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Dropt72Shortbed · 06-10-2003, 02:25 AM

looks like the center chrome bar off a a new late model chevy truck

im seriously debating doing this on my truck

dinnut · 06-10-2003, 02:28 AM

trick but not that nice looking

BUXMAN66 · 06-10-2003, 02:39 AM

kinda cool how they blended the old w/ the new though.beats the he!! outta putting late model stepside beds on our trucks.....now, i personally think they look like shi%!no offense to you that have done it, but it just don't "melt" together right...... you know?

**fine69** · 06-10-2003, 03:27 AM

Dont do it. It looks GAY.

**CPNE** · 06-10-2003, 08:59 AM

Why do people constantly try and tweek the styling queues that make these trucks so popular?!?

I'm not saying we should all drive around in red/white 2 tone Cheyenne short fleets but WTF was this guy thinking? Might as well put an Edsel grille on it. If you're going for over-the-top unique, buy a Ford and bolt a Dodge grille to it, put on some 22's with rubber band tires and put a fart can exhaust on it! Like Fine69 said...

tom hand · 06-10-2003, 09:02 AM

I think it would look great if the grill had the trim around it and a chrome bumper. Like that it looks like the truck was dechromed and it has one big piece of chrome on the front. I'm "old school" so you can never get enough chrome.

gr8scott51 · 06-10-2003, 09:41 AM

You guys are starting to sound like Corvette snobs. Just appreciate the effort that the owner made to create his own personal ride.

JayDubBlazer · 06-10-2003, 10:03 AM

It is different. I don't know if I like the bumper or not. Looks fake, doesn't compliment the original design. I am having trouble trying to figure out some way to change mine. It is really hard to make an improvement on something that has looked so good for so long.

GreenMystChevy · 06-10-2003, 10:46 AM

I appreciate all different style ideas. In my opinion, I think that this one just looks out of place. Now with a fresh coat of red paint it might not stand out as much and look great. As of now it just stands out from the rest of the truck instead of blending together with all of the other modifications. It looks to be a no frills truck except for that part. You don't want to be cruising and have everyone just staring at the grill.

Long Knight · 06-10-2003, 10:59 AM

I really like the idea. I also agree with Tom Hand about chroming it out and actually putting some decent paint on it. All it needs in addition is the egg crate behind. Great custom idea. I would like to know how the guy got the curves to blend together so well. Anyone that tries this please post progress!

GREEN70-72 · 06-10-2003, 11:25 AM

I have been wondering something like that. hummmmm, mixed feelings. B+ for being different, D for the look.

**CPNE** · 06-10-2003, 11:52 AM

The guy is almost finished with his Blazer project except for the grille ovals which we all know are expensive items.

He also has a 2001 Silverado and comes agross a killer deal on a custom grille for it he can't pass up, so he buys and installs it.

Trouble is, the Silverado grille eats into his budget to complete the Blazer.

Not to be deterred from completing the Blazer, the "morphing" of his now available stock Silverado grille onto his "oval-less" 68 grille comes to pass.

Ta-daaaah - a 2068 Blazer!

Dropt72Shortbed · 06-10-2003, 02:05 PM

i actually first saw this as an artists rendering in one of the truck mags, maybe classic trucks? i always though it looked cool there, but seems like this guy actually took that idea and made it a reality.

i personally would run a stock chrome bumper up front (shaved bumper bolts would be great, but also expensive) probably wouldnt run the polished grille rings because that would look weird with the chrome bar in the middle i think. i also think the stock 67/68 hood lip trim dropping down around the fenders would be cool with it

gr8scott51 · 06-10-2003, 02:07 PM

If you mean the trim around the grill openings, they are not expensive. $50 each from Truck Shop in Orange, CA.

NSANE68!!! · 06-10-2003, 02:07 PM

I DIG IT! Of coarse I am one of those guys who put a late model step on my truck.

**CPNE** · 06-10-2003, 02:22 PM

Yes they are referred to as grill ovals and NOS are expensive. BTW it was a joke.

I think the thread was posted to garner opinions from the board members. I'm sorry if my opinions are not neutral enough.

I do appreciate the work involved, I've built a few myself (sorry no Corvettes however

).

You know what they say, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and "opinions are like...everybody has one"

dinnut · 06-10-2003, 02:56 PM

is that a front roll pan? that truck isnt finished yet (or should i say blazer) the paint looks like it is primer or base coat... maybe he isnt finished with all that yet roll pans look better on some trucks better than others... right now that thing is pretty ugly.

XXL · 06-10-2003, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
Might as well put an Edsel grille on it.

Hmmm...

**CPNE** · 06-10-2003, 03:40 PM

Or chrome your toilet seat and hang it off the bulldog hood ornament. Just like a belly button ring! Welcome to the fray Kenneth, I was wondering where you've been lurking. Scouring the MA junkyards for Edsels?

XXL · 06-10-2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
I was wondering where you've been lurking. Scouring the MA junkyards for Edsels?

Doing time for thought crimes.

da-burb · 06-10-2003, 08:04 PM

here's 2 more cents for the kitty. If he wanted something big, ugly and chromed in that spot, he should have used a 69-70 grill.

68C10 · 06-10-2003, 10:50 PM

Jeff,
Glad to see you stirring things up.

Are you and Brian going to Carlisle this year?

*racedvl* · 06-10-2003, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by da-burb
here's 2 more cents for the kitty. If he wanted something big, ugly and chromed in that spot, he should have used a 69-70 grill.

Ouch!!!!

dinnut · 06-11-2003, 12:43 AM

thats a new grill isnt it?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-11-2003, 12:51 AM

Look's like a heavy duty chevy truck center..Looked good before that was hung on there..

06-10-2003, 02:25 AM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	check out this trick 67/68 grill looks like the center chrome bar off a a new late model chevy truck im seriously debating doing this on my truck

06-10-2003, 02:28 AM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	trick but not that nice looking __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-10-2003, 02:39 AM	#3
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	kinda cool how they blended the old w/ the new though.beats the he!! outta putting late model stepside beds on our trucks.....now, i personally think they look like shi%!no offense to you that have done it, but it just don't "melt" together right...... you know? __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

06-10-2003, 08:59 AM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Why do people constantly try and tweek the styling queues that make these trucks so popular?!? I'm not saying we should all drive around in red/white 2 tone Cheyenne short fleets but WTF was this guy thinking? Might as well put an Edsel grille on it. If you're going for over-the-top unique, buy a Ford and bolt a Dodge grille to it, put on some 22's with rubber band tires and put a fart can exhaust on it! Like Fine69 said... __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-10-2003, 09:02 AM	#6
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I think it would look great if the grill had the trim around it and a chrome bumper. Like that it looks like the truck was dechromed and it has one big piece of chrome on the front. I'm "old school" so you can never get enough chrome. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-10-2003, 03:27 AM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Dont do it. It looks GAY.

06-10-2003, 09:41 AM	#7
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	You guys are starting to sound like Corvette snobs. Just appreciate the effort that the owner made to create his own personal ride. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

06-10-2003, 10:03 AM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	It is different. I don't know if I like the bumper or not. Looks fake, doesn't compliment the original design. I am having trouble trying to figure out some way to change mine. It is really hard to make an improvement on something that has looked so good for so long. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-10-2003, 10:46 AM	#9
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I appreciate all different style ideas. In my opinion, I think that this one just looks out of place. Now with a fresh coat of red paint it might not stand out as much and look great. As of now it just stands out from the rest of the truck instead of blending together with all of the other modifications. It looks to be a no frills truck except for that part. You don't want to be cruising and have everyone just staring at the grill. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

06-10-2003, 10:59 AM	#10
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I really like the idea. I also agree with Tom Hand about chroming it out and actually putting some decent paint on it. All it needs in addition is the egg crate behind. Great custom idea. I would like to know how the guy got the curves to blend together so well. Anyone that tries this please post progress! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

06-10-2003, 11:25 AM	#11
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	I have been wondering something like that. hummmmm, mixed feelings. B+ for being different, D for the look. __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

06-10-2003, 11:52 AM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	One possible explanation The guy is almost finished with his Blazer project except for the grille ovals which we all know are expensive items. He also has a 2001 Silverado and comes agross a killer deal on a custom grille for it he can't pass up, so he buys and installs it. Trouble is, the Silverado grille eats into his budget to complete the Blazer. Not to be deterred from completing the Blazer, the "morphing" of his now available stock Silverado grille onto his "oval-less" 68 grille comes to pass. Ta-daaaah - a 2068 Blazer! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-10-2003, 02:05 PM	#13
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	i actually first saw this as an artists rendering in one of the truck mags, maybe classic trucks? i always though it looked cool there, but seems like this guy actually took that idea and made it a reality. i personally would run a stock chrome bumper up front (shaved bumper bolts would be great, but also expensive) probably wouldnt run the polished grille rings because that would look weird with the chrome bar in the middle i think. i also think the stock 67/68 hood lip trim dropping down around the fenders would be cool with it

06-10-2003, 02:07 PM	#14
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	GRILL OVALS? If you mean the trim around the grill openings, they are not expensive. $50 each from Truck Shop in Orange, CA. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

06-10-2003, 02:07 PM	#15
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I DIG IT! Of coarse I am one of those guys who put a late model step on my truck. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)



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06-10-2003, 02:22 PM	#16
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Yes they are referred to as grill ovals and NOS are expensive. BTW it was a joke. I think the thread was posted to garner opinions from the board members. I'm sorry if my opinions are not neutral enough. I do appreciate the work involved, I've built a few myself (sorry no Corvettes however ). You know what they say, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and "opinions are like...everybody has one" __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-10-2003, 02:56 PM	#17
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	is that a front roll pan? that truck isnt finished yet (or should i say blazer) the paint looks like it is primer or base coat... maybe he isnt finished with all that yet roll pans look better on some trucks better than others... right now that thing is pretty ugly. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-10-2003, 03:40 PM	#19
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Or chrome your toilet seat and hang it off the bulldog hood ornament. Just like a belly button ring! Welcome to the fray Kenneth, I was wondering where you've been lurking. Scouring the MA junkyards for Edsels? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-10-2003, 08:04 PM	#21
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	here's 2 more cents for the kitty. If he wanted something big, ugly and chromed in that spot, he should have used a 69-70 grill. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-10-2003, 10:50 PM	#22
68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Central New Jersey, USA Posts: 328	Jeff, Glad to see you stirring things up. Are you and Brian going to Carlisle this year? __________________ 68C10 1968 C10 SWB No Options but 40K original miles 1967 K20 LWB 283 4-speed South Plainfield, NJ

06-11-2003, 12:43 AM	#24
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats a new grill isnt it? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-11-2003, 12:51 AM	#25
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