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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Regarding fender side grilles, which are correct for a 72? The ones with the raised splines of chrome, or the more flat chrome lines? Thanks.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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The ones with the raised splines of chrome

Per the TIM&JG:

"...1972 side fender grilles have chrome on both the vertical and horizontal surfaces. These grilles have raised, plated bars on the vertical surfaces."

The others should not have any chrome on the vertical edges. The change was about serial # 1447 in 1971.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Thanks so much robert. All of you guys here have help save one more vette! She's almost done. I'll post pics soon!
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