Billet Grilles!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69GMC910 · 03-23-2011, 06:00 PM

So I'm having a heck of a time getting a stock replacement grille for my 1982 GMC... I think they are made in Indonesia or something and there is no expected date for them to come into stock. This got me wondering what a billet grille would look like versus the stock plastic grille. I have found many places that stock the grille, but I cannot find an accurate picture of what they look like once installed. Are the GMC and Chev billet grilles the same for these years, or are there differences? If yall could post pictures of your trucks with billet grilles, and what make/supplier you got it from, it would be much appreciated!!

Thanks!

85/05Silverado · 03-23-2011, 07:23 PM

here are pics of my billet grill on my 85 chevy it is a T-Rex billet Grill

69GMC910 · 03-23-2011, 07:36 PM

Cool! I've seen billet grilles that cover over the headlights as well, but the look you have is my preference! Where did you get your T-Rex from?

Altec · 03-23-2011, 08:43 PM

The ones that cover the lights are known as phantom grilles.

85/05Silverado · 03-23-2011, 08:51 PM

i got my grill from a local auto parts store here in brooks but i believe stylintrucks has them or any parts store up in edmonton can probably get it for ya

69GMC910 · 03-23-2011, 11:02 PM

So a Billet Grille is actually a different part as compared to a Phantom Grille? That makes things way easier!!

3r!c84 · 03-23-2011, 11:17 PM

custom to look stock

69GMC910 · 03-24-2011, 12:37 PM

That's super nice 3r!c84! I don't think I have that option with my GM though

RFOX · 03-24-2011, 01:12 PM

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I love that look 3r!c84 here is mine with the full phantom

ProStreet83C10 · 03-24-2011, 01:12 PM

I got more pics of youd like, i believe my grille is a Trenz billet grille

Gary66 · 03-24-2011, 01:17 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15554...Q5fAccessories

would this fit it?

Reziel_1983 · 03-24-2011, 01:55 PM

Here's my 83 with a billet grille and chrome Headlight bezels.

69GMC910 · 03-24-2011, 05:01 PM

ProStreet83 that is GORGEOUS!! I'm sooooo ditching the factory grille and getting one of those!!!! Thanks everyone!

truckin 79 · 02-24-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ProStreet83C10

I got more pics of youd like, i believe my grille is a Trenz billet grille

I know this is a old thread but Prostreet where did you get these rims? I like how they have a jellybean feel to them. Anyone else know what they are called and where to buy?

anubisani · 02-24-2015, 09:19 PM

gasmn1620 · 02-24-2015, 10:45 PM

ebay... they are pretty cheap there. Like 80 or 90 shipped.

UKNOWME · 02-24-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by anubisani

Oh my, NO!

piecesparts · 02-25-2015, 12:50 AM

I have found no issue with the full cover grille.

Slammed84 · 02-25-2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by anubisani

This is ri-DONK-ulus

Give me two hours and I have it whipped into shape

andrewmp6 · 02-25-2015, 08:25 AM

I think i just puked in my mouth a little.

BlazerGirl90 · 11-15-2015, 05:59 PM

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Attachment 719279 I love that look 3r!c84 here is mine with the full phantom

Hey Ricky its Chris and Sue from Canada we are the ones with your old 82 Jimmy 2wd we are bringing back down to north Carolina for the autofair in Charlotte in April 2016

anubisani · 11-16-2015, 11:07 PM

my grillz

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03-23-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Billet Grilles!! So I'm having a heck of a time getting a stock replacement grille for my 1982 GMC... I think they are made in Indonesia or something and there is no expected date for them to come into stock. This got me wondering what a billet grille would look like versus the stock plastic grille. I have found many places that stock the grille, but I cannot find an accurate picture of what they look like once installed. Are the GMC and Chev billet grilles the same for these years, or are there differences? If yall could post pictures of your trucks with billet grilles, and what make/supplier you got it from, it would be much appreciated!! Thanks! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

03-23-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
85/05Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brooks, Alberta Canada Posts: 103	Re: Billet Grilles!! here are pics of my billet grill on my 85 chevy it is a T-Rex billet Grill __________________ Hows it goin Eh! 1985 Chevrolet C10 Silverado SWB-395 Stroker 490hp,700R4 12 bolt 3:73 posi,inferno red crystal pearl coat with black ralleystripes,custom leather seats, carbon fiber gauges 2005 silverado 1500 ecsb, Z71, 33x12.5 dick cepek http://www.cardomain.com/id/Kearney Stephen

03-23-2011, 07:36 PM	#3
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Billet Grilles!! Cool! I've seen billet grilles that cover over the headlights as well, but the look you have is my preference! Where did you get your T-Rex from? __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

03-23-2011, 08:43 PM	#4
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Billet Grilles!! The ones that cover the lights are known as phantom grilles. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

03-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#5
85/05Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brooks, Alberta Canada Posts: 103	Re: Billet Grilles!! i got my grill from a local auto parts store here in brooks but i believe stylintrucks has them or any parts store up in edmonton can probably get it for ya __________________ Hows it goin Eh! 1985 Chevrolet C10 Silverado SWB-395 Stroker 490hp,700R4 12 bolt 3:73 posi,inferno red crystal pearl coat with black ralleystripes,custom leather seats, carbon fiber gauges 2005 silverado 1500 ecsb, Z71, 33x12.5 dick cepek http://www.cardomain.com/id/Kearney Stephen

03-23-2011, 11:02 PM	#6
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Billet Grilles!! So a Billet Grille is actually a different part as compared to a Phantom Grille? That makes things way easier!! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

03-23-2011, 11:17 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Billet Grilles!! custom to look stock __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 03-23-2011 at 11:18 PM.

03-24-2011, 12:37 PM	#8
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Billet Grilles!! That's super nice 3r!c84! I don't think I have that option with my GM though __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

03-24-2011, 01:12 PM	#9
RFOX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: asheville nc Posts: 95	Re: Billet Grilles!! I love that look 3r!c84 here is mine with the full phantom __________________ 1997 CHEVY K3500 DUALLY 454 (SOLD) 1982 GMC JIMMY 2WD 350 (SOLD) 1994 TOYOTA 4X4 4 BANGER (SOLD) 1985 SILVERADO 2WD 400sb(SOLD) 1993 CREW DUALLY 500 CADILLAC (SOLD) 1989 C1500 GMC SEIRRA 350 Last edited by RFOX; 03-24-2011 at 01:14 PM.

03-24-2011, 01:12 PM	#10
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Billet Grilles!! I got more pics of youd like, i believe my grille is a Trenz billet grille __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

03-24-2011, 01:17 PM	#11
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: Billet Grilles!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15554...Q5fAccessories would this fit it? __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

03-24-2011, 01:55 PM	#12
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: Billet Grilles!! Here's my 83 with a billet grille and chrome Headlight bezels. Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

03-24-2011, 05:01 PM	#13
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Billet Grilles!! ProStreet83 that is GORGEOUS!! I'm sooooo ditching the factory grille and getting one of those!!!! Thanks everyone! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

02-24-2015, 09:19 PM	#15
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: Billet Grilles!!

02-24-2015, 10:45 PM	#16
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: Billet Grilles!! ebay... they are pretty cheap there. Like 80 or 90 shipped.



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02-25-2015, 12:50 AM	#18
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Billet Grilles!! I have found no issue with the full cover grille. Attached Images __________________ Frank

02-25-2015, 08:25 AM	#20
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Billet Grilles!! I think i just puked in my mouth a little.

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