Reproduction Of Original Chrome Face Black Accents Mounting Hardware Sold Separately Original, new in the box, GM Malibu grilles are becoming increasingly harder and harder to find. Consequently, the cost of a new unit when found can quickly break the budget. These plastic injection molded grilles are thoroughly cleaned to remove any mold compound before being placed through the Vacuum Metalized Plating process. Next, the inlay is painted black. This process is the same process GM used to chrome plate their original plastic grilles and this offers the closet to the original appearance. Remember to order the correct mounting hardware for your new grill to avoid breaking off the mounting ears. Will This Fit My 1980 Malibu? The 1980 Malibu grille is becoming very rare, expensive and hard to find in any condition. If you own a 1980 and need a grille, consider changing your front grille assembly to a 1981 style. This conversion costs less than the price of a NOS GM 1980 grill (when you can find them) and adds a completely new look to the front of your Malibu. This conversion is EASY and can be completed with a Phillips head screw driver in about 30 minutes. Here is a list of items you will need to purchase in order to complete this conversion: 1981 Grill, P/N 650003 1980-1981 Header Panel Hardware Kit, P/N 651023 1981 Right Headlight Bezel, P/N 650010 1981 Left Headlight Bezel, P/N 650009 1981 Left Front Turn And Park Lens, P/N 650062 1981 Right Front Turn And Park Lens, P/N 650063 1980-81 Left Side Marker Lens, P/N 632177 1980-81 Right Side Marker Lens, P/N 632176
Make | Model | Years |
Chevrolet | El Camino | 1981 |
Chevrolet | Malibu | 1981 |
GMC | Caballero | 1981 |