POLL: Which grill should I run? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Corts60** · 01-21-2012, 07:44 PM

Hey guys, first time creating a poll but I recently came accross a pic of my truck with a blacked out 77-79 grille and it got me to rethinking which grille I should run. I love the 73-74 of course but I am starting to think the blacked out one looks tougher. What do you think?

cochino12 · 01-21-2012, 07:54 PM

Normally I'd say 73 74 but the blacked out grille looks pretty good

bikes&bowties · 01-21-2012, 07:55 PM

3rd choice
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J Knight · 01-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Black OG!

ringger14 · 01-21-2012, 08:35 PM

Blacked out FTW!

mud.man.rj · 01-21-2012, 08:38 PM

Yep blacked out rocks.

WarBeard · 01-21-2012, 08:38 PM

What about a Blacked out 73-74 grill?

S10Fan · 01-21-2012, 09:04 PM

73-74

You also need to ditch that trailer, I'd be happy to tow it away for you. No problem, I'm just here to help....

**Corts60** · 01-21-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

73-74

You also need to ditch that trailer, I'd be happy to tow it away for you. No problem, I'm just here to help....

You're not the only one.

AntiGov · 01-21-2012, 09:59 PM

black one looks sweet

Restrorob · 01-21-2012, 10:23 PM

I'm with the 73/74 crowed, You don't have to ask why....

Car'n'Guitars · 01-21-2012, 10:28 PM

Blacked out

cfan10 · 01-22-2012, 03:36 AM

Def, blacked out btw, diggin' the hell outta the trailer. Nice.

cory d · 01-22-2012, 03:39 AM

second best truck/trailer ive seen. i like the 73-74 grill

Kerlijah · 01-22-2012, 04:02 AM

Definitely blacked out!

**special-K** · 01-22-2012, 09:20 AM

I voted 73-74 before even looking at the thread because that's always been my favorite grille. But,I like 'em how they came from GM unless they are overall customized or built from the ground up. Yours still has the factory vibe and I would say the black grille looks best.

lilpoindexter · 01-23-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

what about a blacked out 73-74 grill?

+1

black_sheep454 · 01-24-2012, 12:21 AM

Blacked out og for sure.
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**Corts60** · 01-24-2012, 12:39 AM

Thanks for all the responses guys! It seems the OG black is the winner so far. And I'm having a hard time imagining the 73-74 grille blacked out. It almost seems like it would be too boring. Anyone have one?

After looking at it in better weather (and with cleaner wheels) I really like the look better now. Maybe what is making it seem weird is that I don't have amber turn signals. What do you think?

**78 Big10 454** · 01-24-2012, 12:47 AM

OG Blacked-Out. Nice lookin' square, by the way....

**Corts60** · 01-24-2012, 12:54 AM

OK, forgive my poor paintshop skills but maybe something like this? Of course, in real life it would have more detail....

bowtiemanchevyman · 01-24-2012, 02:20 AM

i say buy a chrome one from LMC

silvereagle07 · 01-24-2012, 10:53 AM

I think the black 73-74 grille looks the best.

motornut · 01-24-2012, 12:13 PM

blacked out.no cross bars

**N2TRUX** · 01-24-2012, 12:18 PM

The 73-74 grill is the best looking "stock" grill of the 73-80's by far. With that said, I think the blacked out grill looks better here because it has a slight custom vibe. Nothing dramatic, just a bit different from stock which fits the over all look of your truck.

View Poll Results: Which grille should I run?
The OG silver version	6	6.59%
The OG blacked out version	52	57.14%
The 73-74 version	33	36.26%
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01-21-2012, 07:44 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	POLL: Which grill should I run? Hey guys, first time creating a poll but I recently came accross a pic of my truck with a blacked out 77-79 grille and it got me to rethinking which grille I should run. I love the 73-74 of course but I am starting to think the blacked out one looks tougher. What do you think? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 01-24-2012 at 12:41 AM.

01-21-2012, 07:54 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Normally I'd say 73 74 but the blacked out grille looks pretty good __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-21-2012, 07:55 PM	#3
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? 3rd choice Posted via Mobile Device

01-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Black OG! __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

01-21-2012, 08:35 PM	#5
ringger14 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macomb Illinois Posts: 97	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Blacked out FTW!

01-21-2012, 08:38 PM	#6
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Yep blacked out rocks.

01-21-2012, 08:38 PM	#7
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? What about a Blacked out 73-74 grill? __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

01-21-2012, 09:04 PM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? 73-74 You also need to ditch that trailer, I'd be happy to tow it away for you. No problem, I'm just here to help.... __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-21-2012, 09:59 PM	#10
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,222	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? black one looks sweet __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

01-21-2012, 10:23 PM	#11
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? I'm with the 73/74 crowed, You don't have to ask why.... __________________ 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" !!!*

01-21-2012, 10:28 PM	#12
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Blacked out __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

01-22-2012, 03:36 AM	#13
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Def, blacked out btw, diggin' the hell outta the trailer. Nice.

01-22-2012, 03:39 AM	#14
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? second best truck/trailer ive seen. i like the 73-74 grill __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-22-2012, 04:02 AM	#15
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Definitely blacked out! __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!



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01-22-2012, 09:20 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? I voted 73-74 before even looking at the thread because that's always been my favorite grille. But,I like 'em how they came from GM unless they are overall customized or built from the ground up. Yours still has the factory vibe and I would say the black grille looks best. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-24-2012, 12:21 AM	#18
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Blacked out og for sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

01-24-2012, 12:39 AM	#19
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? Thanks for all the responses guys! It seems the OG black is the winner so far. And I'm having a hard time imagining the 73-74 grille blacked out. It almost seems like it would be too boring. Anyone have one? After looking at it in better weather (and with cleaner wheels) I really like the look better now. Maybe what is making it seem weird is that I don't have amber turn signals. What do you think? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-24-2012, 12:47 AM	#20
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? OG Blacked-Out. Nice lookin' square, by the way.... __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

01-24-2012, 12:54 AM	#21
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? OK, forgive my poor paintshop skills but maybe something like this? Of course, in real life it would have more detail.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-24-2012, 02:20 AM	#22
bowtiemanchevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: rock springs wyoming Posts: 182	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? i say buy a chrome one from LMC

01-24-2012, 10:53 AM	#23
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? I think the black 73-74 grille looks the best. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-24-2012, 12:13 PM	#24
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? blacked out.no cross bars __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-24-2012, 12:18 PM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: POLL: Which grill should I run? The 73-74 grill is the best looking "stock" grill of the 73-80's by far. With that said, I think the blacked out grill looks better here because it has a slight custom vibe. Nothing dramatic, just a bit different from stock which fits the over all look of your truck. __________________ 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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