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aitch · 02-08-2006, 11:03 AM

I have a 69 GMC with a chrome grill. I'm thinking about installing the grill that is partially painted, not sure what year(s) that is.
The look I am going for is black truck with this grill that is partially black.
Also plan on doing away with the top chrome and using 67-68 hood.

If anyone has a picture of a set-up like this I would appreciate it.

birdie · 02-08-2006, 12:00 PM

The grill you are looking for is off a 71-72 GMC, sorry I dont have a picture of it but I am sure someone will.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-08-2006, 12:38 PM

here you go

Bob D · 02-08-2006, 04:39 PM

Hows this?

aitch · 02-08-2006, 07:39 PM

Yeah, that's the grill, 71-72 right?
Now, I'm hoping someone has pics of one mounted on a 67-68.
Thanks guys!

**pjmoreland** · 02-08-2006, 08:08 PM

1968

**pjmoreland** · 02-08-2006, 08:08 PM

1969

kelsfine69 · 02-08-2006, 08:24 PM

Id stay with the 69 ........much smoother

pissonNOS · 02-08-2006, 08:33 PM

heres my grille I kinda like them unpainted my self with a chrome bumper which i know have this pic was from summer

68gmcdually · 02-08-2006, 08:34 PM

If you are planning on switching to a '67-8 grille this might be what you are looking for.

Mongo · 02-08-2006, 09:04 PM

heres a GMC with a Grill

aitch · 02-08-2006, 09:51 PM

OK, take pjmorelands 68 and put bobD's grill on it with pissonNOS's black bumper and that's what I'm looking for. Not sure I'm gonna do it, but it's the look I'm looking for. Oh yeah, hang Mongo's grill off the rear.
You guys are great, thanks and keep um comming.

**raggedjim** · 02-09-2006, 06:39 PM

Aitch, to use the 67-68 hood you'll need the top bar from a 67-68 GMC to fill in the gap when you remove the chrome piece. If you look at the pic it is painted black on the truck below and it rivets to the grill where you remove the chrome strip. You'll also need the hood latch from a 67-68 GMC as it is different from the 69-72 GMC hood latch. Other than that, it's a piece of cake.

Good luck, Rg

texascowboy593 · 02-09-2006, 07:24 PM

1967

aitch · 02-09-2006, 08:37 PM

RG, that's really nice. Thank you for the information.
It's just about what I'm looking for. Except I want black of course and the 71-72 grill.

avejoe · 02-09-2006, 10:33 PM

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2006, 11:10 PM

68gmcdually... is that a 71/72 grill on your 68?
I've always thought something looked out of place on the nose of your rig, and I couldn't put my finger on it till now. That's a 71/72 grill with the black paint removed and the 68 surround trim.

68gmcdually · 02-09-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

68gmcdually... is that a 71/72 grill on your 68?
I've always thought something looked out of place on the nose of your rig, and I couldn't put my finger on it till now. That's a 71/72 grill with the black paint removed and the 68 surround trim.

WELL, maybe it is. It originally had a '67 grille in it when I bought it, the quote to rechrome it was astronomical. So we where at Hershey PA that fall and I found a grille that was rechromed from a company called Bumper Boyz, they assured me that it was the right one and I paid my money and brought it home. Installed it, drove it to the wedding, parked the truck in the driveway and went on my 13 day honeymoon. Came home and the grille had surface rust on it, and I waxed it the day I installed it. Oh well, as I said before, it might be the wrong grille as something is just not right with the front end, although it did match up with the '67 grille hole for hole.

68gmcdually · 02-09-2006, 11:27 PM

Now that I see them together I think that I notice the biggest difference is around the headlight bezels, what else tips ya off, is the main crossbar thicker?

**special-K** · 02-10-2006, 10:49 AM

The Bumper Boyz are trash.I`m surprised Hershey let`s them in.They`ve been banned from several swaps.They`re known for keeping your nice piece and replacing it with crap on the exchange program.Look`s like they lied about your grille`s vintage.

68gmcdually · 02-10-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The Bumper Boyz are trash.I`m surprised Hershey let`s them in.They`ve been banned from several swaps.They`re known for keeping your nice piece and replacing it with crap on the exchange program.Look`s like they lied about your grille`s vintage.

Well they where there last year as well. I voiced my displeasure and they weren't very sympathetic. Luckily for me I didn't trade anything in. I still have my '67 grille hanging up in the garage. Someday I will find a '68 grille and get it chromed then rather than selling my other grille I will just have to buy a truck that it fits.

**raggedjim** · 02-10-2006, 12:13 PM

dually, it's still a d@mn nice truck and I'd love to have it...

Rg

**special-K** · 02-10-2006, 12:18 PM

I here ya.I bought a`67 grille`n`support to some day build a truck behind.

aitch · 02-10-2006, 02:57 PM

Surely there is a truck out there like I want. Maybe someone can photochop it for me.

Longhorn Man · 02-10-2006, 06:48 PM

68gmcdually, look at the center verticle bar. The one on your truck is wide, and has a recessed area in the center that goes up and down. That recessed is supposed to be black, and your set up, is exactly what aitch is asking about, except yours hasn't been painted. A 68 - 70 grill will look like your 67 grill with the exception of the GMC lettering. Starting in 69, they added thich chrome eyebrows and top bar that make the grill look big and thick, but they are in addiditon to the actual grill.

02-08-2006, 11:03 AM	#1
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Looking for GMC grill pictures I have a 69 GMC with a chrome grill. I'm thinking about installing the grill that is partially painted, not sure what year(s) that is. The look I am going for is black truck with this grill that is partially black. Also plan on doing away with the top chrome and using 67-68 hood. If anyone has a picture of a set-up like this I would appreciate it. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

02-08-2006, 12:00 PM	#2
birdie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rouleau, Saskatchewan Posts: 87	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures The grill you are looking for is off a 71-72 GMC, sorry I dont have a picture of it but I am sure someone will.

02-08-2006, 12:38 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures here you go Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 02-08-2006 at 12:42 PM.

02-08-2006, 04:39 PM	#4
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures Hows this? Attached Images

02-08-2006, 07:39 PM	#5
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures Yeah, that's the grill, 71-72 right? Now, I'm hoping someone has pics of one mounted on a 67-68. Thanks guys! __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

02-08-2006, 08:08 PM	#6
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02-08-2006, 08:24 PM	#8
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures Id stay with the 69 ........much smoother Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

02-08-2006, 08:33 PM	#9
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures heres my grille I kinda like them unpainted my self with a chrome bumper which i know have this pic was from summer Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-08-2006, 08:34 PM	#10
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures If you are planning on switching to a '67-8 grille this might be what you are looking for. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

02-08-2006, 09:04 PM	#11
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures heres a GMC with a Grill __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

02-08-2006, 09:51 PM	#12
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures OK, take pjmorelands 68 and put bobD's grill on it with pissonNOS's black bumper and that's what I'm looking for. Not sure I'm gonna do it, but it's the look I'm looking for. Oh yeah, hang Mongo's grill off the rear. You guys are great, thanks and keep um comming. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

02-09-2006, 06:39 PM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures Aitch, to use the 67-68 hood you'll need the top bar from a 67-68 GMC to fill in the gap when you remove the chrome piece. If you look at the pic it is painted black on the truck below and it rivets to the grill where you remove the chrome strip. You'll also need the hood latch from a 67-68 GMC as it is different from the 69-72 GMC hood latch. Other than that, it's a piece of cake. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:34 PM.

02-09-2006, 07:24 PM	#14
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures 1967 Attached Images __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

02-09-2006, 08:37 PM	#15
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures RG, that's really nice. Thank you for the information. It's just about what I'm looking for. Except I want black of course and the 71-72 grill. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

02-09-2006, 10:33 PM	#16
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02-09-2006, 11:10 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures 68gmcdually... is that a 71/72 grill on your 68? I've always thought something looked out of place on the nose of your rig, and I couldn't put my finger on it till now. That's a 71/72 grill with the black paint removed and the 68 surround trim.

02-09-2006, 11:27 PM	#19
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures Now that I see them together I think that I notice the biggest difference is around the headlight bezels, what else tips ya off, is the main crossbar thicker? __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

02-10-2006, 10:49 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures The Bumper Boyz are trash.I`m surprised Hershey let`s them in.They`ve been banned from several swaps.They`re known for keeping your nice piece and replacing it with crap on the exchange program.Look`s like they lied about your grille`s vintage. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-10-2006, 12:13 PM	#22
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures dually, it's still a d@mn nice truck and I'd love to have it... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

02-10-2006, 12:18 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures I here ya.I bought a`67 grille`n`support to some day build a truck behind. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-10-2006, 02:57 PM	#24
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures Surely there is a truck out there like I want. Maybe someone can photochop it for me. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

02-10-2006, 06:48 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Looking for GMC grill pictures 68gmcdually, look at the center verticle bar. The one on your truck is wide, and has a recessed area in the center that goes up and down. That recessed is supposed to be black, and your set up, is exactly what aitch is asking about, except yours hasn't been painted. A 68 - 70 grill will look like your 67 grill with the exception of the GMC lettering. Starting in 69, they added thich chrome eyebrows and top bar that make the grill look big and thick, but they are in addiditon to the actual grill.

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