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Lonnies Performance · 10-12-2009, 09:25 PM

Could anyone post pictures of their custom grilles/front ends for '81 up trucks, along with the brand?

I'm trying to get some ideas for my truck.

I currently have an '85 Silverado setup, but was thinking about some form of tube grille and an '82 style bumper with driving lights where the factory parking lights went.

Thanks in advance for any help.

team39763 · 10-13-2009, 12:02 PM

I saw this guy at the track when I went 2 years ago and I've been trying to find this grille ever since. Check it out.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3322795

yellowGT · 10-13-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by team39763

I saw this guy at the track when I went 2 years ago and I've been trying to find this grille ever since. Check it out.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3322795

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1415572118.html

CreditGod · 10-14-2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by team39763

I saw this guy at the track when I went 2 years ago and I've been trying to find this grille ever since. Check it out.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3322795

he took two 81 or 82 grill and had them plastic welded together if you look you can see the bowtie emblem in the middle that is a gm part and then he recessed his lights

the hard part is trying to find two 81 or 82 grills to make one like that good luck

JohnC · 10-14-2009, 09:06 AM

Hey Lonnie take a look at this thread. There are tons of pics, and just about every grill configuration there is.

Pics of 73-87 Short Beds

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2009, 12:17 PM

Looks like a homemade job to me.

team39763 · 10-13-2009, 03:22 PM

I figured that, but it still looks cool to me[for a racetruck]. Do you think he used 2 stock grilles or something? I've been looking for ideas for the grille on my racetruck and I'm torn between that one and a sheetmetal front grille.

cadpwrd · 10-13-2009, 06:05 PM

It looks like he made the front roll pan out of a spare hood.

ghettoluxury · 10-14-2009, 03:12 PM

TDS-MN · 10-14-2009, 05:08 PM

OK I don't have a picture yet, but just ran into a little interesting issue this morning with the Stull tube grille I put on the other weekend.

Had to pop the hood this AM when refueling, decided I wanted to check the oil level. Get around to the front of the truck and go to reach thru the grille to grab the hood release, like I did thru the OE grille, and Ooops, that's not gonna work anymore!?!??!!?

Was able to sneak my fingers under the hood and kind of wiggle the hood latch enough to get it open. Just a little situation that I had not thought about when I bolted that thing on there.

i know this style of grilles have been around forever, wonder how others have made it work for them?

Lonnies Performance · 10-14-2009, 07:52 PM

Thanks guys,

I like the LMC billet & chrome grilles, but they all look great in a catalog.... please give me info about how they hold up & how the fit/finish is.

I would really like the personal feedback & likes/dislikes about the quality of the grilles you own.

1984 swb chevy · 10-14-2009, 09:39 PM

I have the LMC billet grill and it fit well for LMC. The finish is nice also.

Tow Me · 10-15-2009, 02:44 PM

I have a Trendz Phantom.

Lonnies Performance · 10-15-2009, 04:23 PM

I saw those before & like the smooth look.

10-12-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Custom Grilles for '81-up Could anyone post pictures of their custom grilles/front ends for '81 up trucks, along with the brand? I'm trying to get some ideas for my truck. I currently have an '85 Silverado setup, but was thinking about some form of tube grille and an '82 style bumper with driving lights where the factory parking lights went. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

10-13-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up I saw this guy at the track when I went 2 years ago and I've been trying to find this grille ever since. Check it out. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3322795 __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

10-14-2009, 09:06 AM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up Hey Lonnie take a look at this thread. There are tons of pics, and just about every grill configuration there is. Pics of 73-87 Short Beds

10-13-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up Looks like a homemade job to me. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-13-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up I figured that, but it still looks cool to me[for a racetruck]. Do you think he used 2 stock grilles or something? I've been looking for ideas for the grille on my racetruck and I'm torn between that one and a sheetmetal front grille. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH Last edited by team39763; 10-13-2009 at 03:24 PM.

10-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#8
cadpwrd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fredonia NY Posts: 65	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up It looks like he made the front roll pan out of a spare hood.

10-14-2009, 03:12 PM	#9
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-14-2009, 05:08 PM	#10
TDS-MN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mpls, MN USA Posts: 151	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up OK I don't have a picture yet, but just ran into a little interesting issue this morning with the Stull tube grille I put on the other weekend. Had to pop the hood this AM when refueling, decided I wanted to check the oil level. Get around to the front of the truck and go to reach thru the grille to grab the hood release, like I did thru the OE grille, and Ooops, that's not gonna work anymore!?!??!!? Was able to sneak my fingers under the hood and kind of wiggle the hood latch enough to get it open. Just a little situation that I had not thought about when I bolted that thing on there. i know this style of grilles have been around forever, wonder how others have made it work for them? __________________ TomS. '98 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd - 4.3, AT, stock & '85 K-10 w/ 305, 700r4, np208, and RUST! SOLD Dec 2014

10-14-2009, 07:52 PM	#11
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up Thanks guys, I like the LMC billet & chrome grilles, but they all look great in a catalog.... please give me info about how they hold up & how the fit/finish is. I would really like the personal feedback & likes/dislikes about the quality of the grilles you own. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress Last edited by Lonnies Performance; 10-14-2009 at 07:55 PM.

10-14-2009, 09:39 PM	#12
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up I have the LMC billet grill and it fit well for LMC. The finish is nice also. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

10-15-2009, 02:44 PM	#13
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up I have a Trendz Phantom. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-15-2009, 04:23 PM	#14
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: Custom Grilles for '81-up I saw those before & like the smooth look. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress



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