Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aventur1 · 03-31-2008, 06:09 AM

It looks like
I kinda like it, I did notice a small bracket on each side, must be for turn signals?
Ya the surface rust across the hood is where the PO had a wind guard on.
Ok now that your looking how do I get my hood down level with the fender?

CG · 03-31-2008, 06:25 AM

I really like the older style tube grills, yours looks great. I looked for one for my old burb but couldn't find the style like you have, nice find. If you ever run across anymore of those for sale anywhere shoot me a PM.

aventur1 · 03-31-2008, 06:47 AM

CG
I have found 2 of them this year. I paid 35 plus ship out of Portland for this one. I'll keep a look out.

ed2552 · 03-31-2008, 07:49 AM

Mine does that too, i just push on it, but that only lasts until you hit a big bump or open the hood, plus then the springs don't want to lift it as well, idk why, but idk how to fix it

Wreckless_71 · 03-31-2008, 10:48 AM

yeah I like The tube grill, they just look classic...

aventur1 · 03-31-2008, 03:55 PM

Wreckless 71
Very nice looking truck! Don't know why but the PO painted around the headlights on mine.
Are your turn signals behind the grill? I also like the look without the turn signals in the bumber. I suppose a guy could mount the signals on the core support that way there hidden yet can be seen when in use.

CharlieBrown · 03-31-2008, 05:47 PM

the black around the headlites is factory

ChevLoRay · 03-31-2008, 11:36 PM

The problem with your hood is the springs are weak, and the hinges may be tweaked. At least you should replace the springs.

aventur1 · 04-01-2008, 01:06 AM

Thanks everyone!
A little at a time, just make-in better!

Wreckless_71 · 04-01-2008, 10:52 AM

Hey Aventur1 just saw your post... my headlight buckets were originally painted black too. I used a little gasket remover (in a rattle can) on em and the pain wiped right off. Looks 10 times better with the crome instead of the black. Oh and yes the parklights are behind the grill, the po had the early model bumper on it and the lights were just drilled into the top inside of the grill shell. I made some cheesy little sheetmetal brackets to mount them in the bottom behind the grill, more of a lo-profile look. They look pretty sic at night, and personally I like the smooth front end look with the bumper and old skool tube grill... I'll try and get some pics up.

72armyswbtruck · 04-01-2008, 11:14 AM

Nice looking truck, gonna be stellar once your done. A little at a time beats nothing ever.

aventur1 · 04-01-2008, 04:55 PM

Wreckless71
Ya I'd like to see some pics at night of your park lights and maybe how you mounted them. I suppose I'll have to start looking for a bumber with no park lights.

72Army
Thanks Army, did you locate a 373 rear end for SV? I'm looking also for SV, he's helped me before on a few items. I've seen them around this area before.

Wreckless_71 · 04-04-2008, 10:12 AM

Here you go Aventur1...

aventur1 · 04-04-2008, 03:44 PM

Wow, that looks really cool, what type of turn signals did you use? Looks like there reflecting into the headlight rings or do you have extra lights in the headlight cup area? With those extra lights in the center I bet you can see a long ways down a dark road!!

orange72c10 · 04-04-2008, 04:03 PM

I bought my my billett grille from LMC trucks after i hit the deer, I just looked real quick at the website and found these

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=64

aventur1 · 04-04-2008, 04:19 PM

Ya I've seen those grills, I suppose the old style that are bigger tubes and less of them is what effect I was looking for, you know the ones you use to see years ago on these type trucks. I've located a couple this year, there getting harder to find.

orange72c10 · 04-04-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aventur1

Ya I've seen those grills, I suppose the old style that are bigger tubes and less of them is what effect I was looking for, you know the ones you use to see years ago on these type trucks. I've located a couple this year, there getting harder to find.

Yeah I see the difference in the one that you like, I could have sworn last summer that LMC had the exact same grill but as I looked on their webpage I could not seem to find it. I do like the looks of that grill. I wish I had a pic of my grill but my truck is in storage right now just waiting for the snow and salt to disappear!!

aventur1 · 04-04-2008, 04:50 PM

Orange
Well better get ready and get that truck out! Lot's of summer fun around the corner!!

orange72c10 · 04-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aventur1

Orange
Well better get ready and get that truck out! Lot's of summer fun around the corner!!

HAHA yeah I can not wait!!! Supposed to be raining and 50 this weekend so that will help!!

Wreckless_71 · 04-04-2008, 05:48 PM

Yeah the headlights are awesome I just got them a couple a weeks ago... I get a killer discount down at a local parts shop so I got the whole setup with the H4 bulbs that are brighter than s!@#, especially with my PIAA driving lights wired in with the high beam and they look real cool. Kinda got a purpley blue color to them. They have the aux. 194 bulb mounted in the bottom of the housing and I have a couple of different colors that I can run. They come stock with just clear, but I put some amber ones in and love the look. They turn on with my parklights and work with the blinkers too. It's really amazing how much of a difference the headlights make, I love being able to see!

72BlckButy · 04-05-2008, 05:57 AM

Not bad... I kind of like it!

420am · 04-05-2008, 06:48 AM

I really dislike billet grills. I'll be posting one I took off for sale on here very soon though.

03-31-2008, 06:09 AM	#1
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... It looks like I kinda like it, I did notice a small bracket on each side, must be for turn signals? Ya the surface rust across the hood is where the PO had a wind guard on. Ok now that your looking how do I get my hood down level with the fender? Attached Images Last edited by aventur1; 03-31-2008 at 06:13 AM.

03-31-2008, 06:25 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... I really like the older style tube grills, yours looks great. I looked for one for my old burb but couldn't find the style like you have, nice find. If you ever run across anymore of those for sale anywhere shoot me a PM.

03-31-2008, 06:47 AM	#3
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... CG I have found 2 of them this year. I paid 35 plus ship out of Portland for this one. I'll keep a look out.

03-31-2008, 07:49 AM	#4
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Mine does that too, i just push on it, but that only lasts until you hit a big bump or open the hood, plus then the springs don't want to lift it as well, idk why, but idk how to fix it __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

03-31-2008, 10:48 AM	#5
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... yeah I like The tube grill, they just look classic... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

03-31-2008, 03:55 PM	#6
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Wreckless 71 Very nice looking truck! Don't know why but the PO painted around the headlights on mine. Are your turn signals behind the grill? I also like the look without the turn signals in the bumber. I suppose a guy could mount the signals on the core support that way there hidden yet can be seen when in use.

03-31-2008, 05:47 PM	#7
CharlieBrown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Van Buren Arkansas Posts: 137	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... the black around the headlites is factory __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super..owned since 1978 1972 Surburban 4x4 1972 Cheyenne 4x4 3/4 ton.....sold 1972 Cheyenne 2wd...named Death Row

03-31-2008, 11:36 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... The problem with your hood is the springs are weak, and the hinges may be tweaked. At least you should replace the springs. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

04-01-2008, 01:06 AM	#9
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Thanks everyone! A little at a time, just make-in better!

04-01-2008, 10:52 AM	#10
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Hey Aventur1 just saw your post... my headlight buckets were originally painted black too. I used a little gasket remover (in a rattle can) on em and the pain wiped right off. Looks 10 times better with the crome instead of the black. Oh and yes the parklights are behind the grill, the po had the early model bumper on it and the lights were just drilled into the top inside of the grill shell. I made some cheesy little sheetmetal brackets to mount them in the bottom behind the grill, more of a lo-profile look. They look pretty sic at night, and personally I like the smooth front end look with the bumper and old skool tube grill... I'll try and get some pics up. __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

04-01-2008, 11:14 AM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Nice looking truck, gonna be stellar once your done. A little at a time beats nothing ever. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-01-2008, 04:55 PM	#12
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Wreckless71 Ya I'd like to see some pics at night of your park lights and maybe how you mounted them. I suppose I'll have to start looking for a bumber with no park lights. 72Army Thanks Army, did you locate a 373 rear end for SV? I'm looking also for SV, he's helped me before on a few items. I've seen them around this area before.

04-04-2008, 10:12 AM	#13
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Here you go Aventur1... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

04-04-2008, 03:44 PM	#14
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Wow, that looks really cool, what type of turn signals did you use? Looks like there reflecting into the headlight rings or do you have extra lights in the headlight cup area? With those extra lights in the center I bet you can see a long ways down a dark road!!

04-04-2008, 04:03 PM	#15
orange72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 153	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... I bought my my billett grille from LMC trucks after i hit the deer, I just looked real quick at the website and found these http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=64



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-04-2008, 04:19 PM	#16
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Ya I've seen those grills, I suppose the old style that are bigger tubes and less of them is what effect I was looking for, you know the ones you use to see years ago on these type trucks. I've located a couple this year, there getting harder to find.

04-04-2008, 04:50 PM	#18
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Orange Well better get ready and get that truck out! Lot's of summer fun around the corner!!

04-04-2008, 05:48 PM	#20
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Yeah the headlights are awesome I just got them a couple a weeks ago... I get a killer discount down at a local parts shop so I got the whole setup with the H4 bulbs that are brighter than s!@#, especially with my PIAA driving lights wired in with the high beam and they look real cool. Kinda got a purpley blue color to them. They have the aux. 194 bulb mounted in the bottom of the housing and I have a couple of different colors that I can run. They come stock with just clear, but I put some amber ones in and love the look. They turn on with my parklights and work with the blinkers too. It's really amazing how much of a difference the headlights make, I love being able to see! __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

04-05-2008, 05:57 AM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... Not bad... I kind of like it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-05-2008, 06:48 AM	#22
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: Installed older tube grill, just to see what.... I really dislike billet grills. I'll be posting one I took off for sale on here very soon though. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.