72 Blazer Grille help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**way2lo2** · 09-22-2007, 10:42 PM

Hi guys, been a long time subscriber, but no expert on these truck so I don't post much, just try to learn as much as I can from the board. I think I have my 71 Blazer sold and its time to button up some finishing touches on my other Blazer a 72. This is where I need some help. I have not been able to find a nice used grille surround and insert so I am planning on getting an aftermarket unit. The truck had the surround painted and a billet insert when I got it and I really don't want to use it because I prefer the stock look. Does anyone have any suggestions on who has the best quality part. Thanks in advance.
Boris

Chevyman63 · 09-23-2007, 08:46 AM

Hey Boris, you may want to check this thread out. I pm'd the guy a while back and he said that all the parts were actually located either in or near Cleveland.
Good luck in your search!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241929

vtblazer · 09-23-2007, 11:20 AM

You have two choices you can pick from if your going back to something stock. (good idea IMO)

You could go either to a 67/70 style grill or go with the 71/72 cause either will work with your rad support.

One suggestion:
Get busy on the board and start postin' up with pics included.

You know what you know and that alone makes you have something to offer the rest of us.

**way2lo2** · 09-23-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Hey Boris, you may want to check this thread out. I pm'd the guy a while back and he said that all the parts were actually located either in or near Cleveland.
Good luck in your search!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241929

Thanks for the link, I'll see if he is interested in selling off any parts yet.

Angelse68cal · 09-24-2007, 02:25 AM

Way 2 lo if not Brothers Trucks here in California have some NOS front grille shells for both years but let me warn you NOS parts are going to hit you hard in the pocket.

**way2lo2** · 09-24-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angelse68cal

Way 2 lo if not Brothers Trucks here in California have some NOS front grille shells for both years but let me warn you NOS parts are going to hit you hard in the pocket.

Thanks for the tip. I ended up getting a repop outer grille surround and a GM grille insert. I spent a ton of time smoothing and painting the factory grille on the truck and now that its all assembled I really hate the way it looks. Hopefully the big brown truck will be here tomorrow with the new parts. I'll post pics as soon as I bolt it together. Here are some pics of the grille I'm getting rid of.
Boris

Classic Bowties · 09-25-2007, 12:22 PM

way2lo2: That is a sweet looking blazer that definitely deserve's the bright grille replacement that you are planning on doing

. Cb

**Yukon Jack** · 09-25-2007, 01:22 PM

I think you made a good decision going with a new grill - the one in the picture just gives you too much yellow. The new grill will be a great addition.

crzngmychvy · 09-25-2007, 11:20 PM

I agree. The og look would be better.

**way2lo2** · 09-27-2007, 06:36 PM

Got the new grille in today,took some tweaking to get that fine Taiwan part in. Looks 100% better though IMO. Anyone care for the old one?
Boris

Pop's72 · 09-27-2007, 09:22 PM

Looks way better

**Yukon Jack** · 09-28-2007, 10:09 AM

Major improvement - glad to see you got it installed so quick.

crzngmychvy · 09-28-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pop's72

Looks way better

YES...

mister.freeze · 09-28-2007, 09:42 PM

I could use a grille and a straight surround...

09-22-2007, 10:42 PM	#1
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	72 Blazer Grille help Hi guys, been a long time subscriber, but no expert on these truck so I don't post much, just try to learn as much as I can from the board. I think I have my 71 Blazer sold and its time to button up some finishing touches on my other Blazer a 72. This is where I need some help. I have not been able to find a nice used grille surround and insert so I am planning on getting an aftermarket unit. The truck had the surround painted and a billet insert when I got it and I really don't want to use it because I prefer the stock look. Does anyone have any suggestions on who has the best quality part. Thanks in advance. Boris Last edited by way2lo2; 09-22-2007 at 10:47 PM.

09-23-2007, 08:46 AM	#2
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help Hey Boris, you may want to check this thread out. I pm'd the guy a while back and he said that all the parts were actually located either in or near Cleveland. Good luck in your search! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241929 __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-23-2007, 11:20 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help You have two choices you can pick from if your going back to something stock. (good idea IMO) You could go either to a 67/70 style grill or go with the 71/72 cause either will work with your rad support. One suggestion: Get busy on the board and start postin' up with pics included. You know what you know and that alone makes you have something to offer the rest of us.

09-24-2007, 02:25 AM	#5
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help Way 2 lo if not Brothers Trucks here in California have some NOS front grille shells for both years but let me warn you NOS parts are going to hit you hard in the pocket.

09-25-2007, 12:22 PM	#7
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,537	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help way2lo2: That is a sweet looking blazer that definitely deserve's the bright grille replacement that you are planning on doing . Cb

09-25-2007, 01:22 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help I think you made a good decision going with a new grill - the one in the picture just gives you too much yellow. The new grill will be a great addition. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-25-2007, 11:20 PM	#9
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help I agree. The og look would be better. __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-27-2007, 06:36 PM	#10
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help Got the new grille in today,took some tweaking to get that fine Taiwan part in. Looks 100% better though IMO. Anyone care for the old one? Boris Attached Images

09-27-2007, 09:22 PM	#11
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help Looks way better __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

09-28-2007, 10:09 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help Major improvement - glad to see you got it installed so quick. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-28-2007, 09:42 PM	#14
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 734	Re: 72 Blazer Grille help I could use a grille and a straight surround... __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'



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