Is there any fix to this grille? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brockwaykid · 08-29-2014, 08:33 AM

well to my discovery this morning, my cat had tipped something over and it just happened to land on my GMC grille. i'm pretty upset at the moment and want it fixed, but i'm not so sure it can be fixed. is there some way i could glue it back together and still have the right curve, then smooth it out with filler on the chrome and have it re-chromed? i'm in shock only because is was a nice 73-74 chrome gmc grille. i really hope someone can steer me in the right direction.

TexasJeff · 08-29-2014, 10:12 AM

I have used some 2 part epoxies to glue grill pieces back in place, do most of the work from the back side, fill the holes and sand and paint.

**1774btcrew** · 08-29-2014, 10:32 AM

I would just look for another one. It would take a lot of time to repair it and the money to replate it wouldn't be worth it. I have repaired minor cracks before and it I something I enjoy doing. If it wasn't chrome I would say give it a try. Looks like it was a really nice grille.

Brockwaykid · 08-29-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I would just look for another one. It would take a lot of time to repair it and the money to replate it wouldn't be worth it. I have repaired minor cracks before and it I something I enjoy doing. If it wasn't chrome I would say give it a try. Looks like it was a really nice grille.

i was afraid of that. i thought it would be a bit costly to rechrome too. thats the one you sent me too.

KQQL IT · 08-29-2014, 11:48 AM

I have a decent non chrome plated one.
If you can't find one.

**1774btcrew** · 08-29-2014, 11:48 AM

Dang! That is really a shame! I have had my share of stuff broken as well. Just makes you sick when that happens! There are so many things that it is hard to find a safe place to store! Try storing uncracked dash pads!

Brockwaykid · 08-29-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Dang! That is really a shame! I have had my share of stuff broken as well. Just makes you sick when that happens! There are so many things that it is hard to find a safe place to store! Try storing uncracked dash pads!

yeah i know what you mean. Its just one of those things that you wish would have happened to something else, yet it always damages something you value. it makes me a little happier the tailgate band didnt get bent or anything. if that was a chevy grille it probably wouldnt have bothered me near as much as this did.

KQQL IT · 08-29-2014, 02:38 PM

Yours if you can't find a chrome one. Pm me a address

08-29-2014, 08:33 AM	#1
Brockwaykid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Granville NY Posts: 241	Is there any fix to this grille? well to my discovery this morning, my cat had tipped something over and it just happened to land on my GMC grille. i'm pretty upset at the moment and want it fixed, but i'm not so sure it can be fixed. is there some way i could glue it back together and still have the right curve, then smooth it out with filler on the chrome and have it re-chromed? i'm in shock only because is was a nice 73-74 chrome gmc grille. i really hope someone can steer me in the right direction. Attached Images __________________ Jeff Shaw 2003 Chevy 2500HD LB7 Duramax

08-29-2014, 10:12 AM	#2
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Is there any fix to this grille? I have used some 2 part epoxies to glue grill pieces back in place, do most of the work from the back side, fill the holes and sand and paint. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

08-29-2014, 10:32 AM	#3
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Is there any fix to this grille? I would just look for another one. It would take a lot of time to repair it and the money to replate it wouldn't be worth it. I have repaired minor cracks before and it I something I enjoy doing. If it wasn't chrome I would say give it a try. Looks like it was a really nice grille. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

08-29-2014, 11:48 AM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: Is there any fix to this grille? I have a decent non chrome plated one. If you can't find one. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-29-2014, 11:48 AM	#6
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Is there any fix to this grille? Dang! That is really a shame! I have had my share of stuff broken as well. Just makes you sick when that happens! There are so many things that it is hard to find a safe place to store! Try storing uncracked dash pads! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

08-29-2014, 02:38 PM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: Is there any fix to this grille? Yours if you can't find a chrome one. Pm me a address __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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