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03-07-2005, 11:48 AM
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chrome factory grill
Would like to go with a factory grill but not sure the charcoal or arget silver would look too good. Someone know if anyone sells a chromed factory grill?
I've searched and found nothing so far....don't really WANT to go billet but may if I can't find a chromed factory...thanks for any info. Also..if anyone has any other suggestions they are welcome!! Jason P.S. Can you guys tell I'm excited to get back into the rebuild?? 
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03-07-2005, 03:32 PM
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I have seen them offered for the 91 Burb style grill but that's about it. It looks like a bit too much chrome for me taste though...
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03-07-2005, 05:17 PM
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you can get repro factory style chrome grills for 77-79 from classic industries and chevy duty (but i don't think they have the emblem spot) as with 80....
Ill go dig thru my countless catalogs and see what i find 
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03-07-2005, 05:57 PM
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saw the 80 chrome in classic but only arget and charcoal in 77-79.
Thinking I'll probably go billet.....maybe black billet since the Be Cool radiator will be behind it...hrmmmm....time for some photoshop... thanks guys.
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03-07-2005, 07:21 PM
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My stock grill is blacked out with the body color cross-bar, I like it!
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03-07-2005, 10:02 PM
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The grills were never offered chromed. And I have never seen a stock 'chromed' grill.
Argent looks good. Depends on how 'bling' your going with it..
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03-08-2005, 03:21 AM
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If the factory grille isn't available in chrome, maybe you could find a place to chrome it. I've heard of places chroming plastic items. Although, I'm not sure if a factory grille can be chromed or the quality. I imagine it's probably expensive to do. I do know a 'chrome' paint came out a few months ago that is said to come very close to looking like chrome. The price was high, too.
Instead, maybe you could take a factory grille and fab up the upper-center and lower-center moldings of the grille with chrome (or billet) to accent the grille and the truck. Worst case, you could slightly change the color scheme of the factory grille to accent/compliment the color(s) of your truck. If I'm not mistaken, the last picture you posted of your truck, it was in primer and headed to the body/paint shop. I suppose you have some color on it now.?
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03-08-2005, 12:50 PM
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yeah i used the "chrome" paint on my grille......not quite chrome....more stainless steel
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03-08-2005, 02:58 PM
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I haven't added them to the catalog yet, but I can get any of these listed on this pages: http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/GMCKTruck7380.html
Here is the Chrome one:  Or this page: http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/GMCKTruck8191.htm
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03-08-2005, 04:40 PM
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Yeah...I think I'm going to order a Arget grill and a billet grill and decide between the two...
boxrodz...yeah...it's got color on it....PPG Aston Martin Cumberland Grey hopefully I'll be able to post some pics of it next week after the tires get here. Just an update for those interested...it's a '79 ShortWide, 421 sbc full roller with 286/286 w/ 567lift cam, TH400 with 3800 stall, 3:42 12 bolt with locker, 6/8 static drop with 22x10 Boyd Dictators running (soon) 325/40 rears and 285/35 fronts and the full SSBC Force 10 setup. I'm ready to start driving this dern thing!!!
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03-08-2005, 05:52 PM
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I would save your money on the Argent grille, and just get the billet one. It will look great against the grey.
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03-09-2005, 03:03 AM
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Crush-
Thanks for the update. Sounds likes your truck is coming along nicely. BTW, if you're still set on a full chrome grille, you may want to contact Advanced Plating in Nashville to see what they can do for you.
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boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... |
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03-09-2005, 12:26 PM
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so now i have a question...the OEM chrome/grey grill listed in chevy duty....what part of it is chrome?
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03-09-2005, 12:58 PM
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slowly but surely.... Thanks for the link!! I talked to those guys down at Rod Run and couldn't remember their name!! SWEET!!!
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03-10-2005, 03:04 AM
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Cliffsta-
I'm not sure to what grille you are referring. My guess is that the main portion of the grille is chrome with the horizontal/vertical inserts being silver/argent. As you mentioned in your earlier post, Chevy Duty does make a chrome grille. Crush- The picture below is of a chrome reproduction grille for the 77-79s taken from the Chevy Duty catalog.
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boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... |
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03-10-2005, 12:49 PM
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its in chevy duty under OEM Chevy grills...they list an OEM grill for 1980 that is chrome / grey i think (the catalog is at home and im at school
) I really want a chrome grille but i'd hate giving up the emblem in leau of a repro...
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03-11-2005, 01:47 AM
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boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... |
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03-11-2005, 12:17 PM
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yeah that would be very cool....i could even punch out the insert things if i was truely anti grey, but im not. I think it would look hype.
ahh if only i had 2000 dollars...... 
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1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord |
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03-12-2005, 10:32 AM
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Cliffsta;
I've have a used 80 chrome grille. It's not the best, but would you be interested in it. I'll drag it back and try to gets some picts of it next week. Doug |
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03-12-2005, 06:13 PM
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i might be.....score me a few pics thanks!
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1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord |
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03-12-2005, 06:41 PM
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The 89-91 blazer/burb dual headlight grille is chromed plastic, both the chevy and GMC versions with their minor differences. Even new, they look cheap (typical of GM vehicles of that era
 ). Mine being cracked in half did not improve the looks. The fake chrome on the grille is so bad you can tell it from 20 feet away.
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03-12-2005, 10:44 PM
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have you checked LMC ? they have some nice ones with the chrome trim.
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