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RustyBucket · 01-18-2012, 12:09 PM

I spent most of yesterday afternoon replacing the grille/bumper on my scroungy '72 Jimmy. New bumper, good used grille. Air ratchet slipped out of my hand, biffed me in the mouth and poked an upper tooth through my lower lip. No broken teeth, didn't need stitches. Bumper's STILL crooked. Tired and aggrivated I let the lift down, cleaned my hands and had to move the Blazer forward so I could close the shop door. I forgot I'd moved the Jimmy rearward on the lift and bumped the Blazer into the back of it.

'72 Blazer has a '69-'70 aftermarket grille with a billet insert. Bent the center bar and skinned up the bumper where the Jimmy's hitch poked it. I need to change/replace the grille and bumper. Who's happy with quality and price from the suppliers that advertise on this site? I'm trying to decide if maybe I'd like a '72 grille and bumper in the '72 Blazer. I haven't gone to the shop today to look at the mess I made. Suggestions on grille/bumper vendor please.

lil hoodlum · 01-18-2012, 06:50 PM

Sorry to hear about your crummy day. I can't help you about your questions. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I guess it's probably a good thing you didn't have any sticks of dynamite. You might have been tempted to "wipe" the slate clean.

Keith

flashed · 01-18-2012, 10:39 PM

I bought a new outer and inner grill for my 72 from AMD and they look very nice but they are not installed yet as my truck is still in pieces in the bodyshop. My original outer and inner grill is still in very nice condition ,just needs to have the clear coat removed and polished as it has no dings or dents. But comparing them side by side the new one looks like it should fit good .Hope this helps .

RustyBucket · 01-19-2012, 12:04 AM

I took a good look at it today and the billet inserts aren't damaged. The bumper's chrome is scratched but the bumper isn't dented.. I think I can live with the scratches for awhile. I ordered a '69-'70 grille shell from TOP BANANA in Va. today and might have it by Friday. $270+ shipping. Nice guy on the phone, I'm anxious to see how it looks.

**70cst** · 01-19-2012, 01:04 AM

Sorry to hear of your Air ratchet attack. Here is a bump.

sanford66 · 01-19-2012, 03:52 AM

Sorry for your bad day, i've had a few myself. In my younger days i probly would have knocked out the windshield with a ball-peen hammer! Luckily i have calmed down a little. Sometimes you just have to walk away and come back to it later. Joseph

RustyBucket · 01-21-2012, 10:17 AM

I thought it'd be nice to give TOP BANANA a plug.. I ordered the grille on Wed. afternoon after 1:00pm and UPS delivered it to me around 2:00pm Friday. Pretty good service from Va. to central Fl. Don't know if it was drop shipped, shows their address in Va. as origin. Nice part, nicely packaged AND $80 cheaper than some other suppliers. It's the repro one with no "CHEVROLET" logo. Probably all stamped in the same place in Asia.

01-18-2012, 12:09 PM	#1
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	$$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? I spent most of yesterday afternoon replacing the grille/bumper on my scroungy '72 Jimmy. New bumper, good used grille. Air ratchet slipped out of my hand, biffed me in the mouth and poked an upper tooth through my lower lip. No broken teeth, didn't need stitches. Bumper's STILL crooked. Tired and aggrivated I let the lift down, cleaned my hands and had to move the Blazer forward so I could close the shop door. I forgot I'd moved the Jimmy rearward on the lift and bumped the Blazer into the back of it. '72 Blazer has a '69-'70 aftermarket grille with a billet insert. Bent the center bar and skinned up the bumper where the Jimmy's hitch poked it. I need to change/replace the grille and bumper. Who's happy with quality and price from the suppliers that advertise on this site? I'm trying to decide if maybe I'd like a '72 grille and bumper in the '72 Blazer. I haven't gone to the shop today to look at the mess I made. Suggestions on grille/bumper vendor please. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-18-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,695	Re: $$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? Sorry to hear about your crummy day. I can't help you about your questions. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I guess it's probably a good thing you didn't have any sticks of dynamite. You might have been tempted to "wipe" the slate clean. Keith

01-18-2012, 10:39 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: $$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? I bought a new outer and inner grill for my 72 from AMD and they look very nice but they are not installed yet as my truck is still in pieces in the bodyshop. My original outer and inner grill is still in very nice condition ,just needs to have the clear coat removed and polished as it has no dings or dents. But comparing them side by side the new one looks like it should fit good .Hope this helps .

01-19-2012, 12:04 AM	#4
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: $$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? I took a good look at it today and the billet inserts aren't damaged. The bumper's chrome is scratched but the bumper isn't dented.. I think I can live with the scratches for awhile. I ordered a '69-'70 grille shell from TOP BANANA in Va. today and might have it by Friday. $270+ shipping. Nice guy on the phone, I'm anxious to see how it looks. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-19-2012, 01:04 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: $$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? Sorry to hear of your Air ratchet attack. Here is a bump. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-19-2012, 03:52 AM	#6
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: $$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? Sorry for your bad day, i've had a few myself. In my younger days i probly would have knocked out the windshield with a ball-peen hammer! Luckily i have calmed down a little. Sometimes you just have to walk away and come back to it later. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

01-21-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: $$ EXPENSIVE 15min. + QUESTION? I thought it'd be nice to give TOP BANANA a plug.. I ordered the grille on Wed. afternoon after 1:00pm and UPS delivered it to me around 2:00pm Friday. Pretty good service from Va. to central Fl. Don't know if it was drop shipped, shows their address in Va. as origin. Nice part, nicely packaged AND $80 cheaper than some other suppliers. It's the repro one with no "CHEVROLET" logo. Probably all stamped in the same place in Asia. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!



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