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**gregfull** · 02-21-2006, 01:45 PM

Sorry if this has already be posted, but can anyone else see the similarity between the 2007 and the 1967/1968 grills. I think its kinda strange how they bring back these designs in a new vehicle.

454_72_4X4 · 02-21-2006, 02:08 PM

I haven't seen pics of the 07's yet. Where could I find 'em?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-21-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4

I haven't seen pics of the 07's yet. Where could I find 'em?

There aren't any yet. GM is keeping it tight under wraps, but the tahoe, suburban, and avalanche have all been released and all have the same front end. With GM trying to cut costs that would lead one to assume that the new trucks would share the same front end as the aformentioned vehicles.

whitesswj · 02-21-2006, 02:21 PM

I agree (sorry abou the mac one, I'm a Mac fan)

67ChevyRedneck · 02-21-2006, 02:10 PM

Have you not seen the front end of a 99-02 HD truck and the hood on all '06 trucks? There's a lot of cues from the older trucks on the 99-02's.

454_72_4X4 · 02-21-2006, 02:35 PM

I don't see much similar myself other than the bar across the center of the grille, but even my 93 has that.
Then again, I'm not that familiar with the 67-8's either.

BigSky71 · 02-21-2006, 03:03 PM

I like new grille and updated styling. I saw the new Escalayed at the Portland auto show, it is also very cool, same theme.

I think this new Chevy front more closely matches the latest Fords though, and that can't be good

whitesswj · 02-21-2006, 03:11 PM

shelby987 · 02-21-2006, 04:02 PM

I think its a stretch.....I do agree, 99-02 HD are the best blend of new and old, I always thought that they looked very similar to the 69-72 front end....but I have always been a sucker for the original....that and unless gas spikes a bit more.....affording a 4 year old HD is not in the cards at the moment.....

meathead95 · 02-21-2006, 04:55 PM

i agree gregfull i have thought that for awhile now the thick front of the hood and grill itself (plastic insert) remind me of my 72 but the cross bar reminds me of a 67-68. i am glad i wasnt the only one noticing it. i even saw a new truck at the dealer that looked like they brought back the light/medium blue color from the 72's

taylorde · 02-21-2006, 08:03 PM

Yeah! But the new will not hold up to the Old ones.

davidh · 02-21-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

Sorry if this has already be posted, but can anyone else see the similarity between the 2007 and the 1967/1968 grills. I think its kinda strange how they bring back these designs in a new vehicle.

Ha, I see something different. I think they are bringing back the 1984 camaro with all the D**m plastic. I prefer chrome or painted bumpers. Looks like 80's plastic all over again.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2006, 11:33 PM

I see it. Actually the first time I saw the new grill I thought 67-68 grill. Maybe it's because I like them both...

wibilly · 02-22-2006, 12:49 AM

looks like a bunch of plastic sh!t to me i'll stick with the originals myself i do like the looks of the 99-2002s but to much extra wires and hoses for me i like the simplicty of our old trucks

longhorn71 · 02-22-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

looks like a bunch of plastic sh!t to me i'll stick with the originals myself i do like the looks of the 99-2002s but to much extra wires and hoses for me i like the simplicty of our old trucks

a least they got rid of the 04-06 front end.The worst one chevy made IMHO

davidh · 02-22-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn71

a least they got rid of the 04-06 front end.The worst one chevy made IMHO

I never understood why they took the decent looking 99-02 front and messed it up either. I was told at dealerships that the reason the yukon and suburban never got that front sheetmetal was because of the complaints on the trucks. Also a Oklahoma dealership that was selling chevy and gmc were selling trucks, GMC 4 or 5 to one and marking them up $1500 more than the Chevy. At least the 06' has a bulge in the hood and grille is better , stil not as attractive as 02'. I will be looking for a clean 02' for a daily driver with in the year for this reason.
Best compromise would be the newer drivetrain and older truck!

02-21-2006, 01:45 PM	#1
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	2007 Front end Sorry if this has already be posted, but can anyone else see the similarity between the 2007 and the 1967/1968 grills. I think its kinda strange how they bring back these designs in a new vehicle. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

02-21-2006, 02:08 PM	#2
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: 2007 Front end I haven't seen pics of the 07's yet. Where could I find 'em? __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

02-21-2006, 02:21 PM	#4
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Re: 2007 Front end I agree (sorry abou the mac one, I'm a Mac fan) __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-21-2006, 02:10 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 2007 Front end Have you not seen the front end of a 99-02 HD truck and the hood on all '06 trucks? There's a lot of cues from the older trucks on the 99-02's. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-21-2006, 02:35 PM	#6
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: 2007 Front end I don't see much similar myself other than the bar across the center of the grille, but even my 93 has that. Then again, I'm not that familiar with the 67-8's either. __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

02-21-2006, 03:03 PM	#7
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: 2007 Front end I like new grille and updated styling. I saw the new Escalayed at the Portland auto show, it is also very cool, same theme. I think this new Chevy front more closely matches the latest Fords though, and that can't be good __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-21-2006, 03:11 PM	#8
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Re: 2007 Front end __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-21-2006, 04:02 PM	#9
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: 2007 Front end I think its a stretch.....I do agree, 99-02 HD are the best blend of new and old, I always thought that they looked very similar to the 69-72 front end....but I have always been a sucker for the original....that and unless gas spikes a bit more.....affording a 4 year old HD is not in the cards at the moment..... __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

02-21-2006, 04:55 PM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: 2007 Front end i agree gregfull i have thought that for awhile now the thick front of the hood and grill itself (plastic insert) remind me of my 72 but the cross bar reminds me of a 67-68. i am glad i wasnt the only one noticing it. i even saw a new truck at the dealer that looked like they brought back the light/medium blue color from the 72's __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-21-2006, 08:03 PM	#11
taylorde Just A Tool Hand Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lovington,New Mexico Posts: 70	Re: 2007 Front end Yeah! But the new will not hold up to the Old ones. __________________ :hit:

02-21-2006, 11:33 PM	#13
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02-22-2006, 12:49 AM	#14
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: 2007 Front end looks like a bunch of plastic sh!t to me i'll stick with the originals myself i do like the looks of the 99-2002s but to much extra wires and hoses for me i like the simplicty of our old trucks __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

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