Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

52napco · 11-10-2019, 02:26 PM

OK what do most think? I have a nice grill guard and several nice period correct belleview winchs and warn bumpers...which wouldnyou go with on the K20 pictured below

**special-K** · 11-10-2019, 03:32 PM

Ordinarily I'd say winch because that's what I like more... usually. But when I look at this truck in that 2-tone with painted bumper I think it is perfect for that grille guard. I think that would be cooler than a winch on THAT truck. Would look like a high plains ranch truck. You have other trucks for the winches, right?

**mrtoni** · 11-10-2019, 03:37 PM

I’m a sucker for both but I’ll say warn bumper and belleview

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-11-2019, 09:57 AM

I like both. But to me a winch is more useful....I vote winch.

**Chevyland** · 11-11-2019, 12:10 PM

Both look mean on our era K trucks
I would have to say grill guards look better on 71-72
Because the holes line up with headlights
And your turn signals are in the bumper

Winches on 71-72 make you loose the bumper
So you have to mount remote turn signals on the winch bumper

On 67-70 the blinkers are in the grill so you don’t have to mount new ones
On the winch bumper (In my opinion, a cleaner look)

Grill guards on 67-70 take away (cover the horizontal lines) of the grill

But, it’s your truck, do what you like

71gmcC15 · 11-11-2019, 02:35 PM

Chevyland the first picture looks just like my grill guard only for a chevy instead. Do you know the brand. Mine was made in aberdeen SD.

**mrtoni** · 11-11-2019, 02:46 PM

Since you dabble in belleviews, have you seen any covers like soft vinyl for these upright winches? I’d like a warn with the old hub in the logo not new style.

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Originally Posted by 52napco

OK what do most think? I have a nice grill guard and several nice period correct belleview winchs and warn bumpers...which wouldnyou go with on the K20 pictured below

toolboxchev · 11-11-2019, 03:00 PM

Not to take away from the OP, but I want a winch in the back. Weight distribution and hiding it protected is what I am after.

Liking all the pics

52napco · 11-11-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

Since you dabble in belleviews, have you seen any covers like soft vinyl for these upright winches? I’d like a warn with the old hub in the logo not new style.

No but a current 8274 cover should work

**special-K** · 11-12-2019, 08:46 AM

Chevyland brings up good points on appearance depending on which front grille. And while I really like the 71/72 grille, it's probably because it's so plain and simple. Just simple grille work for the radiator rather than some styling feature of the truck front end. You aren't covering much up. I feel that way on my '72 GMC with the proper bumper guards... look great on Chevy/don't like on GMC. They get up into the grille area with competing lines. I like 67-70 guards on GMCs.

If you don't use the grille guard on this truck, what truck will you use it on? I'd put that on, then find or make a headache rack using expanded steel, like a matching accessory. That's a good truck to do a choice few matched era "truck" accessories on. Like from a Luverne catalog cover or page out of the Silver Book.

Winches look cool on any truck and it's not like you are a one truck kinda man

11-10-2019, 02:26 PM	#1
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed OK what do most think? I have a nice grill guard and several nice period correct belleview winchs and warn bumpers...which wouldnyou go with on the K20 pictured below Attached Images

11-10-2019, 03:32 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed Ordinarily I'd say winch because that's what I like more... usually. But when I look at this truck in that 2-tone with painted bumper I think it is perfect for that grille guard. I think that would be cooler than a winch on THAT truck. Would look like a high plains ranch truck. You have other trucks for the winches, right? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-11-2019 at 07:07 AM.

11-10-2019, 03:37 PM	#3
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed I’m a sucker for both but I’ll say warn bumper and belleview Attached Images

11-11-2019, 09:57 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed I like both. But to me a winch is more useful....I vote winch. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-11-2019, 12:10 PM	#5
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed Both look mean on our era K trucks I would have to say grill guards look better on 71-72 Because the holes line up with headlights And your turn signals are in the bumper Winches on 71-72 make you loose the bumper So you have to mount remote turn signals on the winch bumper On 67-70 the blinkers are in the grill so you don’t have to mount new ones On the winch bumper (In my opinion, a cleaner look) Grill guards on 67-70 take away (cover the horizontal lines) of the grill But, it’s your truck, do what you like Attached Images

11-11-2019, 02:35 PM	#6
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed Chevyland the first picture looks just like my grill guard only for a chevy instead. Do you know the brand. Mine was made in aberdeen SD. Attached Images __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

11-11-2019, 03:00 PM	#8
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed Not to take away from the OP, but I want a winch in the back. Weight distribution and hiding it protected is what I am after. Liking all the pics Attached Images

11-12-2019, 08:46 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Belleview winch or grillguard opinions needed Chevyland brings up good points on appearance depending on which front grille. And while I really like the 71/72 grille, it's probably because it's so plain and simple. Just simple grille work for the radiator rather than some styling feature of the truck front end. You aren't covering much up. I feel that way on my '72 GMC with the proper bumper guards... look great on Chevy/don't like on GMC. They get up into the grille area with competing lines. I like 67-70 guards on GMCs. If you don't use the grille guard on this truck, what truck will you use it on? I'd put that on, then find or make a headache rack using expanded steel, like a matching accessory. That's a good truck to do a choice few matched era "truck" accessories on. Like from a Luverne catalog cover or page out of the Silver Book. Winches look cool on any truck and it's not like you are a one truck kinda man __________________ "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 ~



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