Questions about Phantom Grilles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AirMale · 03-21-2003, 12:29 PM

I think the Phantom grilles are growing on me too(Low87). My friend ordered one from US auto parts(Truckin' mag.) and I didn't like it. It has vertical stiffening bars right in front of his headlights(WTF?). The bottom mounts didn't line up with his holes either. I wasn't impressed at all. I see at least 3 different brands of Phantoms for our trucks- Trenz, T-Rex, Carriage works. I would love to know what you guys are using and how do you mount it at the bottom?

**swervin ervin** · 03-21-2003, 12:57 PM

I don't have a phantom grille, but my billet grille is made by Stull. It is first class quality too. Stull makes phantom's.

LOHRTBT · 03-21-2003, 01:24 PM

I dont have a clue on mine but what mike said is right on as usual. Stull is nice stuff!!
Usually Trenz is pretty good stuff too.

AirMale · 03-21-2003, 01:29 PM

Dave--->How did yours mount to the bottom part?

LOHRTBT · 03-21-2003, 01:39 PM

Since I dont have the chrome trim around mine it has 2 tabs welded to the backside of the front roll pan and they screw into that.

apstguy · 03-22-2003, 12:30 AM

I have a regular Trenz grille. It's pretty nice!

chauffeur · 03-22-2003, 10:17 AM

I used a Trenz grille in my Suburban and like it alot. Nice quality and the holes on the mounting tabs lined up perfectly with the stock mounting holes. Stull is another high quality item. Ken

terrible_buddhi · 03-22-2003, 11:25 AM

what is the difference between trenz and stull grills?

- Keith

C&C Chevy · 03-22-2003, 03:01 PM

trenz

carriage works

apstguy · 03-22-2003, 10:01 PM

I have to say Carriage Works is top notch stuff. I haven't ever gotten one of their grilles, but I have bought other stuff from them.

Marks 85 · 03-23-2003, 10:16 AM

I forget who made mine but the tabs didnt line up and were bent wrong, I guess you get what you pay for

Low87 · 03-24-2003, 12:45 PM

I bought my regular billet grill from Summit years ago. It fits perfect and I've been very happy with it. Not sure of the manufacturer or if it was sold as Summit house brand. Only paid $100 for it.

03-21-2003, 12:29 PM	#1
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Questions about Phantom Grilles? I think the Phantom grilles are growing on me too(Low87). My friend ordered one from US auto parts(Truckin' mag.) and I didn't like it. It has vertical stiffening bars right in front of his headlights(WTF?). The bottom mounts didn't line up with his holes either. I wasn't impressed at all. I see at least 3 different brands of Phantoms for our trucks- Trenz, T-Rex, Carriage works. I would love to know what you guys are using and how do you mount it at the bottom? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

03-21-2003, 12:57 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I don't have a phantom grille, but my billet grille is made by Stull. It is first class quality too. Stull makes phantom's. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-21-2003, 01:24 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I dont have a clue on mine but what mike said is right on as usual. Stull is nice stuff!! Usually Trenz is pretty good stuff too. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-21-2003, 01:29 PM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Dave--->How did yours mount to the bottom part? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

03-21-2003, 01:39 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Since I dont have the chrome trim around mine it has 2 tabs welded to the backside of the front roll pan and they screw into that. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-22-2003, 12:30 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I have a regular Trenz grille. It's pretty nice! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-22-2003, 10:17 AM	#7
chauffeur Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Bedford, MA Posts: 43	I used a Trenz grille in my Suburban and like it alot. Nice quality and the holes on the mounting tabs lined up perfectly with the stock mounting holes. Stull is another high quality item. Ken

03-22-2003, 11:25 AM	#8
terrible_buddhi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 38	what is the difference between trenz and stull grills? - Keith

03-22-2003, 03:01 PM	#9
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	trenz carriage works

03-22-2003, 10:01 PM	#10
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I have to say Carriage Works is top notch stuff. I haven't ever gotten one of their grilles, but I have bought other stuff from them. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-23-2003, 10:16 AM	#11
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	I forget who made mine but the tabs didnt line up and were bent wrong, I guess you get what you pay for

03-24-2003, 12:45 PM	#12
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I bought my regular billet grill from Summit years ago. It fits perfect and I've been very happy with it. Not sure of the manufacturer or if it was sold as Summit house brand. Only paid $100 for it. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin



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