A Grille Like No Other

[markeb01]

I've never been a fan of the 4 headlight Chevy grille, but the revised version looks fantastic. It looks stock, but much better - almost like what you would expect on the clay model styling study before the final "compromise" on a production design.

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I've never been a fan of the 4 headlight Chevy grille, but the revised version looks fantastic. It looks stock, but much better - almost like what you would expect on the clay model styling study before the final "compromise" on a production design.

I agree, the more I look at his grill the better it looks! It just looks right!

Amazing Work!!

[Captainfab]

Very nice work Frizzle. I wouldn't mind seeing the process pics, should you decide to share them.

I have to agree that a GMC hood would be the icing on the cake so to speak.

[LakeShow24]

that looks sick!! post pics of the process... and you have a beautiful truck... making me want to paint my truck flat white... looks so good

[iehotrod]

I dig it... I liked to see the process.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Nice Bud........
Adding to the (( 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Restoration/Modification/Customization Ideas ))
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post4784043

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very nice subtle mod that improves the factory look!!!
Will look even better with the black painted so the Chevrolet floats in the middle!

Thanks man. I think the inverted opening gives it a little '57 flavor.

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

I guess with all the grille talk, I just realized I have a 60 grill on my 61.

you are not the first...

Originally Posted by losthope

im interested in seeing the pics of the process you should post them!!

Will do. Looked for them on one of three computers last night. I'll find/post them.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Hey that's pretty slick! looks good!

Originally Posted by AZ66GMC

That looks killer
I love this place. Great minds and ideas on here
Tony

Originally Posted by monolith

That looks great! A GMC hood would compliment that grille brilliantly in my opinion, due to the similar bottom flare in the center section and turn signals.

Hmmmm... I like the way you think. Would be interesting to see.

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

Looking at all the great modified grills is driving me crazy! I am waiting for my modified '66 grill to get finished at Chrome. I should have it by Friday at the latest, I told him to take his time (over a month) as I want it perfect.

What did you do to yours?

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Frizzle Fry - nice work, subtle and looks smooth, I dig it.
-W

Thanks Woog!

Originally Posted by steve'62

Nice work, looks sweet!

Originally Posted by RollinKaos

Really like it. Clean and simple looking. Will look awesome painted.

Definately painting between the letters satin black, not sure about the rest. I'm kinda diggin the grey/white combo. Might go all white at some point.

Originally Posted by markeb01

I've never been a fan of the 4 headlight Chevy grille, but the revised version looks fantastic. It looks stock, but much better - almost like what you would expect on the clay model styling study before the final "compromise" on a production design.

That's a killer compliment man, thx!

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

I agree, the more I look at his grill the better it looks! It just looks right!
Amazing Work!!

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Very nice work Frizzle. I wouldn't mind seeing the process pics, should you decide to share them.
I have to agree that a GMC hood would be the icing on the cake so to speak.

Will post 'em today!

Originally Posted by LakeShow24

that looks sick!! post pics of the process... and you have a beautiful truck... making me want to paint my truck flat white... looks so good

Gotta give credit to old_skool_chevy and Irish66 for the satin paint idea and execution. They've been rollin the matte finish and without them mine would not be. Needs another coat one of these days, but it's clean enough for now.

Originally Posted by iehotrod

I dig it... I liked to see the process.

Will do.

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Nice Bud........
Adding to the (( 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Restoration/Modification/Customization Ideas ))
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post4784043

Right on!

[Frizzle Fry]

Well, the pics are stuck on an external hard-drive that doesn't want to play so I did this up in MSPaint for a quick/dirty idea of the basic steps:

1. Find yourself a 1961 Chevy grill (60 will work to, but has stamped letters in the outer and no aluminum letters in the middle)
2. (with bezels/lights removed) cut ends off square as indicated
3. Flippy
4. This is the tricky part. The inner halfs of the high beam provisions must be swapped side-to-side. Otherwise the bezel shape does not work (upper corners are more square and lowers ore more rounded)
5. Right<->left
6. Getting them to work on the opposite sides required some hammer/dolly and shrinker/stretcher work
7. Weld ends back on (I actually did this before step 4)
8. Since the grille was designed to be viewed from one angle (what was the top), when flipped there are some areas that must be filled in with metal
9. C-H-E-V-R-O-L-E-T relieved of the hoop and mounted to a 1/2" dia. tube. Tube is mounted to tabs via hose clamps to retain adjust-ability

[forestb]

your grill looks sad instead of happy

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by forestb

your grill looks mean instead of panzi

[likaroc13]

great work! nothing like originality...nice & subtle touch