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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Budget78 on February 16, 2009, 09:37:03 pm

Title: Grille
Post by: Budget78 on February 16, 2009, 09:37:03 pm

Needing help in trying to find a OEM replacment grill as I'm trying to restore a 78 Silverado. Having found a lot of aftermarket grills that would work, none of them have the moulding or cutout for the big bowtie or the 350 moulding. I really liked the factory grill for the 78 silverado. Could anybody give me some suggestions?

Thanks

Title: Re: Grille
Post by: bfofish on February 16, 2009, 09:55:14 pm

Probably your best bet is ebay,craigslist,swap meet ect... even a junk/salvage yard.
Or you could try to repair yours,if you can find another one that has the pieces that you need.Then you could say  "Yeah... I fixed it myself" !! 8)
 I agree with you on the aftermarket stuff,it just isn't the same.
What part of WI are you in?

Title: Re: Grille
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on February 17, 2009, 12:02:41 pm

That grille is for a 75-76 model truck.

Here's a new one for (77-79) from classic parts
http://www.classicparts.com/1977-79-Grill-OEM-Chevrolet-Gray/productinfo/61-205/

That's the one I have.  It's GM stuff.  Mine looked great.  only dark gray is available anymore though.

Title: Re: Grille
Post by: Budget78 on February 17, 2009, 05:57:18 pm

Thanks for the info!!!! I figured the odds might be slim but it doesn't hurt to try, its all I to go on for now.
I will be asking and sharing more info as I go along on my rebuild

Thanks ;D

I'm in Eau Claire WI