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arkracing · 01-10-2010, 10:42 PM

I'll be starting on my project truck in the next couple of weeks and I'm still undecided on which grill to run. I have 3 options.

'88-'91 Chevy Blazer/Burb
'88-'91 GMC Jimmy
'87 GMC factory type single headlight.

I'm leaning towards the Chevy, but I actually like all 3 of them.

**N2TRUX** · 01-10-2010, 10:45 PM

How about "none of them"... If I had to chose it wold bethe '88-'91 GMC Jimmy.

Tow Me · 01-10-2010, 10:58 PM

I'm voting for the Chevy one since I'm gonna run that too. Just stay away from the single headlight.

Driveway Dreams · 01-10-2010, 10:58 PM

I ran the GMC Jimmy grill because I liked the 4 lights, but wanted something a little different. I think I will do a "round eye" next. They just look cool.

bigarmzz · 01-11-2010, 12:20 AM

Given those three options, def the 89-91 chevrolet

flamingbig10 · 01-11-2010, 12:24 AM

the 89-91 gmc grille

Tow Me · 01-11-2010, 01:34 AM

Is it possible to run a standard billet grill on the Chevy grill?

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-11-2010, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

the 89-91 gmc grille

this

78-5.3 · 01-11-2010, 08:48 AM

89-91 chevrolet !!! but round eyes the best!!!

JohnC · 01-11-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Is it possible to run a standard billet grill on the Chevy grill?

They do make billet inserts for it. I like both of the newer styles, but I like the Chevrolet one just a little bit more.

79gmcc15 · 01-11-2010, 10:34 AM

Geez, I am stuck. I like the chev and gmc Jimmy. What is your truck? A gmc or Chevy? If its a gmc put the gmc on it, same with the Chevy.

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2010, 12:03 PM

Run the GMC grill with a billet bowtie in the middle.

Rob73-87 · 01-11-2010, 12:29 PM

I would prefer the 89-91 Chevy grill - looks best imo

JohnC · 01-11-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Run the GMC grill with a billet bowtie in the middle.

Ooohh I bet that would look pretty sweet.

Mr.Scary · 01-11-2010, 04:00 PM

chevy burb grill all the way!!! hands down

Slick17 · 01-11-2010, 04:14 PM

Chevy dual head light for the crew cab. I wish that I had some to pick form for myself. I have to go to the pick and pull to get mine when ever that is lol

*BGRAFX* · 01-11-2010, 04:17 PM

I personally like the 91 Single headlight or stock 87 with billet grill or the chevy burb.
Its a tough one!

Conundrum · 01-11-2010, 05:13 PM

89-91 GMC!

But round headlights are best!

arkracing · 01-11-2010, 09:50 PM

Wow, thanks for all the reply's and input. The truck is a '87 GMC K2500. The tailgate is kinda beat, and I have a PERFECT Chevy gate.

I love round eyes, but I don't have all the parts to do that conversion. I do have all the parts to do each of the 3 options above. I'm trying to keep the cost down on the build.

N2Trux - can the GMC emblem be removed and it will just look like the bars? Where does one obtain this billet bowtie?

manimal · 01-11-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Run the GMC grill with a billet bowtie in the middle.

THAT would be cool!
-Lance

rigon4 · 01-11-2010, 10:13 PM

I like the pantom grills I have 2 of them from ebay new for $125 and are great

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01-10-2010, 10:42 PM	#1
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Which grille - opinions welcome I'll be starting on my project truck in the next couple of weeks and I'm still undecided on which grill to run. I have 3 options. '88-'91 Chevy Blazer/Burb '88-'91 GMC Jimmy '87 GMC factory type single headlight. I'm leaning towards the Chevy, but I actually like all 3 of them. Attached Images __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

01-10-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome How about "none of them"... If I had to chose it wold bethe '88-'91 GMC Jimmy. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-10-2010, 10:58 PM	#3
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome I'm voting for the Chevy one since I'm gonna run that too. Just stay away from the single headlight. __________________ 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

01-10-2010, 10:58 PM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome I ran the GMC Jimmy grill because I liked the 4 lights, but wanted something a little different. I think I will do a "round eye" next. They just look cool. __________________ -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.

01-11-2010, 12:20 AM	#5
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome Given those three options, def the 89-91 chevrolet __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

01-11-2010, 12:24 AM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome the 89-91 gmc 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

01-11-2010, 01:34 AM	#7
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome Is it possible to run a standard billet grill on the Chevy grill? __________________ 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 Last edited by Tow Me; 01-11-2010 at 01:35 AM. Reason: forgot a word

01-11-2010, 08:48 AM	#9
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome 89-91 chevrolet !!! but round eyes the best!!!

01-11-2010, 10:34 AM	#11
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome Geez, I am stuck. I like the chev and gmc Jimmy. What is your truck? A gmc or Chevy? If its a gmc put the gmc on it, same with the Chevy. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

01-11-2010, 12:03 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome Run the GMC grill with a billet bowtie in the middle. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-11-2010, 12:29 PM	#13
Rob73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 116	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome I would prefer the 89-91 Chevy grill - looks best imo __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB (soon dropped, 383ci, but restored stock appearance) 1984 C-10 LWB, dropped, custom paint 1996 Plymouth Voyager (Daily Driver "The Mule") 2008 Caliber R/T (Daily Driver)

01-11-2010, 04:00 PM	#15
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome chevy burb grill all the way!!! hands down __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-11-2010, 04:14 PM	#16
Slick17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 158	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome Chevy dual head light for the crew cab. I wish that I had some to pick form for myself. I have to go to the pick and pull to get mine when ever that is lol __________________ 05 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually Sold 1984 Custom Deluxe K/30, 350 SBC with 4 Speed, 6" Lift, 35" Boggers, Headmen Headers, Custom Full 3" Dual Exhaust, Qualitex Buckets with Flip Center Console

01-11-2010, 04:17 PM	#17
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome I personally like the 91 Single headlight or stock 87 with billet grill or the chevy burb. Its a tough one!



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01-11-2010, 05:13 PM	#18
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome 89-91 GMC! But round headlights are best! __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

01-11-2010, 09:50 PM	#19
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome Wow, thanks for all the reply's and input. The truck is a '87 GMC K2500. The tailgate is kinda beat, and I have a PERFECT Chevy gate. I love round eyes, but I don't have all the parts to do that conversion. I do have all the parts to do each of the 3 options above. I'm trying to keep the cost down on the build. N2Trux - can the GMC emblem be removed and it will just look like the bars? Where does one obtain this billet bowtie? __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

01-11-2010, 10:13 PM	#21
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: Which grille - opinions welcome I like the pantom grills I have 2 of them from ebay new for $125 and are great Attached Images __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban

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