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cmyc5575 · 09-30-2012, 06:40 PM

I have a 1982 gmc sierra and was thinking about going with installing a phantom grille. I also like the stock look, but would like to know what other peoples opinions are. If you think I should keep it the way it is or buy something different?

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76stepsidechevy · 09-30-2012, 06:53 PM

Personally im not a huge fan of the phantom grills unless its on some slammed custom or something. If it were me I'd probably find a newer GMC grille, I like the years with the turn signals in the bumpers but the grilles that went with them are a little rough on the eyes.

cmyc5575 · 09-30-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 76stepsidechevy

Personally im not a huge fan of the phantom grills unless its on some slammed custom or something. If it were me I'd probably find a newer GMC grille, I like the years with the turn signals in the bumpers but the grilles that went with them are a little rough on the eyes.

Yeah i kinda was also thinking the billet grilles to. Im doing a 4/6 drop in another two weeks. I would have already had it done but summit sent me the wrong kit twice now.

cmyc5575 · 09-30-2012, 10:00 PM

anyones else want to chime in?

74 stepside · 09-30-2012, 11:11 PM

Phantom grilles were the thing to have few years back and if you are going for that older BOYD style then it goes well. The trend now is usually a stock looking retro. Stock appearing with wheels and a drop. Its your truck, do as you like. Just dont paint it pink with daytons. LOL

frog210 · 09-30-2012, 11:16 PM

I love my phantom grill, its looks nice and clean on our squares IMO

cmyc5575 · 10-01-2012, 12:32 AM

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I love my phantom grill, its looks nice and clean on our squares IMO

I think that I am going to get the phantom i havent seen two many that have the turn signal in the bumper with the phantom grille combo. I usually see them with the trun signal in the behind the grille itself.

'82 steppin · 10-01-2012, 01:11 AM

I went to phantom at first it lookds AWESOME but then I realised there is something missing and yes the angry look of the GMC is missing so I removed it and sold the grille and later saw the billet grille it was much better if the headlight bezels were grey
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dieseldawg142 · 10-01-2012, 02:06 AM

compromise! leave your stock headlight trim on & go with a billet grille, luv the look of mine. in fact so does gm, check out the stock grille on my '90 stepper, very similar design.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-01-2012, 02:03 AM

Go with a half phantom grill and put the gmc letters on it

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cmyc5575 · 10-01-2012, 02:16 AM

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Go with a half phantom grill and put the gmc letters on it

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I think that im going to do this i like the billet grilles the most. and would like to mostly keep the gmc symbol on the front. Whats the best site to order these? Do you have any pics of one?

Briggz29 · 10-01-2012, 03:17 AM

heres my phantom

king-918 · 10-01-2012, 06:31 PM

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heres my phantom

Where did you get your lights and grill?
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'82 steppin · 10-01-2012, 05:15 AM

Mine

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cmyc5575 · 10-01-2012, 04:36 PM

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Mine

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Ohhhhh that front end is sooooo sexy!!!

I think Im going to go with the phantom and Ill hold on to the stock grille. Im doing a 4/6 drop in two more weeks so this should fit the apperance when completed.

C30trailerspecial · 10-02-2012, 04:54 AM

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Mine

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am I correct in saying thats a 70s bumper on an 80s truck?

'82 steppin · 10-02-2012, 10:16 AM

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am I correct in saying thats a 70s bumper on an 80s truck?

Yes it was like that when I got the truck and lucky me Im doing 73-78 face left

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cmyc5575 · 10-02-2012, 10:46 PM

Thats so cool

huahuamick · 10-01-2012, 05:50 AM

Personally im not a huge fan of the phantom grills unless its on some slammed custom or something.

Skunksmash · 10-01-2012, 05:51 AM

Get the phantom grille and store the stock one in the attic. When you get tired of the new one, put the stocker back on. I'm not a big fan of aftermarket grilles cause none of 'em let you run the chevy logo. Just doesn't look right without it.

Your41Plague12 · 10-01-2012, 07:15 AM

Keep the 82 grille, there aren't too many 81-82's around anymore.

Desert1957 · 10-01-2012, 08:11 AM

My 83 with chrome bezels.

Desert

Redcap · 10-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Personally, I think the phantom grille looks like crap.

cmyc5575 · 10-01-2012, 09:12 PM

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Personally, I think the phantom grille looks like crap.

Why?

**allchevy58** · 10-01-2012, 10:49 PM

Billet grille.

09-30-2012, 06:40 PM	#1
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	opinions on grilles! I have a 1982 gmc sierra and was thinking about going with installing a phantom grille. I also like the stock look, but would like to know what other peoples opinions are. If you think I should keep it the way it is or buy something different?

09-30-2012, 06:53 PM	#2
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: opinions on grilles! Personally im not a huge fan of the phantom grills unless its on some slammed custom or something. If it were me I'd probably find a newer GMC grille, I like the years with the turn signals in the bumpers but the grilles that went with them are a little rough on the eyes.

09-30-2012, 10:00 PM	#4
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Re: opinions on grilles! anyones else want to chime in?

09-30-2012, 11:11 PM	#5
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: opinions on grilles! Phantom grilles were the thing to have few years back and if you are going for that older BOYD style then it goes well. The trend now is usually a stock looking retro. Stock appearing with wheels and a drop. Its your truck, do as you like. Just dont paint it pink with daytons. LOL

09-30-2012, 11:16 PM	#6
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: opinions on grilles! I love my phantom grill, its looks nice and clean on our squares IMO __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

10-01-2012, 01:11 AM	#8
'82 steppin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 148	Re: opinions on grilles! I went to phantom at first it lookds AWESOME but then I realised there is something missing and yes the angry look of the GMC is missing so I removed it and sold the grille and later saw the billet grille it was much better if the headlight bezels were grey Posted via Mobile Device __________________

10-01-2012, 02:06 AM	#9
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,906	Re: opinions on grilles! compromise! leave your stock headlight trim on & go with a billet grille, luv the look of mine. in fact so does gm, check out the stock grille on my '90 stepper, very similar design. Attached Images

10-01-2012, 02:03 AM	#10
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: opinions on grilles! Go with a half phantom grill and put the gmc letters on it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

10-01-2012, 03:17 AM	#12
Briggz29 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 26	Re: opinions on grilles! heres my phantom __________________ 1985 Chevy C10 swb 350

10-01-2012, 05:15 AM	#14
'82 steppin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 148	Re: opinions on grilles! Mine Posted via Mobile Device __________________

10-02-2012, 10:46 PM	#18
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Re: opinions on grilles! Thats so cool

10-01-2012, 05:50 AM	#19
huahuamick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 71	Re: opinions on grilles! Personally im not a huge fan of the phantom grills unless its on some slammed custom or something.

10-01-2012, 05:51 AM	#20
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: opinions on grilles! Get the phantom grille and store the stock one in the attic. When you get tired of the new one, put the stocker back on. I'm not a big fan of aftermarket grilles cause none of 'em let you run the chevy logo. Just doesn't look right without it.

10-01-2012, 07:15 AM	#21
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: opinions on grilles! Keep the 82 grille, there aren't too many 81-82's around anymore. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-01-2012, 08:11 AM	#22
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: opinions on grilles! My 83 with chrome bezels. Desert



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10-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#23
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: opinions on grilles! Personally, I think the phantom grille looks like crap.

10-01-2012, 10:49 PM	#25
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: opinions on grilles! Billet grille. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

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