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DREAMER1 · 01-24-2011, 06:01 AM

Wut other options do we have? Original grills, phantom grills (my least favorite), billet grills...an then wut? Let's see some pics of some different grills. There has go be more options with all these creative minds out there!
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benoit454 · 01-24-2011, 08:21 PM

they have square tube and round tube grilles, then the lmc special ones.

lmc has all of them pictured in their catalog.

DREAMER1 · 01-24-2011, 09:19 PM

Thanx. Seen those. I guess I was wondering more bout maybe wire mesh, etc.
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DREAMER1 · 01-24-2011, 09:29 PM

Wuts that called the ones with all the holes punched in on a flat sheet? Or a CNC milled cut out with flames or skulls? Or wut about the old skool with big bullets like the 50 merc?....I kno there's a multitude of options yet to be acknowledged
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flamingbig10 · 01-24-2011, 09:29 PM

you didn't say what year, if its a 73-80 then a 73-74 treatment or if its a 81-87 then a billet grille, 83-87 bumper, and 85-87 headlight bezels

slugish · 02-10-2012, 10:25 PM

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you didn't say what year, if its a 73-80 then a 73-74 treatment or if its a 81-87 then a billet grille, 83-87 bumper, and 85-87 headlight bezels

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*87 chevy silverado* · 01-24-2011, 09:40 PM

never seen that pic.. looks good btw

ghettoluxury · 01-25-2011, 09:46 AM

I have always liked this one but never could find out who makes it.

Top Banana · 01-25-2011, 10:26 AM

PUTCO I think

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-25-2011, 11:26 AM

I have an old billet grill....I like the 73-74 grill but I really like the LMC exclusive grills they have....kinda a combination of all of them

bmchevy1979 · 01-25-2011, 11:31 AM

I have the round tube style grill on my blazer and truck

Squareforceone · 01-25-2011, 06:15 PM

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I have an old billet grill....I like the 73-74 grill but I really like the LMC exclusive grills they have....kinda a combination of all of them

YES mac for the win

pockets · 01-28-2011, 01:49 PM

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YES mac for the win

I was going to say the same thing

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-28-2011, 04:23 PM

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I was going to say the same thing

Haha guys...it's only a Macbook....no pro or "air" or anything...

benoit454 · 01-25-2011, 04:14 PM

round tube here too....

DREAMER1 · 01-26-2011, 04:40 AM

See now that's more like it. I got an 85 gmc with a 91 gmc suburban grill. I don't wanna do any radical custom grill but at the same time I don't wanna be one of the usuals...
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boatpuller · 01-26-2011, 10:05 AM

i like this look....for stock grilles ,i guess i'm in the minority.i like the 77-79 grille with the chrome strips better than the 73-74 that everyone seems to like.in my opinion the 73 looks like way too much plastic.that what makes it cool.everyone has their own tastes.

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2011, 12:10 PM

Here's a few. The last one is my favorite.

West Texas Z · 01-26-2011, 12:28 PM

^ mine.

jdurant · 01-26-2011, 03:14 PM

This is what I did with my blazer.

In the process of putting together the above grill, while prepping and mocking up, I thought this was sort of cool in a way

And since you asked about mesh, here are a couple of versions of a rendering I did for my other blazer.

And this is probably more of a fantasy of mine.

Nobody out there makes any sort of a mesh insert for these trucks that I am aware of. They would be pretty easy to make though. The earlier model would be totally flat and the later model only has one angle to it. The reason the last one is more of a fantasy is because of the whole front end being a hybrid of the early and late models, the actual grill would be the easy part.

While we are on the subject, I don't think it would be too hard to make a mesh "phantom" style grille for the late squares, but I have no visual for that. And like the OP I've wondered how an old hotrod bullet style grille would look on the right square, but don't even know where to start on that one.

red rumbler · 01-26-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

This is what I did with my blazer.

In the process of putting together the above grill, while prepping and mocking up, I thought this was sort of cool in a way

And since you asked about mesh, here are a couple of versions of a rendering I did for my other blazer.

And this is probably more of a fantasy of mine.

Nobody out there makes any sort of a mesh insert for these trucks that I am aware of. They would be pretty easy to make though. The earlier model would be totally flat and the later model only has one angle to it. The reason the last one is more of a fantasy is because of the whole front end being a hybrid of the early and late models, the actual grill would be the easy part.

While we are on the subject, I don't think it would be too hard to make a mesh "phantom" style grille for the late squares, but I have no visual for that. And like the OP I've wondered how an old hotrod bullet style grille would look on the right square, but don't even know where to start on that one.

ive wondered what those rims would look like lol

love it

jdurant · 01-27-2011, 10:25 PM

which ones?

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-27-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

This is what I did with my blazer.

In the process of putting together the above grill, while prepping and mocking up, I thought this was sort of cool in a way

And since you asked about mesh, here are a couple of versions of a rendering I did for my other blazer.

And this is probably more of a fantasy of mine.

Nobody out there makes any sort of a mesh insert for these trucks that I am aware of. They would be pretty easy to make though. The earlier model would be totally flat and the later model only has one angle to it. The reason the last one is more of a fantasy is because of the whole front end being a hybrid of the early and late models, the actual grill would be the easy part.

While we are on the subject, I don't think it would be too hard to make a mesh "phantom" style grille for the late squares, but I have no visual for that. And like the OP I've wondered how an old hotrod bullet style grille would look on the right square, but don't even know where to start on that one.

was this truck not wrecked ??

jdurant · 01-27-2011, 10:48 PM

The bronze one was.

Ringo81 · 02-10-2012, 04:20 PM

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was this truck not wrecked ??

Hey jdurant ,Your renderings are awesome , I know this is an old post but I just now came across your rendering pics and was wondering what software you used for them . I'v always wanted to mock up parts with a computer rendering to see how changes would look. Thanks

P.S.
Don't know if this got posted in right place , sorry new to message boards/forums
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01-24-2011, 06:01 AM	#1
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Custom Grills (options) Wut other options do we have? Original grills, phantom grills (my least favorite), billet grills...an then wut? Let's see some pics of some different grills. There has go be more options with all these creative minds out there! Posted via Mobile Device

01-24-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Custom Grills (options) they have square tube and round tube grilles, then the lmc special ones. lmc has all of them pictured in their catalog. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-24-2011, 09:19 PM	#3
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Custom Grills (options) Thanx. Seen those. I guess I was wondering more bout maybe wire mesh, etc. Posted via Mobile Device

01-24-2011, 09:29 PM	#4
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Custom Grills (options) Wuts that called the ones with all the holes punched in on a flat sheet? Or a CNC milled cut out with flames or skulls? Or wut about the old skool with big bullets like the 50 merc?....I kno there's a multitude of options yet to be acknowledged Posted via Mobile Device

01-24-2011, 09:29 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Custom Grills (options) you didn't say what year, if its a 73-80 then a 73-74 treatment or if its a 81-87 then a billet grille, 83-87 bumper, and 85-87 headlight bezels __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 01-24-2011 at 09:30 PM.

01-24-2011, 09:40 PM	#7
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Custom Grills (options) never seen that pic.. looks good btw

01-25-2011, 09:46 AM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Custom Grills (options) I have always liked this one but never could find out who makes it. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-25-2011, 10:26 AM	#9
Top Banana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 313	Re: Custom Grills (options) PUTCO I think __________________ http://www.topbananaparts.com

01-25-2011, 11:26 AM	#10
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Custom Grills (options) I have an old billet grill....I like the 73-74 grill but I really like the LMC exclusive grills they have....kinda a combination of all of them Attached Images __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9 Last edited by THE "10" SILVERADO; 01-25-2011 at 11:28 AM.

01-25-2011, 11:31 AM	#11
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Custom Grills (options) I have the round tube style grill on my blazer and truck Attached Images __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

01-25-2011, 04:14 PM	#15
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Custom Grills (options) round tube here too.... __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-26-2011, 04:40 AM	#16
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Custom Grills (options) See now that's more like it. I got an 85 gmc with a 91 gmc suburban grill. I don't wanna do any radical custom grill but at the same time I don't wanna be one of the usuals... Posted via Mobile Device

01-26-2011, 10:05 AM	#17
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Custom Grills (options) i like this look....for stock grilles ,i guess i'm in the minority.i like the 77-79 grille with the chrome strips better than the 73-74 that everyone seems to like.in my opinion the 73 looks like way too much plastic.that what makes it cool.everyone has their own tastes. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-26-2011, 12:10 PM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Custom Grills (options) Here's a few. The last one is my favorite. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-26-2011, 12:28 PM	#19
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Custom Grills (options) ^ mine. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <



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01-26-2011, 03:14 PM	#20
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Custom Grills (options) This is what I did with my blazer. In the process of putting together the above grill, while prepping and mocking up, I thought this was sort of cool in a way And since you asked about mesh, here are a couple of versions of a rendering I did for my other blazer. And this is probably more of a fantasy of mine. Nobody out there makes any sort of a mesh insert for these trucks that I am aware of. They would be pretty easy to make though. The earlier model would be totally flat and the later model only has one angle to it. The reason the last one is more of a fantasy is because of the whole front end being a hybrid of the early and late models, the actual grill would be the easy part. While we are on the subject, I don't think it would be too hard to make a mesh "phantom" style grille for the late squares, but I have no visual for that. And like the OP I've wondered how an old hotrod bullet style grille would look on the right square, but don't even know where to start on that one. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

01-27-2011, 10:25 PM	#22
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Custom Grills (options) which ones? __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

01-27-2011, 10:48 PM	#24
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Custom Grills (options) The bronze one was. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

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