Sam69sat
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Anyone hear if aftermarket 67 Coronet grill surrounds are in the works? Heard a rumor earlier in the year but haven't seen anything. Also what's the going rate for a "good" set of surrounds these days?
I have not heard that. Expect to pay $1500-$2000 for restored surrounds. Decent used can run from $750-$1100. Junk or battered ones $200-$450. One of the most expensive things on a 67 Coronet.
There you go that's $2200 for a set. I agree his stuff is high. I have (in my opinion) been taken one time by Bill of Special T's, and it was far worse than $1100 for a surround. As far as what you would have to pay for NOS, I would expect 2K up.. I contacted Bill at Special-T's near Chicago and, luckily, he did have a spare restored single of the side I needed. $1100, not negotiable. He restores and reanodizes lots of aluminium grills and trim. His stuff is nice, but $$$$
I'm sure they can be done, but hang on to your a$$.Been wondering about 1966 Coronet grille halves recently. I have two complete grilles that I would call "driver quality" that I've had as spares for over 35 years. I wonder if Special-T's does those, as well. Anyone have contact info for them?
Yep, agree. This is what I picked up for 1500. Even had the vanity mirror option still on the visor. A little rusty and paint is worn but the 318 auto 500 drives just fine.Keep your eyes open for an auction with a beat up 4 door car and you'll be surprised some of them have very clean front ends, part the rest out .
That's what I did. the old 4 door cost me 400 bucks, sold a few parts for 900 bucks , sold the rest to salvage yard for 300 bucks.
Also watch ebay.