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DanoDMano · 01-18-2003, 03:04 AM

I absolutely love this truck. Could anyone out there tell me what a grille setup like this would cost me, and where I might be able
to find it?
I know that it is a '71-'72 front bumper and outer grille, but I dont know about the center grille.
I have a '70, and really think this front end looks awesome!!

I need to find out so I can start hinting to the wife about it! (If you know what I mean)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

RON WOODGEARD · 01-18-2003, 03:12 AM

Is his what you have in mind??

DanoDMano · 01-18-2003, 03:15 AM

Yeah. I believe that is just like it, except his headlight bezels are chrome with black outline!!!

MR. GOODWRENCH · 01-18-2003, 03:19 AM

I have the same grill in my 72,I bought mine for about 110.00 new,I have seen them priced higher and lower,weather you buy polished or brushed finished will have a big differance in price,they are very easy to install,they just have to be fitted and pop rivited or screwed in place.

DanoDMano · 01-18-2003, 03:22 AM

Where is a best place to get the outer grille for the best price??

I sure like Tim Christian, maybe I ought to ask him!!

MR. GOODWRENCH · 01-18-2003, 03:28 AM

I bought my outergrill at classic muscle,I do know to make the billit grill look good you will have to use a new or exellently polished outer grill,if the outer grill is cloudy it will not look right.

t3cochise · 01-18-2003, 04:05 AM

That truck is in the newest issue of Classic Trucks mag. i'll read about it and get back to yuo in the am. Dan

http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides

barn9 · 01-18-2003, 04:23 AM

My guess is that it is a Trenz billet grill. I could be wrong, but Trenz makes a high quality grill for our trucks, available with or without a bowtie emblem. I think Paul has them, and Wes might also. Cool grille IMO, there is going to be one on my truck in the near future!

*Shane* · 01-18-2003, 10:58 AM

I like the looks of that truck as well!

Does anyone have any other pics of that truck? I would like to see interior shots as well as some "under the hood" shots ....anyone?? Thanks!

DanoDMano · 01-18-2003, 11:05 AM

There are other pictures somewhere floating on the board, you would have to use the search function to find them.
The interior is also incredible. It has real nice buckets, with a center console with built in automatic shifter..

I also like the absence of a heater unit under the hood on the firewall, real clean look!!

RON WOODGEARD · 01-18-2003, 01:28 PM

Mine is a "Carriage Works" from www.Stylinconcepts.com

It took a few hours to install it, only because,like you, I have a 70, and the center section had to be removed. The best way to do it, would be to get a 71-2 outer grille and go from there. But still, If you don't mind the work, You would never know the difference when it's done right.

I'm going to go with the chrome light bezels also. They run about $22.00 a side.

Try this link. http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....ILLET%20GRILLE

RON

t3cochise · 01-18-2003, 01:46 PM

That truck is in the newest issue of Classic Trucks mag. The interior is nice as well as under the hood. Dan

http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides

Hotrod70C10 · 01-18-2003, 02:51 PM

Here's another truck with that same setup

superchevy · 01-18-2003, 05:04 PM

That truck is friggin awesome.
I saw it at the Superchevy show.
It has the LT-1/4L60 drivetrain out of a Z-28, as well as
the bucket seats and console!
If I remember right, the body side trim inserts are painted to look like carbonfiber!
The pics don't do it justice. It is one of the best built/finished I've ever seen in person.
SC

Andy4639 · 01-18-2003, 06:14 PM

Yes it is very nice, and the silver is awsome. I have the same grille. I bought mine from Stylin back some time ago. It fit good just be careful when installing it because the ends of the grille will bend easly.

smokekiki · 01-18-2003, 09:19 PM

In an issue of custom classic Golden State installed one of these grills in a 70 by cuting it and installing it in 2 parts to retain the center of the outer grill.

DanoDMano · 01-20-2003, 03:30 AM

Man ANDY, that is a great looking truck, I love that grille!!

Anyone know the cheapest place to buy a new '72 outer grille??

Low68 · 01-20-2003, 03:49 AM

Hey shane, I have some pictures of that truck on my webpage. I took some pictures of it when I saw it at the goodguy's show in Dallas. It is under the awesome trucks link on my main page.

Myride · 01-20-2003, 12:47 PM

nice truck

Andy4639 · 01-20-2003, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DanoDMano
Man ANDY, that is a great looking truck, I love that grille!!

Anyone know the cheapest place to buy a new '72 outer grille??

I bought that grille so long ago I don't have a clue to how much I payed for it. I started on this truck in 1987 after my 67 burnt up. I just keep doing things to it and after I found this site I can't keep up with all the things I want to do.

Thanks again for the nice words on the grille.

t3cochise · 01-21-2003, 03:07 AM

I just re read the article on this truck in the newest Classic Trucks and it says it is a traders grille . hope this helps, Dan

http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides

72shadetree · 01-21-2003, 03:21 AM

what kinda setup for hood latch that looks like a pain to open hood but looks good

DanoDMano · 01-21-2003, 03:26 AM

Thanks for all the Info. I am going to put this setup on my truck very soon!!!

smokekiki · 01-21-2003, 09:40 AM

You need to add a rod to the latch.Run it behind the bumper.

72shadetree · 01-21-2003, 09:45 AM

thanks

01-18-2003, 03:04 AM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Cool grille Setup I absolutely love this truck. Could anyone out there tell me what a grille setup like this would cost me, and where I might be able to find it? I know that it is a '71-'72 front bumper and outer grille, but I dont know about the center grille. I have a '70, and really think this front end looks awesome!! I need to find out so I can start hinting to the wife about it! (If you know what I mean) Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-18-2003, 03:12 AM	#2
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Is his what you have in mind?? Attached Images

01-18-2003, 03:15 AM	#3
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Yeah. I believe that is just like it, except his headlight bezels are chrome with black outline!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos Last edited by DanoDMano; 01-18-2003 at 03:18 AM.

01-18-2003, 03:19 AM	#4
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	I have the same grill in my 72,I bought mine for about 110.00 new,I have seen them priced higher and lower,weather you buy polished or brushed finished will have a big differance in price,they are very easy to install,they just have to be fitted and pop rivited or screwed in place. __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

01-18-2003, 03:22 AM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Where is a best place to get the outer grille for the best price?? I sure like Tim Christian, maybe I ought to ask him!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-18-2003, 03:28 AM	#6
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	I bought my outergrill at classic muscle,I do know to make the billit grill look good you will have to use a new or exellently polished outer grill,if the outer grill is cloudy it will not look right. __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

01-18-2003, 04:05 AM	#7
t3cochise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: N. California Posts: 85	Grille That truck is in the newest issue of Classic Trucks mag. i'll read about it and get back to yuo in the am. Dan http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides __________________ 1972 2wd Jimmy 1967 Camaro 2000 Tahoe Limited 1998 Tahoe 2 door 2 wd

01-18-2003, 04:23 AM	#8
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	My guess is that it is a Trenz billet grill. I could be wrong, but Trenz makes a high quality grill for our trucks, available with or without a bowtie emblem. I think Paul has them, and Wes might also. Cool grille IMO, there is going to be one on my truck in the near future! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

01-18-2003, 10:58 AM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I like the looks of that truck as well! Does anyone have any other pics of that truck? I would like to see interior shots as well as some "under the hood" shots ....anyone?? Thanks!

01-18-2003, 11:05 AM	#10
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	There are other pictures somewhere floating on the board, you would have to use the search function to find them. The interior is also incredible. It has real nice buckets, with a center console with built in automatic shifter.. I also like the absence of a heater unit under the hood on the firewall, real clean look!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-18-2003, 01:28 PM	#11
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Mine is a "Carriage Works" from www.Stylinconcepts.com It took a few hours to install it, only because,like you, I have a 70, and the center section had to be removed. The best way to do it, would be to get a 71-2 outer grille and go from there. But still, If you don't mind the work, You would never know the difference when it's done right. I'm going to go with the chrome light bezels also. They run about $22.00 a side. Try this link. http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....ILLET%20GRILLE RON

01-18-2003, 01:46 PM	#12
t3cochise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: N. California Posts: 85	Classic Trucks mag That truck is in the newest issue of Classic Trucks mag. The interior is nice as well as under the hood. Dan http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides __________________ 1972 2wd Jimmy 1967 Camaro 2000 Tahoe Limited 1998 Tahoe 2 door 2 wd

01-18-2003, 02:51 PM	#13
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Here's another truck with that same setup __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

01-18-2003, 05:04 PM	#14
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	That truck is friggin awesome. I saw it at the Superchevy show. It has the LT-1/4L60 drivetrain out of a Z-28, as well as the bucket seats and console! If I remember right, the body side trim inserts are painted to look like carbonfiber! The pics don't do it justice. It is one of the best built/finished I've ever seen in person. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

01-18-2003, 06:14 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Nice TRUCK Yes it is very nice, and the silver is awsome. I have the same grille. I bought mine from Stylin back some time ago. It fit good just be careful when installing it because the ends of the grille will bend easly. Attached Images __________________ 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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01-18-2003, 09:19 PM	#16
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	In an issue of custom classic Golden State installed one of these grills in a 70 by cuting it and installing it in 2 parts to retain the center of the outer grill.

01-20-2003, 03:30 AM	#17
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Man ANDY, that is a great looking truck, I love that grille!! Anyone know the cheapest place to buy a new '72 outer grille?? __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-20-2003, 03:49 AM	#18
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Hey shane, I have some pictures of that truck on my webpage. I took some pictures of it when I saw it at the goodguy's show in Dallas. It is under the awesome trucks link on my main page. __________________ Build Thread

01-20-2003, 12:47 PM	#19
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	nice truck

01-21-2003, 03:07 AM	#21
t3cochise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: N. California Posts: 85	Grille I just re read the article on this truck in the newest Classic Trucks and it says it is a traders grille . hope this helps, Dan http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides __________________ 1972 2wd Jimmy 1967 Camaro 2000 Tahoe Limited 1998 Tahoe 2 door 2 wd

01-21-2003, 03:21 AM	#22
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	what kinda setup for hood latch that looks like a pain to open hood but looks good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-21-2003, 03:26 AM	#23
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks for all the Info. I am going to put this setup on my truck very soon!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-21-2003, 09:40 AM	#24
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	You need to add a rod to the latch.Run it behind the bumper. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-21-2003, 09:45 AM	#25
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	thanks __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

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