Show me your No-Chrome Grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JointTech · 03-19-2012, 11:03 PM

I'm removing all the trim and emblems from my truck (emblems go to the pay-it-forward thread) and got around to the front and realized I dont have a plan for the grill. So show me yours.

RexDodge · 03-19-2012, 11:34 PM

Here is what I did. My grill was really messed up with a few breaks. I glued it all back together, sanded it done and painted it. Even the headlight trim rings. It'll do for now.

JointTech · 03-19-2012, 11:36 PM

nice truck.

POPO1984 · 03-20-2012, 12:50 AM

I like that. I'm thinking of doing a painted grill as well but with the body in a nice blue

Redleg · 03-20-2012, 08:15 AM

mine had seen enough rough days that i primered it with the rest of the truck. Looks good for now till i do a complete change of the paint etc...

ges55 · 03-20-2012, 08:29 AM

67 Black Satin

dbstepside · 03-20-2012, 08:49 AM

mine's powdercoated a glossy black. my friend was experimenting with what all he could coat. he told he'd do it again after i get my truck repainted. i also had a few cracks in the insert, i fixed tehm with epoxy and then painted the insert black as well.

MrSchaeferPants · 03-20-2012, 10:17 AM

Just the top strip of chrome, which will not be chrome in the next few months when I start to paint. Grill's staying the flat grey'ish it is now, haven't decided. Except now I have two big dents on the driver's side where a buddy backed his truck into it.

JointTech · 03-20-2012, 10:37 AM

looking good. im partial to the flat black but im thinking no emblem there either

Maybe remove the insert and use grill grate or chicken wire.

SC C-10 · 03-20-2012, 10:46 AM

This is the original with the dents smoothed out. I painted it with a silver flake paint, repainted the letters and all the black trim, and clear coated it with a high gloss clear. It turned out so nice, I was scared to put it on the truck. I have it hanging on the wall in my office.

cdowns · 03-20-2012, 11:30 AM

all 72 chevys came from the factory with no chrome on the grills

JointTech · 03-20-2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

all 72 chevys came from the factory with no chrome on the grills

Im talking about the grill/insert/headlight backings/hood lip etc.
My plan is to remove all shiny things and I wasnt able to wrap my head around the grill/bumper.

Ackattack · 03-20-2012, 12:49 PM

lyrikz · 03-20-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

I'm removing all the trim and emblems from my truck (emblems go to the pay-it-forward thread) and got around to the front and realized I dont have a plan for the grill. So show me yours.

Sideways · 03-20-2012, 08:27 PM

Here is mine that I painted with a semi-flat trim paint. It is the type you see on side window frames of newer cars.

If you are interested I can dig up the can of paint I used.

bbadfred · 03-20-2012, 08:38 PM

every thing color matched with body

firedog · 03-20-2012, 09:56 PM

how about just a little bit of chrome

Mayo · 03-21-2012, 04:59 PM

I really like the look of your truck dbstepside

big_al_71 · 03-21-2012, 05:30 PM

Argent silver grill and blacked out emblem.

dbstepside · 03-25-2012, 07:37 PM

thanks mayo. it's in the process of being repainted right now. hopefully it'll look better when finished.

Legolas894 · 03-25-2012, 08:05 PM

GMC had the better grill but I might be biased

slikside · 03-25-2012, 08:16 PM

Cool thread. Even better trucks...

Willys47 · 03-26-2012, 12:28 AM

here's one more

tdp67 · 03-27-2012, 02:43 PM

Here's mine!

**Daddy Brim** · 03-27-2012, 09:43 PM

Went from this to this.

03-19-2012, 11:03 PM	#1
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,858	Show me your No-Chrome Grill I'm removing all the trim and emblems from my truck (emblems go to the pay-it-forward thread) and got around to the front and realized I dont have a plan for the grill. So show me yours. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

03-19-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Here is what I did. My grill was really messed up with a few breaks. I glued it all back together, sanded it done and painted it. Even the headlight trim rings. It'll do for now. Attached Images

03-19-2012, 11:36 PM	#3
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,858	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill nice truck. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

03-20-2012, 12:50 AM	#4
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill I like that. I'm thinking of doing a painted grill as well but with the body in a nice blue __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84 Last edited by POPO1984; 03-20-2012 at 12:59 AM.

03-20-2012, 08:29 AM	#6
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill 67 Black Satin Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

03-20-2012, 08:49 AM	#7
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill mine's powdercoated a glossy black. my friend was experimenting with what all he could coat. he told he'd do it again after i get my truck repainted. i also had a few cracks in the insert, i fixed tehm with epoxy and then painted the insert black as well. Attached Images

03-20-2012, 10:17 AM	#8
MrSchaeferPants Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: JBLM, WA Posts: 153	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Just the top strip of chrome, which will not be chrome in the next few months when I start to paint. Grill's staying the flat grey'ish it is now, haven't decided. Except now I have two big dents on the driver's side where a buddy backed his truck into it. __________________ 68 GMC C2500 - 305 V6 - 4spd

03-20-2012, 10:37 AM	#9
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,858	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill looking good. im partial to the flat black but im thinking no emblem there either Maybe remove the insert and use grill grate or chicken wire. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

03-20-2012, 10:46 AM	#10
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill This is the original with the dents smoothed out. I painted it with a silver flake paint, repainted the letters and all the black trim, and clear coated it with a high gloss clear. It turned out so nice, I was scared to put it on the truck. I have it hanging on the wall in my office. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

03-20-2012, 11:30 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill all 72 chevys came from the factory with no chrome on the grills __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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03-20-2012, 08:27 PM	#15
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Here is mine that I painted with a semi-flat trim paint. It is the type you see on side window frames of newer cars. If you are interested I can dig up the can of paint I used.

03-20-2012, 08:38 PM	#16
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill every thing color matched with body Attached Images

03-20-2012, 09:56 PM	#17
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill how about just a little bit of chrome Attached Images __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

03-21-2012, 04:59 PM	#18
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill I really like the look of your truck dbstepside __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed



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03-21-2012, 05:30 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Argent silver grill and blacked out emblem. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-25-2012, 07:37 PM	#20
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill thanks mayo. it's in the process of being repainted right now. hopefully it'll look better when finished.

03-25-2012, 08:05 PM	#21
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill GMC had the better grill but I might be biased __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

03-25-2012, 08:16 PM	#22
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,189	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Cool thread. Even better trucks...

03-26-2012, 12:28 AM	#23
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill here's one more Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

03-27-2012, 02:43 PM	#24
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Here's mine! Attached Images

03-27-2012, 09:43 PM	#25
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Show me your No-Chrome Grill Went from this to this. Attached Images __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

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