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blazer2007 · 03-13-2010, 08:11 PM

I changed my grill from tube to the orig. 78 gmc grill but was wondering what it would look like all painted flat black but the emblem,any pics would be nice,can be any org grill just to get a idea

Restrorob · 03-13-2010, 09:59 PM

Not in the truck and never will be again but here's my old 74, It was painted years before I bought it.

Justin36 · 03-14-2010, 10:31 AM

Here is mine, its dark grey but maybe it can give ya a little idea

flamingbig10 · 03-14-2010, 10:45 AM

Justin that's the best looking 83-87 single head light set up I ever seen

**N2TRUX** · 03-14-2010, 11:50 AM

If you decie=de to do this do not paint it "flat" black. Use semi-gloss or satin instead. Flat paint will stain easily, and chalk up over time.

Dooley · 03-14-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

I changed my grill from tube to the orig. 78 gmc grill but was wondering what it would look like all painted flat black but the emblem,any pics would be nice,can be any org grill just to get a idea

Here's a pic of my 1979 Silverado grille.

03-13-2010, 08:11 PM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	pics of orig. grill painted matte black I changed my grill from tube to the orig. 78 gmc grill but was wondering what it would look like all painted flat black but the emblem,any pics would be nice,can be any org grill just to get a idea

03-13-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: pics of orig. grill painted matte black Not in the truck and never will be again but here's my old 74, It was painted years before I bought it. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-14-2010, 10:31 AM	#3
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: pics of orig. grill painted matte black Here is mine, its dark grey but maybe it can give ya a little idea Attached Images __________________ Justin

03-14-2010, 10:45 AM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: pics of orig. grill painted matte black Justin that's the best looking 83-87 single head light set up I ever seen __________________ 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

03-14-2010, 11:50 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: pics of orig. grill painted matte black If you decie=de to do this do not paint it "flat" black. Use semi-gloss or satin instead. Flat paint will stain easily, and chalk up over time. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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