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bigarmzz · 03-05-2010, 06:56 PM

between now having (3) jobs, and 3 feet of snow, i finally got a chance a few weeks ago to change the front rad support, thought i'd share a pic

....next will be lowering it here in a few weeks when pcmcobra hooks me up w/his lowering components

, then i'm putting on a new 4 core radiator i bought, and the mounting brackets, fan shroud

just aint crazy about the GMC grille/bezels....i'd much rather have the chevrolet one

what do you guys think?

before:

now:

cochino12 · 03-05-2010, 07:24 PM

Looks good! I'd keep the gmc grille myself

thehitchmaster · 03-05-2010, 07:36 PM

I plan on doing this swap myself. I even have the donor vehicle. anything i need to know?

rustyescott · 03-05-2010, 08:17 PM

check all your ground points

bigblock73 · 03-05-2010, 08:17 PM

Since you asked...I like the old one better. NICE truck regardless (I really like it), but I am tired of the 88+ clip swaps on 87 down trucks.

thehitchmaster · 03-05-2010, 08:19 PM

I like them both. I like the headlights better on the newer front end.

joe231 · 03-05-2010, 08:44 PM

I like the chevy grill better also.

pcmcobra · 03-05-2010, 08:45 PM

bigarmzz, gmc grill looks good!
Got my brakes in, but still no truck...I am hoping NEXT weekend, then a week or so to get a few things done with it!

Oldschool82 · 03-05-2010, 09:13 PM

I like the grille in the top pic...but the other doesn't look bad at all either. Looking good, keep up what you are doing. I can't wait to lower mine. make sure and give us some lowered pics when you get it done.

GMC91 · 03-05-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Since you asked...I like the old one better. NICE truck regardless (I really like it), but I am tired of the 88+ clip swaps on 87 down trucks.

I plan on keeping my 86 grill, might put a phantom grill on it though, depends on how I like it when its all said and done.

dbmx66 · 03-06-2010, 12:12 PM

i think it looks good.

Driveway Dreams · 03-06-2010, 12:20 PM

The truck is coming along nicely. But I do for some reason think the Chevy grill would just "fit" better. The nice thing is that there are a handfull of guys on here looking for the GMC set up. So you should be able to do some trading of parts to get a Chevy one if you so decide. Keep at it man! It is gonna be sweet to see what you do with this truck.

**nlped** · 03-06-2010, 04:36 PM

I prefer the GMC grille. I just like the larger opening.

So if you change it out, I want the GMC one

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bigarmzz · 03-06-2010, 05:12 PM

thanks guys for the comps

i thinnk i'm gonna try and trade someone my GMC grille for a CHEVROLET one....anyone wanna trade?

**N2TRUX** · 03-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

thanks guys for the comps i think i'm gonna try and trade someone my GMC grille for a CHEVROLET one....anyone wanna trade?

If your going to keep the late model clip then stick with the GMC grill. Add a billet insert and a billet bowtie to break it up a bit. Update the bllinkers and headlights to set it off.....

Driveway Dreams · 03-07-2010, 12:11 AM

You know, I have brand new lenses in mine and it makes a world of difference that I just noticed. Here is mine for a quick comparison.

bigblock79 · 03-07-2010, 12:15 AM

i will trade u

bigarmzz · 03-07-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock79

i will trade u

pm sent

i agree w/you guys...i need to get new lens's for sure

STOCKISH · 03-07-2010, 10:42 AM

What are you doing with your old core support and grill, lights, bezels, etc... Maybe we can work something out.

JohnC · 03-07-2010, 02:27 PM

I know I'm chiming in late, but thought I would add my .02.

I usually like the newer Chevrolet grill better than the GMC. However, on some trucks the GMC one looks good. Yours is one of them. On another note, I'm kind of like Jeff. I think I'm going to leave mine the 85-87 style, or maybe with a billet grill. Just to be different than the popular newer change. I'm really on the fence though because each configuration and style looks good.

bigarmzz · 03-07-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

What are you doing with your old core support and grill, lights, bezels, etc... Maybe we can work something out.

not sure if this is directed to me or not, but i'm not doing nothing with em if so.....there all like new, grille is just like new, and same w/bezels and support is rust free 100%

STOCKISH · 03-07-2010, 05:57 PM

PM sent buddy.

03-05-2010, 06:56 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	finally...made a few changes between now having (3) jobs, and 3 feet of snow, i finally got a chance a few weeks ago to change the front rad support, thought i'd share a pic ....next will be lowering it here in a few weeks when pcmcobra hooks me up w/his lowering components, then i'm putting on a new 4 core radiator i bought, and the mounting brackets, fan shroud just aint crazy about the GMC grille/bezels....i'd much rather have the chevrolet one what do you guys think? before: now: __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 03-05-2010 at 07:12 PM.

03-05-2010, 07:24 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: finally...made a few changes Looks good! I'd keep the gmc grille myself __________________ 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

03-05-2010, 07:36 PM	#3
thehitchmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Foley, AL Posts: 94	Re: finally...made a few changes I plan on doing this swap myself. I even have the donor vehicle. anything i need to know? __________________ http://www.gulftruckinc.com

03-05-2010, 08:17 PM	#4
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: finally...made a few changes check all your ground points

03-05-2010, 08:17 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: finally...made a few changes Since you asked...I like the old one better. NICE truck regardless (I really like it), but I am tired of the 88+ clip swaps on 87 down trucks. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-05-2010, 08:19 PM	#6
thehitchmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Foley, AL Posts: 94	Re: finally...made a few changes I like them both. I like the headlights better on the newer front end. __________________ http://www.gulftruckinc.com

03-05-2010, 08:44 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: finally...made a few changes I like the chevy grill better also. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-05-2010, 08:45 PM	#8
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: finally...made a few changes bigarmzz, gmc grill looks good! Got my brakes in, but still no truck...I am hoping NEXT weekend, then a week or so to get a few things done with it! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

03-05-2010, 09:13 PM	#9
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: finally...made a few changes I like the grille in the top pic...but the other doesn't look bad at all either. Looking good, keep up what you are doing. I can't wait to lower mine. make sure and give us some lowered pics when you get it done. __________________ 1982 swb 1/2 ton Also have a 2001, 400+ Hp T-top Camaro SS Loving my old Chevy truck and my new square body family on here!Thanks for all the help,tips and ideas I have gotten already guys. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388836 ............_________{\___ ............l_(0),,,______(0)l

03-06-2010, 12:12 PM	#11
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: finally...made a few changes i think it looks good.

03-06-2010, 12:20 PM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: finally...made a few changes The truck is coming along nicely. But I do for some reason think the Chevy grill would just "fit" better. The nice thing is that there are a handfull of guys on here looking for the GMC set up. So you should be able to do some trading of parts to get a Chevy one if you so decide. Keep at it man! It is gonna be sweet to see what you do with this truck. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-06-2010, 04:36 PM	#13
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: finally...made a few changes I prefer the GMC grille. I just like the larger opening. So if you change it out, I want the GMC one . E __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-06-2010, 05:12 PM	#14
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: finally...made a few changes thanks guys for the comps i thinnk i'm gonna try and trade someone my GMC grille for a CHEVROLET one....anyone wanna trade? __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-07-2010, 12:11 AM	#16
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: finally...made a few changes You know, I have brand new lenses in mine and it makes a world of difference that I just noticed. Here is mine for a quick comparison. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-07-2010, 12:15 AM	#17
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: finally...made a few changes i will trade u Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11



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03-07-2010, 10:42 AM	#19
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: finally...made a few changes What are you doing with your old core support and grill, lights, bezels, etc... Maybe we can work something out. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-07-2010, 02:27 PM	#20
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: finally...made a few changes I know I'm chiming in late, but thought I would add my .02. I usually like the newer Chevrolet grill better than the GMC. However, on some trucks the GMC one looks good. Yours is one of them. On another note, I'm kind of like Jeff. I think I'm going to leave mine the 85-87 style, or maybe with a billet grill. Just to be different than the popular newer change. I'm really on the fence though because each configuration and style looks good.

03-07-2010, 05:57 PM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: finally...made a few changes PM sent buddy. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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