Andreas Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Just got word that a billet replacement grille for our FGMCs is in the prototype stage. Stay tuned for details and pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Â Â YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Â Â YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's it? I epected more of... YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! out of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Its gonna cut into Jareds Grille-o-rama!! Id like to see what its going to look like, and prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Are they going to produce a grille that fits the '72 as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I hope better than the guy I was dealing with last year. He was gung-ho on the project until he got a good job that was going to pay very well and he lost all interest in custom work. Â Thats too bad Allan... whatever happened to good ole' craftsmanship, even if your not making a million bucks of the project? I guess thats out the window just like everything else, right? Â I met a guy a few years back and same difference; he was ready to rock, so I brought the grille up to his shop and then he was like "Well... we could do it but grilles are really fragile, and I wouldn't want to mess it up. It's going to cost a bunch." Â All I could think was "Well what the H*ll do you think most grilles are made out of I-beams?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 The outfit I am talking to makes billet grilles only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I think the mounting points as well as the fact that the grille is positioned outside the sheetmetal makes a economical aftermarket grille difficult.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Economical or not, here is the Monte Carlo Prototype: Â Â I think it looks S W E E T..... Â The 71 Chevelle grille sells for $199 & shipping. I am talking to the company about a group purchase for us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsmc Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 leo will be selling alot of 71 fender extentions so the 72 guys can convert their nose to except the billet grill. then you will have to get creative for the t/s lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 You could use 70/71 fender extensions and replace your headlights with this:  http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/15610.html  or these:  EBay Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Count me in for a group buy. That grill looks sweet. Would really look nice in the 70. Â Â Thanks Andreas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allchevy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 is this something we are talking about? Â Â http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-71-C...=item2a01c8ddab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 is this something we are talking about?  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-71-C...=item2a01c8ddab  Similar, but different vendor and hopefully very different price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 $650 yikes, Â I like the other one a lot better and less $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Very Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN454Monte Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I've already started looking Bob. I am actually thinking about LED's in the lower corners of the billet grill as the blinkers. Fairly cheap and certainly custom. Just what I need, another project.  I saw a security vehicle on base today with the flashing led's mounted on the grille which got me to thinking about it.  So far I have found these although making them flash just as turn signals might take a little work...   They can be found on this Web Site   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wiles Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 i would like to say that i predict they will be more than the hoped 200 dollars  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 i would like to say that i predict they will be more than the hoped 200 dollars  Oh!... no you didn't! Quiet before they change their mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Too late, here is the latest from the manufacturer: Â Quote: The price is NO comparable with our 71 Chevelle billet grille, we have our own pricing policy: cost, demand and market value. easily understand why a house in San Francisco is more expensive than the one in other place, even they are exactly same. but dont worry, we will have a reasonable price, we are a manufacturer, we make grilles for selling, not for scaring people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Andreas, who are you talking to?? I think $200 is too good to be true for what most expectations are. People are probably looking for a replacement grille and the upper horizontal and vertical sides would be necessary for that. It would move the cost up a bunch but what is the alternative guys? A $2000-3000 NOS grille, especially for a '72? What is currently being shown would be more of a custom application and not to replace the stock grille..JMO...I know Zoops in Banning Ca. has been adding some billet grilles to their line up, if you haven't talked to them you might try. They were going to use my Chevelle to check one they were developing but found another one. They could use our Monte to measure for a '72 and I think there's a member, Geroge, who lives in Banning. Also know a local guy with a '70 and you could try to contact Jaylene (although I have not been able to reach her lately) if they're interested...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 $200 sounded a little to good to be true IMO. Â The Monte grill has the wider peice up top, which makes it look a lot better and worth more than the $200 chevelle grill. Â I'm very anxious though like everyone else to find out the final price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Andreas, who are you talking to?? Â I am talking to a company out of CA which only makes billet grilles. You can find them on ebay under billet_art. They seem to know their stuff with over 500+ comments and a 100% positive rating. They offer a 71 Chevelle billet grille for $199 & shipping, so I assumed the Monte grille COULD be in the same price range. Oh well... Â All their grilles are in the $150-$320 price range, so let's hope we will stay in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-71 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 They are only going to sell a few of those grilles for the Monte. That is why the price will be higher. The club will be their best customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 there's always the National club guys too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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