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2014sierraAT · 12-30-2019, 03:18 PM

I would like to share my latest little project, I finally found myself some Chevrolet hubcaps to fit my us mag wheels. After having them for a few weeks I started looking into options to make the hood mounted bow tie match my wheels (which are the textured gold bow tie). I stumbled across the gm illuminated bow tie for the 2018 silverados. It was somewhat of a pain because of the extreme contour the nose of the hood has, I ended up having to mold some plastic on the backside to get everything to fit right. Here are some photos.

**bigmac73** · 12-30-2019, 05:57 PM

hell i like it, it looks good

**bigmac73** · 12-30-2019, 05:58 PM

oh i forgot a Okie Sooner License plate would look better under it, vice the razorback

2014sierraAT · 12-30-2019, 08:42 PM

Haha, thank you

vitamin_c95 · 12-30-2019, 10:20 PM

Looks good

Andy4639 · 12-30-2019, 11:09 PM

Does the emblem lite up? Are is that the reflection off the flash of the camera? I like it either way.

tdangle · 12-30-2019, 11:35 PM

I like it. Is your truck a 69 or 70? I have a 70 and the inner grill looks a little different than yours.

2014sierraAT · 12-31-2019, 12:06 AM

Yes it is tied into the parking lights so it lights up whenever they are on. My truck is a 1970. There are a few differences/discrepancies between the 69/70 with both the inner and outer grilles. I have always read and heard that the painted inner grilles were only available on the 69 grilles but I have a bone stock 1970 that has the painted inner grille so I think it was just hit or miss.
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2014sierraAT · 12-31-2019, 12:11 AM

I’ve read a lot of threads on here about the differences and it seems there usually isn’t a unanimous decision either way so I’m not sure which is actually correct.

**53burb** · 12-31-2019, 12:25 AM

very cool & unique!! i think a lot of ppl may one day copy your idea....

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-31-2019, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 53burb

very cool & unique!! i think a lot of ppl may one day copy your idea....

X2, I'm sure that others will copy it.

**1971Stepside** · 12-31-2019, 11:51 AM

I was wondering how had it would be to get a new "gold" bowtie on the front on the 71-72 grill. This looks good. I like the gold better than the blue since I'm going red.

vitamin_c95 · 01-02-2020, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

I was wondering how had it would be to get a new "gold" bowtie on the front on the 71-72 grill. This looks good. I like the gold better than the blue since I'm going red.

I have some bow ties from 17 silverado and camaros from swapping them out with the black ones. I'm curious now.

2014sierraAT · 12-31-2019, 12:08 PM

I was a little hesitant at first simply because it was different than I’m used to I guess. I really like it though and I don’t think it’s something so different that it takes away from the good looks the truck was born with, and if I ever decide to go back, it takes about 5 minutes to switch out.

**bigmac73** · 01-03-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2014sierraAT

I was a little hesitant at first simply because it was different than I’m used to I guess. I really like it though and I don’t think it’s something so different that it takes away from the good looks the truck was born with, and if I ever decide to go back, it takes about 5 minutes to switch out.

what size tire and wheel are you running

2014sierraAT · 01-03-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmac73

what size tire and wheel are you running

Front: 20x8
255/40/20

Rear:
22x11
285/35/22

**1971Stepside** · 01-03-2020, 10:17 AM

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I have some bow ties from 17 silverado and camaros from swapping them out with the black ones. I'm curious now.

Let me know what you find out.

12-30-2019, 03:18 PM	#1
2014sierraAT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 163	Illuminated bow tie retrofit I would like to share my latest little project, I finally found myself some Chevrolet hubcaps to fit my us mag wheels. After having them for a few weeks I started looking into options to make the hood mounted bow tie match my wheels (which are the textured gold bow tie). I stumbled across the gm illuminated bow tie for the 2018 silverados. It was somewhat of a pain because of the extreme contour the nose of the hood has, I ended up having to mold some plastic on the backside to get everything to fit right. Here are some photos. Attached Images

12-30-2019, 05:57 PM	#2
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit hell i like it, it looks good __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

12-30-2019, 05:58 PM	#3
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit oh i forgot a Okie Sooner License plate would look better under it, vice the razorback __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

12-30-2019, 08:42 PM	#4
2014sierraAT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 163	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit Haha, thank you

12-30-2019, 10:20 PM	#5
vitamin_c95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 108	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit Looks good __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn 350/350 "Conquistador"

12-30-2019, 11:09 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit Does the emblem lite up? Are is that the reflection off the flash of the camera? I like it either way. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-30-2019, 11:35 PM	#7
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit I like it. Is your truck a 69 or 70? I have a 70 and the inner grill looks a little different than yours. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

12-31-2019, 12:06 AM	#8
2014sierraAT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 163	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit Yes it is tied into the parking lights so it lights up whenever they are on. My truck is a 1970. There are a few differences/discrepancies between the 69/70 with both the inner and outer grilles. I have always read and heard that the painted inner grilles were only available on the 69 grilles but I have a bone stock 1970 that has the painted inner grille so I think it was just hit or miss. Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2019, 12:11 AM	#9
2014sierraAT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 163	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit I’ve read a lot of threads on here about the differences and it seems there usually isn’t a unanimous decision either way so I’m not sure which is actually correct.

12-31-2019, 12:25 AM	#10
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,007	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit very cool & unique!! i think a lot of ppl may one day copy your idea....

12-31-2019, 11:51 AM	#12
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit I was wondering how had it would be to get a new "gold" bowtie on the front on the 71-72 grill. This looks good. I like the gold better than the blue since I'm going red. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-31-2019, 12:08 PM	#14
2014sierraAT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 163	Re: Illuminated bow tie retrofit I was a little hesitant at first simply because it was different than I’m used to I guess. I really like it though and I don’t think it’s something so different that it takes away from the good looks the truck was born with, and if I ever decide to go back, it takes about 5 minutes to switch out.



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