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cmax87v3500 · 02-26-2013, 02:15 AM

not sure which one to go with, got the parts to go with either, heres a pic of it stock, and a bad photoshop with the new (89-91) style grille.

**rs74** · 02-26-2013, 02:35 AM

It would look good either way but I am a fan of the quad light setup or the first pic. That is a really nice lookin truck you have.

cory d · 02-26-2013, 02:49 AM

i like the one you have on it now. im not a fan of the newer style grilles. are there any good scrap yards in your area?

74 stepside · 02-26-2013, 03:34 AM

My vote is to keep what you have. Im not a huge fan of the newer styles.

silvereagle07 · 02-26-2013, 08:44 AM

I've had them either way. I've even swapped the 89-91 chevy front end on my truck until I got the GMC grille. It's a toss up for me.

motornut · 02-26-2013, 09:59 AM

hope you got the rad support too
not really a fan tho,older looks better

meatwagon83 · 02-26-2013, 01:15 PM

keep the one you have, that truck is awesome!

*mrhino* · 02-26-2013, 01:53 PM

sorry, wish i could help but i like either one myself.

AntiGov · 02-26-2013, 03:33 PM

thats a super nice truck you have right there...

flip a coin both are nice.....but forced to choose i would go original

Low87 · 02-26-2013, 04:06 PM

I like the 89-91 GMC grilles myself. Also like the 80s duals. You can't go wrong either way.

Malo83 · 02-26-2013, 04:47 PM

Those Burb grilles are dated already, keep the 4 lights but get a billet grille,really cleans up the front

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Redcap · 02-26-2013, 04:50 PM

I'm making one out of expanded steel for my K20.

83GMCK2500 · 02-26-2013, 04:51 PM

KEEP it all GM, whatever you do. Both look great, to me, my first truck was an '86 with dual lamps, While I do like the 89-91 V-series I know the lighting options are more limited and more difficult to put together effective lighting for. The 4x6's in the 85-88 stack have a few more options.

Osbordani · 02-26-2013, 09:20 PM

I like the one you have on it now. I love gmc grills. Nice truck, great photo shopping!

zook · 02-26-2013, 10:52 PM

i like what you already have. the truck look to be standing tall!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-27-2013, 12:29 AM

2nd pic for sure.

cmax87v3500 · 03-01-2013, 03:07 AM

Thanks for all the replies, and compliments guys! i ended up going with the stock grille, figured id just leave it the way it was made, ultra hard decision for me though. had the new style core support and everything painted and ready to go too ha but now i just get to do all the work again to the stock stuff. thanks again!

andrewmp6 · 03-01-2013, 06:02 AM

I'm kinda lazy id leave stock maybe add a billet grill to it.Maybe add a winch bumper or something else to change up the front end looks.

dieseldawg142 · 03-01-2013, 01:47 PM

the stock set-up with a billet grille & the gmc emblem re-attached

egaray281 · 03-01-2013, 01:58 PM

I personally like both but your truck likes fine the way it is i think the only reason i would do that change would be because my truck needs a new front and i just came across a good deal just my opinion

splehigh · 03-01-2013, 02:01 PM

I like this one.

RastaRobb · 03-01-2013, 04:04 PM

Man, I'm with the majority on both points: Like the original, love the truck. That thing would make "The Fall Guy" jealous.

02-26-2013, 02:15 AM	#1
cmax87v3500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wenatchee Washington Posts: 102	thoughts on grille for my truck not sure which one to go with, got the parts to go with either, heres a pic of it stock, and a bad photoshop with the new (89-91) style grille. Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC V3500 Sierra Classic

02-26-2013, 02:35 AM	#2
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck It would look good either way but I am a fan of the quad light setup or the first pic. That is a really nice lookin truck you have. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-26-2013, 02:49 AM	#3
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck i like the one you have on it now. im not a fan of the newer style grilles. are there any good scrap yards in your area? __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-26-2013, 03:34 AM	#4
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck My vote is to keep what you have. Im not a huge fan of the newer styles.

02-26-2013, 08:44 AM	#5
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I've had them either way. I've even swapped the 89-91 chevy front end on my truck until I got the GMC grille. It's a toss up for me. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-26-2013, 09:59 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck hope you got the rad support too not really a fan tho,older looks better __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-26-2013, 01:15 PM	#7
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck keep the one you have, that truck is awesome!

02-26-2013, 01:53 PM	#8
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck sorry, wish i could help but i like either one myself.

02-26-2013, 03:33 PM	#9
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck thats a super nice truck you have right there... flip a coin both are nice.....but forced to choose i would go original __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

02-26-2013, 04:06 PM	#10
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I like the 89-91 GMC grilles myself. Also like the 80s duals. You can't go wrong either way. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-26-2013, 04:47 PM	#11
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck Those Burb grilles are dated already, keep the 4 lights but get a billet grille,really cleans up the front Uploaded with ImageShack.us

02-26-2013, 04:50 PM	#12
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I'm making one out of expanded steel for my K20. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

02-26-2013, 04:51 PM	#13
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck KEEP it all GM, whatever you do. Both look great, to me, my first truck was an '86 with dual lamps, While I do like the 89-91 V-series I know the lighting options are more limited and more difficult to put together effective lighting for. The 4x6's in the 85-88 stack have a few more options. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

02-26-2013, 09:20 PM	#14
Osbordani Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wapakoneta, Ohio Posts: 2	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I like the one you have on it now. I love gmc grills. Nice truck, great photo shopping!

02-26-2013, 10:52 PM	#15
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck i like what you already have. the truck look to be standing tall!



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02-27-2013, 12:29 AM	#16
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck 2nd pic for sure. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

03-01-2013, 03:07 AM	#17
cmax87v3500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wenatchee Washington Posts: 102	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck Thanks for all the replies, and compliments guys! i ended up going with the stock grille, figured id just leave it the way it was made, ultra hard decision for me though. had the new style core support and everything painted and ready to go too ha but now i just get to do all the work again to the stock stuff. thanks again! __________________ 1987 GMC V3500 Sierra Classic

03-01-2013, 06:02 AM	#18
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I'm kinda lazy id leave stock maybe add a billet grill to it.Maybe add a winch bumper or something else to change up the front end looks.

03-01-2013, 01:47 PM	#19
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,861	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck the stock set-up with a billet grille & the gmc emblem re-attached

03-01-2013, 01:58 PM	#20
egaray281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: houston,tx Posts: 175	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I personally like both but your truck likes fine the way it is i think the only reason i would do that change would be because my truck needs a new front and i just came across a good deal just my opinion

03-01-2013, 02:01 PM	#21
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck I like this one. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

03-01-2013, 04:04 PM	#22
RastaRobb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sweet, ID Posts: 157	Re: thoughts on grille for my truck Man, I'm with the majority on both points: Like the original, love the truck. That thing would make "The Fall Guy" jealous.

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