m1009 grill and headlight bezels

[Ordak]

So I have been looking to find an original grill and 2 headlight bezels for my m1009. I have had no luck in finding any yet. I did see a grill on Ebay for $170 but that seems a little steep to me. I cannot even find a headlight bezel for it. So if I do find a grill and headlight bezels how much are they worth? I do not need them but the silver grill on mine looks out of place. I would not mind finding a black one (or paint the current one) but I would prefer an original.

 

[bl71236]

Brand new reproduction from LMC, all 3 would run $86.00 before shipping. You would still have to paint them. Also the grille would not have the cut outs for the slave plug and BO drive.

 

[cucvrus]

Take the new grille and cut the holes in it where you need them. i have done it on several grilles. i like the 87 grille best. i have used the 1991 grille also and cut out the holes.

 

[Tinstar]

$170 isn't expensive if you can't find another one.
If I needed one I wouldn't blink at that.

But on the other hand if same part was, say $500, I would not even consider it.
Only you know what your limit is.

At some point another one "should" become available.

Im looking now for two CUCVs strictly for parts.

 

[Ordak]

Thinking about what you guys said I think getting a new one from LMC and painting it would be best. Gonna be painting it next year just trying to get everything sorted out well in advance. Thanks Gentlemen!

 

[86m1028]

Take the new grille and cut the holes in it View attachment 649833View attachment 649834View attachment 649835where you need them. i have done it on several grilles. i like the 87 grille best. i have used the 1991 grille also and cut out the holes.

Got any pics with the 91 grill ?
Im curious what it would look like.

 

[cucvrus]

Got any pics with the 91 grill ?
Im curious what it would look like.

It is one of my favorites. This did require changing the radiator support. The wiring harness worked just fine with the quad head lamps. My Son is taking this M1028A1 to Rausch Creek on Saturday.

 

[cucvrus]

Thinking about what you guys said I think getting a new one from LMC and painting it would be best. Gonna be painting it next year just trying to get everything sorted out well in advance. Thanks Gentlemen!

The one from LMC is sort of bland looking. It lacks the Bow-tie and is very thin at the corners that are already thin. I have a few of the OEM CUCV grilles and bezels but they are NOT cheapo's. Good original parts you will have to pay for or use salvage yard OEM parts. I grab every grille I see. Did you know a G Van grille from the same vintage will fit the CUCV. You need to do minor trimming but it fits and you can not tell the difference.

 

[Ordak]

The one from LMC is sort of bland looking. It lacks the Bow-tie and is very thin at the corners that are already thin. I have a few of the OEM CUCV grilles and bezels but they are NOT cheapo's. Good original parts you will have to pay for or use salvage yard OEM parts. I grab every grille I see. Did you know a G Van grille from the same vintage will fit the CUCV. You need to do minor trimming but it fits and you can not tell the difference.

Alright thanks I will start looking for some grills off the G Vans (I believe there were a boat load last time) used ones when I head out to the scrap yards. I really would like to find an original one (love the bow-tie) and perhaps I might buy the one on Ebay and paint my existing headlight bezels to match.