Got the new grill on! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-02-2008, 09:42 AM

Sorry For the crappy pics...but the celly was all I had.
I found an OE grill off a '71 on Craig's list. It had a little surface rust and some dings, but anything is a step up from the beat up chrome that was on there before. I painted the black bands back on it, too...Im not really sure if Im down with it yet...I liked all that chrome, but I guess it'll grow on me.

Oh, I had to throw in a picture of my helper...

lowriden58 · 07-02-2008, 09:51 AM

Lookin good

Edit: i just noticed you share the same bday as me only 5years earlier

**clay68c10** · 07-02-2008, 10:04 AM

I like the black bands, looks solid. Good helper too, I've got a boxer to lend me a hand.

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-02-2008, 02:18 PM

Thanks guys...I think it drives a little faster now w/ the flat black accents..

**Palf70Step** · 07-02-2008, 02:21 PM

Very nice job on the grill. I like you "think" I prefer the all chrome GMC grills, but the 71/72 grills are growing on me too. You definitely did a good job on yours.

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-02-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice job on the grill. I like you "think" I prefer the all chrome GMC grills, but the 71/72 grills are growing on me too. You definitely did a good job on yours.

Thanks Bill. Im not sure, and mybe you can help me out...but didnt the '69 & '70 GMC grills come w/ the bands also? They have them in the LMC catalog painted...and I feel like I saw some remnants of black paint in the corners of my original '70 grill, maybe someone just took the paint off along the way.

At any rate, I apreciate the response!

**Palf70Step** · 07-02-2008, 03:08 PM

Far as I know only the 71 and 72 had the black trim. 67 thru 70 were all chrome/shiney.

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2008, 05:52 PM

there was a black outter stripe of sorts. LMC is wrong.
I too prefer the 68 - 70 better, but, I think I'd go for a straight 71 grill over a kerfagled 70 grill.
it looks good.

68gmsee · 07-02-2008, 08:19 PM

I like it... The black sort of breaks the monotony of too much chrome.

The one on my 68 was painted and I've been debating on having it chromed at some day in the future. Not sure if I'll do it though.

07-02-2008, 09:42 AM	#1
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Got the new grill on! Sorry For the crappy pics...but the celly was all I had. I found an OE grill off a '71 on Craig's list. It had a little surface rust and some dings, but anything is a step up from the beat up chrome that was on there before. I painted the black bands back on it, too...Im not really sure if Im down with it yet...I liked all that chrome, but I guess it'll grow on me. Oh, I had to throw in a picture of my helper... Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun Last edited by OrangeCrush1970; 07-02-2008 at 10:10 AM.

07-02-2008, 09:51 AM	#2
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Got the new grill on! Lookin good Edit: i just noticed you share the same bday as me only 5years earlier __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg Last edited by lowriden58; 07-02-2008 at 10:08 AM.

07-02-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Got the new grill on! I like the black bands, looks solid. Good helper too, I've got a boxer to lend me a hand. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-02-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Got the new grill on! Thanks guys...I think it drives a little faster now w/ the flat black accents.. __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun Last edited by OrangeCrush1970; 07-02-2008 at 02:18 PM. Reason: retarded

07-02-2008, 02:21 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Got the new grill on! Very nice job on the grill. I like you "think" I prefer the all chrome GMC grills, but the 71/72 grills are growing on me too. You definitely did a good job on yours. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 07-02-2008 at 02:21 PM.

07-02-2008, 03:08 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Got the new grill on! Far as I know only the 71 and 72 had the black trim. 67 thru 70 were all chrome/shiney. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 07-02-2008 at 03:09 PM.

07-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got the new grill on! there was a black outter stripe of sorts. LMC is wrong. I too prefer the 68 - 70 better, but, I think I'd go for a straight 71 grill over a kerfagled 70 grill. it looks good.

07-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Got the new grill on! I like it... The black sort of breaks the monotony of too much chrome. The one on my 68 was painted and I've been debating on having it chromed at some day in the future. Not sure if I'll do it though.

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