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Grill color?
What color should the grill color be on a back car? My 68 didn’t come with hideaways factory but it has them now.
The grill is black now. Is that correct? If not, can it be painted or ? |
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The grille was argent silver with black for the areas meant not to be seen. Krylon dull aluminum is a close match
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My Break Away Squad 1969 Fbird (Base, 350 & Sprint Cvt’s - 400HO & TA Hardtops) 1969 LeMans (2dr & 4dr Hardtop and a Cvt) 1969 LeMans Safari 2 seat Wagon 1969 GTO (2 Cvt, 2 Hardtops & Judge Hardtop) 1969 Catalina (3 Cvt’s & a 2dr hardtop) 1969 Ventura 2 Seat Wagon 1969 Executive 4dr Sedan 1969 Bonnie Cvt 1969 Bonnie 3 Seat Wagon (2 of them) 1969 Bonnie Brougham (4dr Hardtop & Cvt) 1969 Grand Prix SJ (2 of them) 1969 2+2 2dr Hardtop (Canadian model) |
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I’m not sure what you mean on “areas not meant to be seen”
My pieces are all black with a stainless trim around the edge. Would I paint the whole grill that color? |
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The horizontal bars are silver but the supports are satin black so they aren’t noticeable. Same for the hideaway doors, only the raised bars are silver so they look like they are floating.
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My Break Away Squad 1969 Fbird (Base, 350 & Sprint Cvt’s - 400HO & TA Hardtops) 1969 LeMans (2dr & 4dr Hardtop and a Cvt) 1969 LeMans Safari 2 seat Wagon 1969 GTO (2 Cvt, 2 Hardtops & Judge Hardtop) 1969 Catalina (3 Cvt’s & a 2dr hardtop) 1969 Ventura 2 Seat Wagon 1969 Executive 4dr Sedan 1969 Bonnie Cvt 1969 Bonnie 3 Seat Wagon (2 of them) 1969 Bonnie Brougham (4dr Hardtop & Cvt) 1969 Grand Prix SJ (2 of them) 1969 2+2 2dr Hardtop (Canadian model) |
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This may help.
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My Break Away Squad 1969 Fbird (Base, 350 & Sprint Cvt’s - 400HO & TA Hardtops) 1969 LeMans (2dr & 4dr Hardtop and a Cvt) 1969 LeMans Safari 2 seat Wagon 1969 GTO (2 Cvt, 2 Hardtops & Judge Hardtop) 1969 Catalina (3 Cvt’s & a 2dr hardtop) 1969 Ventura 2 Seat Wagon 1969 Executive 4dr Sedan 1969 Bonnie Cvt 1969 Bonnie 3 Seat Wagon (2 of them) 1969 Bonnie Brougham (4dr Hardtop & Cvt) 1969 Grand Prix SJ (2 of them) 1969 2+2 2dr Hardtop (Canadian model) |
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Here’s what I have
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I went with Argent and gloss black, then cleared with satin poly. New aftermarket chrome.
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Jimmy M 68 GTO |
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Heres a 4 page thread on quite a few aspects of the 68 Grills from about 2 years ago.
Lots of pictures too. https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ighlight=grill
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68 GTO 4-spd Convertible 78 S/E Trans am L78, WS6 Auto 78 S/E Trans am W72, WS6 Auto 79 10th aniv W72 Trans am 80 Indy pace car Trans am 89 Trans am GTA |
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Jimmy M, I have considered replacing the stainless on mine but wondered about the proper fit. Yours looks great! Who did you get the stainless from?
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Greg, I have one original GM door trim that has been re-chromed. I forget if its the left or right side though. I would have to look. its in my box of future sale parts when my car is finished. mostly re-pop parts I didn't like for one reason or another.
I would wonder how well the repops form to the curved outside edges. close up Pictures of gtohunters fitment would be awesome.
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68 GTO 4-spd Convertible 78 S/E Trans am L78, WS6 Auto 78 S/E Trans am W72, WS6 Auto 79 10th aniv W72 Trans am 80 Indy pace car Trans am 89 Trans am GTA |
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Quote:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ighlight=GRILL
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Jimmy M 68 GTO |
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Ah, I remember asking that question and your reply, just didn't recall that it was you that answered it. Thought maybe I was going to get a different answer..lol
Looking at the pic above, I would say they work well in spite of the slight radius issue you noted.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Didn't even realize its was mine at first. Info I suppose I researched, posted on & forgot about. was kind of funny & concerning at the same time
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68 GTO 4-spd Convertible 78 S/E Trans am L78, WS6 Auto 78 S/E Trans am W72, WS6 Auto 79 10th aniv W72 Trans am 80 Indy pace car Trans am 89 Trans am GTA |
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