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mismith · 05-22-2021, 09:07 PM

I had been networking and placing local ads for an original 64-66 Aluminum Grill and Bezels. Haven’t had Any hits or leads on one.

I knew most of the salvage yards around here have scrapped all the old stuff. The chances were slim to none at finding one in a junk yard in 2021 to say the least.

I got a tip about an old yard that might still have a couple trucks. I love old junk yards anyway so took a trip. The owner told me there were a few but he doubted one still had a Grill and much less an Aluminum one.

After about an hour of going through the maze of winding paths I found this! I couldn’t believe there was still one here and in almost perfect condition too. Just a couple slightly bent bars in the mesh and no tears or breaks.

I got the grill, the support and a perfect set of windshield stainless trim. I got it all for $170 and thought that was a deal. However a new friend and truck enthusiast here rained on my parade just a little.

The SS Trim I got was missing all 4 clips. In my mind I knew this trim was being reproduced with clips. I was thinking no big deal and I’ll order 4 repop clips, right? My new friend said I’m missing the most important pieces and nobody sells them

Please tell me this isn’t true. I don’t understand it? Can you not just buy the clips from the people who reproduce them for their set? Are they different than the originals?

Still no Headlight Bezels but I think I still did pretty good.

Blk63vette · 05-22-2021, 09:23 PM

Hello
I think finding any Aluminum grill in good shape for less than 600.00 dollars is a steal. I’m amazed they had it at a junkyard and no body bothered to take it off and sell it on eBay for 600 bucks. I seen dent up and missing and broken bars going for 450 to 500dollars and stainless steel pieces are the cherry on top. You stole this stuff for 170 bucks imho opinion and they to make repop aluminum headlight bezels now. Repop Aluminum grills are very nice quality I just bought one.
Great score!

**Getter-Done** · 05-22-2021, 09:37 PM

Very Good Day.

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**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-23-2021, 10:19 AM

So if you have a whole set of window trim with clips your able to get some good bucks for that?

val1gonzales · 05-23-2021, 10:09 PM

The entire chrome trim can be purchased new.
https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...ctinfo/62-024/
Or, just clips as a set or individually. But pricey.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25484018791...f771c2fe063a85

mismith · 05-23-2021, 10:41 PM

So you can’t just buy new clips from the same company making the whole set? What if you lose or damage some of the clips if you bought that new kit? That company wouldn’t sell you just the clips? This is starting to sound ridiculous.

val1gonzales · 05-23-2021, 11:03 PM

Unfortunately, as far as I know I haven't seen them sold separately form that vendor. Maybe contacting them they might sell them to you. But currently not in their catalog or in any of the other "usual" catalogs I've seen. Maybe asking members to see if they have any extras. I gave away a couple extras that I had laying around in the past.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-24-2021, 07:24 AM

Saw them on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/25484018791...0AAOSwY5FgC5c~

mismith · 05-28-2021, 07:13 PM

Went back to salvage yard today and found a set on another truck. The owner told me I could have them for free since I bought the trim pieces last week

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-28-2021, 10:56 PM

Nice finds! Sounds like a cool yard too

**LostMy65** · 05-29-2021, 10:33 PM

I think there's a thread in here where they installed them using two sided tape.

05-22-2021, 09:07 PM	#1
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Good Day at a Salvage Yard! I had been networking and placing local ads for an original 64-66 Aluminum Grill and Bezels. Haven’t had Any hits or leads on one. I knew most of the salvage yards around here have scrapped all the old stuff. The chances were slim to none at finding one in a junk yard in 2021 to say the least. I got a tip about an old yard that might still have a couple trucks. I love old junk yards anyway so took a trip. The owner told me there were a few but he doubted one still had a Grill and much less an Aluminum one. After about an hour of going through the maze of winding paths I found this! I couldn’t believe there was still one here and in almost perfect condition too. Just a couple slightly bent bars in the mesh and no tears or breaks. I got the grill, the support and a perfect set of windshield stainless trim. I got it all for $170 and thought that was a deal. However a new friend and truck enthusiast here rained on my parade just a little. The SS Trim I got was missing all 4 clips. In my mind I knew this trim was being reproduced with clips. I was thinking no big deal and I’ll order 4 repop clips, right? My new friend said I’m missing the most important pieces and nobody sells them Please tell me this isn’t true. I don’t understand it? Can you not just buy the clips from the people who reproduce them for their set? Are they different than the originals? Still no Headlight Bezels but I think I still did pretty good. Attached Images Last edited by mismith; 05-22-2021 at 09:13 PM.

05-22-2021, 09:23 PM	#2
Blk63vette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 282	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! Hello I think finding any Aluminum grill in good shape for less than 600.00 dollars is a steal. I’m amazed they had it at a junkyard and no body bothered to take it off and sell it on eBay for 600 bucks. I seen dent up and missing and broken bars going for 450 to 500dollars and stainless steel pieces are the cherry on top. You stole this stuff for 170 bucks imho opinion and they to make repop aluminum headlight bezels now. Repop Aluminum grills are very nice quality I just bought one. Great score!

05-22-2021, 09:37 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,719	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! Very Good Day. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-23-2021, 10:19 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,775	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! So if you have a whole set of window trim with clips your able to get some good bucks for that? __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-23-2021, 10:09 PM	#5
val1gonzales Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 116	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! The entire chrome trim can be purchased new. https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...ctinfo/62-024/ Or, just clips as a set or individually. But pricey. https://www.ebay.com/itm/25484018791...f771c2fe063a85

05-23-2021, 10:41 PM	#6
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! So you can’t just buy new clips from the same company making the whole set? What if you lose or damage some of the clips if you bought that new kit? That company wouldn’t sell you just the clips? This is starting to sound ridiculous.

05-23-2021, 11:03 PM	#7
val1gonzales Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 116	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! Unfortunately, as far as I know I haven't seen them sold separately form that vendor. Maybe contacting them they might sell them to you. But currently not in their catalog or in any of the other "usual" catalogs I've seen. Maybe asking members to see if they have any extras. I gave away a couple extras that I had laying around in the past.

05-24-2021, 07:24 AM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! Saw them on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/25484018791...0AAOSwY5FgC5c~ __________________ 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?

05-28-2021, 07:13 PM	#9
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! Went back to salvage yard today and found a set on another truck. The owner told me I could have them for free since I bought the trim pieces last week Attached Images

05-28-2021, 10:56 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! Nice finds! Sounds like a cool yard too __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-29-2021, 10:33 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Good Day at a Salvage Yard! I think there's a thread in here where they installed them using two sided tape. __________________ 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



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