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jchav62 · 04-11-2008, 01:07 AM

Swapped out the grille on my '62 last night... painted behind it white. I got the grille from 62 short step. I had the headlight bezels re-chromed and my buddy painted the letters and striped in the grille bars black. I'm happy with it... Here's a pic... not the greatest picture in the world, it's from my buddy's phone... jc

Chevyman680063 · 04-11-2008, 02:39 AM

Looks good man. I have a '63 and was able to put the right grille back on it thanks to LILRED66. I was going to sand and paint behind it before I put the grille on but I decided to put the grille on one afternoon after I got off and couldn't resist putting the grille on then and so I didn't have the time to sand behind it and paint it before it got dark. I'm probably going to take the grill back off and sand and paint behind it. I've been trying to decide whether to just spray some rustoleum black paint on it since the truck is only in black primer or paint it with some white rustoleum so it has that original look in the front.

joe231 · 04-11-2008, 03:23 AM

looks good, Hoser

62ChevyStep · 04-11-2008, 03:32 AM

Looks great JChav!

62 short step · 04-11-2008, 05:33 AM

Hey man, glad to see it on the truck! Looks great!!

283 Man · 04-11-2008, 11:15 AM

Looks like its new..Nice

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72BlckButy · 04-11-2008, 03:45 PM

Looks good!

Hoser's Girl · 04-11-2008, 05:02 PM

Looks awesome!!! Been a long time coming............

jchav62 · 04-11-2008, 06:15 PM

Thanks everyone! When I get a chance to get better pics with a camera, I'll post em here.

kevindtimm · 04-11-2008, 10:20 PM

My '62 grill is starting to look pretty decrepit. Gotta figure out whether I should rechrome or go white. I'm thinking white (to match my roof, mirors and bumpers - and maybe my rallyes!)

**slepysal** · 04-11-2008, 11:18 PM

Very nice Jose!

jchav62 · 04-11-2008, 11:38 PM

Here's a night time pic. I forgot I had taken it... the camera's been acting scary lately.

RTMagnum · 04-12-2008, 12:14 AM

sweet looking truck, good job

kevindtimm · 04-12-2008, 05:42 PM

oooh, I likey!

DWC · 04-13-2008, 05:20 AM

Joe,

I used to want to swap my grille for an early quad headlight grille, but you've changed my mind. That 62' grille is BAD!

joe231 · 04-13-2008, 06:35 AM

hey Joe, what kind of headlights are those, and how do you like them? they put out much light?

jchav62 · 04-15-2008, 05:25 PM

Those are original style "T-3" headlights with cat-eye covers. They are not as bright as the new halogens, but I can see good with them. According to a friend of mine, old T-3's in working condition are worth some good money, but I got mine a the junkyard off of a 57 dump truck, for about $5 for both, and they work great!

Tomsriv · 04-16-2008, 05:27 AM

I didn't even know until a few months ago that they were originally white behind the grill. It seems strange that on such a cheaply built truck they would go to the trouble of doing a 2-tone. All the ones I see have been repainted a solid color. But I like yours a lot. With bright colors its always good to throw in some white or black to subdue the brightness.

jchav62 · 04-16-2008, 04:29 PM

It's actually supposed to be white around the grille and black behind it. I chose to go all white... thanks...

jchav62 · 04-18-2008, 05:42 PM

I borrowed my buddy's camera. I ran outside and snapped a couple shots. It's snowing here in Santa Fe today! What's up with that? Anyhow, here are the pics....

jchav62 · 04-18-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWC

Joe,

I used to want to swap my grille for an early quad headlight grille, but you've changed my mind. That 62' grille is BAD!

Thanks man! Your Burb is BAD!!

I love that thing...

factorystock · 04-19-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomsriv

I didn't even know until a few months ago that they were originally white behind the grill. It seems strange that on such a cheaply built truck they would go to the trouble of doing a 2-tone. All the ones I see have been repainted a solid color. But I like yours a lot. With bright colors its always good to throw in some white or black to subdue the brightness.

The factory painted the area behind the grill black on all chevy trucks from 60-66. They also painted only a 2" border surrounding the grill panel white. This was done for the grill to have a floating effect. This paint combination also adds much detail to the front end. Most trucks lost this detail when they got there first cheapo repaint. As they say "The Devil is in the Details".

steverino66 · 04-19-2008, 09:57 PM

very creative, very cool - dig the moon eyes too!

04-11-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Original grille on my '62... Swapped out the grille on my '62 last night... painted behind it white. I got the grille from 62 short step. I had the headlight bezels re-chromed and my buddy painted the letters and striped in the grille bars black. I'm happy with it... Here's a pic... not the greatest picture in the world, it's from my buddy's phone... jc Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-11-2008, 02:39 AM	#2
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Original grille on my '62... Looks good man. I have a '63 and was able to put the right grille back on it thanks to LILRED66. I was going to sand and paint behind it before I put the grille on but I decided to put the grille on one afternoon after I got off and couldn't resist putting the grille on then and so I didn't have the time to sand behind it and paint it before it got dark. I'm probably going to take the grill back off and sand and paint behind it. I've been trying to decide whether to just spray some rustoleum black paint on it since the truck is only in black primer or paint it with some white rustoleum so it has that original look in the front.

04-11-2008, 03:23 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Original grille on my '62... looks good, Hoser __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-11-2008, 03:32 AM	#4
62ChevyStep Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portales, NM Posts: 359	Re: Original grille on my '62... Looks great JChav! __________________ ________________________ 62' 3.5/5 drop SWB Fleet, PS, PB-Dsk/Drm,350/700R4 08' Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 05'Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5

04-11-2008, 05:33 AM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Original grille on my '62... Hey man, glad to see it on the truck! Looks great!!

04-11-2008, 11:15 AM	#6
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Original grille on my '62... Looks like its new..Nice..

04-11-2008, 03:45 PM	#7
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04-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#8
Hoser's Girl Chevy Chica Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico Posts: 94	Re: Original grille on my '62... Looks awesome!!! Been a long time coming............ __________________ ~La 'Mona' Lisa

04-11-2008, 06:15 PM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Original grille on my '62... Thanks everyone! When I get a chance to get better pics with a camera, I'll post em here. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#10
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Original grille on my '62... My '62 grill is starting to look pretty decrepit. Gotta figure out whether I should rechrome or go white. I'm thinking white (to match my roof, mirors and bumpers - and maybe my rallyes!)

04-11-2008, 11:18 PM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Original grille on my '62... Very nice Jose! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

04-11-2008, 11:38 PM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Original grille on my '62... Here's a night time pic. I forgot I had taken it... the camera's been acting scary lately. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-12-2008, 12:14 AM	#13
RTMagnum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 16	Re: Original grille on my '62... sweet looking truck, good job __________________ 1962 C10 Stepside 350 4spd 1972 C20 Longbed 454 TH400

04-12-2008, 05:42 PM	#14
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Original grille on my '62... oooh, I likey!

04-13-2008, 05:20 AM	#15
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Original grille on my '62... Joe, I used to want to swap my grille for an early quad headlight grille, but you've changed my mind. That 62' grille is BAD!



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04-13-2008, 06:35 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Original grille on my '62... hey Joe, what kind of headlights are those, and how do you like them? they put out much light? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-15-2008, 05:25 PM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Original grille on my '62... Those are original style "T-3" headlights with cat-eye covers. They are not as bright as the new halogens, but I can see good with them. According to a friend of mine, old T-3's in working condition are worth some good money, but I got mine a the junkyard off of a 57 dump truck, for about $5 for both, and they work great! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-16-2008, 05:27 AM	#18
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: Original grille on my '62... I didn't even know until a few months ago that they were originally white behind the grill. It seems strange that on such a cheaply built truck they would go to the trouble of doing a 2-tone. All the ones I see have been repainted a solid color. But I like yours a lot. With bright colors its always good to throw in some white or black to subdue the brightness.

04-16-2008, 04:29 PM	#19
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Original grille on my '62... It's actually supposed to be white around the grille and black behind it. I chose to go all white... thanks... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-18-2008, 05:42 PM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Original grille on my '62... I borrowed my buddy's camera. I ran outside and snapped a couple shots. It's snowing here in Santa Fe today! What's up with that? Anyhow, here are the pics.... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-19-2008, 09:57 PM	#23
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Original grille on my '62... very creative, very cool - dig the moon eyes too!

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