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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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how can i spice up my front end...
whats some things i can do fairly easily without killing the bank?
ive already taken the chrome 1/2 headlight covers off, are they worth anything? But would like to maybe repaint or touch up the front grill..maybe paint the grill trim pieces 'chome' idk gime some ideas yall and thanks! [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() thanks!
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
You could get chrome headlight bezels and grill loops to give it some flare
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
yeah done thought of that...reckon i could repaint the loops chrome spay paint and maybe the bezels..thought bout paingint the bumper too it looks bad scratched up..any other ideas?
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
you can make custom inserts to go in the grill openings could also fabricate a small airdam under the front bumper//both very inexpensive just a little bit for materials add your imagination and fabrication skills and its done
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
cdowns..explain some of that some more..
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
easiest way is to take a wire mesh or hardware cloth to form inserts to go in the grill opening/ you could also attach drawppulls or knobs for the retro stlyle of grill inserts a chin spoiler under the front bumper you just start with a flat piece of sheetmetal and bend and form it till it looks cool then bolt it on go back thru hotrod mags from the 60's and earl 70's when customizing was not so dependant on out-ofthe box bolt on stuff//back then people made stuff since it appears your state doesnt have front plates you could remove and smooth out that part of the bumper for a smoother look wiothout the bulge for the plate//or measure it then go looking in junkyards for a smooth chrome replacement that will fit and give you a bit of shiney stuff up front
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
....with a bra?
Chrome stuff. It's always nice to see the front of a '67-68 when the bright stuff is there. Grille surround, leading edge of the hood, bumper....whatever is available will look good and dress it up. As for those headlight 1/2 moons, I threw away a pair in '65. If you wanna use them, turn them so they're at an angle, like cat's eyes. You could get a pair of headlight visors like the VW guys are using. Get the ones with the colored jewel in the top of the visor that glows when the lights are on. It would help if the bulb went bad and you didn't know otherwise.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
you can shave your front bumper
bolts and tuck your bumper in as close as you can to the fenders. Justin |
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Location: DFW Texas
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
Media blast the grill, loops and bumper. Give everything a fresh coat of white. Get new lenses and hood letters. I really like the blue and white combo.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
Take the trim and see if it will clean up and polish it. Buy some chrome or S/S head light peices.
Just a couple of idea's. This spoiler is about $60.00 at the chevy dealer. Here is a painted bumper I did. If you can weld it's cheap. Just painted the hinges & hood parts.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
That BOW TIE, hit it with some fresh bright Red Paint and some chrome touch up on the sides and it will speak volumes for ya.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
Here are some ideas.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
How come you got rid of the half moons? I always thought they looked pretty good.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
Yeah.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
i still have to get soon pics but i put soom bmw projetor headlights in my 70 gmc and thay look killer and i can see down the road real nice and thay only cost 10 bucks from the bone yard
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Paris, TN
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
heres mine but still in primer, Trenz billet grill, shaved bowtie, shaved emblems, custom turn signals behind grille Im thinking about a factory airdam from a later model truck
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
another pic
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
Luisduran, your front end looks really good. Where did you end up putting your front signals?? and what did you use for the mesh inserts in the grille??
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
Trevorrhine, the turn signals are in the bumper, some led lights from IOWA 80 chrome shop item #170270 the lights are covered with a oval chrome mirror bezel, and the grill mesh i just fasten it with some bolts and tabs.
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
I don't really have anything new to add that hasn't allready been mentioned. I really do like the chrome bumper and trim for the 1967/1968 chevy. It's not cheap however. I replaced mine another of months ago. I replaced a little at a time though.
I have allways liked your truck oldblue1968chevy. I also liked the headlight half-covers. I have thought about doing the same thing. I got the idea from you. A couple of pics of mine. Last one not mine but from the interweb, notice it doesn't have the chevrolet hood letters. Good luck! Keith |
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
lil hoodlum, front looks good, i want to do the hood and and front fender trim. good idea
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Re: how can i spice up my front end...
I really like the shaved hood letters, bow tie, turn signals and bumper bolts. It really cleans up the front end and lets the basic details of the 67/68 shine! I like shiny headlight trim, bumper and grill opening surrounds. Oh yeah, the '07-current Jeep Wrangler headlights look great too.
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