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11-21-2023, 08:39 AM | #1 |
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Re: 1970 Grille question.
The only "silver" I'm aware of on factory built units are the horizontal raised bars that were "silver" or "argent".
When I get to that point on my 1970 Blazer's grille, I'm going to color the horizontal raised bars with this:
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels Last edited by 1970cstblazer; 11-21-2023 at 08:45 AM. |
11-21-2023, 10:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1970 Grille question.
Those 2 pics (of the grill) you posted highlight the only thing that bugs me about replacement outer grills: Original - the horizontal lines continue to the headlight buckets. Replacement - the same lines stop at the parking light.
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11-21-2023, 10:33 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1970 Grille question.
Was the 69 the same as this with the silver on the insert?
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11-21-2023, 10:51 AM | #4 | |
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For some reason not easily explained, GM discontinued outer grille 3980036 in favor of the slightly different 3985054, which is what the reproductions were patterned after. Its super easy to spot an assembly line used grille on these. The NOS grille going on my 1970 is an old one-box is dated June 1978, and unfortunately it is the second design that does not have the black extending all of the way to the satin black steel headlamp bezels/doors. Also a note on the satin black steel 1969-70 headlight bezels/doors. GM discontinued them very early on in favor for the bright aluminum bezels that were original equipment on all 1971-72 trucks/Blazers/Suburbans. I think the later aluminum bezels/doors look terrible on the 1969-1970's. 3937473 LH changed to 3990705 in 8/1971 3937474 RH changed to 3990706 in 12/1971
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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11-21-2023, 03:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1970 Grille question.
So I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion that the color is “Argent Silver”.
The next conundrum I was looking at was what KIND of paint to use (I.E. Craft Paint, Model Paint, etc). and How to apply it without making a sloppy looking mess. I was at the Auto Parts store this morning, and got an idea. I’m going to use a Touchup Pen. Easy to apply, easy to control, and very durable. “Modern Problems call for Modern Solutions” (David Chappel) |
11-22-2023, 10:40 AM | #6 | |
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1 -Spray the whole thing black. 2 -Spray the silver in the front and don't worry about overspray. 3- Mask the silver in the front, and re-spray the black from the rear. and the indented black area from the front. It will come out nice. j
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11-22-2023, 11:32 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1970 Grille question.
There are a few ways to skin a rodent. I'm going to try the chrome paint pen method and report back in a few months when I'm at that point. I've used them to restore interior trim parts, and build model vehicles with excellent results.
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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Subscribing to see how this turns out. I sprayed mine black but have not painted the silver yet. If this works, I will do the same.
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11-26-2023, 03:17 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1970 Grille question.
I've had this problem for quite a while and was wondering how to do it right. A buddy of mine once suggested that I gently strip the entire grille and mask it. Then using an airbrush to spray the areas that are supposed to be silver to make it close to factory as possible.
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