WTB-- center grill 1973
11-18-2005, 08:58 PM
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WTB-- center grill 1973
wtb center grill for a 1973 must be in perfect or very good condtion,send photo to carlclub@comcast.net make sure e mail says ''1973 center grill'' i delete e mails if i dont know sender or subject of e mail
11-20-2005, 06:53 PM
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Burning Brakes
Most of the quality ones that I have seen for sale within the last 24 months have been in the $300 or plus range. Several have sold on ebay within the last 2 years. I think JT Piper has a NOS one in thier inventory now for sale. You might call them.
11-20-2005, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick73
Most of the quality ones that I have seen for sale within the last 24 months have been in the $300 or plus range. Several have sold on ebay within the last 2 years. I think JT Piper has a NOS one in thier inventory now for sale. You might call them.
11-20-2005, 07:18 PM
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Burning Brakes
Carl: JT Piper is a major used corvette parts dealer. They have been around since about 1975. They can be reached at 1-800-637-6111.. They truly know C3 corvettes. They have started selling on ebay under the name corvettepartsking. They sell ALOT of used and NOS C3 parts. They will even know the difference between a 73 and 74 center grill! I have done business with them since 1980 and found them to be very reputable. If they do not have a part, they will take your name and number and then call you when they find it.
I think their www page is: www.pipersauto.com
They are in Illinois--not far from you in Indiana. Thier www page says they NOW HAVE a 1973 center grill!
I think their www page is: www.pipersauto.com
They are in Illinois--not far from you in Indiana. Thier www page says they NOW HAVE a 1973 center grill!
Last edited by Patrick73; 11-20-2005 at 07:50 PM.
11-20-2005, 10:13 PM
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i also am in illinois by joliet ..where are they located ,,,thanks patric,, nice hearing from you again!! saw the web page didnt see the grill but saw it on a list,i e mailed them.. thanks pat ,,, carl
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11-21-2005, 11:44 AM
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Carl, Pipers' is located in Vermillion, Illinois. He's about 20 minutes drive from my house. He's been in the business for years. Has a lot of hard/"impossibe" to find parts. Call the number and ask to speak to James, who is JT's son-in-law. And the "73 grilles ain't cheap!!! No one is reproducing them. I bought one at Bloomongton Gold back in 1994 and gave $75.00 for it then. I believe a '74 center grill is the same, but is all black, rather than chrome on the leading edges like the '73 grille.
Good Luck.............
Jerry
Good Luck.............
Jerry
11-22-2005, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by carl a
they want 425 for one!!!
I believe it. Like i said, JT has been in the business for quite some time, and he knows what he's got.
11-22-2005, 02:36 PM
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well I bought it! , its the only one he has, he also stated he searches the country for this, and its the only one he know of left, one of the most rarest parts ,,only one even rarer.. im sure someone some ware has one but as time goes on it get worth more , what the heck now I own one! Got it for $425 he popped for the shipping. Brand new in the box never installed on a car..lets see what its worth 10 yrs from now!!!!!!!!
Last edited by carl a; 11-22-2005 at 02:40 PM.
11-22-2005, 03:02 PM
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Melting Slicks
In Ten years I bet there will be a reproduction of it by then lol. Sooooo are you going to put it on your car or keep it in the Box to take out now and then and fondle lol.
11-22-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
In Ten years I bet there will be a reproduction of it by then lol. Sooooo are you going to put it on your car or keep it in the Box to take out now and then and fondle lol.
Last edited by carl a; 11-22-2005 at 06:01 PM.
11-22-2005, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BB wowbagger
I managed to get hold on a center for a -74 on ebay.Payed something like 200$+Shipping for it. 
But they sure look good on the car
But they sure look good on the car
11-23-2005, 02:53 PM
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Carl, you beat me to it are it would have been on my 73. Just kidding, you have more money then I do. 
It's going to look great on your 73.
But I am looking for one that I can afford, so if there is anyone out there selling a 73 center grille, let me know.
It's going to look great on your 73.But I am looking for one that I can afford, so if there is anyone out there selling a 73 center grille, let me know.
Last edited by RC73; 11-23-2005 at 03:06 PM.
11-23-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RC73
Carl, you beat me to it are it would have been on my 73. Just kidding, you have more money then I do. It's going to look great on your 73.
But I am looking for one that I can afford, so if there is anyone out there selling a 73 center grille, let me know.
It's going to look great on your 73.But I am looking for one that I can afford, so if there is anyone out there selling a 73 center grille, let me know.
11-23-2005, 07:55 PM
#19
Originally Posted by carl a
THANKS RICK, ILL E MAIL YOU A PIC WHEN I INSTALL IT..MY BRO IN LAW WANTS TO SEE IT TO TAKE A LOOK AT POSSIBLY REPOING A PLASTIC REPLICA,,ONCE WERE DONE WITH THE TRIP METER RESET TOOL,,HOW ARE THE SEATS ? HAS THE FOAM SETTLED A BIT? HAVE A HAPPY TURKEY DAY BUDDY!! CARL
That would be great if you and your bro in law made the center grille. I'll be your first customer. I'll keep a look out for your grille.
You and your family have a safe and happy Thankgiving
Rick
11-23-2005, 09:43 PM
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Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by carl a
who cares!! i got a nos ,,not a repo.!!. lol..and i can afford it!! and now im looking for something else to buy!!! cuz i can!!,,lol ...and im putting it on my car so you can fondle yourself while drooling looking at the nos one i can afford ,,not the cheap repo you have!,,cuz you cant !!!!lol,,,lol,,,lol,,,lol
.And I have to agree they look very nice. But later I may remove it due to what it is worth and replace all of my front grills with a copy that I will make out of aluminum.