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texasfunk · 07-25-2010, 12:27 AM

well, finally got my rallies on! and well, a little, "sneak peak" at one of the MANY things to come..

have a few questions, what is the difference in headlight trim options for 73-78, on brothers trucks they list 77-78 but no 73-76, what are the differences? i want to go with the 73 look, what all do i need? thank you!

Matt Man · 07-25-2010, 12:34 AM

They dont make 73 grills anymore... thats gonna be hard to find in good shape.

West Texas Z · 07-25-2010, 12:36 AM

DUDE, no!!!! Please No.

texasfunk · 07-25-2010, 12:41 AM

well there goes my hopes and dreams....

i guess i have to stick to 75-78! and moses, sorry, have been wanting a round eye truck FOREVER! and since im repainting nthe truck, figured might as well! (plus the amazing deal on 75 clip, and front bumper and rear sport bumper was TOO good to pass up!)

West Texas Z · 07-25-2010, 11:54 AM

lol, man, I love the way your truck looks in person already.

RandyP · 07-25-2010, 01:08 PM

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/1862191700.html , grilles are around, just not real common.

texasfunk · 07-25-2010, 02:10 PM

Hey randy! Would you be willing to check that out for me??

STOCKISH · 07-25-2010, 02:24 PM

Going to look killer. Cant wait to see the round lights on there. Wish someone around here had a round light clip... I would LOVE round lights on my truck.

texasfunk · 07-25-2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks! At first it was going to be a simple paint the clip to match, throw it on there, but my customize bug bit again,

I never liked round eyes til I got on this board and fell in love! Now, gotta have it!

RandyP · 07-25-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

Hey randy! Would you be willing to check that out for me??

Dinner this evening with my parents, dinner tomorrow night with inlaws. I'll call the guy tomorrow from work and see where he is exactly and go from there. Hopefully he is not really in the middle of Tulsa, I hate going in to town. Normally is not a big deal, but they are 'upgrading' the highway between me and Tulsa (I'm in a suburb about 15 miles north), so I just loooooove traveling that road. Has been a month since I last did it, I vowed to not do it again until they were done.

joe231 · 07-25-2010, 06:06 PM

Hey Thomas, the guy I sold the '80 to is going to pull off the 73-74 grill and go with something else. I can check with him if he wants to sell or give it back to me if you need it...

KQQL IT · 07-25-2010, 07:17 PM

If you can't round one up. I have two extras.

muthstryker · 07-25-2010, 07:27 PM

This is Gonna be awsome!

texasfunk · 07-25-2010, 07:57 PM

Wow! Thanks guys!! Hey joe if he does let go of it, I am def interested!! And if no, kQQl it, I need one

KQQL IT · 07-25-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

Wow! Thanks guys!! Hey joe if he does let go of it, I am def interested!! And if no, kQQl it, I need one

Let me know. they are driver quality. nothing broke or cracked. you will also need to round up the brackets behind the grille.

Slonaker · 07-26-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

well, finally got my rallies on! and well, a little, "sneak peak" at one of the MANY things to come..

It looks kind of like mine...for now.

Slonaker

JohnC · 07-26-2010, 10:09 AM

Looking forward to the conversion man. Make sure and do a write up on it. I know there are several guys that have done it, but a real good detailed thread would be nice.

bigblock73 · 07-26-2010, 12:37 PM

I see NOS 73/74 grills on ebay quite often, look early and often...you'll come across one, if not, you'll find a very nice one I am sure.

Glad to see someone going retro, the round lights look sooo much better than square light and burb clip conversions...IMO.

texasfunk · 07-26-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

It looks kind of like mine...for now.

Slonaker

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looking forward to the conversion man. Make sure and do a write up on it. I know there are several guys that have done it, but a real good detailed thread would be nice.

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I see NOS 73/74 grills on ebay quite often, look early and often...you'll come across one, if not, you'll find a very nice one I am sure.Glad to see someone going retro, the round lights look sooo much better than square light and burb clip conversions...IMO.

wow! its my twin!

and thanks! it will be a slow slow conversion, i tore the entire clip apart and going to paint everything, make it look nice! got a great score on a set of new NOS fenders, so im going to scuff and paint the inside of them (going with a new color

) and paint the core support, fender aprons, jamb the truck, and then put it all together for paint!

and lucky, i was actually a the junkyard the other day, searching for a 91 clip, found one, and was going to buy it tomorrow if i didnt get a 73-80 clip before the weekend was over

silvereagle07 · 07-27-2010, 07:51 AM

I think it will look great funk. Like John said do a write up so we can follow your lead.

joe231 · 07-27-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

Wow! Thanks guys!! Hey joe if he does let go of it, I am def interested!! And if no, kQQl it, I need one

He said I should be able to get it from him this Friday.
I'll let you know...

RandyP · 07-27-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Hey Thomas, the guy I sold the '80 to is going to pull off the 73-74 grill and go with something else. I can check with him if he wants to sell or give it back to me if you need it...

Did you fail to do a background check on this guy before you let him purchase your truck?
Funk, this Tulsa grille is a 'bust'. Said he has had tons of calls (don't they always say that?) but no one bought it. After speaking with him some, seems it is broken.

swb85 · 07-27-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

well, finally got my rallies on! and well, a little, "sneak peak" at one of the MANY things to come..

Great looking truck man! What kind of drop? Stance looks awesome!

okndnx · 07-27-2010, 10:28 AM

Can you post info on the drop and the wheel tire specs

texasfunk · 07-27-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

I think it will look great funk. Like John said do a write up so we can follow your lead.

sure will! Hope more people follow suit

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Originally Posted by joe231

He said I should be able to get it from him this Friday.
I'll let you know...

Sweet, lemme kno joe!

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Did you fail to do a background check on this guy before you let him purchase your truck?
Funk, this Tulsa grille is a 'bust'. Said he has had tons of calls (don't they always say that?) but no one bought it. After speaking with him some, seems it is broken.

Haha, they sure do! And thanks for checking for me anyways! Appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by swb85

Great looking truck man! What kind of drop? Stance looks awesome!

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Originally Posted by okndnx

Can you post info on the drop and the wheel tire specs

On the drop, no clue, has shackles, and melted leafs, no spindles, just melted springs, tires are 255/50 in front and 275/50 in rear

07-25-2010, 12:27 AM	#1
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	some updates? well, finally got my rallies on! and well, a little, "sneak peak" at one of the MANY things to come.. have a few questions, what is the difference in headlight trim options for 73-78, on brothers trucks they list 77-78 but no 73-76, what are the differences? i want to go with the 73 look, what all do i need? thank you! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb Last edited by texasfunk; 07-25-2010 at 12:31 AM.

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West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: some updates? DUDE, no!!!! Please No. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

07-25-2010, 12:41 AM	#4
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: some updates? well there goes my hopes and dreams.... i guess i have to stick to 75-78! and moses, sorry, have been wanting a round eye truck FOREVER! and since im repainting nthe truck, figured might as well! (plus the amazing deal on 75 clip, and front bumper and rear sport bumper was TOO good to pass up!) __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

07-25-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: some updates? lol, man, I love the way your truck looks in person already. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

07-25-2010, 01:08 PM	#6
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07-25-2010, 02:10 PM	#7
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: some updates? Hey randy! Would you be willing to check that out for me?? __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

07-25-2010, 02:24 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: some updates? Going to look killer. Cant wait to see the round lights on there. Wish someone around here had a round light clip... I would LOVE round lights on my truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-25-2010, 02:34 PM	#9
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: some updates? Thanks! At first it was going to be a simple paint the clip to match, throw it on there, but my customize bug bit again, I never liked round eyes til I got on this board and fell in love! Now, gotta have it! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

07-25-2010, 06:06 PM	#11
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07-25-2010, 07:57 PM	#14
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: some updates? Wow! Thanks guys!! Hey joe if he does let go of it, I am def interested!! And if no, kQQl it, I need one __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

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