71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

litew8 · 08-15-2011, 07:57 PM

Has anyone ever bought an aftermarket blue bowtie grille emblem ($40?). If yes, what did you think, do they look like the original? Worth it? Hate to stick a chineese one on there, but NOS (when can be found) seem to be in the upper 80's-100's. Thanks

bobs409 · 08-15-2011, 08:00 PM

I've got one on my truck for about 2 years now. The chrome seems to be holding up well but the blue in the emblem is badly faded! My truck lives outside here in PA.

It's a nice looking piece when new.

I may try to swap in a good used insert if I can find one.

litew8 · 08-15-2011, 08:01 PM

Does this look like NOS? What else would it be if no?
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z5Z50000170a#

jondancer · 08-15-2011, 09:49 PM

I have one, its much lighter in weight than the gm one, but for the price I'm happy with it.
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Lee H · 08-15-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

Does this look like NOS? What else would it be if no?
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z5Z50000170a#

It has a GM box, not sure if NOS or restoration part should be good as is is a GM licensed part at least.
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Lee H · 08-15-2011, 10:15 PM

A NOS or GM restoration part part will look good for 20 plus years, the repo, maybe one year. Buy the best part you can afford. If that's a repo now and maybe a better one later that's fine.
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litew8 · 08-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the replies. Do you think that one with a GM box is legit? Would there be some sort of number stamped on the back to identify it as authentic? I'd hate to spend the cash on something like that only to find out it's a repro part shoved into a GM box.

bobs409 · 08-16-2011, 06:25 AM

The box that is showing in that pic looks like a remade GM part. I doubt it would be as "good" as a NOS, is anything made these days? Most GM parts are made in Mexico these days anyway.

I had a quick look around on that site and they sure look expensive! I only had a quick look so I may be wrong...

ap2002 · 12-03-2012, 08:26 PM

Who sells these aftermarket grille emblems for $40???
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ap2002 · 12-04-2012, 09:57 AM

Bump?
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08-15-2011, 07:57 PM	#1
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question Has anyone ever bought an aftermarket blue bowtie grille emblem ($40?). If yes, what did you think, do they look like the original? Worth it? Hate to stick a chineese one on there, but NOS (when can be found) seem to be in the upper 80's-100's. Thanks __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-15-2011, 08:00 PM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question I've got one on my truck for about 2 years now. The chrome seems to be holding up well but the blue in the emblem is badly faded! My truck lives outside here in PA. It's a nice looking piece when new. I may try to swap in a good used insert if I can find one. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-15-2011, 08:01 PM	#3
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question Does this look like NOS? What else would it be if no? http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z5Z50000170a# __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-15-2011, 09:49 PM	#4
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question I have one, its much lighter in weight than the gm one, but for the price I'm happy with it. Posted via Mobile Device

08-15-2011, 10:15 PM	#6
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,148	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question A NOS or GM restoration part part will look good for 20 plus years, the repo, maybe one year. Buy the best part you can afford. If that's a repo now and maybe a better one later that's fine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question Thanks for the replies. Do you think that one with a GM box is legit? Would there be some sort of number stamped on the back to identify it as authentic? I'd hate to spend the cash on something like that only to find out it's a repro part shoved into a GM box. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-16-2011, 06:25 AM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question The box that is showing in that pic looks like a remade GM part. I doubt it would be as "good" as a NOS, is anything made these days? Most GM parts are made in Mexico these days anyway. I had a quick look around on that site and they sure look expensive! I only had a quick look so I may be wrong... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-03-2012, 08:26 PM	#9
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question Who sells these aftermarket grille emblems for $40??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

12-04-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: 71 - 72 Grille Emblem - Question Bump? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!



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