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1LIME69 · 10-28-2012, 02:27 PM

I'm thinking about changing my frontend from a 1969 to a 1972. Thinking about ditching my painted bumpers for chrome bumpers and a new chrome inner and outer 1972 grille. I need help making this decision? By the way that is the factory paint, faded and all. lol

BossHogg69 · 10-28-2012, 02:34 PM

First off, I have a '69, so I'm a little biased.. I do dig the white bumpers on your truck, they go with the top!

As for the '72 frontend, they look a little bland to me with that big eggcrate grille (flame away 71/72 lovers!!) I don't know if you where planning with the original grille insert or billet, but this is jmho. The billet would look a little blingy against your original paint, but would match those sweet wheels you're running.

1LIME69 · 10-28-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

First off, I have a '69, so I'm a little biased.. I do dig the white bumpers on your truck, they go with the top!

As for the '72 frontend, they look a little bland to me with that big eggcrate grille (flame away 71/72 lovers!!) I don't know if you where planning with the original grille insert or billet, but this is jmho. The billet would look a little blingy against your original paint, but would match those sweet wheels you're running.

Guess I have considered the 71/72 because of the "new" chrome inner and outer grille options. NO POLISHING. I don't know what it is I just like the 71/72 look. The current 2013 poll winner has really sold me on that grille also. You can't tell me that truck isn't bada$#?

But on the other hand I hate to make my truck a "hybrid".

BossHogg69 · 10-28-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

Guess I have considered the 71/72 because of the "new" chrome inner and outer grille options. NO POLISHING. I don't know what it is I just like the 71/72 look. The current 2013 poll winner has really sold me on that grille also. You can't tell me that truck isn't bada$#?

But on the other hand I hate to make my truck a "hybrid".

I agree, that's a beautiful truck, but it doesn't make me want to run out and swap my frontend over. If I had your truck, I'd put a new '69 inner & outer grille, a set of bumpers and be done with it. Some 'smoothie' chrome bumpers with no bolts showing would look really cool...

1LIME69 · 10-28-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I agree, that's a beautiful truck, but it doesn't make me want to run out and swap my frontend over. If I had your truck, I'd put a new '69 inner & outer grille, a set of bumpers and be done with it. Some 'smoothie' chrome bumpers with no bolts showing would look really cool...

Thanks for the advice. Where do you get the smoothie bumpers from?

BossHogg69 · 10-28-2012, 06:39 PM

member 'Top Banana' had some for sale. I was gonna use them, but I'm going with front & rear roll pans instead of bumpers. Tim Christian has some on his GMC stepside and it looks KILLER!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418543

69GWC · 10-28-2012, 02:38 PM

Yeap put a chrome front bumper on it and call it done.
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**Stocker** · 10-28-2012, 02:59 PM

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Yeap put a chrome front bumper on it and call it done.

Yep, do this. I replaced my white front bumper with a chrome one a long time ago and I think it's a great move. BTW my '72 is the same color as your '69. I'd also keep it a '69 if that were my truck.

**jocko** · 10-28-2012, 02:57 PM

concur - keep it 69 (and I'm a 72 fan personally). Chrome bumpers and detail the grille you have - maybe touch up the missing black on the outer grille shell around the headlights and go from there (it may not be missing, can't tell for sure in the pic, but looks like it's faded off a bit). Buckets themselves are already black (yay!) but I'm talking about the outer grille shell area immediately outside the stainless ring around the headlights before you get to the outer perimeter.

Gorgeous truck - and have you seen my WTB original med olive 69-72 fender ad???
I'm just sayin...

GMCJOE · 10-28-2012, 03:02 PM

Agreed with the chrome bumpers. One of the things on the list for my 69. Keep the 69 grill IMO.

kcsa75 · 10-28-2012, 03:15 PM

I say go with the 72. Best lookin pickup ever built!

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1LIME69 · 10-28-2012, 03:24 PM

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I say go with the 72. Best lookin pickup ever built!

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I feel like you might be a little biased with that comment. lol

C/10 King · 10-28-2012, 03:34 PM

Boy, I have mixed emotions here, and I am one of the biggesssssssst egg crate fans here, I have changed out 99% of every 69/70 grill to a 71/72 egg crate I have ever owned, but that truck looks so right on the way it is, I think just changing to the chrome bumper is the ticket!

Oh, what the hell change the grill too!

69GWC · 10-28-2012, 03:27 PM

If you just want chrome get your 69 grille chromed.
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1LIME69 · 10-28-2012, 05:56 PM

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If you just want chrome get your 69 grille chromed.
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Either way I'm gonna have to buy a new grille. My grille has a tear on one corner of the grille. $800 for a grille plus chrome. wow

1LIME69 · 10-28-2012, 06:02 PM

Thanks for all the complements guys. Means a lot coming from some of the baddest truck owners on here. Anything you guys would change about my truck, I have a 1" block for the back. Think I need to install it? Not sure.

LEX · 10-28-2012, 03:59 PM

I have a '70 with a '71-'72 grill and bumper. I say go for it.

THE DRIVER · 10-28-2012, 04:21 PM

I'm surprised no one has said something like, "If you do change the front end I would be interested in your fenders" or something like that. That being said I'm interested in those headlight bezels... You have a great looking truck there, no matter what you do it looks good, even right now.

LEX · 10-28-2012, 05:45 PM

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I'm surprised no one has said something like, "If you do change the front end I would be interested in your fenders" or something like that. That being said I'm interested in those headlight bezels... You have a great looking truck there, no matter what you do it looks good, even right now.

I thought those fenders will work for either grill?
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67ChevyRedneck · 10-28-2012, 04:29 PM

I love how your truck looks! If it were mine I'd leave the grill, get the chrome bumpers, and swap out the square mirrors for the round style ones.

C/10 King · 10-28-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I love how your truck looks! If it were mine I'd leave the grill, get the chrome bumpers, and swap out the square mirrors for the round style ones.

X2, on the mirrors!

big_al_71 · 10-28-2012, 04:41 PM

I say do it and of course I also love the egg crate grille!!!!!

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-28-2012, 05:36 PM

I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. I have a 70 longhorn that I swapped to 71/72 grill and bumper but that is only because it jad been wrecked and I had the parts. I prefer the 71/72 look but if it had been useable as is I would have left it.
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Tinkermc · 10-28-2012, 05:38 PM

that truck only has to please 1 person and you da man, so make it just the way you like it

69GWC · 10-28-2012, 06:06 PM

Chrome front bumper and chrome mirrors, I like the stance it has I would not lower it any more.
I know LMC has 2 grill choices and one of them I think is under $400.
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10-28-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Need Your Help? 69or72 I'm thinking about changing my frontend from a 1969 to a 1972. Thinking about ditching my painted bumpers for chrome bumpers and a new chrome inner and outer 1972 grille. I need help making this decision? By the way that is the factory paint, faded and all. lol Attached Images __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion

10-28-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 First off, I have a '69, so I'm a little biased.. I do dig the white bumpers on your truck, they go with the top! As for the '72 frontend, they look a little bland to me with that big eggcrate grille (flame away 71/72 lovers!!) I don't know if you where planning with the original grille insert or billet, but this is jmho. The billet would look a little blingy against your original paint, but would match those sweet wheels you're running. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-28-2012, 06:39 PM	#6
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 member 'Top Banana' had some for sale. I was gonna use them, but I'm going with front & rear roll pans instead of bumpers. Tim Christian has some on his GMC stepside and it looks KILLER! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418543 __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-28-2012, 02:38 PM	#7
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 Yeap put a chrome front bumper on it and call it done. Posted via Mobile Device

10-28-2012, 02:57 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 concur - keep it 69 (and I'm a 72 fan personally). Chrome bumpers and detail the grille you have - maybe touch up the missing black on the outer grille shell around the headlights and go from there (it may not be missing, can't tell for sure in the pic, but looks like it's faded off a bit). Buckets themselves are already black (yay!) but I'm talking about the outer grille shell area immediately outside the stainless ring around the headlights before you get to the outer perimeter. Gorgeous truck - and have you seen my WTB original med olive 69-72 fender ad??? I'm just sayin...

10-28-2012, 03:02 PM	#10
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 Agreed with the chrome bumpers. One of the things on the list for my 69. Keep the 69 grill IMO. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

10-28-2012, 03:15 PM	#11
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 I say go with the 72. Best lookin pickup ever built! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

10-28-2012, 03:34 PM	#13
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 Boy, I have mixed emotions here, and I am one of the biggesssssssst egg crate fans here, I have changed out 99% of every 69/70 grill to a 71/72 egg crate I have ever owned, but that truck looks so right on the way it is, I think just changing to the chrome bumper is the ticket! Oh, what the hell change the grill too! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

10-28-2012, 03:27 PM	#14
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 If you just want chrome get your 69 grille chromed. Posted via Mobile Device

10-28-2012, 06:02 PM	#16
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 Thanks for all the complements guys. Means a lot coming from some of the baddest truck owners on here. Anything you guys would change about my truck, I have a 1" block for the back. Think I need to install it? Not sure. __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion

10-28-2012, 03:59 PM	#17
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 I have a '70 with a '71-'72 grill and bumper. I say go for it.

10-28-2012, 04:21 PM	#18
THE DRIVER Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 38	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 I'm surprised no one has said something like, "If you do change the front end I would be interested in your fenders" or something like that. That being said I'm interested in those headlight bezels... You have a great looking truck there, no matter what you do it looks good, even right now.

10-28-2012, 04:29 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 I love how your truck looks! If it were mine I'd leave the grill, get the chrome bumpers, and swap out the square mirrors for the round style ones. __________________ 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!

10-28-2012, 04:41 PM	#22
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 I say do it and of course I also love the egg crate grille!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-28-2012, 05:36 PM	#23
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. I have a 70 longhorn that I swapped to 71/72 grill and bumper but that is only because it jad been wrecked and I had the parts. I prefer the 71/72 look but if it had been useable as is I would have left it. Posted via Mobile Device



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10-28-2012, 05:38 PM	#24
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 that truck only has to please 1 person and you da man, so make it just the way you like it

10-28-2012, 06:06 PM	#25
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Need Your Help? 69or72 Chrome front bumper and chrome mirrors, I like the stance it has I would not lower it any more. I know LMC has 2 grill choices and one of them I think is under $400. Posted via Mobile Device

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