Outer Grille Shell from GMCPaul - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JadeEmperor · 05-05-2003, 08:13 PM

What's the difference between the tow 71-71 Chevy Outer Grille shells that GMCPaul sells. Obviously one if NOS and one repro, but is there that much different. I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest but $460 is a lot for just the surround. Plus I know some repro's look like junk.

Thoughts?

mtdave2 · 05-05-2003, 08:49 PM

if paul is selling it, its not junk. he carries the best of everything.

Dads72 · 05-05-2003, 09:13 PM

Mine had to be "customized" a bit.
The slots for the side bolts had to be enlarged and there was a little grinding on the bottom lower passenger side.
Once that was taken care of (about 10 times) everything was peachy.
It looks great. I'm happy with it.

Kid · 05-05-2003, 10:05 PM

I must agree with mtdave2, I have spent alot of money at GMCpauls in the last year and am very pleased with their products. Just ask them, they will tell you the differences.

bobs409 · 05-06-2003, 08:26 AM

For the 69/70's, the repro's don't have Chevrolet stamped into them.

Because of the cost difference, I went with the repro surround and just bought the stick on letters from ChevyDuty. Unless your right up on it, you can't even tell the difference.

I had absolutely no troubles installing my repro unit and am very happy with it. What amazes me is that someone could reproduce something like this. It's got major bends in it! I'd love to see the device that makes one.

Unless your a die hard resto fan, I'd go repro.

Blue Beard · 05-06-2003, 09:54 AM

Ask GMC Paul, he will only tell you the truth.

He's helped a lot of board members with help.

05-05-2003, 08:13 PM	#1
JadeEmperor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018 Posts: 102	Outer Grille Shell from GMCPaul What's the difference between the tow 71-71 Chevy Outer Grille shells that GMCPaul sells. Obviously one if NOS and one repro, but is there that much different. I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest but $460 is a lot for just the surround. Plus I know some repro's look like junk. Thoughts? __________________ Jimmie Modern Vintage Autoworks - '70 Chevy C10 - '74 Chevy C30 3+3 Dually - '04 Chevy Colorado Built, NOT, Bought. If you build it...they will ENVY! Drive Slow, Scrape Hard, or Take Your Truck and GO HOME!

05-05-2003, 08:49 PM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	if paul is selling it, its not junk. he carries the best of everything. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

05-05-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	I must agree with mtdave2, I have spent alot of money at GMCpauls in the last year and am very pleased with their products. Just ask them, they will tell you the differences. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

05-06-2003, 08:26 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	For the 69/70's, the repro's don't have Chevrolet stamped into them. Because of the cost difference, I went with the repro surround and just bought the stick on letters from ChevyDuty. Unless your right up on it, you can't even tell the difference. I had absolutely no troubles installing my repro unit and am very happy with it. What amazes me is that someone could reproduce something like this. It's got major bends in it! I'd love to see the device that makes one. Unless your a die hard resto fan, I'd go repro. __________________ 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

05-06-2003, 09:54 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Ask GMC Paul, he will only tell you the truth. He's helped a lot of board members with help. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-05-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	Mine had to be "customized" a bit. The slots for the side bolts had to be enlarged and there was a little grinding on the bottom lower passenger side. Once that was taken care of (about 10 times) everything was peachy. It looks great. I'm happy with it.



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