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Moline_Puller · 03-20-2013, 09:29 AM

Hey Guys,

I've been meaning to post a few pics of what I have been tinkering with. My '72 has some great patina, but the original grill was looking a little 'plain' (look at the first pic). But it really doesn't take much to totally change the look.

As much as I like the '71-72 grill inserts, I like them even better painted black. I just did a rattle can paint job on the grill insert and I'll see how that holds up.

I've always liked the look of chrome headlight covers...and a $11 ebay purchase later, I have a pair of covers.

Lastly, I really liked the look of my original painted front bumper...but I think that it had gotten bent up at some point. And it was looking a little rough, so I picked up a pretty nice, driver quality, chrome bumper right here on the want ads.

I have to admit, I was really surprised how much the chrome bumper cleaned up the front...looks like a new truck! Well, no, not a "new" truck...it looks like a different, even cooler truck!

Let me know what you think!

Chris

Fldawg · 03-20-2013, 11:05 AM

looks good

**TBONE1964** · 03-20-2013, 11:07 AM

That looks great. 100% better. Good Job.

hopped up · 03-20-2013, 11:10 AM

I like it
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**JJorgensen52** · 03-20-2013, 11:13 AM

I've always liked the 71-72 grille painted black, that looks sharp

I was totally digging that "well used" front bumper though

**RenoKeene** · 03-20-2013, 12:19 PM

Good job, looks much better.

flashed · 03-20-2013, 12:33 PM

Looks much better .Bumper too.

Rich916 · 03-20-2013, 12:41 PM

that looks so much better, what paint is used on the grill?
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Moline_Puller · 03-20-2013, 12:51 PM

Thanks Guys,

I can't believe how much better the chrome bumper looks.

The paint for the grill was just like a Rustoleum matte black...I figure I'll see how well that holds up. And so far, it seems fine.

Chris

**specialtyretail** · 03-20-2013, 02:01 PM

That black grill really sets it off. We use Krylon Fusion on plastic parts, works wonders. Thanks, Fred

alsriv2 · 03-20-2013, 02:44 PM

I am not a fan of the 71-72 grills, but I really like the change you were able to achieve fairly easy.

Good job!

69Rumbler · 03-20-2013, 02:58 PM

you give me the item number i want some head lights covers too lol

72SWBChevy · 03-20-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Rumbler

you give me the item number i want some head lights covers too lol

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:Looks cool!!!

Moline_Puller · 03-20-2013, 08:45 PM

Hey Guys,

The ebay item # on the half moons is 230948338264.

$9.99, free shipping and look awesome on our trucks.

Chris
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69GWC · 03-20-2013, 08:52 PM

Front end looks real good now.

I bought mine from LMC trucks, really like the head light covers.
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69Rumbler · 03-20-2013, 08:56 PM

dont want the half moon ones i want the ones you got lol

03-20-2013, 09:29 AM	#1
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Cheap grill clean-up... Hey Guys, I've been meaning to post a few pics of what I have been tinkering with. My '72 has some great patina, but the original grill was looking a little 'plain' (look at the first pic). But it really doesn't take much to totally change the look. As much as I like the '71-72 grill inserts, I like them even better painted black. I just did a rattle can paint job on the grill insert and I'll see how that holds up. I've always liked the look of chrome headlight covers...and a $11 ebay purchase later, I have a pair of covers. Lastly, I really liked the look of my original painted front bumper...but I think that it had gotten bent up at some point. And it was looking a little rough, so I picked up a pretty nice, driver quality, chrome bumper right here on the want ads. I have to admit, I was really surprised how much the chrome bumper cleaned up the front...looks like a new truck! Well, no, not a "new" truck...it looks like a different, even cooler truck! Let me know what you think! Chris Attached Images

03-20-2013, 11:05 AM	#2
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... looks good

03-20-2013, 11:07 AM	#3
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... That looks great. 100% better. Good Job.

03-20-2013, 11:10 AM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... I like it Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 11:13 AM	#5
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... I've always liked the 71-72 grille painted black, that looks sharp I was totally digging that "well used" front bumper though __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

03-20-2013, 12:19 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... Good job, looks much better. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-20-2013, 12:33 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... Looks much better .Bumper too.

03-20-2013, 12:41 PM	#8
Rich916 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 274	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... that looks so much better, what paint is used on the grill? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 Short Step Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429946

03-20-2013, 12:51 PM	#9
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... Thanks Guys, I can't believe how much better the chrome bumper looks. The paint for the grill was just like a Rustoleum matte black...I figure I'll see how well that holds up. And so far, it seems fine. Chris

03-20-2013, 02:01 PM	#10
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... That black grill really sets it off. We use Krylon Fusion on plastic parts, works wonders. Thanks, Fred

03-20-2013, 02:44 PM	#11
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... I am not a fan of the 71-72 grills, but I really like the change you were able to achieve fairly easy. Good job! __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

03-20-2013, 02:58 PM	#12
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... you give me the item number i want some head lights covers too lol __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"

03-20-2013, 08:45 PM	#14
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... Hey Guys, The ebay item # on the half moons is 230948338264. $9.99, free shipping and look awesome on our trucks. Chris Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 08:52 PM	#15
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... Front end looks real good now. I bought mine from LMC trucks, really like the head light covers. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-20-2013, 08:56 PM	#16
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Re: Cheap grill clean-up... dont want the half moon ones i want the ones you got lol __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"



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