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Old 07-05-2017, 09:26 AM   #1
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With or without brush guard

Just trying to decide wether to go with or without brush guard on my 68 what do you guys think?
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Old 07-05-2017, 09:27 AM   #2
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Or without
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Old 07-05-2017, 09:29 AM   #3
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Re: With or without brush guard

I'm personally not a fan of them. I'd say without.
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Old 07-05-2017, 09:48 AM   #4
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Re: With or without brush guard

I like with.
Since it is a K-30, it fits the "intended" use.
Get it Powdercoated in an Aluminum color to match the color of the bed.
I must say, that is a beautiful truck.
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Old 07-05-2017, 09:56 AM   #5
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Old 07-05-2017, 11:04 AM   #6
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Re: With or without brush guard

I am usually not a fan of the guard but I agree with custom10nut. Color match and will go with truck perfect
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Old 07-05-2017, 11:17 AM   #7
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Yes, the brush guard is awesome.
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Old 07-05-2017, 11:22 AM   #8
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I like it
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Old 07-05-2017, 11:53 AM   #9
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Thumbs up, looks great on that truck.
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Old 07-05-2017, 12:14 PM   #10
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Re: With or without brush guard

With for a while then without for a while. Good looking truck either way but I like the brush guard because it was/is a business work truck at sometime - nostalgia.
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Old 07-05-2017, 12:22 PM   #11
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Looks good on a work truck like that.
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Old 07-05-2017, 12:39 PM   #12
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Re: With or without brush guard

If it were a lowered street crawler then I'd say no but I like it on this truck. It just seems to fit.
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Old 07-05-2017, 12:42 PM   #13
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Re: With or without brush guard

I don't think it works well with the 67/68 grille. I liked mine for a while, but with the new paint job and all, I'm probably gonna sell mine.
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Old 07-05-2017, 01:10 PM   #14
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Re: With or without brush guard

I think it's a nice touch on "that" truck. Others may not know, but your RV Jr mirrors are powder coated argent, and the brush guard should match that. They are right for some trucks and not for others. How they are done matters, too. Not using a color in the grille (white or chrome/polished) for the guard helps keep both defined and isolated from each other.
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Old 07-05-2017, 01:39 PM   #15
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Re: With or without brush guard

I like the look with the guard! I have one for my Blue 4x4. Just have not gotten it installed yet.
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Old 07-05-2017, 01:41 PM   #16
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Re: With or without brush guard

Without.
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Old 07-05-2017, 02:32 PM   #17
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Without. Detracts from the perfect lines 67s and 68s
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Old 07-05-2017, 03:19 PM   #18
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67-68 noses are too beautiful to have a brush guard on it.
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Old 07-05-2017, 03:26 PM   #19
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Re: With or without brush guard

I like it with, it fits the work truck. Repaint it, or even get it chromed and it will look great. My truck from out west came with one as well, I did take mine off, but keep wanting to put it back on
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Old 07-05-2017, 05:53 PM   #20
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Re: With or without brush guard

Enough already...get wrenching on that bad boy..time is flying by...Carlisle is coming fast..the truck needs to be there.......if I have to I will make the trip down and turn wrenches!!..........I see both sides of the opinions...I vote to put it on..the truck has a tough stance to it and guard will just add to it........
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Old 07-05-2017, 06:00 PM   #21
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Re: With or without brush guard

Leave it on there Jeff. I saw your updates to the other thread. That truck is something cool, great work! Maybe this fall I'll get by to see it in person.
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Old 07-05-2017, 06:14 PM   #22
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Re: With or without brush guard

Thanks guys for all the compliments and the yeahs and neahs on wether to use it or lose it I'm not sure if it's something I'd like on there permanent or not I like the look but also agree with Sicklajoie I'm leaving it on a little longer just to make sure once you drill the outer corners of the bumper then it would have to stay thanks all again
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Old 07-05-2017, 07:01 PM   #23
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Re: With or without brush guard

I vote four the guard to stay on there. It just fits that bad boy
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Old 07-05-2017, 08:35 PM   #24
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A great add-on to any K-5, 10 or 20. Keep it on!
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Nice truck either way but I vote without
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