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Driveway Dreams · 08-23-2009, 11:58 PM

I have an opportunity to get a GMC Jimmy clip for cheap enough to make it make sense right now. My buddy knows a guy who has one for parts. It has a new grill, new lights, original paint on the panels. He will basically let me take it now, and pay him for it when I can.

So, here is where your help comes in. I have a tube style grille on the truck now. I have a 91 Suburban grill, lights, radiator support, harness, etc. sitting in the garage. And I have this Jimmy grill available. So, what do you guys think I should do? I like the idea of the Jimmy grill because it is perfect, and a little more different. I like my tube grill because it is a little different too. And, I had planned on doing the Suburban grill, but have thought about not because it is "the thing" right now.

I NEED HELP!

Driveway Dreams · 08-24-2009, 12:07 AM

Here are pics.
1) Tube style (My truck)
2) GMC Jimmy (Borrowed from the SUV pic thread, looks identical)
3) Suburban (I think we all know this truck)

Walts_restoration · 08-24-2009, 12:12 AM

i like the jimmy myself

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-24-2009, 12:18 AM

jimmy. everyone already has chevy one. why not be different?

KQQL IT · 08-24-2009, 01:47 AM

Gmc!

cochino12 · 08-24-2009, 08:11 AM

GMC, billet grill would get my vote.

Tony_SS · 08-24-2009, 08:29 AM

The Jimmy grille would be cool.. different too

Driveway Dreams · 08-24-2009, 11:43 AM

Here is the actual clip I have available to me. Just to show how nice it is.

smashingchuck · 08-24-2009, 12:13 PM

d. none of the above

Since you don't want to change fenders I would go with a silverado grille that has the stacked headlights -your truck is plane and simple - keep it that way.

*BGRAFX* · 08-24-2009, 12:41 PM

Man, I have a 91 gmc and want to convert to the 91 silverado front. wanna trade?

Driveway Dreams · 08-24-2009, 01:21 PM

PM sent. I might trade you.

Driveway Dreams · 08-24-2009, 05:14 PM

So, my mind is made up. I am going to do the GMC grill. The more I look at it, the more I like it. And Adam, I might just take your advice too. A billet insert would kill it on my truck.

Primer70 · 08-24-2009, 05:55 PM

I think the 89 - 91 grills are ugly. I'd get a phantom grill for the 81 - 88 grill you've got now.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-24-2009, 06:05 PM

im a stock guy did you really have to ask>>>

Driveway Dreams · 08-24-2009, 06:18 PM

I have never liked the Phantoms.
Bob, only one question there, I am tired of staring at that front end, and it needs some help. So, why not change to a different "stock"?

3r!c84 · 08-24-2009, 06:32 PM

is stock in the poll?

Driveway Dreams · 08-25-2009, 01:18 AM

So, I guess for all you stock type guys, I will have some front grill parts listed on the classifieds soon.

View Poll Results: Which front end?
Tube style that is on now	1	4.76%
GMC Jimmy Grill	15	71.43%
Suburban Grill	5	23.81%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

08-23-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Front clip help I have an opportunity to get a GMC Jimmy clip for cheap enough to make it make sense right now. My buddy knows a guy who has one for parts. It has a new grill, new lights, original paint on the panels. He will basically let me take it now, and pay him for it when I can. So, here is where your help comes in. I have a tube style grille on the truck now. I have a 91 Suburban grill, lights, radiator support, harness, etc. sitting in the garage. And I have this Jimmy grill available. So, what do you guys think I should do? I like the idea of the Jimmy grill because it is perfect, and a little more different. I like my tube grill because it is a little different too. And, I had planned on doing the Suburban grill, but have thought about not because it is "the thing" right now. I NEED HELP! __________________ -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.

08-24-2009, 12:07 AM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Front clip help Here are pics. 1) Tube style (My truck) 2) GMC Jimmy (Borrowed from the SUV pic thread, looks identical) 3) Suburban (I think we all know this truck) 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.

08-24-2009, 12:12 AM	#3
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Front clip help i like the jimmy myself __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-24-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Front clip help jimmy. everyone already has chevy one. why not be different? __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-24-2009, 01:47 AM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,206	Re: Front clip help Gmc! __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-24-2009, 08:11 AM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Front clip help GMC, billet grill would get my vote. __________________ 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

08-24-2009, 08:29 AM	#7
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Front clip help The Jimmy grille would be cool.. different too

08-24-2009, 11:43 AM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Front clip help Here is the actual clip I have available to me. Just to show how nice it is. 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.

08-24-2009, 12:13 PM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Front clip help d. none of the above Since you don't want to change fenders I would go with a silverado grille that has the stacked headlights -your truck is plane and simple - keep it that way. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-24-2009, 12:41 PM	#10
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Front clip help Man, I have a 91 gmc and want to convert to the 91 silverado front. wanna trade?

08-24-2009, 01:21 PM	#11
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Front clip help PM sent. I might trade you. __________________ -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.

08-24-2009, 05:14 PM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Front clip help So, my mind is made up. I am going to do the GMC grill. The more I look at it, the more I like it. And Adam, I might just take your advice too. A billet insert would kill it on my 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.

08-24-2009, 05:55 PM	#13
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	Re: Front clip help I think the 89 - 91 grills are ugly. I'd get a phantom grill for the 81 - 88 grill you've got now.

08-24-2009, 06:05 PM	#14
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08-24-2009, 06:18 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Front clip help I have never liked the Phantoms. Bob, only one question there, I am tired of staring at that front end, and it needs some help. So, why not change to a different "stock"? __________________ -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.

08-24-2009, 06:32 PM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Front clip help is stock in the poll? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-25-2009, 01:18 AM	#17
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Front clip help So, I guess for all you stock type guys, I will have some front grill parts listed on the classifieds soon. __________________ -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.

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