71 Gs Grill, how much interest???

Discussion in 'Repro Parts' started by 71ConvtSkylark, Mar 16, 2004.

  1. Nitro71455

    Nitro71455 Procharged 455 boost baby

    Any New News Jon?
     
  2. 71ConvtSkylark

    71ConvtSkylark Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I will be pouring the grill this week. Ran into some trouble with getting the grill to sit level. The idea was to have the mold sit on a foam backing, but the weight of the mold kept squashing the foam, and it would get distorted. So....... I built a box out of wood, and filled it with sand, and layed the grill in the box, and let the sand support it where it needs to be supported. I would have poured it this weekend, but couldn't get to the store in time to get the plastic material. Soon...... I hope.

    -Jon
     
  3. buickman70

    buickman70 I pirated this pic!!!

    I would be willing to bet GM wouldn't have cared whether it was resin or plastic back in '71. Cost and quality are what GM cares about, so if a product can be made cheaper and better, it shouldn't matter to most people.
     
  4. national86

    national86 Member

    I have already started on the GS hood scoops , I have the drivers side mold done and one scoop done in fiberglass. I still need to make a mold of the other side. I will be working on finishing it tomorrow and will post some picture if anybody would like to see it.
     
  5. BillMah52

    BillMah52 Well-Known Member

    Post away!!
    Anybody involved in repro parts for our cars is more than welcome to post pictures of their progress.
    We LOVE to see them!!!!:TU:
     
  6. 71ConvtSkylark

    71ConvtSkylark Well-Known Member

    Hey, for everyone who subscribed to this thread, I posted another one wiht the results. I have poured teh first grill, and although it had its flaws, it was a good first effort. Heres the pic: I will be pouring a better run this week. Stay tuned.

    -Jon
     

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  7. BillMah52

    BillMah52 Well-Known Member

    Jon,
    I see you lost a few pieces trying to break the mold.
    Great results for the first effort.
    Your almost there!!! :TU:
     
  8. Nitro71455

    Nitro71455 Procharged 455 boost baby

    Very COOL Jon

    Looks like a GREAT first go to me!!!! Let me know when I can send you some money for one that's up to snuff :Brow:
     
  9. buickman70

    buickman70 I pirated this pic!!!

    Looks very promising, now I hope you have plans to do a 70 grille :beer
     
  10. grannys70skylrk

    grannys70skylrk MORE IDEAS THAN MONEY

    As a new member I was wondering if anyone has done a '70 grille?
     
  11. Chris Lott

    Chris Lott 4 speed finally

    supposedly the GSCA (or someone with them) has a '70 GS grill on the way... Although this one should be injection molded plastic instead of resin.
     
  12. 68 LeSabre 4dr

    68 LeSabre 4dr Well-Known Member

    Looking Great !:Brow: Waiting ............:Brow: :eek2: :TU:
     
  13. bgs455

    bgs455 OIF OEF HOA ONE

    What's the latest on this project? Any guesstamate on the price?
     
  14. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Post has continued on another thread under Resto Parts.
    All details are there.
     
  15. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Any luck on the GSX grille emblems??? Just patiently waiting...and so is Mike G...
    Pat
     
  16. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Whatever happened to this?? or my GSX repro emblem???
     

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