Let's see '70 front ends - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tynee · 10-19-2007, 08:09 AM

Ahhh, the dreaded red x.

Jcentsr6 · 10-19-2007, 10:27 AM

Here is mine. I did just change the headlights though...to those new clear ones.

**lks dcvn** · 10-19-2007, 10:49 AM

Very Interesting...did anybody notice the difference between the (Chevrolet) text size and placement between these two grills...I did and had to keep looking at it...

It is most noticeable in the spacing at the ends near the turn signals...

70LongbedC20 - where did that grill come from?

Also - not to thread jack...but I got to ask (last picture)

Was the stock 69/70 outer grill painted (Chevrolet) or was it not...I have seen both and am not sure which was stock...

Tynee · 10-19-2007, 10:55 AM

See, these are the types of questions that made me ask for 100% detail correct. I don't know what's right. Maybe, as noted above, there were variations from the factory.

1969k10stepside · 10-19-2007, 11:25 AM

Mine (Blazer-last pic in post 28) had the letters around the headlights on the outer shell but most has came off...I don't know about on the letters,I don't see where there was black paint there.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 10-20-2007, 09:34 PM

The grille on my Suburban has a little of the black paint remaining around the headlights(you can bearly see it in the pic), and very little left on the letters. All '69 and '70 grilles most likely had the headlight trim and letters painted, it just didn't hold up very well.

Sir Fisher · 10-21-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Nice 4wd! FYI,those tow hooks are on backwards..

you know... you're right; i didn't even notice them...

only had the truck for a few weeks now... thanks!!

70LongbedC20 · 10-22-2007, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Very Interesting...did anybody notice the difference between the (Chevrolet) text size and placement between these two grills...I did and had to keep looking at it...

It is most noticeable in the spacing at the ends near the turn signals...

70LongbedC20 - where did that grill come from?

Also - not to thread jack...but I got to ask (last picture)

Was the stock 69/70 outer grill painted (Chevrolet) or was it not...I have seen both and am not sure which was stock...

Good question! Damn, I don't know where the grille came from. It has been on the truck since I got it, so it's at least 3 years old. Can someone identify it as being from another year? The truck was imported from Texas, it is not a European model. Maybe someone put some Chinese/Taiwanese product on it before I took possession.

ian villeza · 10-22-2007, 05:32 AM

70 Gmc With Battle Ram Bumper.

herb101 · 10-22-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 70LongbedC20

Good question! Damn, I don't know where the grille came from. It has been on the truck since I got it, so it's at least 3 years old. Can someone identify it as being from another year? The truck was imported from Texas, it is not a European model. Maybe someone put some Chinese/Taiwanese product on it before I took possession.

Are the letters recessed or raised? The pics makes them look raised. Aftermarket grill can be had blank and it looks like the PO may have applied a trim piece with raised letters from a later truck (maybe a tailgate trim piece in the 90's?).

Herb

Slammed70 · 10-22-2007, 08:36 AM

70LongbedC20's truck(the one in the middle there) is Europeon, might have something to do with the difference. I dont know though because Im not a doctor.

70LongbedC20 · 10-22-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by herb101

Are the letters recessed or raised? The pics makes them look raised. Aftermarket grill can be had blank and it looks like the PO may have applied a trim piece with raised letters from a later truck (maybe a tailgate trim piece in the 90's?).

Herb

They are raised letters. I have to say that whoever did it took some time and I think it looks kind of slick.

**lks dcvn** · 10-22-2007, 09:03 AM

Can you get a close up of the letters - maybe the old owner bought a generic grill and then embossed the letters from behind and painted them on the front...

Goplay2 · 10-22-2007, 07:12 PM

heres mine

**pdr510** · 10-22-2007, 07:46 PM

Here's mine.

**Palf70Step** · 10-22-2007, 09:31 PM

Best front end to have IMO.

Even though my outer is worn and dinged, it still has the original 70 inner grill which I prefer over the 69 eggcrate look.

NONHOG · 10-25-2007, 12:54 PM

100 % ? no idea , this is how I got it

CST*TEN in Katy · 10-25-2007, 02:41 PM

Here's mine. New bumper and bowtie. Everything else original.

Tynee · 10-25-2007, 02:46 PM

NONHOG and CST*TEN, do you all have any better shots of the grille inserts on your rigs?

Everybody, thanks for posting. I like 'em all!!!

gkolmatycki · 10-25-2007, 02:51 PM

Here's my '69......

NONHOG · 10-25-2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tynee

NONHOG and CST*TEN, do you all have any better shots of the grille inserts on your rigs?

Everybody, thanks for posting. I like 'em all!!!

No !

but I will get one for you !

70c10swb · 10-25-2007, 08:18 PM

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-25-2007, 10:44 PM

BE nice to take 71-72 ft. bumper and use holes for ram air setup......

10-19-2007, 08:09 AM	#26
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Ahhh, the dreaded red x. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-19-2007, 10:27 AM	#27
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here is mine. I did just change the headlights though...to those new clear ones. Attached Images __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

10-19-2007, 10:49 AM	#28
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Very Interesting...did anybody notice the difference between the (Chevrolet) text size and placement between these two grills...I did and had to keep looking at it... It is most noticeable in the spacing at the ends near the turn signals... 70LongbedC20 - where did that grill come from? Also - not to thread jack...but I got to ask (last picture) Was the stock 69/70 outer grill painted (Chevrolet) or was it not...I have seen both and am not sure which was stock... Attached Images

10-19-2007, 10:55 AM	#29
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Let's see '70 front ends See, these are the types of questions that made me ask for 100% detail correct. I don't know what's right. Maybe, as noted above, there were variations from the factory. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-19-2007, 11:25 AM	#30
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Mine (Blazer-last pic in post 28) had the letters around the headlights on the outer shell but most has came off...I don't know about on the letters,I don't see where there was black paint there. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-19-2007 at 11:27 AM.

10-20-2007, 09:34 PM	#31
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Let's see '70 front ends The grille on my Suburban has a little of the black paint remaining around the headlights(you can bearly see it in the pic), and very little left on the letters. All '69 and '70 grilles most likely had the headlight trim and letters painted, it just didn't hold up very well. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

10-22-2007, 05:32 AM	#34
ian villeza Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 153	Re: Let's see '70 front ends 70 Gmc With Battle Ram Bumper. Attached Images

10-22-2007, 09:03 AM	#38
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Can you get a close up of the letters - maybe the old owner bought a generic grill and then embossed the letters from behind and painted them on the front...

10-22-2007, 07:12 PM	#39
Goplay2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 104	Re: Let's see '70 front ends heres mine Attached Images

10-22-2007, 07:46 PM	#40
pdr510 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LA Posts: 158	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here's mine. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C-10 Fleet Side Gen IV 6.0 with 4L80E

10-22-2007, 09:31 PM	#41
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Best front end to have IMO. Even though my outer is worn and dinged, it still has the original 70 inner grill which I prefer over the 69 eggcrate look. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-25-2007, 12:54 PM	#42
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Let's see '70 front ends 100 % ? no idea , this is how I got it Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-25-2007, 02:41 PM	#43
CST*TEN in Katy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 48	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here's mine. New bumper and bowtie. Everything else original. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST-10 owned it 26 years, finally back on the road after a 10 year rest. 1989 Suburban 1971 Sleekcraft 455Olds Berkeley 1992 SC400 pimp ricer

10-25-2007, 02:46 PM	#44
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Let's see '70 front ends NONHOG and CST*TEN, do you all have any better shots of the grille inserts on your rigs? Everybody, thanks for posting. I like 'em all!!! __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-25-2007, 02:51 PM	#45
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here's my '69...... __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System



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10-25-2007, 08:18 PM	#47
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10-25-2007, 10:44 PM	#48
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