Suggestions on fixing 82 lower grille?

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Suggestions on fixing 82 lower grille?

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The lower grille on my 82 has a section hanging on by one vertical rib. I was looking on ebay for another and found one, but the seller says there are some broken one's on his too. Anyone have any success repairing these? I might as well try to fix mine instead of buying another and try fixing it. Thanks
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Do you have a picture?
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Re: Suggestions on fixing 82 lower grille?

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seabeelt wrote:Do you have a picture?
Here you go.Image
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I bet a radiator repair shop would be able to solder it up for you?
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They are aluminum I think. Probably get a used one for the price of the repair
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Yes, aluminum on my 80.
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2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
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take it off solder the back side and repaint let dry and reinstall it
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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