1961 or 1963 chrome grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bowtieguy61 · 01-30-2007, 02:03 PM

ive looked and looked, can someone point me to someplace that sells 61 or 63 chrome grilles. i seem to only be able to find 64-66 grilles. or has anyone had one chromed before. if so, who did it, how did it look, and how much was it? thanks

62 short step · 01-30-2007, 05:12 PM

In the aftermarket all you can get are new reproduction 64-66 grilles. I have a 61 4x4 and been looking for the same thing, can not find them anywhere. I guess there is not alot of instrest for the companys to make new 60-61 grilles. Its also the same with 62 and 63. If I end up getting mine chromed I'll let you know how much it was. Jeremy.

bowtieguy61 · 01-30-2007, 05:20 PM

i think the problem, is almost all the years up to 64 use a different grille, and from 64-66 they all use the same. so they dont deem it cost effective to make a grille that will only work on 1 year.

**slepysal** · 01-30-2007, 06:38 PM

I just won a chrome grill on ebay It by no means is show, but nice. I was qouted around 350.00 to chrome mine. Keep in mind the condition of the grill will determine the final price. I was thinking of getting it powder coated "chrome". But the next door neighbor belongs to a lowrider club and they get there chrome done in Mexico.So I'm planing on sending mine done with there next load.

bowtieguy61 · 01-30-2007, 07:19 PM

ive never seen the powder coat chrome, i have seen the silver that matches old rally wheels. how does the powder coat chrome look?

*LAFNATU* · 01-31-2007, 02:41 PM

I have a 62 grille in perfect shape on my truck, painted to match. I think that the grill looks like crap, not because of the paint, but the design, do you guys know if any other years will fit in it's place? I would really like that dual headlight setup if it will fit. Any suggestions? Thanks

patrolman1964 · 01-31-2007, 04:08 PM

Call Kenny's Trucks in Tulsa Oklahoma They ship and have alot of 60-72 truck parts #(918)827-2600 or www.kennystrucks.com. Tell Them Travis Sent You

wdsteeves · 01-31-2007, 06:34 PM

I just got a catalog from Scott's Super Trucks in Penhold Alberta.It lists 60-63 chrome grills exchange. www.scottssupertrucks.com

Chevyboy1962 · 01-31-2007, 07:59 PM

I can't remember, but I think it's Chevy Duty that sells the original grilles that are chromed, but you have to ship them your old grille. Check there website, if not, I know one of the truck parts suppliers on this website should have them.

As for which grilles interchange, they all interchange. Just some years have a few extra holes holding them to the inner grille panel.

David

zenish · 01-31-2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAFNATU

I have a 62 grille in perfect shape on my truck, painted to match. I think that the grill looks like crap, not because of the paint, but the design, do you guys know if any other years will fit in it's place? I would really like that dual headlight setup if it will fit. Any suggestions? Thanks

i put a 1960 grill on my 64.the top two holes were the same so i put those two bolts in and then marked the other holes.i pulled the grill back off and drilled the holes.the four bulb wiring harness will plug right in.

**slepysal** · 01-31-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtieguy61

ive never seen the powder coat chrome, i have seen the silver that matches old rally wheels. how does the powder coat chrome look?

Eastwood shows it to be a high luster Chrome look. It is not as shinny as plating but cheeper

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...&iProductID=67

*LAFNATU* · 02-01-2007, 09:55 AM

Thanks zenish for the info, i really need to do something about that grille. it is the only thing that i dont like about the truck....

19GMC63 · 02-01-2007, 11:09 AM

Speaking of chrome grills, does anyone make repro GMC grills?

stepside66 · 02-02-2007, 08:40 PM

I have a near mint condition 62 grille it lacks a head light bezel but I sand blasted it and primed it

63sbssbbw · 02-02-2007, 08:44 PM

'60,61&'63 are by far the nicest looking grills
painted,pwder coated or chrome
imho

bowtieguy61 · 02-03-2007, 02:58 PM

so will a 64-66 grille go on my 63 and look like its meant to be there? is the only difference the bolt hole locations? or would i need the light buckets also?

Rogue 64 · 02-06-2007, 12:43 PM

I have a '63 grill for my '64, but its aluminum not chrome.

I thought only GMC got Chrome grills.

VinceGMC · 02-06-2007, 05:16 PM

I like the grille on my 62...in great shape,slightly out of shape around the pass headlite where the fender got bumped a long time ago.Would love to have it chromed.

cowboy4884 · 10-04-2010, 09:04 PM

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01-30-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
bowtieguy61 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 52	1961 or 1963 chrome grille ive looked and looked, can someone point me to someplace that sells 61 or 63 chrome grilles. i seem to only be able to find 64-66 grilles. or has anyone had one chromed before. if so, who did it, how did it look, and how much was it? thanks

01-30-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille In the aftermarket all you can get are new reproduction 64-66 grilles. I have a 61 4x4 and been looking for the same thing, can not find them anywhere. I guess there is not alot of instrest for the companys to make new 60-61 grilles. Its also the same with 62 and 63. If I end up getting mine chromed I'll let you know how much it was. Jeremy. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

01-30-2007, 05:20 PM	#3
bowtieguy61 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 52	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille i think the problem, is almost all the years up to 64 use a different grille, and from 64-66 they all use the same. so they dont deem it cost effective to make a grille that will only work on 1 year.

01-30-2007, 06:38 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I just won a chrome grill on ebay It by no means is show, but nice. I was qouted around 350.00 to chrome mine. Keep in mind the condition of the grill will determine the final price. I was thinking of getting it powder coated "chrome". But the next door neighbor belongs to a lowrider club and they get there chrome done in Mexico.So I'm planing on sending mine done with there next load. Last edited by slepysal; 01-30-2007 at 06:39 PM.

01-30-2007, 07:19 PM	#5
bowtieguy61 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 52	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille ive never seen the powder coat chrome, i have seen the silver that matches old rally wheels. how does the powder coat chrome look?

01-31-2007, 02:41 PM	#6
LAFNATU Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BILLINGS Posts: 87	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I have a 62 grille in perfect shape on my truck, painted to match. I think that the grill looks like crap, not because of the paint, but the design, do you guys know if any other years will fit in it's place? I would really like that dual headlight setup if it will fit. Any suggestions? Thanks

01-31-2007, 04:08 PM	#7
patrolman1964 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille Call Kenny's Trucks in Tulsa Oklahoma They ship and have alot of 60-72 truck parts #(918)827-2600 or www.kennystrucks.com. Tell Them Travis Sent You

01-31-2007, 06:34 PM	#8
wdsteeves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peachland Posts: 106	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I just got a catalog from Scott's Super Trucks in Penhold Alberta.It lists 60-63 chrome grills exchange. www.scottssupertrucks.com

01-31-2007, 07:59 PM	#9
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I can't remember, but I think it's Chevy Duty that sells the original grilles that are chromed, but you have to ship them your old grille. Check there website, if not, I know one of the truck parts suppliers on this website should have them. As for which grilles interchange, they all interchange. Just some years have a few extra holes holding them to the inner grille panel. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

02-01-2007, 09:55 AM	#12
LAFNATU Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BILLINGS Posts: 87	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille Thanks zenish for the info, i really need to do something about that grille. it is the only thing that i dont like about the truck....

02-01-2007, 11:09 AM	#13
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille Speaking of chrome grills, does anyone make repro GMC grills?

02-02-2007, 08:40 PM	#14
stepside66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 97	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I have a near mint condition 62 grille it lacks a head light bezel but I sand blasted it and primed it __________________ http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSCN20132.jpg

02-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#15
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille '60,61&'63 are by far the nicest looking grills painted,pwder coated or chrome imho __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

02-03-2007, 02:58 PM	#16
bowtieguy61 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 52	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille so will a 64-66 grille go on my 63 and look like its meant to be there? is the only difference the bolt hole locations? or would i need the light buckets also?

02-06-2007, 12:43 PM	#17
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I have a '63 grill for my '64, but its aluminum not chrome. I thought only GMC got Chrome grills. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!



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02-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#18
VinceGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 38	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille I like the grille on my 62...in great shape,slightly out of shape around the pass headlite where the fender got bumped a long time ago.Would love to have it chromed. __________________ For Sale:1970 C10/CST 89k miles http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5558/moons2ht7.jpg

10-04-2010, 09:04 PM	#19
cowboy4884 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2	Re: 1961 or 1963 chrome grille Edited by staff Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 10-05-2010 at 06:11 AM.

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