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retselgerg · 03-05-2008, 07:01 AM

I'm Getting ready to paint my truck and I'm considering maybe adding something to the front of my truck, my options are a billet grille or maybe painting the inner grille to match the truck. any input on which would look better? or should i just leave it the way it is? oh yea I might even lose that big fancy air freshner too lol

thebabybrahma · 03-05-2008, 07:11 AM

Looks awesome the way it is...

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2008, 07:23 AM

as is

Frizzle Fry · 03-05-2008, 07:37 AM

no billet. no painted grille. just add outer bumper bolts and call it good.

retselgerg · 03-05-2008, 07:38 AM

what about clear park lights

1LoC10 · 03-05-2008, 07:41 AM

If you must paint the grill, I would do a flat black, or dark charcoal...clear parking lights are cool... but other than that it looks real nice... why are you painting the truck?

ETsC10 · 03-05-2008, 07:43 AM

Yes! Clear park lights!
I even like the air freshener...now find vanilla in blue.

Great looking truck!!
Hope you keep the color; looks like medium blue poly from '68...my personal favorite!

retselgerg · 03-05-2008, 07:51 AM

well i have gotten a much better set of doors, combined with about 3 years of fine scratches, something about these ole C/10's fresh paint daul exhaust and a hot motor lol

matthufham · 03-05-2008, 07:54 AM

clear parking lights. and euro (diamond cut) headlights

retselgerg · 03-05-2008, 08:45 AM

those are pretty sweet

CG · 03-05-2008, 09:34 AM

I like it the way it is. Previous owner of my 71 did the all black route up front. Now I have to change it all back like yours so it will have the classic good looks again.

Clear parking lights are for ricers, blech...Sorry Ellen

**88JRFAN** · 03-05-2008, 09:54 AM

LOOKS PERFECT THE WAY IT IS!!

cowboyup1086 · 03-05-2008, 11:06 AM

i couldnt help it....had to

C10-Driver · 03-05-2008, 12:09 PM

I think it looks great the way it is... I'd leave it. If you had to change it, I would go black but, then again. I'm a little biased.

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cowboyup1086 · 03-05-2008, 04:34 PM

72BlckButy · 03-05-2008, 06:17 PM

I like it the way it is retselgerg, beautiful truck! Any more pics???

1LoC10 · 03-05-2008, 07:15 PM

if you need a change...change it back to a stock bed... then it would be perfect

TotalChevy1 · 03-05-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C10-Driver

I think it looks great the way it is... I'd leave it. If you had to change it, I would go black but, then again. I'm a little biased.

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Black grill and clear lights, not stock but does give the truck an attitude.

96blazr · 03-05-2008, 08:11 PM

retselgerg; It ain't broke, so don't fix it

You got a NICE truck. Just keep as is and roll on down the road.
Of course, I'm not into the whole Bling-Clear this or Bling-Clear that. I'm just into CLEAN looking trucks.

Nice and clean truck. Just please try not to go GHETTO

shifty · 03-05-2008, 08:15 PM

Looks great as-is. I like the blacked out grille look, it reminds me of the 67-69 Camaro.

Whatever you do DO NOT chop the top. Choptops are fuggin ugly

68C10HotRod · 03-05-2008, 08:35 PM

It does look very nice the way it is!! Flat black to match the headlight surrounds looks awesome on C10-Driver's ride too. Deleting the bowtie would be a toss up. Clear markers would look nice because they'd blend into the bumper & not be so obvious. The bumper bolts are a detail that it really needs.

Agree on the color - hope you keep it because it's very striking & a clean look.

TonyJohnson · 03-05-2008, 08:58 PM

as is. Looks GREAT!

mnunn454 · 03-06-2008, 04:19 AM

You Photoshop guys rock!

As for the grill, I too like it as is.

retselgerg · 03-06-2008, 04:41 AM

Great photo shop by the way....Yea i was leaning towards the painted version but i think i will leave it as is, I suppose the late model stepside will differ the truck enough....so i guess the classic looking front end will keep the truck balanced

**special-K** · 03-06-2008, 04:59 AM

Don`t buger up the General`s immaculate design.

03-05-2008, 07:01 AM	#1
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Front End Opinions Please I'm Getting ready to paint my truck and I'm considering maybe adding something to the front of my truck, my options are a billet grille or maybe painting the inner grille to match the truck. any input on which would look better? or should i just leave it the way it is? oh yea I might even lose that big fancy air freshner too lol Attached Images __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

03-05-2008, 07:11 AM	#2
thebabybrahma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gray,Tennessee Posts: 182	Re: Front End Opinions Please Looks awesome the way it is...

03-05-2008, 07:23 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Front End Opinions Please as is

03-05-2008, 07:37 AM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Front End Opinions Please no billet. no painted grille. just add outer bumper bolts and call it good. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 03-05-2008 at 07:38 AM.

03-05-2008, 07:38 AM	#5
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Front End Opinions Please what about clear park lights __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

03-05-2008, 07:41 AM	#6
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Front End Opinions Please If you must paint the grill, I would do a flat black, or dark charcoal...clear parking lights are cool... but other than that it looks real nice... why are you painting the truck? __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-05-2008, 07:43 AM	#7
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Front End Opinions Please Yes! Clear park lights! I even like the air freshener...now find vanilla in blue. Great looking truck!! Hope you keep the color; looks like medium blue poly from '68...my personal favorite! Last edited by ETsC10; 03-05-2008 at 07:45 AM.

03-05-2008, 07:51 AM	#8
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Front End Opinions Please well i have gotten a much better set of doors, combined with about 3 years of fine scratches, something about these ole C/10's fresh paint daul exhaust and a hot motor lol __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

03-05-2008, 07:54 AM	#9
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Front End Opinions Please clear parking lights. and euro (diamond cut) headlights Attached Images

03-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#10
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Front End Opinions Please those are pretty sweet __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

03-05-2008, 09:34 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Front End Opinions Please I like it the way it is. Previous owner of my 71 did the all black route up front. Now I have to change it all back like yours so it will have the classic good looks again. Clear parking lights are for ricers, blech...Sorry Ellen

03-05-2008, 09:54 AM	#12
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Front End Opinions Please LOOKS PERFECT THE WAY IT IS!! __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

03-05-2008, 11:06 AM	#13
cowboyup1086 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manteca, ca Posts: 77	Re: Front End Opinions Please i couldnt help it....had to

03-05-2008, 12:09 PM	#14
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Front End Opinions Please I think it looks great the way it is... I'd leave it. If you had to change it, I would go black but, then again. I'm a little biased. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

03-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#15
cowboyup1086 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manteca, ca Posts: 77	Re: Front End Opinions Please



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03-05-2008, 06:17 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Front End Opinions Please I like it the way it is retselgerg, beautiful truck! Any more pics??? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#17
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Front End Opinions Please if you need a change...change it back to a stock bed... then it would be perfect __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-05-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Front End Opinions Please retselgerg; It ain't broke, so don't fix it You got a NICE truck. Just keep as is and roll on down the road. Of course, I'm not into the whole Bling-Clear this or Bling-Clear that. I'm just into CLEAN looking trucks. Nice and clean truck. Just please try not to go GHETTO __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

03-05-2008, 08:15 PM	#20
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Front End Opinions Please Looks great as-is. I like the blacked out grille look, it reminds me of the 67-69 Camaro. Whatever you do DO NOT chop the top. Choptops are fuggin ugly __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-05-2008, 08:35 PM	#21
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: Front End Opinions Please It does look very nice the way it is!! Flat black to match the headlight surrounds looks awesome on C10-Driver's ride too. Deleting the bowtie would be a toss up. Clear markers would look nice because they'd blend into the bumper & not be so obvious. The bumper bolts are a detail that it really needs. Agree on the color - hope you keep it because it's very striking & a clean look. __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

03-05-2008, 08:58 PM	#22
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Front End Opinions Please as is. Looks GREAT! __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

03-06-2008, 04:19 AM	#23
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Front End Opinions Please You Photoshop guys rock! As for the grill, I too like it as is. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

03-06-2008, 04:41 AM	#24
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Front End Opinions Please Great photo shop by the way....Yea i was leaning towards the painted version but i think i will leave it as is, I suppose the late model stepside will differ the truck enough....so i guess the classic looking front end will keep the truck balanced __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

03-06-2008, 04:59 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Front End Opinions Please Don`t buger up the General`s immaculate design. __________________ "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 ~

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