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clemson71guy · 11-20-2007, 06:50 PM

im tryin to decide weather to get a billet grill or a original one.
i havent seen that many billet grills on here.
which ones do yall think looks the best..and if anyone has any pictures of billet grills please post them.
thanks

Sweet72 · 11-20-2007, 06:58 PM

Go with the original grill. The billet grills i've seen are usually poorly designed and constructed.

Percy · 11-20-2007, 06:59 PM

Here are some billet grills...

**basketcase** · 11-20-2007, 08:06 PM

I like the look in that '67 and LMC now has one that fits in the openings in the '69/'70 grille. I'd get one if I didn't already have a NOS GM one to put in. The down side to billet is that it will corrode. I noticed some at a show recently that had spots on them and this was on trucks that I don't imagine saw too much salty weather. Some of the better ones may be clear anodized but even that needs to be maintained to stay new looking. Just look at the aluminum trim on an old truck compared to a new piece.

Tom

Longhorn Man · 11-20-2007, 08:11 PM

that 67 is the FIRST one I have ever seen that didn't look stupid.
Thats just MY opinion though.

phanatic32212 · 11-20-2007, 08:24 PM

here's mine...

67_C-30 · 11-20-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

They all look stupid.
Thats just MY opinion though.

I fixed your post Andy!

Oh and

clemson71guy · 11-20-2007, 08:42 PM

thanks, i with i had a 67 or 68 cause i would no dought get orignal but i got a 71. but the guy who i get most of my parts from has a billet grill sittin on a shelf and it catches my eye everytime i walk in.
but im only 16 so i guss i like all the chrome on it.

Andy4639 · 11-20-2007, 09:42 PM

Here is mine. It's out of the truck but it is a billet grille insert.

Here it is in the truck.

LMN8UR · 11-20-2007, 10:59 PM

That 67 Percy posted looks SWWEEEEEET. My favorite truck has always been the 71 - 72 simply because of the factory grill.

Just my opinion, (They all look better than any new shi - - stuff!)

**basketcase** · 11-21-2007, 11:53 PM

I like that '71/'72 style with the bow tie added. Gives it character.

Andy4639 · 11-22-2007, 12:23 AM

Thanks I had that billet bowtie in it for some time now. I need a new outer grille but will have to wait to get one. I've about spent al I can on the truck.

11-20-2007, 06:50 PM	#1
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	grills im tryin to decide weather to get a billet grill or a original one. i havent seen that many billet grills on here. which ones do yall think looks the best..and if anyone has any pictures of billet grills please post them. thanks

11-20-2007, 06:58 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: grills Go with the original grill. The billet grills i've seen are usually poorly designed and constructed. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-20-2007, 06:59 PM	#3
Percy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 7	Re: grills Here are some billet grills... Attached Images __________________ Ryan Percival -72 Chevy C10

11-20-2007, 08:06 PM	#4
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 628	Re: grills I like the look in that '67 and LMC now has one that fits in the openings in the '69/'70 grille. I'd get one if I didn't already have a NOS GM one to put in. The down side to billet is that it will corrode. I noticed some at a show recently that had spots on them and this was on trucks that I don't imagine saw too much salty weather. Some of the better ones may be clear anodized but even that needs to be maintained to stay new looking. Just look at the aluminum trim on an old truck compared to a new piece. Tom

11-20-2007, 08:11 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: grills that 67 is the FIRST one I have ever seen that didn't look stupid. Thats just MY opinion though.

11-20-2007, 08:24 PM	#6
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Re: grills here's mine... __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

11-20-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: grills thanks, i with i had a 67 or 68 cause i would no dought get orignal but i got a 71. but the guy who i get most of my parts from has a billet grill sittin on a shelf and it catches my eye everytime i walk in. but im only 16 so i guss i like all the chrome on it.

11-20-2007, 09:42 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: grills Here is mine. It's out of the truck but it is a billet grille insert. Here it is in the truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-20-2007, 10:59 PM	#10
LMN8UR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 148	Re: grills That 67 Percy posted looks SWWEEEEEET. My favorite truck has always been the 71 - 72 simply because of the factory grill. Just my opinion, (They all look better than any new shi - - stuff!) __________________ 72 Chevy C-10 Custom LWB 383 Stroker - Edlebrock Air Gap intake and 670 CFM Holley Street Avenger carb. Hooker Comp Headers w/ X-Pipe and 2.25 duals TKO-500 & 3.08:1 rear I Love HEMI's, they're soft & chewy!

11-21-2007, 11:53 PM	#11
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 628	Re: grills I like that '71/'72 style with the bow tie added. Gives it character.

11-22-2007, 12:23 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: grills Thanks I had that billet bowtie in it for some time now. I need a new outer grille but will have to wait to get one. I've about spent al I can on the truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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