Description
The BEST Grille on the market
The ENGINEERED VINTAGE 1975-76 Chevy Grille AF
As seen on Jeff Wallace's 1976 Chevy "Time & a Half"
Are you tired of holding your breath in fear of breaking that tired old plastic every time you touch your old brittle plastic grille - and the 75-76 Chevy Grille is especially bad - so many little plastic parts -waiting to break from a rock-chip or a random shopping cart.
Upgrade your truck with the best grille on the market for 1975-76 Chevy Trucks.
Designed, produced, finished, welded, and shipped from Damascus, Oregon USA.
The Grille AF is engineered to fit your truck - and is intended to last as long (or longer) than your truck. All of our products are produced in the Pacific Northwest by top craftsman. The aluminum is precision cut on a CNC laser, formed on a CNC press brake, brushed (or polished) by hand, and TIG welded! Once complete, each Grille AF is inspected, kitted, and packaged to be shipped to you.
The 75-76 Chevy Grille AF has a 3/8" thick aluminum surround, (7) 1/4" thick verticals, (3) 1/2" thick horizontals and a gaggle of additional pieces - all in aluminum - making up all those inner rectangles that are so iconic to GM's 75-76 Chevy Truck Grille.
The 75-76 Grille AF has a bolt on bow-tie mount in the center of the grille to hold the classic 75-79 style Chevy bowtie (GM licensed) (bolts to grille)
The 75-76 Grille AF has two 3/16" steel powder coated mounts that bolt to your core support in place of the stock grille mounting brackets. Your Grille AF is held to these brackets with (4) included 3/8 bolts & loc-tite and is adjustable to fit your truck's grille opening.
Your headlight bezels must be removed to install this grille.
No drilling required (in stock 75-76 trucks)
Mounting hardware included
Grille AF weight: 22 lbs
Note that the 75-76 Grille AF has accommodation for the stock 75-76 GM hood release - that is offset to the driver side (from center of the truck)
Finish options:
1) Brushed finish: These are machine finished to a brushed finish on two sides of each piece (front edge retains laser cut profile)
2) Powder coated finish: Powder coated Grille AF in the color of your choice using top quality powder coat from Cardinal Powder
3) Polished finish: For the ultimate in appearance. These are hand polished on two sides of each piece (front edge and exposed visible side) Backing plate is brushed finish
FAQ:
1) Is there a clear coat on these grilles?
No. Each clear coat we have found on the market has issues (whether clear powder, clear anodize, or spray clear) - most of these do not play well with UV light from the sun. Similar to aluminum wheels, these grilles will need to be periodically polished for best appearance. If you have a clear coat to recommend - please reach out to us - we would love to discuss.
2) Can you do custom coatings - I want a black/silver/etc… powder coated grille?
Select Powder Coat option and contact us - we can and have done this
Fine print:
Chevy bowtie or GMC emblem not included (available separately)
Free shipping in lower 48 USA
These are built to order, please allow 4-5 weeks for shipment upon order. (we are working to get this lead-time down)
Ships via UPS ground