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GSP7 · 03-13-2023, 06:14 PM

Been shopping for grill

Anyone bought the premium grill #1 and chrome headlight bezels # 7 ?

https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-87-che...mponents-chevy

Im guessing these are the same that Summit racing sells by Holly

Are these nice quality pieces #1, #7 ?

GSP7 · 03-13-2023, 06:47 PM

Hmm just found these guys

https://www.usa1industries.com/1981-...ory-style.html

https://www.usa1industries.com/1973-...es/index2.html

**TKCR** · 03-13-2023, 07:22 PM

The LMC and USA1 both say they a GM Authorized reproduction parts. You can’t go wrong with those. I haven’t use the 81, but I have used the 85-87 GM Authorized grille. And I can tell you that there is a difference in the GM Authorized and regular ole aftermarket grilles. Better quality and fitment.

GSP7 · 03-13-2023, 07:28 PM

Im looking for the best price, on the best grill.

dont know if those two I posted are the same but one is $199 and one $159

Never knew about USA1

The Truck Shop in Orange service and catalog sucks maybe their grills do to, and Ive got junk from Brothers before

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**TKCR** · 03-13-2023, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

Im looking for the best price, on the best grill.

dont know if those two I posted are the same but one is $199 and one $159

Never knew about USA1

The Truck Shop in Orange service and catalog sucks maybe their grills do to, and Ive got junk from Brothers before
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Just read in the description. If it’s a GM Authorized Reproduction grille, then it’s a well made grille. I would gladly pay a little more money. I’ve used both and there is definitely a difference in quality

**mongocanfly** · 03-13-2023, 08:19 PM

Keep us updated on what you get.. my 81 has 3 broke bars in it and I've been thinking about replacing it

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-13-2023, 11:48 PM

I got an 81-82 grille a couple months ago. Haven't installed it yet, but it's a TriPlus part, ordered from USA-1. The grille looks very nice and my guess is that it will bolt up just fine. I haven't had a chance to install it yet though

GSP7 · 03-14-2023, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I got an 81-82 grille a couple months ago. Haven't installed it yet, but it's a TriPlus part, ordered from USA-1. The grille looks very nice and my guess is that it will bolt up just fine. I haven't had a chance to install it yet though

Thanks for the info

I called and messaged USA-1 and asked who the manufacturer of the grill is. They replied: "Unfortunately, we do not have that information listed. Our apologies"

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**cwcarpenter98** · 03-14-2023, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

Thanks for the info

I called and messaged USA-1 and asked who the manufacturer of the grill is. They replied: "Unfortunately, we do not have that information listed. Our apologies"

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Of course they don't have it listed

I will say that my dad ordered the grille, headlight bezels, hardware kit for the grille, and turn signals back in early December. The grille and headlight bezels didn't show up until end of January. We got a notification that the front turn signal assemblies finally shipped yesterday. Still haven't seen that little hardware kit.

I know Auto Metal Direct sells the triplus grilles, but they didn't have one in stock when my dad was ordering my Christmas present that still hasn't completely showed up yet.

In the Triplus box is the grille, the headlight bezels are in the white bags

03-13-2023, 06:47 PM	#2
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 652	Re: 81 grill LMC Hmm just found these guys https://www.usa1industries.com/1981-...ory-style.html https://www.usa1industries.com/1973-...es/index2.html __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

03-13-2023, 07:22 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: 81 grill LMC The LMC and USA1 both say they a GM Authorized reproduction parts. You can’t go wrong with those. I haven’t use the 81, but I have used the 85-87 GM Authorized grille. And I can tell you that there is a difference in the GM Authorized and regular ole aftermarket grilles. Better quality and fitment. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

03-13-2023, 07:28 PM	#4
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 652	Re: 81 grill LMC Im looking for the best price, on the best grill. dont know if those two I posted are the same but one is $199 and one $159 Never knew about USA1 The Truck Shop in Orange service and catalog sucks maybe their grills do to, and Ive got junk from Brothers before . __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

03-13-2023, 08:19 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: 81 grill LMC Keep us updated on what you get.. my 81 has 3 broke bars in it and I've been thinking about replacing it __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-13-2023, 06:14 PM	#1
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 652	81 grill LMC Been shopping for grill Anyone bought the premium grill #1 and chrome headlight bezels # 7 ? https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-87-che...mponents-chevy Im guessing these are the same that Summit racing sells by Holly Are these nice quality pieces #1, #7 ? __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

03-13-2023, 11:48 PM	#7
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,492	Re: 81 grill LMC I got an 81-82 grille a couple months ago. Haven't installed it yet, but it's a TriPlus part, ordered from USA-1. The grille looks very nice and my guess is that it will bolt up just fine. I haven't had a chance to install it yet though __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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