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shocker · 01-10-2010, 03:35 PM

has anyone tried a new Gmc grille from Brothers or LMC? how is the fit and is it worth the money? I would sure hate to spend $850 dollars for all the pieces and not have it fit.

dieselarmy13 · 01-10-2010, 05:45 PM

I've often wondered this myself.

**thelonerife** · 01-10-2010, 05:54 PM

I would like to know this as well as I am sure that their isn't a good one out there.(used)

jackyl9999 · 01-10-2010, 07:00 PM

I bought one from classic truck parts this past summer. Fit was decent. I think issues was caused by my repop fender on the passenger side more than anything. They do arrive with black paint that has been stenciled on. I opened the package when it arrived and called to complain. The paint had been rubbed off by the box. They gave me a credit and I removed the rest of the paint with thinner. Looked better in my opinion anyway.

I also have a grill I bought before this one that is used if anyone is interested. No pics right now though.

Steve

chevydog66 · 01-10-2010, 07:55 PM

I bought my GMC grill for my 72 last year from Classic Parts of America, used to be Chevy Duty. It fit pretty good. I was happy with it for $399, I think. Chrome is holding up and I am happy.

Sinisterspeed · 01-10-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

I bought my GMC grill for my 72 last year from Classic Parts of America, used to be Chevy Duty. It fit pretty good. I was happy with it for $399, I think. Chrome is holding up and I am happy.

WoooHOooooo, I'm glad I'm not the only one that put a chevy bumper on a GMC!

68C15 · 01-10-2010, 11:18 PM

those 2 pics look to me like GMC bumpers.

does anyone have new argent silver grilles?

chevydog66 · 01-11-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinisterspeed

WoooHOooooo, I'm glad I'm not the only one that put a chevy bumper on a GMC!

I have a GMC bumper on my GMC. It's rounded on the top inside for the turn signal lights.

**thelonerife** · 01-11-2010, 10:36 PM

67-68s had chevy bumpers I think.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-11-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

I bought my GMC grill for my 72 last year from Classic Parts of America, used to be Chevy Duty. It fit pretty good. I was happy with it for $399, I think. Chrome is holding up and I am happy.

That's a great pic.

Sinisterspeed · 01-12-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

I have a GMC bumper on my GMC. It's rounded on the top inside for the turn signal lights.

I guess I'm still alone.. LOL

dieselarmy13 · 01-12-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinisterspeed

I guess I'm still alone.. LOL

Nope, I have one on mine. Didn't know any better at the time that I ordered it (I refer to this era of my life as my pre-67-72chevytrucks.com days), and I don't think it makes that much of a difference anyway.

On a side note, has anybody seen a painted repop GMC grill? I don't think they make them, but not sure.

Sinisterspeed · 01-12-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Nope, I have one on mine. Didn't know any better at the time that I ordered it (I refer to this era of my life as my pre-67-72chevytrucks.com days), and I don't think it makes that much of a difference anyway.

On a side note, has anybody seen a painted repop GMC grill? I don't think they make them, but not sure.

Wheew...
You know, I ordered a GMC bumper from Brothers (the one with the lights in it) about 2 months later I unwrapped it and started to install it. I had other mounting issues and didn't even notice it until I posted pics here and someone said something. Then I thought about it.... ya know.. he's right...

I thought, Oh well. It's on there and that must be the only one they have with the lights in it. Since then it has bugged me but it looks fine. I'm waiting to get it out on the road (hopefully next summer) and see if anyone else ever notices.

Sinisterspeed · 01-12-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

I bought my GMC grill for my 72 last year from Classic Parts of America, used to be Chevy Duty. It fit pretty good. I was happy with it for $399, I think. Chrome is holding up and I am happy.

That grill looks beautiful!

chevydog66 · 01-12-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

That's a great pic.

And that was with my old cell phone. All new chrome everything on the front end. Thanks!

**special-K** · 01-13-2010, 12:06 AM

Are Brother`s and LMC grilles made by someone different?I assumed everyone was selling the same grille.

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Originally Posted by Sinisterspeed

WoooHOooooo, I'm glad I'm not the only one that put a chevy bumper on a GMC!

`67s used the Chevy bumper.68-72s had a dip for parking lights.They didn`t reproduce the GMC ones for years after the Chevys came out.

*highperf4x4* · 01-13-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinisterspeed

Wheew...
You know, I ordered a GMC bumper from Brothers (the one with the lights in it) about 2 months later I unwrapped it and started to install it. I had other mounting issues and didn't even notice it until I posted pics here and someone said something. Then I thought about it.... ya know.. he's right...

I thought, Oh well. It's on there and that must be the only one they have with the lights in it. Since then it has bugged me but it looks fine. I'm waiting to get it out on the road (hopefully next summer) and see if anyone else ever notices.

So, you ordered a GMC bumper and they sent you a Chevy bumper by mistake? Do you have double parking lights now?

**70cst** · 01-13-2010, 12:52 AM

Geeee...I wonder how much an NOS GMC Grille would be if one became avaliable?

Sinisterspeed · 01-13-2010, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

So, you ordered a GMC bumper and they sent you a Chevy bumper by mistake? Do you have double parking lights now?

Nope, just no dip for the parking lights. Being it is a 4wd 1ton 4 wheel disk longhorn I doubt anyone will notice that the bumper doesn't have a dip for the lights. If they know that much about these trucks they will spend half a day trying to figure out what belongs and what doesn't on my truck. It all looks like its supposed to be there but nothing belongs.... LOL if you really want to get down to the nitty gritty I'm hoping to make some meetings with other board members next summer for its debut. I wonder how long it will take someone to notice it has screws under the wing windows but 67-71 window regulators with flat oem metal door panels.

Baby John · 01-13-2010, 10:09 AM

Dang, I must have a chevy bumper on mine because ours doesn't have the dip in them either. Oh well, I guess I'll take a look at it and try to determine whether or not it's worth swapping out for a new one.

01-10-2010, 03:35 PM	#1
shocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: edmonton ab Posts: 73	anyone tried new GMC grille? has anyone tried a new Gmc grille from Brothers or LMC? how is the fit and is it worth the money? I would sure hate to spend $850 dollars for all the pieces and not have it fit. __________________ formerly cooter

01-10-2010, 05:45 PM	#2
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? I've often wondered this myself. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-10-2010, 05:54 PM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? I would like to know this as well as I am sure that their isn't a good one out there.(used) __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-10-2010, 07:00 PM	#4
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? I bought one from classic truck parts this past summer. Fit was decent. I think issues was caused by my repop fender on the passenger side more than anything. They do arrive with black paint that has been stenciled on. I opened the package when it arrived and called to complain. The paint had been rubbed off by the box. They gave me a credit and I removed the rest of the paint with thinner. Looked better in my opinion anyway. I also have a grill I bought before this one that is used if anyone is interested. No pics right now though. Steve Attached Images __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

01-10-2010, 07:55 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? I bought my GMC grill for my 72 last year from Classic Parts of America, used to be Chevy Duty. It fit pretty good. I was happy with it for $399, I think. Chrome is holding up and I am happy. Attached Images __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 01-10-2010 at 07:56 PM. Reason: here;s a pic

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01-11-2010, 10:36 PM	#9
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? 67-68s had chevy bumpers I think. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-13-2010, 12:52 AM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? Geeee...I wonder how much an NOS GMC Grille would be if one became avaliable? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-13-2010, 10:09 AM	#20
Baby John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mendenhall MS Posts: 222	Re: anyone tried new GMC grille? Dang, I must have a chevy bumper on mine because ours doesn't have the dip in them either. Oh well, I guess I'll take a look at it and try to determine whether or not it's worth swapping out for a new one. __________________ Baby John & Tyler Shows My son and I are resto-rodding a '72 GMC Stepside



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