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cochino12 · 12-03-2003, 12:28 PM

for a newer style front end? here is a photoshop pic (thnx duner97)

Slonaker · 12-03-2003, 12:42 PM

They are nice, and will help your truck stand out a little bit. I like the old style grills, too, though.

Have you considered the GMC version? I think they look better (you might not...) and you hardly ever see them.

Slonaker

LOHRTBT · 12-03-2003, 12:50 PM

Yes..but GO GMC... That is what I am doing .

bigblock73 · 12-03-2003, 01:01 PM

I am NOT a fan of "updating" front ends, but IF I were, I would use this style of front end. It is off a 91. IMO, the other grills with all the lights looks too busy and clunky I guess.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-03-2003, 01:35 PM

i love the newer ones id love to find that for myself cheap b ut therye rare and therye still on the road!!

**Captkaos** · 12-03-2003, 02:52 PM

I like the old style frontends, but I am putting a GMC grill on the 73 project truck.

r0lf- · 12-03-2003, 05:39 PM

I like the Chevy front clips better than the GMCs. I say go for it, you'll stand out a bit more.

Low83 · 12-03-2003, 05:58 PM

Nah!!!, that look is getting dated,

, i'll keep my original 4 headlight setup on mine, to me ORIGINAL is where it's at,

cochino12 · 12-03-2003, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by old Rusty C10
i love the newer ones id love to find that for myself cheap b ut therye rare and therye still on the road!!

no kiddin, I've been looking on ebay for two days and cant find anything. Do you guys remember who took over when Tommy quit the board?

bagged81 · 12-03-2003, 07:33 PM

I am not a fan of those frontends.

1985K10 · 12-03-2003, 08:01 PM

I like th ones with round headlights, 73-80.

phantom dually · 12-03-2003, 08:53 PM

How about a side by side comparo??

cochino12 · 12-03-2003, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phantom dually
How about a side by side comparo??

how do I edit the post to do that?

**N2TRUX** · 12-03-2003, 09:34 PM

Hmmm? How about over and under

What it is now-

What he's thinking about-

CT-Truckster · 12-03-2003, 09:39 PM

if it was a pre 80 with the round headlights i would say no, but since it not i say if you like it then go for. I converted my 84 to 91 style grille and i love it. I think it gives the appearance of a wider stance and your front end doesn't seem as tall.

**N2TRUX** · 12-03-2003, 09:41 PM

Here is an unedited version of that front end-

cochino12 · 12-03-2003, 10:37 PM

I am going to do it, where to find the parts now?

Low87 · 12-03-2003, 11:50 PM

All depends on the truck, and of course you! I'm not a fan of your current factory setup, so I say go for it. I like the old school rounded headlights, I'd say no on those.

12-03-2003, 12:28 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	do you think I should swap? for a newer style front end? here is a photoshop pic (thnx duner97) Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by cochino12; 12-03-2003 at 12:37 PM.

12-03-2003, 12:42 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	They are nice, and will help your truck stand out a little bit. I like the old style grills, too, though. Have you considered the GMC version? I think they look better (you might not...) and you hardly ever see them. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 12-03-2003 at 12:45 PM.

12-03-2003, 12:50 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Yes..but GO GMC... That is what I am doing . __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-03-2003, 01:01 PM	#4
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12-03-2003, 01:35 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	i love the newer ones id love to find that for myself cheap b ut therye rare and therye still on the road!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-03-2003, 02:52 PM	#6
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12-03-2003, 05:39 PM	#7
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	I like the Chevy front clips better than the GMCs. I say go for it, you'll stand out a bit more. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-03-2003, 05:58 PM	#8
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	Nah!!!, that look is getting dated, , i'll keep my original 4 headlight setup on mine, to me ORIGINAL is where it's at,

12-03-2003, 07:33 PM	#10
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I am not a fan of those frontends. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

12-03-2003, 08:01 PM	#11
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	I like th ones with round headlights, 73-80. __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

12-03-2003, 08:53 PM	#12
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12-03-2003, 09:34 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Hmmm? How about over and under What it is now- What he's thinking about- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-03-2003, 09:39 PM	#15
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	if it was a pre 80 with the round headlights i would say no, but since it not i say if you like it then go for. I converted my 84 to 91 style grille and i love it. I think it gives the appearance of a wider stance and your front end doesn't seem as tall.

12-03-2003, 09:41 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here is an unedited version of that front end- Attached Images

12-03-2003, 10:37 PM	#17
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I am going to do it, where to find the parts now? __________________ 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



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12-03-2003, 11:50 PM	#18
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	All depends on the truck, and of course you! I'm not a fan of your current factory setup, so I say go for it. I like the old school rounded headlights, I'd say no on those. __________________ ~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

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