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How is the fit on the 68/69 reproduction centre grills?

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Old 09-21-2017, 01:53 PM
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Default How is the fit on the 68/69 reproduction centre grills?

So, I'm wondering if I should buy a reproduction 68/69 front end centre grill or pay more for an OEM piece. Originality is not a concern but do the reproduction centre grills fit reasonably well?
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To my knowledge, the 68-69 center grille is exactly the same part as when the 68's were originally made. The outer left and right hand grilles were changed by GM because the original 68 ones were extremely flimsy. They would actually warp when you tightened some of the lower screws. I speak from experience on this. Lou.

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Loup, what about the new reproductions the Corvette vendors currently sell? Does the same apply to them?
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I bought a repro one and it fits perfect
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The reproduction one is probably made with the original GM plastic mold. Lou.
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