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rodstored-72 · 01-01-2007, 11:57 AM

all, well i am trying to install the billit grill from stull industries. i purchased it from ricks pickup parts here in mesa & i am having bit of a time trying to understand the directions.

it says to install the "tinnerman" clips on the grill & i have no idea what those are???

i am unable to make out the pics in the directions (bad copies) too dark! i was wondering if someone on the board has already done this & would be willing to part with some insight as to how you did it??? i am just not able to really get a handle on the install i know it is easy, but i am just having trouble...

P.S. this is on a '72 chevy pickup with a stock outer grill.. thanks!

thanks for any insight you guys may have .. and..............

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

Kevin45 · 01-01-2007, 12:00 PM

Tinnerman clip. There are a few different types though. Whatever type you have will clip to your grill and the new screws will screw into it.

rodstored-72 · 01-01-2007, 12:33 PM

so i guess the clips are to clip on the grill & then i screw the screws into it along with the grill....

any more help!!!!

thanks!!!

71swb4x4 · 01-01-2007, 12:35 PM

Did you try calling Rick or Sean to see if they would help? I dealt with them a few years ago and they seemed like stand-up guys.

cdowns · 01-01-2007, 01:07 PM

b-4 installing any billet grill and closing your hood make sure you have a way to open that hood

rodstored-72 · 01-01-2007, 06:07 PM

yea
i talked to rick & he said that the grill needs to go on after i installed the outer grill. he said the instructions are in the box. i have a pretty good idea of what needs to be done i was hoping that someone who has done it might give me a little more insight to any "secrets" that they may had found during their install... i am not sure about the opeing question? i am "assuming" that the hood should still be able to open the same way, though now that you have me thinking about it i am not sure if you could get any fingers in between to push on the latch???

i think that is what you mean, cdowns ?????

any more help or suggs????

thanks!!!
rodstored-72

Rollie396 · 01-01-2007, 06:24 PM

Maybe this little mod is in order? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=hood+release

Fastfun · 01-01-2007, 07:17 PM

Rodstored-72 what up.

My 72 has the Trendz billet grill and it came with a rod that attaches to the latch and you reach under the bumper to open the hood, it work good but I will try to make a remote opener later.

rodstored-72 · 01-02-2007, 10:32 AM

fastfun,
thanks i was looking at it a little more yesterday & i a mstill not sure how to attach the grill there are 6 screws (?) with 6 tinnerman clips 2 straight alum. brackets with holes at each end & 2 "s" shaped brackets. i can't really make out the directions because the copy is really really bad. i might end up fab. my own brackets & just attaching it to the tabs on the grill.

i checked it last night to see if i could get my fingers in between the bars to open the hood & i think i will bew able to though when i bolt it in i will check better..

i thought that you had a billet grill i just couldn't remember...

rodstored-72

rodstored-72 · 01-02-2007, 10:33 AM

does anyone who has done this mod have any suggestions ??????

thanks!!!
rodstored-72

01-01-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Billit Grill Install all, well i am trying to install the billit grill from stull industries. i purchased it from ricks pickup parts here in mesa & i am having bit of a time trying to understand the directions. it says to install the "tinnerman" clips on the grill & i have no idea what those are??? i am unable to make out the pics in the directions (bad copies) too dark! i was wondering if someone on the board has already done this & would be willing to part with some insight as to how you did it??? i am just not able to really get a handle on the install i know it is easy, but i am just having trouble... P.S. this is on a '72 chevy pickup with a stock outer grill.. thanks! thanks for any insight you guys may have .. and.............. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

01-01-2007, 12:00 PM	#2
Kevin45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 591	Re: Billit Grill Install Tinnerman clip. There are a few different types though. Whatever type you have will clip to your grill and the new screws will screw into it. __________________ '93 Silverado Reg. Cab Shortbox .060 over 350 Quick and fun!!! Last edited by Kevin45; 01-01-2007 at 12:03 PM.

01-01-2007, 12:33 PM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Billit Grill Install so i guess the clips are to clip on the grill & then i screw the screws into it along with the grill.... any more help!!!! thanks!!!

01-01-2007, 12:35 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Billit Grill Install Did you try calling Rick or Sean to see if they would help? I dealt with them a few years ago and they seemed like stand-up guys. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-01-2007, 01:07 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Billit Grill Install b-4 installing any billet grill and closing your hood make sure you have a way to open that hood __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-01-2007, 06:07 PM	#6
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Billit Grill Install yea i talked to rick & he said that the grill needs to go on after i installed the outer grill. he said the instructions are in the box. i have a pretty good idea of what needs to be done i was hoping that someone who has done it might give me a little more insight to any "secrets" that they may had found during their install... i am not sure about the opeing question? i am "assuming" that the hood should still be able to open the same way, though now that you have me thinking about it i am not sure if you could get any fingers in between to push on the latch??? i think that is what you mean, cdowns ????? any more help or suggs???? thanks!!! rodstored-72

01-01-2007, 06:24 PM	#7
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Billit Grill Install Maybe this little mod is in order? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=hood+release __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-01-2007, 07:17 PM	#8
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Billit Grill Install Rodstored-72 what up. My 72 has the Trendz billet grill and it came with a rod that attaches to the latch and you reach under the bumper to open the hood, it work good but I will try to make a remote opener later.

01-02-2007, 10:32 AM	#9
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Billit Grill Install fastfun, thanks i was looking at it a little more yesterday & i a mstill not sure how to attach the grill there are 6 screws (?) with 6 tinnerman clips 2 straight alum. brackets with holes at each end & 2 "s" shaped brackets. i can't really make out the directions because the copy is really really bad. i might end up fab. my own brackets & just attaching it to the tabs on the grill. i checked it last night to see if i could get my fingers in between the bars to open the hood & i think i will bew able to though when i bolt it in i will check better.. i thought that you had a billet grill i just couldn't remember... rodstored-72

01-02-2007, 10:33 AM	#10
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Billit Grill Install does anyone who has done this mod have any suggestions ?????? thanks!!! rodstored-72



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