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bigarmzz · 07-31-2009, 06:59 PM

well, as some of ya may remember, i was going to try and make the phantom grille for the 81-87 fit my 91 front rad support, well that sucker just wasnt going to fit.....so.....i put back on the 86 front end, and thought i'd share some pics

so far i'm feelin it, but i still like the 91 front end also, whatch'all think?

cochino12 · 07-31-2009, 07:12 PM

Your truck looks great!! I prefer the gmc 88-91 front w/billet grill, I think the phantom looks to chunky? not sure exactly.

**N2TRUX** · 07-31-2009, 07:14 PM

Between the two, I would have to vote for the 91. Why didn't you just put billet inserts in that one?

bigarmzz · 07-31-2009, 07:21 PM

i'm kind of "teeter tottering" between the two myself....dont know, cant seem to make up my mind......only takes a few hours to change it back if i dont like it

...hmmm, maybe i should have tried the billet inserts for the 91 from lmc....oh well, keep the opinions comin

**N2TRUX** · 07-31-2009, 07:33 PM

Since you seem to really want an honest opinion, here's my thoughts.

The phantom grill never did much for me because it make the front look to flat. Our trucks don't need any help there. If your truck was laid out with everything shaved, it might flow just fine. With the clean stock exterior, it just seems out of place to me.

I'm not a big fan of the 91 grill's either (sorry guys), but the pic below is how I think they look best.

flamingbig10 · 07-31-2009, 07:33 PM

the stock 86 grille

smashingchuck · 07-31-2009, 07:35 PM

Not to jump on a band wagon here, but I too think it would look better with inserts in the 91 grille. I do like the phantom grille, I just like the 91 with insert better.

Also some 1 piece heaqdlights might be a nice touch if you want to change it up a little.

AirMale · 07-31-2009, 07:56 PM

either way it's nice. The nice thing about this era of trucks is that the phantom grille tucks nicely inside the chrome outter trim.

72 CustomCamper · 07-31-2009, 08:57 PM

I've never liked the phantom grills. I partial to the 91 front end because of my 90 blazer...

Chuck

blazenlo95 · 07-31-2009, 10:27 PM

If you wouldn't have posted a before pic I would have thought it looked good. But I have to agree with the others. Sorry.

texasfunk · 07-31-2009, 10:53 PM

i agree with the burb clip, i had the phantom on mine, itlooked good, but i love the burb front end! (also on the turn signals on the burb, there was some modification to make them sit in more, another guy removed them, and then used the 86 turn signals, sorry i didnt have this info for you, but checked up on it for ya

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menace121978 · 07-31-2009, 11:33 PM

Bigarmz... i'm going to have to go with the phantom grille. ONLY because ive always wanted that grille for many many years now. (had my wife come in and look also and (i didnt sway her vote at all) but she chose the phantom also... kept saying it looks newer but there should be a polished bowtie in the middle.

times are changing though... if it were mine i would probably put a stock '86 grille on and some nice new side trim pieces. just my .02 buddy.

oh yea, i think Amy actually had a good point though...

willett · 07-31-2009, 11:53 PM

phantoms look bada$$!

texasfunk · 07-31-2009, 11:54 PM

had a bowtie on mine, hadnt seen it before,i think its a good idea if you keep the phantom!
(i DID NOT paint the grille, was painted when i got it, the turd tht did it didnt bother removing it, so when i did, my headlights and turn signals had stripes

i did add the bowtie tho)

bumslie75 · 07-31-2009, 11:54 PM

I like it. It goes good with the black truck, makes it look more ghost like lol

bumslie75 · 07-31-2009, 11:56 PM

Hey texasfunk what is that behind your grill

texasfunk · 08-01-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bumslie75

Hey texasfunk what is that behind your grill

thanx! it looked good, but if the truck was shaved i would have left it, but i wanted a stock/custom, so i burb clipped it and
its a transmission cooler, recently painted it black, was way too noticable!

**lolife99** · 08-01-2009, 12:23 AM

I love the '89-'91 grills,... so I say change it back. Plus I like the original side mouldings.
To me,... the phantom grill cheapens the look of your truck. (like something from AIM industries)
Just my $.02.

Jonboy · 08-01-2009, 07:37 AM

I would go back to the 91 front, but use a GMC grille with a billet insert. I think those are pretty clean.

JohnC · 08-01-2009, 08:39 AM

I personally like the burban clip just the way it was. I'm not a big fan of the phantom grill, except like Ken said on a low, shaved, modified truck. I don't really care much for the billet inserts in the suburban grill. I like the stock look. It goes very well with the stock trim and all on your truck. Just my .02. That is the way I'm going with mine when I get to that point.

Chad71 · 08-01-2009, 09:16 AM

I say paint it black!!!

*BGRAFX* · 08-01-2009, 10:53 AM

Bigarmz,
The truck looks awesome. Keep the phantom!

bigarmzz · 08-01-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Bigarmz,
The truck looks awesome. Keep the phantom!

thanks man, i wish i knew how to post up a poll...but sadly i'm just too computer stupid

i cant wait to get it painted this spring, install sport mirrors, cowl hood, and hard tonneau cover

bumslie75 · 08-01-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

Bigarmz... i'm going to have to go with the phantom grille. ONLY because ive always wanted that grille for many many years now. (had my wife come in and look also and (i didnt sway her vote at all) but she chose the phantom also... kept saying it looks newer but there should be a polished bowtie in the middle.

times are changing though... if it were mine i would probably put a stock '86 grille on and some nice new side trim pieces. just my .02 buddy.

oh yea, i think Amy actually had a good point though...

That one is kinda cool never seen a grill like that before.

menace121978 · 08-01-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumslie75

That one is kinda cool never seen a grill like that before.

thanks bumslie!! thats a t-rex "full face" billet grille... ($$$)

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07-31-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	phantom grille installed-pics well, as some of ya may remember, i was going to try and make the phantom grille for the 81-87 fit my 91 front rad support, well that sucker just wasnt going to fit.....so.....i put back on the 86 front end, and thought i'd share some pics so far i'm feelin it, but i still like the 91 front end also, whatch'all think? __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

07-31-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Your truck looks great!! I prefer the gmc 88-91 front w/billet grill, I think the phantom looks to chunky? not sure exactly. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 07-31-2009 at 07:13 PM.

07-31-2009, 07:14 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Between the two, I would have to vote for the 91. Why didn't you just put billet inserts in that one? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-31-2009, 07:21 PM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: phantom grille installed-pics i'm kind of "teeter tottering" between the two myself....dont know, cant seem to make up my mind......only takes a few hours to change it back if i dont like it ...hmmm, maybe i should have tried the billet inserts for the 91 from lmc....oh well, keep the opinions comin __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

07-31-2009, 07:33 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Since you seem to really want an honest opinion, here's my thoughts. The phantom grill never did much for me because it make the front look to flat. Our trucks don't need any help there. If your truck was laid out with everything shaved, it might flow just fine. With the clean stock exterior, it just seems out of place to me. I'm not a big fan of the 91 grill's either (sorry guys), but the pic below is how I think they look best. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-31-2009 at 07:34 PM.

07-31-2009, 07:33 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: phantom grille installed-pics the stock 86 grille __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-31-2009, 07:35 PM	#7
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Not to jump on a band wagon here, but I too think it would look better with inserts in the 91 grille. I do like the phantom grille, I just like the 91 with insert better. Also some 1 piece heaqdlights might be a nice touch if you want to change it up a little. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 07-31-2009 at 07:39 PM.

07-31-2009, 07:56 PM	#8
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: phantom grille installed-pics either way it's nice. The nice thing about this era of trucks is that the phantom grille tucks nicely inside the chrome outter trim. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

07-31-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: phantom grille installed-pics I've never liked the phantom grills. I partial to the 91 front end because of my 90 blazer... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

07-31-2009, 10:27 PM	#10
blazenlo95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: maine Posts: 59	Re: phantom grille installed-pics If you wouldn't have posted a before pic I would have thought it looked good. But I have to agree with the others. Sorry. __________________ 1976 C-10 472 Cadillac Big Block

07-31-2009, 10:53 PM	#11
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: phantom grille installed-pics i agree with the burb clip, i had the phantom on mine, itlooked good, but i love the burb front end! (also on the turn signals on the burb, there was some modification to make them sit in more, another guy removed them, and then used the 86 turn signals, sorry i didnt have this info for you, but checked up on it for ya )

07-31-2009, 11:33 PM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Bigarmz... i'm going to have to go with the phantom grille. ONLY because ive always wanted that grille for many many years now. (had my wife come in and look also and (i didnt sway her vote at all) but she chose the phantom also... kept saying it looks newer but there should be a polished bowtie in the middle. times are changing though... if it were mine i would probably put a stock '86 grille on and some nice new side trim pieces. just my .02 buddy. oh yea, i think Amy actually had a good point though... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-31-2009, 11:53 PM	#13
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: phantom grille installed-pics phantoms look bada$$! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

07-31-2009, 11:54 PM	#14
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: phantom grille installed-pics had a bowtie on mine, hadnt seen it before,i think its a good idea if you keep the phantom! (i DID NOT paint the grille, was painted when i got it, the turd tht did it didnt bother removing it, so when i did, my headlights and turn signals had stripes i did add the bowtie tho) Last edited by texasfunk; 07-31-2009 at 11:56 PM.



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07-31-2009, 11:54 PM	#15
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: phantom grille installed-pics I like it. It goes good with the black truck, makes it look more ghost like lol __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

07-31-2009, 11:56 PM	#16
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Hey texasfunk what is that behind your grill __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

08-01-2009, 12:23 AM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: phantom grille installed-pics I love the '89-'91 grills,... so I say change it back. Plus I like the original side mouldings. To me,... the phantom grill cheapens the look of your truck. (like something from AIM industries) Just my $.02. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-01-2009, 07:37 AM	#19
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: phantom grille installed-pics I would go back to the 91 front, but use a GMC grille with a billet insert. I think those are pretty clean.

08-01-2009, 08:39 AM	#20
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: phantom grille installed-pics I personally like the burban clip just the way it was. I'm not a big fan of the phantom grill, except like Ken said on a low, shaved, modified truck. I don't really care much for the billet inserts in the suburban grill. I like the stock look. It goes very well with the stock trim and all on your truck. Just my .02. That is the way I'm going with mine when I get to that point.

08-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#21
Chad71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton Ohio Posts: 50	Re: phantom grille installed-pics I say paint it black!!! __________________ 1971 Chevorlet Custom Deluxe C10 2007 Chevorlet HHR- lots of mods

08-01-2009, 10:53 AM	#22
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: phantom grille installed-pics Bigarmz, The truck looks awesome. Keep the phantom!

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