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Andy4639 · 01-18-2021, 11:56 AM

I've seen the video's of it but have yet to see one in person on a truck are even a video of one on and working on a actual truck.

Does anybody have such a video are pictures of it on a actual truck?

The kit:
NEW '69-'72 HIDEAWAY HEADLIGHT AND GRILLE KIT!!
Hot rod innovations is thrilled to announce the introduction of our NEW bolt in hideaway headlight and grille kit for the '69-'72 chevy truck and blazer lines. The kit comes complete with the following: complete sheet metal grille, sheet metal doors, perforated sheet metal backers for the grille and doors, headlight bucket assemblies with 12volt motor assemblies, sheet metal pans that the motor assemblies mount into, all billet trim, all templates and stainless steel hardware, and a complete plug and play wiring harness and control box. The entire kit is 100% proudly made in the U.S.A.

https://www.hotrodinnovations.cool/

Tom70C20 · 01-18-2021, 12:32 PM

I see a couple of pics in the "customer pics" tab, about 3/4 of the way down.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom70C20

I see a couple of pics in the "customer pics" tab, about 3/4 of the way down.

Ha, I didn't even think to look. Thanks. Wished they had better pictures of them.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-18-2021, 01:10 PM

I haven't seen one, I didn't know they existed. It does seem like cool idea though.

Lethal Tendencies · 01-18-2021, 02:09 PM

Those are pretty cool. I can see why you haven't seen any trucks with them. The price is pretty steep. But I really like seeing aftermarket parts still being made for our trucks

**Boog** · 01-18-2021, 03:17 PM

Well, it's different. I think it would belong on a truck with all the modern gadgets thrown in it too.

kev2809 · 01-18-2021, 05:20 PM

that is nice! i like it.

custom10nut · 01-18-2021, 07:13 PM

It actually works, with the 67-68 Grille.

72c20customcamper · 01-18-2021, 07:33 PM

I like the kit to put the 68 grill in the 71-2

toolboxchev · 01-18-2021, 08:20 PM

Hey those look really nice!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-19-2021, 10:52 AM

I think the non-hide-away 67/68 style grilles look even better than the hide-away version. Cool idea.

ChevyRacefan · 01-19-2021, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I think the non-hide-away 67/68 style grilles look even better than the hide-away version. Cool idea.

yup, agreed

67ChevyRedneck · 01-19-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

yup, agreed

If you paint the black part white... from a distance, it would almost look like a 67/68 with CST trim.

truckster · 01-19-2021, 01:45 PM

Would those make your truck an R/S or an S/S?

67ChevyRedneck · 01-19-2021, 02:59 PM

Hide-away stuff was an R/S option on Camaros.

custom10nut · 01-19-2021, 06:35 PM

You know, after I watched the video on how it works, and looks live, I REALLY like that look for a 67-68.

Rich69shortfleet · 03-16-2021, 04:46 PM

On that 67/68 style grill insert, would there be any reason you couldn't just cut the center bar out of a 69/70 grill surround and install it on one of those? Or do the 71/72 grill surrounds have mounting tabs in different locations? The $800 price is sort of tolerable, but if you have to add in the cost of a new 71/72 surround it gets pretty pricey for those of us with a 69/70 grill.

**Accelo** · 03-17-2021, 01:40 AM

I was considering the grille with out the hide-a-ways.
I called and asked if the surround came with the grille because I thought the picture might be misleading. It does NOT come with and surround. And yes, th ad is misleading in my opinion.
Spendy and then add in the cost of a replacement surround.
Pricing is a bit much but they look cool. It is one method to get the classic 67-68 look without changing the hood and fenders.
The doors on the hide-away open and close without and class in my opinion. Didn't like that part of it.
Rick

**Grumpy old man** · 03-17-2021, 08:58 AM

Or you could just buy a 67-68 , The last all metal grille truck Chevy made ?

**Stephen717** · 03-19-2021, 12:31 AM

the hide away honestly looks like a charger grille to me. not sure why but that's what it reminds me of, as for the 67/68 grille in the 71/72 surround, it's nice but I just don't think that grille works without the slant nose of the 67/68.

**HO455** · 03-19-2021, 01:05 PM

At what point does your vintage truck stop actually being vintage?

01-18-2021, 11:56 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Anybody seen one I've seen the video's of it but have yet to see one in person on a truck are even a video of one on and working on a actual truck. Does anybody have such a video are pictures of it on a actual truck? The kit: NEW '69-'72 HIDEAWAY HEADLIGHT AND GRILLE KIT!! Hot rod innovations is thrilled to announce the introduction of our NEW bolt in hideaway headlight and grille kit for the '69-'72 chevy truck and blazer lines. The kit comes complete with the following: complete sheet metal grille, sheet metal doors, perforated sheet metal backers for the grille and doors, headlight bucket assemblies with 12volt motor assemblies, sheet metal pans that the motor assemblies mount into, all billet trim, all templates and stainless steel hardware, and a complete plug and play wiring harness and control box. The entire kit is 100% proudly made in the U.S.A. https://www.hotrodinnovations.cool/ __________________ 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.

01-18-2021, 12:32 PM	#2
Tom70C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 10	Re: Anybody seen one I see a couple of pics in the "customer pics" tab, about 3/4 of the way down.

01-18-2021, 01:10 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Anybody seen one I haven't seen one, I didn't know they existed. It does seem like cool idea though. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-18-2021, 02:09 PM	#5
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Anybody seen one Those are pretty cool. I can see why you haven't seen any trucks with them. The price is pretty steep. But I really like seeing aftermarket parts still being made for our trucks

01-18-2021, 03:17 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Anybody seen one Well, it's different. I think it would belong on a truck with all the modern gadgets thrown in it too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-18-2021, 05:20 PM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: Anybody seen one that is nice! i like it. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-18-2021, 07:13 PM	#8
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Anybody seen one It actually works, with the 67-68 Grille.

01-18-2021, 07:33 PM	#9
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,739	Re: Anybody seen one I like the kit to put the 68 grill in the 71-2 __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-18-2021, 08:20 PM	#10
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Anybody seen one Hey those look really nice!

01-19-2021, 10:52 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anybody seen one I think the non-hide-away 67/68 style grilles look even better than the hide-away version. Cool idea. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-19-2021, 01:45 PM	#14
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,982	Re: Anybody seen one Would those make your truck an R/S or an S/S? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-19-2021, 02:59 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anybody seen one Hide-away stuff was an R/S option on Camaros. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-19-2021, 06:35 PM	#16
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Anybody seen one You know, after I watched the video on how it works, and looks live, I REALLY like that look for a 67-68.

03-16-2021, 04:46 PM	#17
Rich69shortfleet Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Waverly, NE Posts: 391	Re: Anybody seen one On that 67/68 style grill insert, would there be any reason you couldn't just cut the center bar out of a 69/70 grill surround and install it on one of those? Or do the 71/72 grill surrounds have mounting tabs in different locations? The $800 price is sort of tolerable, but if you have to add in the cost of a new 71/72 surround it gets pretty pricey for those of us with a 69/70 grill. __________________ 1965 Malibu SS L79 Restoration Page 1965 Two-Door Wagon Project Progress Page 2006 Pontiac GTO Preservation Project Rich Cummings

03-17-2021, 01:40 AM	#18
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,301	Re: Anybody seen one I was considering the grille with out the hide-a-ways. I called and asked if the surround came with the grille because I thought the picture might be misleading. It does NOT come with and surround. And yes, th ad is misleading in my opinion. Spendy and then add in the cost of a replacement surround. Pricing is a bit much but they look cool. It is one method to get the classic 67-68 look without changing the hood and fenders. The doors on the hide-away open and close without and class in my opinion. Didn't like that part of it. Rick Last edited by Accelo; 03-17-2021 at 09:11 AM.



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03-17-2021, 08:58 AM	#19
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Anybody seen one Or you could just buy a 67-68 , The last all metal grille truck Chevy made ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-19-2021, 12:31 AM	#20
Stephen717 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Loris South Carolina Posts: 429	Re: Anybody seen one the hide away honestly looks like a charger grille to me. not sure why but that's what it reminds me of, as for the 67/68 grille in the 71/72 surround, it's nice but I just don't think that grille works without the slant nose of the 67/68.

03-19-2021, 01:05 PM	#21
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Anybody seen one At what point does your vintage truck stop actually being vintage? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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