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Old Dec 16, 2025 | 07:25 PM
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Reproduction Grille?
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I have been searching forever, does anyone make new reproduction grilles? I have a 54 but admittedly the other years all look much better. Id like the 53 if I could find one. I do see some on eBay but they are pretty rough. Thanks!
 
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Only 56 grills are reproduced
 
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And does the 56 smooth radiator panel bolt right on? Sorry, I am just assuming 53-56 parts are all interchangeable for this area.
 
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No they don't JUST interchange. There are different parts for each. Kevin (bigwin56f100) can probably provide you the info.
 
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And does the 56 smooth radiator panel bolt right on? Sorry, I am just assuming 53-56 parts are all interchangeable for this area.
The 56 grill requires the 56 air dams, lower gravel pan and parking lights...
 
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The 56 grill requires the 56 air dams, lower gravel pan and parking lights...
all the above and the 56 grill (actually all 4 years ) the center grill support is different. So you need the correct center brace for the grill you end up using

also 56 headlight buckets are different than the 53-55 as arr the trim rings
 
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My opinion is the reproduction grills are sub standard. Good enough for a driver or to polish a turd truck to sell.
 
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You're the first person that said I was polishing a turd..


 
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One persons turd is another persons treasure.
I can say getting my 56 grill rechromed was more expensive than a repo.
Some after market air damns are made to use all 4 53-56 grills. https://www.lmctruck.com/body-compon...eel-body-parts
 
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You're the first person that said I was polishing a turd..

well it came out great but most would have failed and it would have been a failed turd
 
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