66 c10 Chrome Grill Source - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Afirehawk1 · 10-13-2019, 08:35 PM

I have read the reproductions dont fit well?
Any experiences which way to go?
I would like chrome one that actually fits correctly.

Afirehawk1 · 10-14-2019, 06:55 AM

Or is painted or aluminum only available?
Fitment of these?

AcampoDave · 10-14-2019, 09:39 AM

As for the 64-66 style grilles.....The problem with the chrome ones, which are all aftermarket, is that they eventually get rusty. Aluminum grilles were never reproduced so supply is limited to those which have survived. I have not checked to see if reproductions are available in paintable steel, but i have managed to score the originals without a lot of trouble.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-14-2019, 10:27 AM

Repos are available in black to paint.

Afirehawk1 · 10-14-2019, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

As for the 64-66 style grilles.....The problem with the chrome ones, which are all aftermarket, is that they eventually get rusty. Aluminum grilles were never reproduced so supply is limited to those which have survived. I have not checked to see if reproductions are available in paintable steel, but i have managed to score the originals without a lot of trouble.

I have heard the repop chrome ones don't fit right
Any idea?

**The Rocknrod** · 10-14-2019, 12:00 PM

Never heard that. I have a chrome one I have already fit and removed. The tabs may need to be slightly adjusted in or out but it fit.

Afirehawk1 · 10-14-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Never heard that. I have a chrome one I have already fit and removed. The tabs may need to be slightly adjusted in or out but it fit.

Hhm ok
You like the chrome? Holding up well?

vet57air · 01-13-2021, 08:47 PM

I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

**72cs20** · 01-13-2021, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air

I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

A Longer bolt is what I used to bring it in and close up the gap.

61hawk · 01-14-2021, 11:52 PM

Is there one source that is better quality than the others or is it everyone sells the same grill? I'm also going to be in the market fairly soon for a chrome one.

vet57air · 01-15-2021, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by vet57air

I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

I was able to suck in the grill mounts with longer bolts. I had a bit of a time installing the headlight mounts. Had to use vise grips and clamps. I did notice on my original aluminum grill that the tabs that mount the headlights were bent over which accounts for my extra space. Overall the chrome is deceit.

**bigmoe** · 01-15-2021, 03:30 PM

When I assembled my chrome grill last summer that I got from Brothers it took a little jiggering to get the headlamp base assemblies attached. Some of the holes were a bit out and some of the tabs on the grill had to be bent a bit to line up at the right angle. It wasn't too difficult though.

10-13-2019, 08:35 PM	#1
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	66 c10 Chrome Grill Source I have read the reproductions dont fit well? Any experiences which way to go? I would like chrome one that actually fits correctly. Last edited by Afirehawk1; 10-13-2019 at 09:02 PM.

10-14-2019, 06:55 AM	#2
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source Or is painted or aluminum only available? Fitment of these?

10-14-2019, 09:39 AM	#3
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source As for the 64-66 style grilles.....The problem with the chrome ones, which are all aftermarket, is that they eventually get rusty. Aluminum grilles were never reproduced so supply is limited to those which have survived. I have not checked to see if reproductions are available in paintable steel, but i have managed to score the originals without a lot of trouble.

10-14-2019, 10:27 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source Repos are available in black to 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?

10-14-2019, 12:00 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source Never heard that. I have a chrome one I have already fit and removed. The tabs may need to be slightly adjusted in or out but it fit. __________________ 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?

01-13-2021, 08:47 PM	#8
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source I am installing my 66 repo chrome grill. Problem is the two inside mounting pads are in contact with the stock grill support but the two outside bolt holes on both sides have about 1/2" of space between the grill mounting pads and the grill support. Could likely get long bolts into them and suck them in or should I use spacers?

01-14-2021, 11:52 PM	#10
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 323	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source Is there one source that is better quality than the others or is it everyone sells the same grill? I'm also going to be in the market fairly soon for a chrome one.

01-15-2021, 03:30 PM	#12
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 952	Re: 66 c10 Chrome Grill Source When I assembled my chrome grill last summer that I got from Brothers it took a little jiggering to get the headlamp base assemblies attached. Some of the holes were a bit out and some of the tabs on the grill had to be bent a bit to line up at the right angle. It wasn't too difficult though.



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