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Benelli · 02-28-2009, 01:40 AM

I was wondering on your opinions on putting a 79 grill back in my K10. Orig. Owner zip-tied a "after market" one in it. I bolted it on correctly after breaking a zip-tie deer hunting. Them bolts are a pain to get too.....

Anyway, I was wondering two things. Number one, can someone post a 79 grill? From my understanding it's large squares and a chevy logo in the middle.

Number two, Would you keep the shiny one or put in a "stock" one? and where could I find one?

p.s. the junkyards around here are terrible. I asked 4 of them for a TH350 dipsticks and all the lazy asses mostly said "I'm not sure if we have something that old...."

Dooley · 02-28-2009, 02:33 AM

The grille in your truck looks fine. If you want original, the79 model year had 3 grilles. Here's a pic of my 79 with the original grille for it's Silverado trim package. It was a darker shade than the standard grille. There was an optional chrome grille that could be ordered that came with a couple specialty packages also. The 1980 grille is the one with the square's. The green truck is an 80.

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-28-2009, 02:42 AM

Here's another one. It's the same as the one on dooleys truck. Here's the same grille with and without the silverado trim.
BEFORE

AFTER

dooce · 02-28-2009, 02:44 AM

Check the auction site, there is one up for sale right now. Item # 200314069829

84 400 · 02-28-2009, 03:37 AM

I would keep it if i whee you
here is a pick of my 1977 grill or what was left of it and my aftermarket replacement. I think the one you have looks best with your truck. Nice truck by the way

dammitmitchell · 02-28-2009, 03:44 AM

personallly... id keep the grill and ditch the umm thingy over your window and the running boards..
think the grill is much more sexy and matches those year models yer well

Chlsnk · 02-28-2009, 11:29 AM

I would keep that tube grill it looks so good on your truck. And,I agree ditch the runnin boards.

babyJay · 02-28-2009, 11:39 AM

I went back to the stock grill in my 79, with Cheyenne trim. I think the runnun boards on yours look fine tho, I've got em on my 87, and love 'em.

chevymotocross · 02-28-2009, 11:40 AM

I agree with mostly everyone, keep the tube grille and remove the running boards and cab visor.

dswancutt · 02-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Greetings from South Central Nebraska. If you are going to do any type of off roading, keep the tube grill. The factory grille looks great, but will break like the one 84 400 has if you look at it cross eyed. The are extremely flimsy. Great looking truck by the way.

dammitmitchell · 02-28-2009, 02:10 PM

hey not to hijack.. but do you have the paint code for that blue? can you pm me it... or a reaaaallly close up picture so my paint guy can color match? that's a sweet color of blue..

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by babyjay

i went back to the stock grill in my 79, with cheyenne trim. I think the runnun boards on yours look fine tho, i've got em on my 87, and love 'em.

sweet truck man did you do anything in the inside of it!!!!

Trick76 · 03-04-2009, 01:49 AM

Hey you're from Scottsbluff!! I spent 13 years in Sidney from age 9 to age 22

Derek

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Trick76

Hey you're from Scottsbluff!! I spent 13 years in Sidney from age 9 to age 22

Derek

ummm no i'm not haha

willett · 03-04-2009, 04:14 AM

hey fish, where did you get the brush bar ?

i would love to find some of that grill chrome for my '78 as well!

4x4toy · 03-04-2009, 06:28 AM

I like the factory look my self. I agree about the originals being flimsy, the one on my 85 is cracked.

thirdstreettito · 03-04-2009, 08:07 AM

Leave the grille, it looks good, just take off the steps and visor.

silvereagle07 · 03-04-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Leave the grille, it looks good, just take off the steps and visor.

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

hey fish, where did you get the brush bar ?

i would love to find some of that grill chrome for my '78 as well!

its not my rig i quoted it and it put that pic there

grim626 · 03-04-2009, 11:33 PM

if you want to we could trade mines an 80
couldn't get pic to work click link

http://hosted.drpic.com/R5PFAABV2Z

keep the visor but not the running boards

babyJay · 03-05-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fish_hunt_and_ride

sweet truck man did you do anything in the inside of it!!!!

Thanks! The inside has custom seats. The P.O. cut the dash, so I stuck a CD deck in the hole. That's about it. I did all the stuff to the front. The truck had no bumper and a plow bracket welded to the frame horns when I got her. A rusted tube grille, and no tow hooks.

Most of the front chrome is from LMC.

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-05-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

Thanks! The inside has custom seats. The P.O. cut the dash, so I stuck a CD deck in the hole. That's about it. I did all the stuff to the front. The truck had no bumper and a plow bracket welded to the frame horns when I got her. A rusted tube grille, and no tow hooks.

Most of the front chrome is from LMC.

yah when i get a truck i'm deffinatly shopping there

Benelli · 03-05-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick76

Hey you're from Scottsbluff!! I spent 13 years in Sidney from age 9 to age 22

Derek

Woah! I'm actually from Gering but it really is a small world out there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

hey not to hijack.. but do you have the paint code for that blue? can you pm me it... or a reaaaallly close up picture so my paint guy can color match? that's a sweet color of blue..

I'll send you a picture tomorrow. I don't have the code for it nor do I know where the orig. owner got it painted at.

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Originally Posted by dswancutt

Greetings from South Central Nebraska. If you are going to do any type of off roading, keep the tube grill. The factory grille looks great, but will break like the one 84 400 has if you look at it cross eyed. The are extremely flimsy. Great looking truck by the way.

Hey, didn't think there where any Nebraskans on this board. I was wrong. Good to see there's a few around.

Thanks. I think I'll keep my grill guys.

73chevyman · 03-05-2009, 10:35 PM

wander has anyone painted there truck or set a truck up to look like the fall guy !!!!! Nice truck man

babyJay · 03-06-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

wander has anyone painted there truck or set a truck up to look like the fall guy !!!!! Nice truck man

There was a guy on here several months ago that claimed to have one of the actual trucks used in production. I did a search and cant find the thread right off hand, so it may have been deleted, not sure.

02-28-2009, 01:40 AM	#1
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Lose it or Keep it I was wondering on your opinions on putting a 79 grill back in my K10. Orig. Owner zip-tied a "after market" one in it. I bolted it on correctly after breaking a zip-tie deer hunting. Them bolts are a pain to get too..... Anyway, I was wondering two things. Number one, can someone post a 79 grill? From my understanding it's large squares and a chevy logo in the middle. Number two, Would you keep the shiny one or put in a "stock" one? and where could I find one? p.s. the junkyards around here are terrible. I asked 4 of them for a TH350 dipsticks and all the lazy asses mostly said "I'm not sure if we have something that old...." __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold Last edited by Benelli; 02-28-2009 at 01:41 AM.

02-28-2009, 02:33 AM	#2
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: Lose it or Keep it The grille in your truck looks fine. If you want original, the79 model year had 3 grilles. Here's a pic of my 79 with the original grille for it's Silverado trim package. It was a darker shade than the standard grille. There was an optional chrome grille that could be ordered that came with a couple specialty packages also. The 1980 grille is the one with the square's. The green truck is an 80. Attached Images Last edited by Dooley; 02-28-2009 at 02:37 AM.

02-28-2009, 02:42 AM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Lose it or Keep it Here's another one. It's the same as the one on dooleys truck. Here's the same grille with and without the silverado trim. BEFORE AFTER Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 02-28-2009 at 02:44 AM.

02-28-2009, 02:44 AM	#4
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Lose it or Keep it Check the auction site, there is one up for sale right now. Item # 200314069829 __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

02-28-2009, 03:37 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Lose it or Keep it I would keep it if i whee you here is a pick of my 1977 grill or what was left of it and my aftermarket replacement. I think the one you have looks best with your truck. Nice truck by the way __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-28-2009, 03:44 AM	#6
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Lose it or Keep it personallly... id keep the grill and ditch the umm thingy over your window and the running boards.. think the grill is much more sexy and matches those year models yer well __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

02-28-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Lose it or Keep it I would keep that tube grill it looks so good on your truck. And,I agree ditch the runnin boards.

02-28-2009, 11:39 AM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Lose it or Keep it I went back to the stock grill in my 79, with Cheyenne trim. I think the runnun boards on yours look fine tho, I've got em on my 87, and love 'em. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 02-28-2009 at 11:40 AM.

02-28-2009, 11:40 AM	#9
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Lose it or Keep it I agree with mostly everyone, keep the tube grille and remove the running boards and cab visor. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 02-28-2009 at 11:40 AM.

02-28-2009, 12:15 PM	#10
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: Lose it or Keep it Greetings from South Central Nebraska. If you are going to do any type of off roading, keep the tube grill. The factory grille looks great, but will break like the one 84 400 has if you look at it cross eyed. The are extremely flimsy. Great looking truck by the way.

02-28-2009, 02:10 PM	#11
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Lose it or Keep it hey not to hijack.. but do you have the paint code for that blue? can you pm me it... or a reaaaallly close up picture so my paint guy can color match? that's a sweet color of blue.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-04-2009, 01:49 AM	#13
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	Re: Lose it or Keep it Hey you're from Scottsbluff!! I spent 13 years in Sidney from age 9 to age 22 Derek __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife

03-04-2009, 04:14 AM	#15
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Lose it or Keep it hey fish, where did you get the brush bar ? i would love to find some of that grill chrome for my '78 as well! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

03-04-2009, 06:28 AM	#16
4x4toy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Md Posts: 228	Re: Lose it or Keep it I like the factory look my self. I agree about the originals being flimsy, the one on my 85 is cracked. __________________ 04 Yukon XL 2500 w/ Quadrasteer 61 Chevy C60, 261 inline six 86 Chevy C20 2wd, Banks 6.2 05 GMC Sierra 2500hd Duramax

03-04-2009, 08:07 AM	#17
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Lose it or Keep it Leave the grille, it looks good, just take off the steps and visor. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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03-04-2009, 11:33 PM	#20
grim626 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 21	Re: Lose it or Keep it if you want to we could trade mines an 80 couldn't get pic to work click link http://hosted.drpic.com/R5PFAABV2Z keep the visor but not the running boards

03-05-2009, 10:35 PM	#24
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Lose it or Keep it wander has anyone painted there truck or set a truck up to look like the fall guy !!!!! Nice truck man __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

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