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**pdxhall** · 04-02-2021, 09:29 PM

I just got an email ad from Classic Parts and apparently the 64-66 aluminum grill is now being reproduced. They are advertising it for 324.95. That's all the info I have.

LostMy65 · 04-03-2021, 11:47 AM

If the quality is decent, that's a good price.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-03-2021, 01:05 PM

I got mine from the truck shop in orange ca a few years ago.

61hawk · 04-03-2021, 07:56 PM

https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...nfo/61%2D034A/

LostMy65 · 04-03-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I got mine from the truck shop in orange ca a few years ago.

How's the quality?

**The Rocknrod** · 04-03-2021, 10:31 PM

It'd be an opinion only. It is (was when i bought it) a counterpart product. Good quality. None of them are heavy duty aluminum.

**DPowers** · 04-04-2021, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I got mine from the truck shop in orange ca a few years ago.

I thought the aluminum one just came out?

**The Rocknrod** · 04-05-2021, 08:01 AM

Maybe they stopped for a while? But I bought mine over 5 years ago from them.

TopFuel1966 · 04-05-2021, 12:12 PM

So, is anyone making the aluminum headlight bezels to go with the grille?

**The Rocknrod** · 04-05-2021, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TopFuel1966

So, is anyone making the aluminum headlight bezels to go with the grille?

Truck Shop, Orange, CA

**pdxhall** · 04-05-2021, 01:01 PM

Why haven't I heard of the availability before now? I looked forever for a grill and bezels and ended up paying way too much for a defective NOS grill and found bezels good enough to restore. It would have been nice to have this info before now.

**pdxhall** · 04-05-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Maybe they stopped for a while? But I bought mine over 5 years ago from them.

Do you happen to have the link to the Truck Shop? I can't find any other new aluminum grills for sale except for the new ones at Classic Parts.

TopFuel1966 · 04-05-2021, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Truck Shop, Orange, CA

Perusing their online catalog, I'm seeing chrome bezels which go with the universally available chrome plated steel grille, but nothing about aluminum. To this point, the only source I have found for aluminum bezels is beat to hell originals at swap meets and on the web. NOS seems virtually non existent. Did I miss something?

TopFuel1966 · 04-05-2021, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

Do you happen to have the link to the Truck Shop? I can't find any other new aluminum grills for sale except for the new ones at Classic Parts.

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

**The Rocknrod** · 04-05-2021, 03:25 PM

I now think I see what you are asking about. All the grills re-popped are aluminum (save for a black steel unit I found) but say chrome. Your wanting non chrome aluminum right?
Anodized Aluminum, Black Lettering - https://www.jegs.com/i/Key-Parts/576/0848-040G/10002/-1
Key Parts, same - http://www.keypartsonline.com/64-66-...vrolet-grille/

collins10672 · 04-05-2021, 08:38 PM

i seen these aluminum grills 2 or 3 months ago when i happened to be looking around on bills truck shop up in canada.they have a bigger pic than classic parts does and shows it in better detail the grill and they also said in the caption that aluminum headlight bezels were on the way too.go to bills truck shop and click on new products in the 60-66 section and you can see them.

**pdxhall** · 04-05-2021, 09:06 PM

I don't believe that all of the repop grills are chromed aluminum and I believe that the ones that are apparently showing up everywhere just recently are truly Anodized Aluminum with black letters.

ACK · 04-10-2021, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

It'd be an opinion only. It is (was when i bought it) a counterpart product. Good quality. None of them are heavy duty aluminum.

I took calipers to an original factory aluminum grill and for the most part, the readings were ±.045". If someone has or gets a re-pop aluminum grill, post the thickness for comparison sake.

SuperDuperDoughnuts · 07-07-2022, 07:52 AM

Reviving an old thread...

So what's the general consensus on repop grilles, aluminum grille vs chrome? Aluminum not as bright and shiny, chrome risks rusting? Anything else? Is one a particuarily better fit than the other? Is mixing aluminum and chrome (when it comes to the headlight bezels) immediately noticable?

LostMy65 · 07-07-2022, 10:14 AM

They don't repo the aluminum bezels yet?

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I think most have been real happy with the repo aluminum. I think it looks more authentic but I think the chrome stands out more. I don't know about rusting of the chrome repos.

SuperDuperDoughnuts · 07-07-2022, 10:20 AM

They've got aluminum headlight bezels. I see them on Brothers, and LMC.

I think I'm leaning aluminum for the grille. I don't want this rust bucket to look too flashy.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-07-2022, 11:57 AM

They sell black units you can paint.

**MT65** · 07-15-2022, 09:04 AM

Has anyone toyed with the idea of a steel grill powder coated…there a a lot of “colors “ available…have seen some stuff my powdercoater used that looks exactly like unpolished stainless…just a thought

**rideblue00** · 07-21-2022, 01:00 PM

I tried to get a powdercoater to coat mine in the same bright ceramic headers get, but he wouldnt do it. So i just have a silver color, which i wasnt happy with and he wouldnt work with me. Sorry i dont have a pic as the grill is stored. I was thinking about having the bumpers done in the same color, but decided against it as I found a good original Alum grill. MT65 your idea is a good one as original steel grills are cheap enough. Hopefully some can chime in on this. Some of the colors are close enough to the original alum finish.

04-02-2021, 09:29 PM	#1
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Aluminum grill I just got an email ad from Classic Parts and apparently the 64-66 aluminum grill is now being reproduced. They are advertising it for 324.95. That's all the info I have. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

04-03-2021, 11:47 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Aluminum grill If the quality is decent, that's a good price. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-03-2021, 01:05 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aluminum grill I got mine from the truck shop in orange ca a few years ago. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-03-2021, 07:56 PM	#4
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Aluminum grill https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...nfo/61%2D034A/

04-03-2021, 10:31 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aluminum grill It'd be an opinion only. It is (was when i bought it) a counterpart product. Good quality. None of them are heavy duty aluminum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-05-2021, 08:01 AM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aluminum grill Maybe they stopped for a while? But I bought mine over 5 years ago from them. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-05-2021, 12:12 PM	#9
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: Aluminum grill So, is anyone making the aluminum headlight bezels to go with the grille?

04-05-2021, 01:01 PM	#11
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: Aluminum grill Why haven't I heard of the availability before now? I looked forever for a grill and bezels and ended up paying way too much for a defective NOS grill and found bezels good enough to restore. It would have been nice to have this info before now. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

04-05-2021, 03:25 PM	#15
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aluminum grill I now think I see what you are asking about. All the grills re-popped are aluminum (save for a black steel unit I found) but say chrome. Your wanting non chrome aluminum right? Anodized Aluminum, Black Lettering - https://www.jegs.com/i/Key-Parts/576/0848-040G/10002/-1 Key Parts, same - http://www.keypartsonline.com/64-66-...vrolet-grille/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-05-2021, 08:38 PM	#16
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: Aluminum grill i seen these aluminum grills 2 or 3 months ago when i happened to be looking around on bills truck shop up in canada.they have a bigger pic than classic parts does and shows it in better detail the grill and they also said in the caption that aluminum headlight bezels were on the way too.go to bills truck shop and click on new products in the 60-66 section and you can see them.

04-05-2021, 09:06 PM	#17
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: Aluminum grill I don't believe that all of the repop grills are chromed aluminum and I believe that the ones that are apparently showing up everywhere just recently are truly Anodized Aluminum with black letters. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

07-07-2022, 07:52 AM	#19
SuperDuperDoughnuts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 46	Re: Aluminum grill Reviving an old thread... So what's the general consensus on repop grilles, aluminum grille vs chrome? Aluminum not as bright and shiny, chrome risks rusting? Anything else? Is one a particuarily better fit than the other? Is mixing aluminum and chrome (when it comes to the headlight bezels) immediately noticable?

07-07-2022, 10:14 AM	#20
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Aluminum grill They don't repo the aluminum bezels yet? . I think most have been real happy with the repo aluminum. I think it looks more authentic but I think the chrome stands out more. I don't know about rusting of the chrome repos. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-07-2022, 10:20 AM	#21
SuperDuperDoughnuts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 46	Re: Aluminum grill They've got aluminum headlight bezels. I see them on Brothers, and LMC. I think I'm leaning aluminum for the grille. I don't want this rust bucket to look too flashy.

07-07-2022, 11:57 AM	#22
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aluminum grill They sell black units you can paint. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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07-15-2022, 09:04 AM	#23
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Aluminum grill Has anyone toyed with the idea of a steel grill powder coated…there a a lot of “colors “ available…have seen some stuff my powdercoater used that looks exactly like unpolished stainless…just a thought

07-21-2022, 01:00 PM	#24
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,868	Re: Aluminum grill I tried to get a powdercoater to coat mine in the same bright ceramic headers get, but he wouldnt do it. So i just have a silver color, which i wasnt happy with and he wouldnt work with me. Sorry i dont have a pic as the grill is stored. I was thinking about having the bumpers done in the same color, but decided against it as I found a good original Alum grill. MT65 your idea is a good one as original steel grills are cheap enough. Hopefully some can chime in on this. Some of the colors are close enough to the original alum finish.

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