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bigbadchev72 · 04-17-2011, 02:37 PM

I just picked up a 72 gmc jimmy and am wanting to clean it up, I know that my 72 blazer has the anodized aluminum grille and I ruined it using acid to try and clean it up. But the gmc looks like it is different? Stainless? thanks

**john** · 04-17-2011, 02:41 PM

Chrome on steel.

bigbadchev72 · 04-17-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by john

Chrome on steel.

Even better! Will be posting a deconstruction and rebuild thread comming soon!

71gmcburb · 04-17-2011, 05:38 PM

its polished aluminum not chromed at least the one on my 71 is but the trim around it on the hood and fenders are chromed steel and there are a few that were painted white and I think those were painted steel

MrGoodpliers · 04-17-2011, 06:17 PM

Chrome on steel.

Spoof · 04-17-2011, 06:41 PM

definitely steel, the rust is testament to that.

71gmcburb · 04-17-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoof

definitely steel, the rust is testament to that.

the only parts on a GMC's grill that are steel are the headlight trim and the pieces that are on the hood and fenders. the grill shell is Aluminum

71gmcburb · 04-17-2011, 07:15 PM

easy way for you to find out- Take it off the truck and also pull the trim on the fender (it's just 3 bolts on the inside of the fender) hold the grill in one hand and the trim peice in your other if it's chrome plated steel the grill will haigh ALOT more then the trim. heres a pick of the front of mine before I changed the pass fender

71gmcburb · 04-17-2011, 07:22 PM

the orig fender trim peice chrome flaked an the sharp edges and the grill is very light. It waighs about the same as the fender trim! that tells me its Aluminum heres after I fixed the fender

**john** · 04-17-2011, 07:43 PM

Pull out a magnet and see if it sticks to the grill.

Spoof · 04-17-2011, 09:06 PM

71gmcburb, everything you say is true, the grill is very light. That being said everything I know about metals tells me the grill is steel. My old 71 grill is a sheet of rust on the back side and aluminum doesn't rust, and yes a magnet will adhere to a gmc grill.
I respectfully disagree my GMC brother

jgmc · 04-17-2011, 09:22 PM

GMC grills are STEEL. Put the pipe down.
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**special-K** · 04-17-2011, 10:33 PM

The grilles are absolutely steel. No ifs,ands,or buts about it.

**70cst** · 04-17-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The grilles are absolutely steel. No ifs,ands,or buts about it.

Bingo...we have a winner. Good info as I wasn't sure so I was signed on.

Spoof · 04-17-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The grilles are absolutely steel. No ifs,ands,or buts about it.

Case closed!

**70cst** · 04-17-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoof

Case closed!

**too much stuff** · 04-17-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The grilles are absolutely steel. No ifs,ands,or buts about it.

So tim, are you saying they are steel????

And yes, they are steel...

mustardjimmy71 · 04-18-2011, 12:04 AM

your all wrong its titanium

Jeffs70 · 04-18-2011, 02:09 AM

fact is its a heavier material and better quality then the chevy grills lmao...and I am a chevy truck guy saying this LOL

71gmcburb · 04-18-2011, 03:15 AM

I stand corrected. but mine didn't have any rust on the back and was easily bent back into shape witch told me aluminum but I guess not

60ratrod · 04-18-2011, 04:45 AM

the sound that it makes will also tell if its aluminum or steel.

**special-K** · 04-18-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

So tim, are you saying they are steel????

And yes, they are steel...

I was going to spell it out but left some to the imagination.

**Tim Christian** · 04-18-2011, 11:12 AM

Does it have the rare Corvette option?

dmack91 · 04-18-2011, 02:06 PM

Unobtanium, obviously.

04-17-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
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04-17-2011, 02:41 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: GMC grille-what is it? Chrome on steel. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-17-2011, 05:38 PM	#4
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: GMC grille-what is it? its polished aluminum not chromed at least the one on my 71 is but the trim around it on the hood and fenders are chromed steel and there are a few that were painted white and I think those were painted steel __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff Last edited by 71gmcburb; 04-17-2011 at 05:42 PM. Reason: added a bie

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Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: GMC grille-what is it? definitely steel, the rust is testament to that. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

04-17-2011, 07:15 PM	#8
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: GMC grille-what is it? easy way for you to find out- Take it off the truck and also pull the trim on the fender (it's just 3 bolts on the inside of the fender) hold the grill in one hand and the trim peice in your other if it's chrome plated steel the grill will haigh ALOT more then the trim. heres a pick of the front of mine before I changed the pass fender __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

04-17-2011, 07:22 PM	#9
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: GMC grille-what is it? the orig fender trim peice chrome flaked an the sharp edges and the grill is very light. It waighs about the same as the fender trim! that tells me its Aluminum heres after I fixed the fender __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

04-17-2011, 07:43 PM	#10
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: GMC grille-what is it? Pull out a magnet and see if it sticks to the grill. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 04-17-2011 at 07:43 PM.

04-17-2011, 09:06 PM	#11
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: GMC grille-what is it? 71gmcburb, everything you say is true, the grill is very light. That being said everything I know about metals tells me the grill is steel. My old 71 grill is a sheet of rust on the back side and aluminum doesn't rust, and yes a magnet will adhere to a gmc grill. I respectfully disagree my GMC brother __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

04-17-2011, 09:22 PM	#12
jgmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brier Washington Posts: 117	Re: GMC grille-what is it? GMC grills are STEEL. Put the pipe down. Posted via Mobile Device

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04-18-2011, 03:15 AM	#20
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: GMC grille-what is it? I stand corrected. but mine didn't have any rust on the back and was easily bent back into shape witch told me aluminum but I guess not __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

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