1968 Front Plastic Grills
I just got back from a Swap meet at Bud's Chevrolet in St. Marys, Ohio. At the swap meet I was able to find an original passenger side front plastic grill for a '68. That would sound great to most '68 people because they are not in reproduction and were a one year only part. However, it seems that all I can find in perfect condition are the passenger side grills and never the driver's side. I have been looking for years! I'm trying to figure out if the driver side was more prone to breakage than the passenger side and that is the reason for my lack of finding the driver side? Also if someone out there has a nonbroken driver side '68 grill, talk to me. I would like to make a trade.
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Last edited by Terry B.; March 21, 2010, 01:11 PM.Terry Buchanan
Webmaster / Secretary - Heart of Ohio Chapter www.ncrs.org/hoo
Corvettes Owned:
1977 Coupe
1968 Convertible 427/390 (L-36) Chapter Top Flight 2007, Regional Top Flight 2010, National Top Flight 2011
2003 Electron Blue Coupe
2019 Torch Red Grand Sport Coupe -
Re: 1968 Front Plastic Grills
Terry my original owner 68 has the original factory installed drivers side front and center plastic grilles with original silver paint untouched. I replaced the passenger side grille about 25 years ago because of breakage. Wish I had not thrown it away and tried to glue it back together. Years ago the replacement grilles, although different and no silver paint were not that inexpensive with the local Corvette discount at the parts counter compliments of the Chevy dealer that was our sponsor. -
Re: 1968 Front Plastic Grills
Hello Terry, I have an early '68 and am looking for an original passenger side grill. I have the drivers side only!!! Do you happen to have an extra passenger side? Thanks, DanComment
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Re: 1968 Front Plastic Grills
Hi Dan, There are a number of great members out there that will see your request. I was able to make a trade with a member who needed what I had and had what I needed. I am sending you an email that might help. Thanks, TerryTerry Buchanan
Webmaster / Secretary - Heart of Ohio Chapter www.ncrs.org/hoo
Corvettes Owned:
1977 Coupe
1968 Convertible 427/390 (L-36) Chapter Top Flight 2007, Regional Top Flight 2010, National Top Flight 2011
2003 Electron Blue Coupe
2019 Torch Red Grand Sport CoupeComment
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Re: 1968 Front Plastic Grills
I will check - I have some extra correct '68 sets.Last edited by Blair K.; June 1, 2013, 07:42 AM.Comment
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Re: 1968 Front Plastic Grills
I have a 68 drivers side grille but the screw tab below the parking light is broken offComment
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Re: 1968 Front Plastic Grills
Thank you for the responses! The original 68 grill has a thinner frame than the later replacements. The photo attached shows the early on the left and later on the right. If anyone can help me locate an early passenger side grill - I will be very thankful!68 grill.jpgComment
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