New grille pictures - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

xtreme80 · 12-27-2007, 07:07 AM

Thanks to Kevinr1970, I got my hands on a stock 79 suburban grille to use on my truck. While we were at it, we also painted the headlight buckets black, to match the grille. What does everyone think?

The first picture is the old one, the two attachments are new.

Pyrotechnic · 12-27-2007, 07:14 AM

Looks good! I like it better than the billet grill.

BaddBusa2005 · 12-27-2007, 07:23 AM

Really cool truck, have any more pictures?

MylilBowTie · 12-27-2007, 07:58 AM

Muccch bettter!

chevymotocross · 12-27-2007, 08:26 AM

looks evil with the black grille man! I like it alot. Curious, you have a 2/2 drop. Looks pretty darn low for such a mild drop. I'm looking to go 2.5/4 via spindles front, shackles/hangers rear. What size tires are you running?

xtreme80 · 12-27-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

looks evil with the black grille man! I like it alot. Curious, you have a 2/2 drop. Looks pretty darn low for such a mild drop. I'm looking to go 2.5/4 via spindles front, shackles/hangers rear. What size tires are you running?

It's probably lower than that since I haven't updated the signature in a while. I also pulled a leaf spring out of the rear spring packs. That got me about an inch and a half to two inches lower. And in reality, its probably a 2.5 inch drop up front. I bought it with the back end slammed and the front where it is now, and I was told they were 2 inch drop springs, but I'm not positive. The tires are fairly small, at 225/60/15. I really need some fatter rubber on it, but I'll make due with what I got for now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

Really cool truck, have any more pictures?

I'll go out and take some more today. I think I'm gonna give her a good wash, then take her out.

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

boatpuller · 12-27-2007, 01:13 PM

that trucks comin along.haven't seen pics of it in awhile.new grill looks great.

alhough,i like those old school flat ones.there kinda a period correct mod,as that was the first style available as a custom grill that i remember for these years.

tyjoja · 12-27-2007, 07:03 PM

nice truck, and I like the billet, bob

xtreme80 · 12-27-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

that trucks comin along.haven't seen pics of it in awhile.new grill looks great.

alhough,i like those old school flat ones.there kinda a period correct mod,as that was the first style available as a custom grill that i remember for these years.

It had a little gloss to it when I got it, but I went over it again with flat black to get that look. I agree, flat is much better! I can't wait to get the rest of the truck lined up and put in primer or painted.

BabyBlue · 12-27-2007, 08:51 PM

I agree, that looks a lot better. Looks similar to what I'm doing, but is that grill aftermarket? I have a spot for a bowtie in mine along with upper and lower moldings in the grill.

BTW, what kind of paint did you use on the bezels? Sims black exterior trim paint?

xtreme80 · 12-27-2007, 09:21 PM

Sorry man I don't remember what I paint it was. My buddy had it in his garage, and we liked the way it looked, so I went for it. I do know that it was an exterior paint though.

And I do think the grille is aftermarket, but I'm not positive. I got it from Kevinr1970, so we'll see if he chimes in on that one.

kevinr1970 · 12-28-2007, 11:25 AM

I am not 100% sure, but have been told by others that it is aftermarket.
It was on my '79 Suburban when I got it?
Thats all I know about it?

X80, glad it worked for you and you like it. Not a big fan of the aftermarket grilles but have seen them look pretty good in the right applications.

boatpuller · 12-28-2007, 02:07 PM

my stock 79 grille had a flat bowtie shaped perch in the middle that you bolted the bowtie on.also trim strips.however that coulda been a trim level thing.although mines only a custom not a silverado.heres a pic of that stock grille.my guess would be that xtremes is an aftermarket.

Prong · 12-28-2007, 08:20 PM

OEM grilles have the bowtie (or provision for one), and aftermarket grilles do not.

xtreme80 · 12-28-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prong

OEM grilles have the bowtie (or provision for one), and aftermarket grilles do not.

Well this one does not. So I'm assuming it's aftermarket. Either way it works for me and looks sweet!

I may add an emblem at one point. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to attach to it.

kevinr1970 · 12-29-2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prong

OEM grilles have the bowtie (or provision for one), and aftermarket grilles do not.

What about on a GMC grill?

SRH916 · 12-29-2007, 09:32 AM

i was looking at lmc because i liked the look, they seem to not come with a bowtie. its from a 79 suburban right?

xtreme80 · 12-29-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRH916

i was looking at lmc because i liked the look, they seem to not come with a bowtie. its from a 79 suburban right?

Correct

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-02-2008, 09:26 AM

The one without a bowtie is aftermarket. Keep an eye out on E-bay. I found an NOS Chevy grille from Classic parts on there It has the stamped bowtie, not the silverado bolt on one.

82c10 · 01-02-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Looks good! I like it better than the billet grill.

where is this billet grille you speak of?

xtreme80 · 01-02-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82c10

where is this billet grille you speak of?

First pic is the original, all dirty, with the billet grille on it.

82c10 · 01-02-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme80

First pic is the original, all dirty, with the billet grille on it.

that is NOT a billet grille FYI, where do y'all get this info?

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2008, 09:32 PM

It's actually a tube grill in the first pic, but that's ok. What everyone calls a billet grill is actually not billet, it's extruded aluminium. Go figure...

xtreme80 · 01-03-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82c10

that is NOT a billet grille FYI, where do y'all get this info?

Excuse me for the misuse of the word billet. I apologize for that, and it will not happen again.

12-27-2007, 07:07 AM	#1
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	New grille pictures Thanks to Kevinr1970, I got my hands on a stock 79 suburban grille to use on my truck. While we were at it, we also painted the headlight buckets black, to match the grille. What does everyone think? The first picture is the old one, the two attachments are new. Attached Images

12-27-2007, 07:14 AM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: New grille pictures Looks good! I like it better than the billet grill.

12-27-2007, 07:23 AM	#3
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: New grille pictures Really cool truck, have any more pictures? __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

12-27-2007, 07:58 AM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: New grille pictures Muccch bettter! __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

12-27-2007, 08:26 AM	#5
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: New grille pictures looks evil with the black grille man! I like it alot. Curious, you have a 2/2 drop. Looks pretty darn low for such a mild drop. I'm looking to go 2.5/4 via spindles front, shackles/hangers rear. What size tires are you running?

12-27-2007, 01:13 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: New grille pictures that trucks comin along.haven't seen pics of it in awhile.new grill looks great. alhough,i like those old school flat ones.there kinda a period correct mod,as that was the first style available as a custom grill that i remember for these years. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 12-27-2007 at 01:13 PM.

12-27-2007, 07:03 PM	#8
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: New grille pictures nice truck, and I like the billet, bob

12-27-2007, 08:51 PM	#10
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: New grille pictures I agree, that looks a lot better. Looks similar to what I'm doing, but is that grill aftermarket? I have a spot for a bowtie in mine along with upper and lower moldings in the grill. BTW, what kind of paint did you use on the bezels? Sims black exterior trim paint? __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

12-27-2007, 09:21 PM	#11
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: New grille pictures Sorry man I don't remember what I paint it was. My buddy had it in his garage, and we liked the way it looked, so I went for it. I do know that it was an exterior paint though. And I do think the grille is aftermarket, but I'm not positive. I got it from Kevinr1970, so we'll see if he chimes in on that one. Last edited by xtreme80; 12-28-2007 at 07:45 AM. Reason: my potty mouth

12-28-2007, 11:25 AM	#12
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: New grille pictures I am not 100% sure, but have been told by others that it is aftermarket. It was on my '79 Suburban when I got it? Thats all I know about it? X80, glad it worked for you and you like it. Not a big fan of the aftermarket grilles but have seen them look pretty good in the right applications. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

12-28-2007, 02:07 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: New grille pictures my stock 79 grille had a flat bowtie shaped perch in the middle that you bolted the bowtie on.also trim strips.however that coulda been a trim level thing.although mines only a custom not a silverado.heres a pic of that stock grille.my guess would be that xtremes is an aftermarket. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

12-28-2007, 08:20 PM	#14
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: New grille pictures OEM grilles have the bowtie (or provision for one), and aftermarket grilles do not.

12-29-2007, 09:32 AM	#17
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: New grille pictures i was looking at lmc because i liked the look, they seem to not come with a bowtie. its from a 79 suburban right? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

01-02-2008, 09:26 AM	#19
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: New grille pictures The one without a bowtie is aftermarket. Keep an eye out on E-bay. I found an NOS Chevy grille from Classic parts on there It has the stamped bowtie, not the silverado bolt on one.

01-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#23
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New grille pictures It's actually a tube grill in the first pic, but that's ok. What everyone calls a billet grill is actually not billet, it's extruded aluminium. Go figure... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.