Question for those with billet grilles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 01-09-2004, 07:17 PM

I'm about to order a billet grille for 71-72 style front end.

Those of you who have one of these:

1) Where did you order it from and how much did it cost?
2) How do you release the hood latch now?
3) Are you happy with it, would you do it again?

Thanks in advance....
Kevin

Mixup · 01-09-2004, 07:30 PM

I bought mine from Golden State 7 years ago at Pomona and it still looks like the day I put it in. There is a hole in the hood latch. Run a piece of rod from that hole down behind the bumper. All you have to do is reach under the bumper and pull it towards the front

SWEET7T · 01-09-2004, 08:52 PM

I got mine from Tuckers in Las Vegas. I paid $200 for it.
I like mine, I would rather have had my original grill (69-70) but they were just too much to pay for, but I hated the fact that my original grill was trashed. I found a 71-72 for $50, then buffed it.
As for opening my hood, I haven't done anything with it yet. I can BARELY get my fingers between the fins to hit the release, it is easier for me to hang myself from the bumper and reach up and just push the latch from behind the grill. My hood pops up far enough for me to do this. But soon I will be doing something that I can just push/pull that is down just behind the bumper.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 01-09-2004, 09:21 PM

I get mine from BROTHERS and use a cable from the cab to pop the hood.

01-09-2004, 07:17 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Question for those with billet grilles I'm about to order a billet grille for 71-72 style front end. Those of you who have one of these: 1) Where did you order it from and how much did it cost? 2) How do you release the hood latch now? 3) Are you happy with it, would you do it again? Thanks in advance.... Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-09-2004, 07:30 PM	#2
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I bought mine from Golden State 7 years ago at Pomona and it still looks like the day I put it in. There is a hole in the hood latch. Run a piece of rod from that hole down behind the bumper. All you have to do is reach under the bumper and pull it towards the front __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

01-09-2004, 08:52 PM	#3
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I got mine from Tuckers in Las Vegas. I paid $200 for it. I like mine, I would rather have had my original grill (69-70) but they were just too much to pay for, but I hated the fact that my original grill was trashed. I found a 71-72 for $50, then buffed it. As for opening my hood, I haven't done anything with it yet. I can BARELY get my fingers between the fins to hit the release, it is easier for me to hang myself from the bumper and reach up and just push the latch from behind the grill. My hood pops up far enough for me to do this. But soon I will be doing something that I can just push/pull that is down just behind the bumper. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-09-2004, 09:21 PM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I get mine from BROTHERS and use a cable from the cab to pop the hood. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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