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*nbpro* · 12-23-2010, 02:45 AM

grille was ez for me about 15 minutes
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Your41Plague12 · 12-23-2010, 03:27 AM

That grille would take no more than 15 minutes to swap out. They fit all 81-87 models if I recall correctly.

SBTork · 12-23-2010, 03:35 AM

^^ true, but your grille is different since you have a single headlamp truck and the suburban looks to be a dual or quad headlamp truck

*nbpro* · 12-23-2010, 05:05 AM

i have single headlamp truck ? i added pics looks dual to me lol

billnorman · 12-23-2010, 05:40 AM

I have driven several vehicles with hood scoops. On a car, they can interfere with your view of the road. I doubt if it would happen on a square. That Oldsmobile cruiser is really sharp, congrats on keeping a classic on the road and really good looking. As long as you're painting, find another stock hood cheap, and paint both the scooper and the stocker at the same time so you can swap them any time you want. I know, easier said than done, LOL.

motornut · 12-23-2010, 09:33 AM

I'd a done it too
those hoods are pricey!

maxxxy · 12-23-2010, 11:17 AM

Nbpro- I think he's talking about my truck. Mine is just a single lamp. My bottom lights are turn/park lights. Your turn/park lights are in the bumper.

I can make my grille work on her suburban, thats not the issue. I just want to know if the suburbans grille will fit on my truck without extreme modification.
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Oilbrnr · 12-23-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Yeah...I'm still wondering what makes it ricey too...

Apparently you don't understand what equivalent means...

If it was functional, it would be a different story, but otherwise it is just a poser look. Same as the big ricer mufflers that kids put on. The look implies performance, which nine times out of ten is not there.

Hope that helps you understand my perspective. Regardless, it is a good trade as a re-sale item given the circumstances the OP gave.

*nbpro* · 12-23-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by maxxxy

Nbpro- I think he's talking about my truck. Mine is just a single lamp. My bottom lights are turn/park lights. Your turn/park lights are in the bumper.

I can make my grille work on her suburban, thats not the issue. I just want to know if the suburbans grille will fit on my truck without extreme modification.
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o i see

*nbpro* · 12-23-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilbrnr

Apparently you don't understand what equivalent means...

If it was functional, it would be a different story, but otherwise it is just a poser look. Same as the big ricer mufflers that kids put on. The look implies performance, which nine times out of ten is not there.

Hope that helps you understand my perspective. Regardless, it is a good trade as a re-sale item given the circumstances the OP gave.

The Goodmark hood is open in the back and can be made functional with the correct air cleaner.

KQQL IT · 12-23-2010, 05:57 PM

I put mine on to lose weight and still dont care for it.

85silverbeast · 12-23-2010, 06:33 PM

Equivalent- Having virtually identical or corresponding parts.

maxxxy · 12-29-2010, 01:06 AM

How would you go about attaching the stock behind grill trun signals to my stock grille?
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 12-29-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nbpro

The Goodmark hood is open in the back and can be made functional with the correct air cleaner.

Yep...also the cowl hoods LMC truck sells have the holes in the back to make them functional....here is the back of my new dual cowl hood from LMC

motornut · 12-29-2010, 08:39 AM

I love em.......
oops the only thing i wouldn't see is the ricer just before i drove over it

allengator · 12-29-2010, 09:28 AM

I have never seen a cowl hood on a square body that looked "right" to me...

They all look like something bought at Pep Boysm but thats just me.
I know lots of folks love them!

oldblue1968chevy · 12-29-2010, 02:07 PM

Leave the grille, those billet grilles are ugly

*nbpro* · 12-29-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Leave the grille, those billet grilles are ugly

Now I'm sure this is your opinion, because a lot of people like the billet grilles. Me for one. I think they look a lot better than the plastic stock grille that was on the truck to begin with, and that's my opinion.

joe1982 · 12-29-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

x2

I'm just not a fan of cowl hoods, It adds lines that dont match my truck IMO... It came with the truck and i have a nice straight hood I found on craigslist, I will be primering my truck soon so the cowl is coming off.

motornut · 12-29-2010, 10:04 PM

I'd be keepin both,I like'd the clean (almost looks like no lights)look and the cowel adds to the mistery...
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bitchin85 · 12-29-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Leave the grille, those billet grilles are ugly

have to agree. i dont really care for the full phantom grille. between the lights looks ok but my favorite so far is the stock one. but thats just my opinion. everyones different. and as far as the hood, i love the looks. i put one on my mustang and it didnt make it a ricer. it was functional, and i needed the extra 4 inches for the motor to clear. i like cowl hoods, function-able or not.

12-23-2010, 02:45 AM	#26
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Cowl or not grille was ez for me about 15 minutes Last edited by nbpro; 12-23-2010 at 04:59 AM.

12-23-2010, 03:27 AM	#27
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Cowl or not That grille would take no more than 15 minutes to swap out. They fit all 81-87 models if I recall correctly.

12-23-2010, 03:35 AM	#28
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Cowl or not ^^ true, but your grille is different since you have a single headlamp truck and the suburban looks to be a dual or quad headlamp truck __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

12-23-2010, 05:05 AM	#29
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Cowl or not i have single headlamp truck ? i added pics looks dual to me lol Last edited by nbpro; 12-23-2010 at 05:06 AM.

12-23-2010, 05:40 AM	#30
billnorman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 174	Re: Cowl or not I have driven several vehicles with hood scoops. On a car, they can interfere with your view of the road. I doubt if it would happen on a square. That Oldsmobile cruiser is really sharp, congrats on keeping a classic on the road and really good looking. As long as you're painting, find another stock hood cheap, and paint both the scooper and the stocker at the same time so you can swap them any time you want. I know, easier said than done, LOL.

12-23-2010, 09:33 AM	#31
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Cowl or not I'd a done it too those hoods are pricey! __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-23-2010, 11:17 AM	#32
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: Cowl or not Nbpro- I think he's talking about my truck. Mine is just a single lamp. My bottom lights are turn/park lights. Your turn/park lights are in the bumper. I can make my grille work on her suburban, thats not the issue. I just want to know if the suburbans grille will fit on my truck without extreme modification. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

12-23-2010, 05:57 PM	#36
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: Cowl or not I put mine on to lose weight and still dont care for it.

12-23-2010, 06:33 PM	#37
85silverbeast Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 132	Re: Cowl or not Equivalent- Having virtually identical or corresponding parts.

12-29-2010, 01:06 AM	#38
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: Cowl or not How would you go about attaching the stock behind grill trun signals to my stock grille? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

12-29-2010, 08:39 AM	#40
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Cowl or not I love em....... oops the only thing i wouldn't see is the ricer just before i drove over it __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-29-2010, 09:28 AM	#41
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Cowl or not I have never seen a cowl hood on a square body that looked "right" to me... They all look like something bought at Pep Boysm but thats just me. I know lots of folks love them! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-29-2010, 02:07 PM	#42
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cowl or not Leave the grille, those billet grilles are ugly __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-29-2010, 10:04 PM	#45
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Cowl or not I'd be keepin both,I like'd the clean (almost looks like no lights)look and the cowel adds to the mistery... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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