Pic request

[KOPBET]

I'm looking for a nose shot of a '73 WITH a center grille. I would like to replace mine, which is messed up, but they seem hard to come by so a license plate frame may have to suffice. Pictures will help me.

Any photos appreciated.

TIA,
KOP

 

[Evolution1980]

I think Chas just did his... check in with him...

 

[6 Shooter]

View Profile: Chas

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/member.php?u=5803

 

[Evolution1980]

I think he has other pics though...I could be wrong. (There's a first for everything! :L)

 

[KOPBET]

Looking for a nose shot with a center grille if possible!

 

[6 Shooter]

"WITH a center grille"

otfl

 

[KOPBET]

otfl

Yeah, tell me about it!!!

:cry

 

[Chas]

I didnt see this.....

KOPBET, i will post a shot of my nose grill tonight if i can.....i got it for $200, which is a steal these days.....
That pic of my car was last fall...i did the grill this spring.


Chas

 

[tx73vette]

I have a few shot of mine here is my email if you want me to send them to you just let me know...
When I bought my car it had one allready on it I like it a lot...

tx51dm@netscape.com just email me and I will send you some


Dan

 

[KOPBET]

KOPBET, i will post a shot of my nose grill tonight if i can.....i got it for $200, which is a steal these days.....
That pic of my car was last fall...i did the grill this spring.


Chas

I want it !!! :cry :cry :cry

 

[Evolution1980]

KOPBET, i will post a shot of my nose grill tonight if i can..
That pic of my car was last fall...i did the grill this spring.

Vindication is mine!!! BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Thank you, Chas

 

[Chas]

The big finish!

Any time 'Dre....

 

[KOPBET]

Is the chrome on the grilles just washed out in the pic? Don't see any, or at least hard to see!

Nice pic though!! Thanks!!!

 

[Chas]

My chrome is not like new to be sure....still original. However I can send you much better photos by e-mail. I tweaked this one to try and get the grill and then cropped it down to fit ....pm me your email addy and i will cover it better for you.
Chas

 

[Chas]

Trying to show a comparison.....

 

[Chas]

Ok,while this grill thing is up on the board...

Opinions needed....where do i begin to find someone who can restore this grill to original black with chrome front edge?
I thought of maybe chroming the entire thing, but I think it wouldnt fit my taste....but i really want to bring the chrome back to the face.
Before I installed the center grill, My chrome is maybe 70% still intact.
And now the center grill, which hasn't been on a car for 20 years is in much better shape.
So I would like to rework all 3 pcs to as close to original as i can....

Any Ideas?

Thanks in advance...Chas

 

[Evolution1980]

i really want to bring the chrome back to the face.

Isn't it just powdercoated black and then the front was/is just brushed ('bare') aluminum?

 

[Chas]

Isn't it just powdercoated black and then the front was/is just brushed ('bare') aluminum?

Nope, its chromed on the front face.....but you have a great idea so far.

 

[KOPBET]

My chrome is not like new to be sure....still original. However I can send you much better photos by e-mail. I tweaked this one to try and get the grill and then cropped it down to fit ....pm me your email addy and i will cover it better for you.
Chas

Thanks Chas, your next post does it for me. I really just wanted to see both views so I could make up my mind about how badly I want to keep looking for a grille for myself (and having both views on the SAME car is great!). I am resigned to the fact I may never see a center grille on mine; I'm not paying $300-$400 for a piece of pot metal!!

 

[GerryLP]

I like it, Chas! Looks great.

this reminds me of a semi-related issue. I asked long time ago about this, but I recall some of the Vettes in my youth would have a center grill added, and at dusk, the owners would turn-on the headlights with the headlight doors in the sleek or stowed position.

Does anyone else recalls this? It looked pretty cool. Kinda like a built-in fog light effect.

GerryLP:cool