Phantom Billet Grille Q? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1SIK69 · 02-26-2009, 09:29 AM

Ok I am going to install a phantom billet grille on my 69. I know how to install the grille, it is the hood latch that is the problem. Has anyone installed one on a 67-72, and what did yall do about that latch? I don't wanna notch the grille. I heard a long time ago that someone made an extention down below the front bumper to open it. Any help would be appreciated. Any pics would be great as well. Thanks in advance.

mrh33916 · 02-26-2009, 10:34 AM

I did that exact thing on my '67. I don't have pictures with me at work, I can post some this evening. All I did was hook a rod to the hole in the hood latch handle and drop it strait thru the filler panel below the grill with a T handle right behind the license plate that you just push up on,

**phase_one** · 02-26-2009, 11:47 AM

Please post pic for I have the same problem,

mrh33916 · 02-26-2009, 11:59 AM

Will do,

1SIK69 · 02-26-2009, 12:54 PM

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Will do,

Thanks bro. It is always better to see pics for me. lol Once I see it I can make it. Thanks again

mrh33916 · 02-26-2009, 01:00 PM

ditto,

OARNGESI · 02-26-2009, 02:08 PM

I bought a billet grille from triplus but it came with a kit for the good latch to push it from under the bumper if you pm him he may be able to help you out more

mrh33916 · 02-26-2009, 06:56 PM

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67_C-30 · 02-26-2009, 07:05 PM

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Here are the pictures of the one I made for zero cost with stuff I had at the shop. The spring at the top and the grommet at the bottom are to prevent any rattles. Attachment 435226

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That's a slick set-up! Very nice!

big_al_71 · 01-24-2010, 02:05 PM

That is an awesome set up......

02-26-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
1SIK69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 55	Phantom Billet Grille Q? Ok I am going to install a phantom billet grille on my 69. I know how to install the grille, it is the hood latch that is the problem. Has anyone installed one on a 67-72, and what did yall do about that latch? I don't wanna notch the grille. I heard a long time ago that someone made an extention down below the front bumper to open it. Any help would be appreciated. Any pics would be great as well. Thanks in advance.

02-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? I did that exact thing on my '67. I don't have pictures with me at work, I can post some this evening. All I did was hook a rod to the hole in the hood latch handle and drop it strait thru the filler panel below the grill with a T handle right behind the license plate that you just push up on,

02-26-2009, 11:47 AM	#3
phase_one Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Praireville. LA 70769 Posts: 390	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? Please post pic for I have the same problem, __________________ 11 Surbaban 70 C 10 still in progress

02-26-2009, 11:59 AM	#4
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? Will do,

02-26-2009, 01:00 PM	#6
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? ditto,

02-26-2009, 02:08 PM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? I bought a billet grille from triplus but it came with a kit for the good latch to push it from under the bumper if you pm him he may be able to help you out more __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-26-2009, 06:56 PM	#8
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? Here are the pictures of the one I made for zero cost with stuff I had at the shop. The spring at the top and the grommet at the bottom are to prevent any rattles.

01-24-2010, 02:05 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Phantom Billet Grille Q? That is an awesome set up...... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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