do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

corn · 01-13-2008, 05:36 PM

Anyone made their own inner grille on a 69-70? Id like to have one & have been thinking about making one if it wouldnt look tacky too when its all said & done...

Psycho71 · 01-13-2008, 07:55 PM

I'd give it a shot. I picture some SS woven/welded wire. Maybe .375"-.5" hole size?

Could go perforated?

Or were you thinking about something more exotic?

Jay

corn · 01-13-2008, 08:22 PM

Not sure if I would just find a sheet of mesh or maybe have something laser cut at work. Still trying to decide but it wont be real flashy however I do it. Any ideas?

**special-K** · 01-14-2008, 02:52 AM

What would it look like with no inner grille?The GMCs are open like that.

68gmsee · 01-14-2008, 04:59 AM

That's an idea to consider. I never was too crazy with the flimsy plastic they used on the inner grill for these trucks.

The only problem with removing it is tha it leaves some larger than normal openings where you can see the radiator etc. I have both GMC and a Chevy and both of the grills are out at this time. I'll be keeping an eye out for any suggestions.

ChevLoRay · 01-14-2008, 05:22 AM

I know that LMC has a billet insert for sale. The speed grille idea is interesting. I don't like (personally) the flame designs and such that are being offered and seen on late-model trucks, especially for the '69-70's as in insert.

I would like to see a billet insert that has vertical bars, instead of the horizontal ones, just for kicks. Maybe an egg-crate billet design would mimic the original plastic insert, yet be different. I know the cost of such would be much higher than a straight-bar billet insert. Tube grill insert, anyone? Maybe one done with 1/4-inch stainless bars would be different enough.

I have thought of painting my insert to coordinate it with my wheels and interior....red. Think of seeing a '32 Ford grille with the bars in red and the shell in black, with a thin stainless bead between the bars and the shell. Hey, it's just an idea.

corn · 01-14-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Maybe an egg-crate billet design would mimic the original plastic insert, yet be different.

This is the basic plan I was thinking except maybe a bunch of bowties instead of squares.

pmpski_1 · 01-14-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I would like to see a billet insert that has vertical bars, instead of the horizontal ones, just for kicks.

That might look cool.

corn · 01-14-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

What would it look like with no inner grille?The GMCs are open like that.

Like this...

468BIGBLOCK · 01-14-2008, 05:59 PM

A locall guys cut the cooling fins off the back of a ole refrigerator and used in his grille looked pretty neat!!

01-13-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? Anyone made their own inner grille on a 69-70? Id like to have one & have been thinking about making one if it wouldnt look tacky too when its all said & done...

01-13-2008, 07:55 PM	#2
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? I'd give it a shot. I picture some SS woven/welded wire. Maybe .375"-.5" hole size? Could go perforated? Or were you thinking about something more exotic? Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

01-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? Not sure if I would just find a sheet of mesh or maybe have something laser cut at work. Still trying to decide but it wont be real flashy however I do it. Any ideas?

01-14-2008, 02:52 AM	#4
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01-14-2008, 04:59 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? That's an idea to consider. I never was too crazy with the flimsy plastic they used on the inner grill for these trucks. The only problem with removing it is tha it leaves some larger than normal openings where you can see the radiator etc. I have both GMC and a Chevy and both of the grills are out at this time. I'll be keeping an eye out for any suggestions.

01-14-2008, 05:22 AM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? I know that LMC has a billet insert for sale. The speed grille idea is interesting. I don't like (personally) the flame designs and such that are being offered and seen on late-model trucks, especially for the '69-70's as in insert. I would like to see a billet insert that has vertical bars, instead of the horizontal ones, just for kicks. Maybe an egg-crate billet design would mimic the original plastic insert, yet be different. I know the cost of such would be much higher than a straight-bar billet insert. Tube grill insert, anyone? Maybe one done with 1/4-inch stainless bars would be different enough. I have thought of painting my insert to coordinate it with my wheels and interior....red. Think of seeing a '32 Ford grille with the bars in red and the shell in black, with a thin stainless bead between the bars and the shell. Hey, it's just an idea. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-14-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: do-it-yourself 69-70 inner grille? A locall guys cut the cooling fins off the back of a ole refrigerator and used in his grille looked pretty neat!! __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..



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