Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pdr510** · 02-04-2008, 12:40 PM

I was curious to see if anyone has put a billet inner grille in a 69-70 grille. Here is a pic out of LMC's catalog.

1971ChevyTruck · 02-04-2008, 12:49 PM

No but I like it...

haysonj · 02-04-2008, 10:39 PM

heres mine straight from LMC

**pdr510** · 02-04-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

heres mine straight from LMC

Nice truck!

70c10 · 02-05-2008, 12:08 AM

It looks better on your truck than in the catalog. I was curious how they looked also. I have the bumper with the fog lights but have yet to install it. Any problems installing the insert??? You need to post more pics of that nice truck!

haysonj · 02-05-2008, 01:19 AM

Billit grill was pretty straight forward but is definintly eaiser if you take the grill off the truck. Here are a few pictures of my truck. Just finished it in Jan.

1971ChevyTruck · 02-05-2008, 02:09 AM

Very nice truck!!

jgrh64 · 02-05-2008, 03:02 AM

Nice truck ,I love those seats what are they out of - look very comfortable!

haysonj · 02-05-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrh64

Nice truck ,I love those seats what are they out of - look very comfortable!

Hate to say it but they are out of a ford focus only cheap ones I could find I re did them with leather and yes they are very comfortable. I raised them 2 inches from stock to get more leg room.

jgrh64 · 02-05-2008, 03:12 AM

Custom mounts ? a picture of those would help. Did you recover with a kit or have it done for you?

sandking · 02-05-2008, 04:06 AM

Nice truck!! What kind of headers are those? It looks like they tuck nicely.

haysonj · 02-05-2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrh64

Custom mounts ? a picture of those would help. Did you recover with a kit or have it done for you?

I used the base off my bench seat and welded tabs on the buckets which I then drilled and bolted to the bench frame. I use the front back adjustment on the buckets. a good friend of mine owns an upholstery shop and he did the leather with material he had left from another job.

haysonj · 02-05-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sandking

Nice truck!! What kind of headers are those? It looks like they tuck nicely.

They are Hedmans with the JetHot coating on them made just for 1967 to 1972 trucks

jgrh64 · 02-05-2008, 05:27 AM

thanks for info, hope you have alarm, lojack, rabid watchdog, swat team etc...to watch it

tsetsaf · 02-05-2008, 05:45 AM

That is a beautiful truck! Few questions:
- What carpet kit did you use?
- What brand electric fan did you use? and is it keeping the truck cool?
- Steering column and wheel?

I like the paint job also; the design in the back shortens the appearance but keeps a retro look. Excellent work!

Mark

72BlckButy · 02-05-2008, 10:04 AM

The truck looks great!

haysonj · 02-05-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrh64

thanks for info, hope you have alarm, lojack, rabid watchdog, swat team etc...to watch it

Just the watchdogs and they are mean

haysonj · 02-05-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tsetsaf

That is a beautiful truck! Few questions:
- What carpet kit did you use?
- What brand electric fan did you use? and is it keeping the truck cool?
- Steering column and wheel?

I like the paint job also; the design in the back shortens the appearance but keeps a retro look. Excellent work!

Mark

Carpet kit came from LMC Fans are flexlite bought from Jegs Tilt steering is a ididt with a Grant steering wheel. The fans are adjustable and I have had no problems at all. they come on at 50% power when the AC is on and the truck actually drops to about 170 degrees Haven't taken it into real hot weather yet. Thanks for the compliment on my Truck

68shortstep · 02-05-2008, 11:16 AM

Never had two dacshunds at once, but I've had one at a time, twice before.

I gladly gave 31 years of my life to the two of them.

Yours look like real sweeties. Or maybe yours are the "killer-attack weenie" variety. Just maybe ............

Anybody who hasn't owned a dachsund just wouldn't get it. "It's a dachsund thing. You wouldn't understand !!!!"

american revolution · 02-05-2008, 11:23 AM

Here's mine. From LMC also. Great Service. I broke the piece for the unlock Rod and they sent me out a new one.

**pdr510** · 02-05-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by american revolution

Here's mine. From LMC also. Great Service. I broke the piece for the unlock Rod and they sent me out a new one.

Did you have any trouble getting it to fit? I have heard that some of the billet inserts don't fit very well.

american revolution · 02-05-2008, 02:20 PM

easily bolted right up. had the grill off though.

02-04-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
pdr510 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LA Posts: 158	Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? I was curious to see if anyone has put a billet inner grille in a 69-70 grille. Here is a pic out of LMC's catalog. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C-10 Fleet Side Gen IV 6.0 with 4L80E

02-04-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? No but I like it...

02-04-2008, 10:39 PM	#3
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? heres mine straight from LMC Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power Last edited by haysonj; 02-04-2008 at 10:41 PM.

02-05-2008, 12:08 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? It looks better on your truck than in the catalog. I was curious how they looked also. I have the bumper with the fog lights but have yet to install it. Any problems installing the insert??? You need to post more pics of that nice truck! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-05-2008, 01:19 AM	#6
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Billit grill was pretty straight forward but is definintly eaiser if you take the grill off the truck. Here are a few pictures of my truck. Just finished it in Jan. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

02-05-2008, 02:09 AM	#7
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Very nice truck!!

02-05-2008, 03:02 AM	#8
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Nice truck ,I love those seats what are they out of - look very comfortable! __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

02-05-2008, 03:12 AM	#10
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Custom mounts ? a picture of those would help. Did you recover with a kit or have it done for you? __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

02-05-2008, 04:06 AM	#11
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Nice truck!! What kind of headers are those? It looks like they tuck nicely. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

02-05-2008, 05:27 AM	#14
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? thanks for info, hope you have alarm, lojack, rabid watchdog, swat team etc...to watch it __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

02-05-2008, 05:45 AM	#15
tsetsaf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 210	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? That is a beautiful truck! Few questions: - What carpet kit did you use? - What brand electric fan did you use? and is it keeping the truck cool? - Steering column and wheel? I like the paint job also; the design in the back shortens the appearance but keeps a retro look. Excellent work! Mark

02-05-2008, 10:04 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? The truck looks great! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-05-2008, 11:16 AM	#19
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Never had two dacshunds at once, but I've had one at a time, twice before. I gladly gave 31 years of my life to the two of them. Yours look like real sweeties. Or maybe yours are the "killer-attack weenie" variety. Just maybe ............ Anybody who hasn't owned a dachsund just wouldn't get it. "It's a dachsund thing. You wouldn't understand !!!!"

02-05-2008, 11:23 AM	#20
american revolution Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 446	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? Here's mine. From LMC also. Great Service. I broke the piece for the unlock Rod and they sent me out a new one. Last edited by american revolution; 04-23-2008 at 02:00 AM.

02-05-2008, 02:20 PM	#22
american revolution Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 446	Re: Anyone have a billet insert with 69-70 grille? easily bolted right up. had the grill off though.



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