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**special-K** · 03-13-2009, 05:55 AM

I think you did a good job.But,I prefer the factory looks over custom grilles.I`ve seen alot of chopped up GMC grilles over the years.I`m building a`67 GMC starting with a grille I picked up for a guy who wanted to undo what the previous owner had done,a tube grille.That guy sold the truck before I talked to him,so I kept it.I guess if the grille`s already messed up in the middle,that`s one thing.It`s a catch 22 with one that`s dented or just needs chrome because it costs more than a new one and you don`t want to toss it.But,I wouldn`t chop up a good grille with what a good one`s worth.
You could fix one up and paint it to blend with the body.

03-13-2009, 05:55 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: custom grill I think you did a good job.But,I prefer the factory looks over custom grilles.I`ve seen alot of chopped up GMC grilles over the years.I`m building a`67 GMC starting with a grille I picked up for a guy who wanted to undo what the previous owner had done,a tube grille.That guy sold the truck before I talked to him,so I kept it.I guess if the grille`s already messed up in the middle,that`s one thing.It`s a catch 22 with one that`s dented or just needs chrome because it costs more than a new one and you don`t want to toss it.But,I wouldn`t chop up a good grille with what a good one`s worth. You could fix one up and paint it to blend with the body. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-13-2009 at 08:07 AM.