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Old 11-30-2010, 12:03 AM   #1
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opions needed...hood letters or no

I need to decide on whether or not to install the GMC hood letters on the K25. I'm leaning toward installing them, but not looking forward to drilling the holes.
Opinions?
Best way to drill holes for mounting studs?
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Old 11-30-2010, 12:28 AM   #2
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

Does your GMC letters look as good as the rest of the truck? If they are super nice I would put them on, if they look old, scratched, ect, I would leave them off.
Im putting my letters back on after I getting them looking better....
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Old 11-30-2010, 12:37 AM   #3
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Re: opinions needed...hood letters or no

The letters look great...they're nos...never been installed.
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Old 11-30-2010, 12:44 AM   #4
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

First thing i would look at is if the "M" will fit the hood contour. Some of the aftermarket hoods have more crown than the originals. If it looks like a good fit, i would put them back on. Also nice to have to help open the hood a little bit. Nice looking truck, Eric
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Old 11-30-2010, 12:50 AM   #5
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

VERY NICE TRUCK!

Personally, I would recommend not setting the hood letters,(if Folks can't tell it's a GMC by the grill, they most likely can't read either, and aren't smart enough to walk around to the back of the truck).

But that's me, I like simple, clean, GM lines, and a nice paint job with fine wheels and tires.

If you want complicated, wander by the Farrari site some time...



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Old 11-30-2010, 01:20 AM   #6
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

I think it would look good either way beings there in excellent condition.

As for drilling holes with nice paint. I usually use masking tape and tape where I want to drill. That way you don't risk scratching up the paint or chipping it. Leaves a nice hole too.
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Old 11-30-2010, 01:33 AM   #7
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

it looks awesome like that nice motor
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Old 11-30-2010, 02:06 AM   #8
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

My GMC is in the paint shop getting a black finish just like yours and I can't wait to see how awesome those red and chrome GMC letters look when I get'em on.
If your in doubt just wait a week ( please god) and check mine out, I personally believe they will look not just okay but outstanding!
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Old 11-30-2010, 02:09 AM   #9
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

I would be worried about mis-drilling the holes and having a letter lop sided or something. Looks good without, so I say leave them off.
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Old 11-30-2010, 02:37 AM   #10
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I would be worried about mis-drilling the holes and having a letter lop sided or something. Looks good without, so I say leave them off.
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Old 11-30-2010, 03:45 AM   #11
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

This may be a dumb question, but is there any way to get a template for the holes?

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Old 11-30-2010, 09:50 AM   #12
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

A template would be fantastic!
All the new emblems and trim really pop against the black paint, so I think the letters would as well on the hood. I need to set the M on there and try to see if it will lay flush...if it does, I'm gonna put them on.
Anybody want to help a brother out and make a template of their letter holes?
I'll pay the shipping.
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Old 11-30-2010, 10:00 AM   #13
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

That truck looks great! Do you have a link for the 55 build?
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Old 11-30-2010, 10:01 AM   #14
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

To me, it almost kinda looks like its missing something without the letters.

Just throwing this out there, never tried it myself, but could you use some kind of two sided tape like they use on new cars, to hold them on? Again, I've not tried that... just thinking out loud. I'd make a template off of my hood for ya, but I know that my 'G' was crooked. Is your original hood gone?
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Old 11-30-2010, 11:26 AM   #15
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

can't help out with the lettering, but you can post your other project in the alternate tinkering section of the board. Check it out theres a lot of nice non truck projects there.
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Old 11-30-2010, 02:17 PM   #16
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

I'd be more than happy to make a template for ya, but here's what my letters look like:
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I thought it was just the G that was off, but it looks like the C is off a little, too. The dude drilling the holes that day musta been drunk or high.
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Old 12-07-2010, 09:54 PM   #17
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Old 12-07-2010, 11:17 PM   #18
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Re: opions needed...hood letters or no

Oh yeah...they're going on. Probably this weekend.
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Old 12-08-2010, 11:21 AM   #19
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Oh yeah...they're going on. Probably this weekend.
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:13 AM   #20
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would leave them off!
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I prefer without
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