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(joey) · 03-11-2009, 06:55 PM

i finally have time to get at my project.i couldnt find much for aftermarket grills for a 67 gmc so i built my own.did a litle hacking,slashing,welding and grinding and this is the result.i bought a billet grill for somewheres between a 73-87 chevy did more hacking slashing and nail biting pressing and came out with a custim grill.

boogie67 · 03-11-2009, 07:00 PM

That is cool.I would like to see it on the truck.

sick69 · 03-11-2009, 07:01 PM

That looks good! Never really cared for the center bars on the gmc grills so I think that is a HUGE improvement. The dual headlights look really good with the billet fins.

Frank

cdowns · 03-11-2009, 07:02 PM

excellent job

Sinister · 03-11-2009, 07:05 PM

That looks sharp, good job.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-11-2009, 07:08 PM

cool, VERY unique..didnt like the gmc grill noways

ChevLoRay · 03-11-2009, 08:00 PM

Reminds me of the grille on my '81 El Camino, but the Elky had single headlights instead of duals......looks good.

bigguy69 · 03-11-2009, 08:42 PM

i like what u have done

Andy4639 · 03-11-2009, 08:47 PM

The grille looks great, that's some nice fab work you did. I have one ? though?
Are these turn signals or driving lights? Just curiuos.

drivethechevy · 03-11-2009, 09:03 PM

you just gave me an idea on how to save the grille from my 70 gmc parts truck
could u put up a picture of the backside so i can see how you mounted it
nate

kristoferlarson · 03-11-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

The grille looks great, that's some nice fab work you did. I have one ? though?
Are these turn signals or driving lights? Just curiuos.

believe those are the turn signal lights

awesome look was goin to do the same thing with mine would really like to see pics of it installed!!

*project 67 sub* · 03-11-2009, 09:23 PM

looks good

thirdstreettito · 03-11-2009, 09:39 PM

I'd like to see it on a truck before forming my opinion.

Andy4639 · 03-11-2009, 09:44 PM

I like it myself, sorta reminds me of mine. They could be twins, cousins, in laws naaaa how about just COOL!

VA72C10 · 03-11-2009, 10:05 PM

Here's steve lindsay's GMC grille on the truck he's selling. It was more hacked by the PO though than the work you did.

Andy4639 · 03-11-2009, 10:08 PM

I like that one too!

big_al_71 · 03-11-2009, 10:11 PM

Great job on both grilles!!!!
Joey & Andy if you feel like making another one let me know.....

Andy4639 · 03-11-2009, 10:30 PM

big_al_71,

Quote:

Great job on both grilles!!!!
Joey & Andy if you feel like making another one let me know.....

If you want one like mine just buy the grille and put it in no mods needed. The tabs that hold the egg crate in you just put screws through them and it's in. It can't get no easier!

Sport/Truck · 03-11-2009, 10:47 PM

That looks good. I wonder if it would work on a 71?
s/t

67_C-30 · 03-11-2009, 11:34 PM

Wow, that looks good! Definitely different.

OARNGESI · 03-12-2009, 04:47 AM

Nice work

70short · 03-12-2009, 02:47 PM

Here is mine.

(joey) · 03-12-2009, 04:26 PM

wow,thanks for all the compliments.and i think out grills might be related lol.as for installing it on the truck,its in peices under a tarp out in my driveway.the rate im going i might have it installed in ten years.it feels good to get back at it.i bought a bunch of new parts to start me off.new fenders,complete 21 circuit wiring harness,cab corners,drop spindles,door sills,and much more.i think i will have to update my build thread.

and yes those are flush mount turn signals

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-12-2009, 09:35 PM

Looks very nice congrats..... Now get to work on the rest of the truck...

Andy4639 · 03-13-2009, 04:39 AM

I'm stil waiting on one of the fabbing pro's to do a Camaro front end with the hide away head lights like on the Camaro, and not a photo shop I mean the real deal.

03-11-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	custom grill i finally have time to get at my project.i couldnt find much for aftermarket grills for a 67 gmc so i built my own.did a litle hacking,slashing,welding and grinding and this is the result.i bought a billet grill for somewheres between a 73-87 chevy did more hacking slashing and nail biting pressing and came out with a custim grill. Attached Images

03-11-2009, 07:00 PM	#2
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: custom grill That is cool.I would like to see it on the truck. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

03-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#3
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: custom grill That looks good! Never really cared for the center bars on the gmc grills so I think that is a HUGE improvement. The dual headlights look really good with the billet fins. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

03-11-2009, 07:02 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: custom grill excellent job __________________ 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

03-11-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: custom grill That looks sharp, good job. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-11-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: custom grill cool, VERY unique..didnt like the gmc grill noways __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-11-2009, 08:00 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: custom grill Reminds me of the grille on my '81 El Camino, but the Elky had single headlights instead of duals......looks good. __________________ 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. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 03-11-2009 at 08:00 PM.

03-11-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: custom grill i like what u have done __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-11-2009, 08:47 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: custom grill The grille looks great, that's some nice fab work you did. I have one ? though? Are these turn signals or driving lights? Just curiuos. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#10
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: custom grill you just gave me an idea on how to save the grille from my 70 gmc parts truck could u put up a picture of the backside so i can see how you mounted it nate __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

03-11-2009, 09:23 PM	#12
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: custom grill looks good

03-11-2009, 09:39 PM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: custom grill I'd like to see it on a truck before forming my opinion. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-11-2009, 09:44 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: custom grill I like it myself, sorta reminds me of mine. They could be twins, cousins, in laws naaaa how about just COOL! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-11-2009, 10:05 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: custom grill Here's steve lindsay's GMC grille on the truck he's selling. It was more hacked by the PO though than the work you did. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-11-2009, 10:08 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: custom grill I like that one too! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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03-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: custom grill Great job on both grilles!!!! Joey & Andy if you feel like making another one let me know..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-11-2009, 10:47 PM	#19
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: custom grill That looks good. I wonder if it would work on a 71? s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

03-11-2009, 11:34 PM	#20
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: custom grill Wow, that looks good! Definitely different. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-12-2009, 04:47 AM	#21
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: custom grill Nice work __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-12-2009, 02:47 PM	#22
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: custom grill Here is mine. Attached Images __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

03-12-2009, 04:26 PM	#23
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: custom grill wow,thanks for all the compliments.and i think out grills might be related lol.as for installing it on the truck,its in peices under a tarp out in my driveway.the rate im going i might have it installed in ten years.it feels good to get back at it.i bought a bunch of new parts to start me off.new fenders,complete 21 circuit wiring harness,cab corners,drop spindles,door sills,and much more.i think i will have to update my build thread. and yes those are flush mount turn signals

03-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: custom grill Looks very nice congrats..... Now get to work on the rest of the truck... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-13-2009, 04:39 AM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: custom grill I'm stil waiting on one of the fabbing pro's to do a Camaro front end with the hide away head lights like on the Camaro, and not a photo shop I mean the real deal. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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