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Scootin 81 C20 · 06-06-2009, 10:54 PM

Hey guys, I had a great find on CL. I found a brand new '81-'82 grille and headlight doors for $20. I emailed the guy and told him I'd take it. I went to pick it up today and got it. The guy then asked me if I wanted a Lund visor for my truck. I asked him how much he wanted, looked at it and bought a $300 visor for $50 and the new grille for $20. I now have over $400 worth of parts that I paid $70 for. Here's some pics of the grille installation. I'll get a pic or two of the visor tomorrow when the sun's out. I think I got one heck of a great deal.

Old Grille:

Grille Out:

New Grille In:

81K5Blazer · 06-06-2009, 10:57 PM

Nice find on the parts. I never seem to get that lucky. The new grill looks good, you gonna put a bowtie in the middle of it?

**N2TRUX** · 06-06-2009, 11:00 PM

Cool find on the grill. I'm not too big on the visor thing.

flamingbig10 · 06-06-2009, 11:37 PM

nice find on the parts

**78 Big10 454** · 06-07-2009, 12:27 AM

Timing is everything - also a little luck. Way to score!

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-07-2009, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the comments guys. I got really lucky for once on a great selection of parts. I could've bought a passenger side door for $40, but I didn't need it. I'll get pics of the visor after I clean it.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-07-2009, 12:08 PM

great find i wish i could find that kind of stuff that cheap

silvereagle07 · 06-07-2009, 01:08 PM

The grille looks great. Brings back memories of my first truck 81 lwb.

ShowSS12 · 06-07-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Cool find on the grill. I'm not too big on the visor thing.

X2.... I always keep my eye out on CL for cheap parts..

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-07-2009, 04:21 PM

Daytime pics. I think it looks 100% better than before. Also, a pic of the visor. I know it doesn't match, but I'm gonna get a body shop to match it to the truck. I have the lenses for it too.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-07-2009, 04:24 PM

you could also go with a black and that looks nice too

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-08-2009, 05:01 PM

Here's an update on the visor. I roughed it up with a red Scotch-Brite and primered it. I took the bulb sockets out and sprayed the buckets with chrome paint to make them brighter. Now all I need is some Chevy Engine Orange enamel paint to finish it and wire it up. How's it look so far?

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-09-2009, 04:24 PM

Nuther update. I decided to paint the visor metallic silver to replicatea visor on a semi. I'm looking for some opinios on how good it will look.

trenchwarfare · 06-09-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Nuther update. I decided to paint the visor metallic silver to replicatea visor on a semi. I'm looking for some opinios on how good it will look.

I would just paint it with the enamel to match the truck. that way you'll never have to take it off again and mess with it.

06-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Truck Update Hey guys, I had a great find on CL. I found a brand new '81-'82 grille and headlight doors for $20. I emailed the guy and told him I'd take it. I went to pick it up today and got it. The guy then asked me if I wanted a Lund visor for my truck. I asked him how much he wanted, looked at it and bought a $300 visor for $50 and the new grille for $20. I now have over $400 worth of parts that I paid $70 for. Here's some pics of the grille installation. I'll get a pic or two of the visor tomorrow when the sun's out. I think I got one heck of a great deal. Old Grille: Grille Out: New Grille In: __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-06-2009, 10:57 PM	#2
81K5Blazer The pool guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 70	Re: Truck Update Nice find on the parts. I never seem to get that lucky. The new grill looks good, you gonna put a bowtie in the middle of it?

06-06-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Truck Update Cool find on the grill. I'm not too big on the visor thing. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-06-2009, 11:37 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Truck Update nice find on the parts __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-07-2009, 12:27 AM	#5
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Truck Update Timing is everything - also a little luck. Way to score!

06-07-2009, 11:01 AM	#6
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Truck Update Thanks for the comments guys. I got really lucky for once on a great selection of parts. I could've bought a passenger side door for $40, but I didn't need it. I'll get pics of the visor after I clean it. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Truck Update great find i wish i could find that kind of stuff that cheap __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-07-2009, 01:08 PM	#8
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Truck Update The grille looks great. Brings back memories of my first truck 81 lwb. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-07-2009, 04:21 PM	#10
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Truck Update Daytime pics. I think it looks 100% better than before. Also, a pic of the visor. I know it doesn't match, but I'm gonna get a body shop to match it to the truck. I have the lenses for it too. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy. Last edited by Scootin 81 C20; 06-07-2009 at 04:21 PM.

06-07-2009, 04:24 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Truck Update you could also go with a black and that looks nice too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-08-2009, 05:01 PM	#12
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Truck Update Here's an update on the visor. I roughed it up with a red Scotch-Brite and primered it. I took the bulb sockets out and sprayed the buckets with chrome paint to make them brighter. Now all I need is some Chevy Engine Orange enamel paint to finish it and wire it up. How's it look so far? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-09-2009, 04:24 PM	#13
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Truck Update Nuther update. I decided to paint the visor metallic silver to replicatea visor on a semi. I'm looking for some opinios on how good it will look. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.



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