that screeched like an owl when we reeled it out to close up the box. People were giving us some serious stinkeye!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-21-2023, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'll check into that. It's a shame Greyhound doesn't ship stuff anymore. I shipped an entire radiator core support for a '69 Buick Skylark for $125. That was a BIG ol' box. We were told to leave the box open for inspection. When we got to the terminal, they didn't want to inspect. We had brought some strapping tape that screeched like an owl when we reeled it out to close up the box. People were giving us some serious stinkeye!

Sounds good, we don't want it to screech though....

**Steeveedee** · 11-21-2023, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Sounds good, we don't want it to screech though....

My son and I were amazed at how loud that tape noise was.

It'll be a few days before I take it to FEDEX or wherever for an estimate, given the holidays.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-21-2023, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

My son and I were amazed at how loud that tape noise was.

It'll be a few days before I take it to FEDEX or wherever for an estimate, given the holidays.

I understand, sounds good to me. Thanks, I appreciate it.

11-16-2023, 06:01 PM	#1
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,394	Broken 71 Inner Grill ? I pulled this photo off our site, it shows the broken piece similar to mine, but mine has only one broken square. Has anyone tried to repair this with a piece from another grill. The pickup doesn’t warrant a replacement grill but I just can’t help noticing it every time I’m around the truck. Figured it would not be too difficult to cut and paste a piece Attached Images __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-16-2023, 06:07 PM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,190	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? I don’t see why you couldn’t. Just need to find a donor __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-16-2023, 06:28 PM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? Also possibly strengthen the patch pieces with a thin wire in the back, fill around the wire with J B weld. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-16-2023, 07:04 PM	#4
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,394	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? Thanks guy I will try and find a donor grill… __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-16-2023, 07:11 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,747	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? I'm looking to get rid of the grille and surround that I removed from my truck when I put the stock type grille in it. I'll send you a chunk in an "if it fits, is ships" box for postage only, or maybe you know a cheaper way. There are repair kits for welding the plastic. Attached Images __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-16-2023, 07:23 PM	#6
JamesRKing72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 74	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? A guy on YouTube did a video repairing a grill using JB Weld, turned out pretty good. I think E6000 would also work well but not sure how sandable or paintable that would be. Look for It’s The Chad - How To Repair A Truck Grill. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne, The Blue Jay. The Blue Jay build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516989

11-16-2023, 08:17 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8r7Ycfkg4

11-16-2023, 08:40 PM	#8
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,394	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? Man that would be great ! I really appreciate you taking the time to do that…Jack __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-17-2023, 12:59 PM	#12
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,394	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? Again I want to thank everyone for your input and assistance..Jack __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-18-2023, 06:44 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? That grille breakage is a common thing from accessing the hood release. __________________ "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 ~

11-19-2023, 03:21 PM	#14
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,747	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? My gmail won't let me in, so I can't see your pick, Jack. So I took one and cropped it to show what I could ship you. If you want less, let me know. It isn't cut yet, so if you want more from the passenger's side, just let me know. That flange with the hole for the bolt is sound. Attached Images __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-19-2023, 03:40 PM	#15
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,394	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? Steven that is the exact piece necessary for the repair. I will post a picture in a moment. Maybe some instructions on how to cut and paste from anyone who has done this ? Attached Images __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-19-2023, 03:50 PM	#16
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,394	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? I would imagine cutting the piece oversized would give room for trial and error ? __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-19-2023, 04:47 PM	#17
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,747	Re: Broken 71 Inner Grill ? Yup, you'll get some extra. The bigger the repair piece is, the stronger it should be. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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