73 corvette center grill
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73 corvette center grill
I'm sure the subject has been discussed before. I wanted to find out if there is any vendors supplying reproducton or nos center grills for the 73 and 74 corvette, and if they aren't why not. The grill would be the finishing touch to my restored 73. I don't want to put a license plate up front.
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Though I think you should not be looking on eBay, at least until I find mine
I've been trying to get one of these for several months now and haven't had any luck. They come up from time to time but the truth is that not very many were made in the first place as even in 73, most states required a front plate.
It's also a 73 only part so I doubt any of the aftermarket people see the value in reproducing it.
Oh, and while I'm raining on your parade, the front end looks REALLY good with the center grill.
Last edited by CA-Legal-Vette; Jul 28, 2007 at 10:47 AM.
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I'm sure the subject has been discussed before. I wanted to find out if there is any vendors supplying reproducton or nos center grills for the 73 and 74 corvette, and if they aren't why not. The grill would be the finishing touch to my restored 73. I don't want to put a license plate up front.
Though I think you should not be looking on eBay, at least until I find mine
I've been trying to get one of these for several months now and haven't had any luck. They come up from time to time but the truth is that not very many were made in the first place as even in 73, most states required a front plate.
It's also a 73 only part so I doubt any of the aftermarket people see the value in reproducing it.
Oh, and while I'm raining on your parade, the front end looks REALLY good with the center grill.
Rub it in!!!
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maybee I'll stumble across on someday, or with enough motivation by 73 and 74 owners the will start reproducing one. But with my luck it will be made in China, and I wont buy it anyway.
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12 August: 73 front center grill SOLD. 74 front center grill still available.
I have one NOS 1974 center front grill and one NOS 1973 center front grill. I had intended to install them on my 73 coupe and 73 convertible, but instead obtained original 1973/YOM plates for both cars since Texas is a "two license plate state".
I would sell either one for $300.00 plus shipping ($15.00?).
They will both fit either 73 or 74. The 73 has chrome edges. The 74 does not. Other than that they are identical.
E mail me if interested. Thanks!
I have one NOS 1974 center front grill and one NOS 1973 center front grill. I had intended to install them on my 73 coupe and 73 convertible, but instead obtained original 1973/YOM plates for both cars since Texas is a "two license plate state".
I would sell either one for $300.00 plus shipping ($15.00?).
They will both fit either 73 or 74. The 73 has chrome edges. The 74 does not. Other than that they are identical.
E mail me if interested. Thanks!
Last edited by Patrick73; Aug 12, 2007 at 10:15 AM. Reason: Item sold
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I have one NOS 1974 center front grill and one NOS 1973 center front grill. I had intended to install them on my 73 coupe and 73 convertible, but instead obtained original 1973/YOM plates for both cars since Texas is a "two license plate state".
I would sell either one for $300.00 plus shipping ($15.00?).
They will both fit either 73 or 74. The 73 has chrome edges. The 74 does not. Other than that they are identical.
E mail me if interested. Thanks!
I would sell either one for $300.00 plus shipping ($15.00?).
They will both fit either 73 or 74. The 73 has chrome edges. The 74 does not. Other than that they are identical.
E mail me if interested. Thanks!
I would love to but NY state requires front plates and I'm thinking that I really don't want to give one of our fine Troopers a reason to stop me to chat.
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back in 94 i was looking for 1 about a yr when i found a used 1 at a vette shop for a $100, i almost crapped myself at that price but bit the bullet n drove 100miles n bought it, but $300 wow
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nos grills
I'm sure the subject has been discussed before. I wanted to find out if there is any vendors supplying reproducton or nos center grills for the 73 and 74 corvette, and if they aren't why not. The grill would be the finishing touch to my restored 73. I don't want to put a license plate up front.
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This thread is from 2007 (FYI). Don't know what the availability of these center grills are now. I'm amazed that someone hasn't started making reproductions out of good quality plastic! Make them for $3; sell them for $75.....
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nos grills
I'm sure the subject has been discussed before. I wanted to find out if there is any vendors supplying reproducton or nos center grills for the 73 and 74 corvette, and if they aren't why not. The grill would be the finishing touch to my restored 73. I don't want to put a license plate up front.
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If I remember right, he was going to need to retail the plastic ones for about $100, verse $130 for the metal one.
The OP, Deron, sold his 73 about three years ago, so I don't think he's going to be interested in your grills.
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1973 NOS Parts Needed
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DO you still have any of the 1973 grilles for sale? I am looking for all 3 but especially the outer set. Email Pics? Bluemax1962@gmail.com. Thanks