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Rusty Old Chevy · 02-09-2006, 10:37 AM

can someone please show me what a 72 grill looks like stock?? cus when i aquired mine it looked like the first pic below....i just wanna know if its the one i wanna go with or i might even go billet, like the 2nd one cus it shows the bowtie

thanks for your input

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2006, 10:41 AM

personally, 71/72 is the worst looking grill in all the 67 - 72 chevy and GMC grills.
And I will get flamed for saying that.

knsmodels · 02-09-2006, 10:54 AM

Wont flame ya, but it is my favorite....but thats why there is chocolate and vanilla ice scream....lol

Rusty Old Chevy · 02-09-2006, 10:57 AM

thanks guys, that just goes to show that i need to use the 2nd grill of my choice so i can keep that bowtie and it still looks stock to an extent, and no you wont get flamed, you were stating your opinion just like everyone else does...no biggie, but thanks

ChevLoRay · 02-09-2006, 11:25 AM

Chevrolet did us all a favor, by having three different grille choices for us to pick from. I like the cleanliness of lines that the 67-68, and those front caps get swapped onto a lot of later model bodies. But, for '69, Chevy felt that the early design wasn't masculine enough (their words, not mine) so the leading edge of the hood was made more upright and a new grille designed. I'm guessing that the designers wanted to create a grille that was cheaper than the '68-69 grille, and so begat the '71-72. Lots of people prefer the egg-crate grille of the late models. So, we all have choices.

Bill72BB · 02-09-2006, 12:12 PM

Some of us even like to paint them .

Solver · 02-09-2006, 12:17 PM

Or black them out

**special-K** · 02-09-2006, 07:05 PM

About 10-15 years ago`72s were said to be the most desireable/valueable.Even over a`71,big diff!Things change,now I here people saying they don`t look good,go figure.I like`em all,stock.

70c10swb · 02-09-2006, 07:08 PM

i like all 3

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-09-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knsmodels

but thats why there is chocolate and vanilla ice scream....lol

That remark sounds somewhat familiar, I prefer 67/68

OhioChevy · 02-09-2006, 10:12 PM

I like them all but prefer the 71-72 the best.

avejoe · 02-09-2006, 10:28 PM

You know they have have good design when they stick with it for more than two years

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2006, 11:11 PM

but joe...they only ran that one for 2 years.

avejoe · 02-10-2006, 12:39 AM

yes, but that's splitting hairs.

longhorn71 · 02-10-2006, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

personally, 71/72 is the worst looking grill in all the 67 - 72 chevy and GMC grills.
And I will get flamed for saying that.

My favorite chevy grill is the 69/70 style

Not many like that one but,i like to be different

71SWBChevy · 02-10-2006, 01:22 AM

I like the 71-72 grill but would prefer it in the 67-68 hood and fenders, can't do that without serious mods so I prefer the 71-72 over having the laid back hood so thats what I got.

vtblazer · 02-10-2006, 07:52 AM

All and all, pretty cool that each version has it's own personality.

I used to have a favorite but now I'd be perfectly happy with any of 'em as long as the rest of the truck/blazer was attatched.

shaneschevys · 02-10-2006, 01:28 PM

I prefer the 67,68 grill. Didnt like the lights in the grill so I removed them & stayed with the 72 bumper. Wanted to leave a little of the 72 look on the front end.

02-09-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Rusty Old Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 36	stock 72 grill can someone please show me what a 72 grill looks like stock?? cus when i aquired mine it looked like the first pic below....i just wanna know if its the one i wanna go with or i might even go billet, like the 2nd one cus it shows the bowtie thanks for your input __________________ http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...chevy011jk.jpg

02-09-2006, 10:41 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: stock 72 grill personally, 71/72 is the worst looking grill in all the 67 - 72 chevy and GMC grills. And I will get flamed for saying that. Attached Images

02-09-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: stock 72 grill Wont flame ya, but it is my favorite....but thats why there is chocolate and vanilla ice scream....lol __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

02-09-2006, 10:57 AM	#4
Rusty Old Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 36	Re: stock 72 grill thanks guys, that just goes to show that i need to use the 2nd grill of my choice so i can keep that bowtie and it still looks stock to an extent, and no you wont get flamed, you were stating your opinion just like everyone else does...no biggie, but thanks __________________ http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...chevy011jk.jpg

02-09-2006, 11:25 AM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: stock 72 grill Chevrolet did us all a favor, by having three different grille choices for us to pick from. I like the cleanliness of lines that the 67-68, and those front caps get swapped onto a lot of later model bodies. But, for '69, Chevy felt that the early design wasn't masculine enough (their words, not mine) so the leading edge of the hood was made more upright and a new grille designed. I'm guessing that the designers wanted to create a grille that was cheaper than the '68-69 grille, and so begat the '71-72. Lots of people prefer the egg-crate grille of the late models. So, we all have choices. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-09-2006, 12:12 PM	#6
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02-09-2006, 12:17 PM	#7
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: stock 72 grill Or black them out Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

02-09-2006, 07:05 PM	#8
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02-09-2006, 07:08 PM	#9
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: stock 72 grill i like all 3 __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

02-09-2006, 10:12 PM	#11
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: stock 72 grill I like them all but prefer the 71-72 the best.

02-09-2006, 10:28 PM	#12
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	Re: stock 72 grill You know they have have good design when they stick with it for more than two years __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

02-09-2006, 11:11 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: stock 72 grill but joe...they only ran that one for 2 years.

02-10-2006, 12:39 AM	#14
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	Re: stock 72 grill yes, but that's splitting hairs. __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

02-10-2006, 01:22 AM	#16
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: stock 72 grill I like the 71-72 grill but would prefer it in the 67-68 hood and fenders, can't do that without serious mods so I prefer the 71-72 over having the laid back hood so thats what I got. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

02-10-2006, 07:52 AM	#17
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: stock 72 grill All and all, pretty cool that each version has it's own personality. I used to have a favorite but now I'd be perfectly happy with any of 'em as long as the rest of the truck/blazer was attatched. Attached Images



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02-10-2006, 01:28 PM	#18
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