1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 07-20-2010, 08:22 PM

My knowlege of square bodies...especially GMC, is limited. I brought this 86 home a few weeks ago and its going to be the next "freshen up" project. I really DONT like the grill. What are my bolt in with minor fabrication options? Any other year grills work or other option package? Chevy Silverado grill with GMC emblem? I know the single headlight thing with markers below narrows my options. Please include pictures if you have thoughts.

Thanks

OH..... and please dont say tube grill....I was a teen in the 80's and I dont care to go back there!!! They didnt look good then and they sure dont look good now!

RandyP · 07-20-2010, 09:43 PM

I'm fairly certain that all grilles from 81-87 will fit in the opening between your headlamp bezels. So you have a wide range of choices really.

trevor73402 · 07-20-2010, 09:53 PM

Just look on LMC's website. They have good pics, even if you don't buy from them. It wi show you all those that will fit. There are alot of options, ofcourse it comes down to personal preference. I don't like the tube grills either. My 87 K5 has one on it, that's how I bought it. I will be replacing it if it doesn't get sold this weekend.

**N2TRUX** · 07-20-2010, 10:28 PM

81-87 Truck, Blazer, Burb and 87-91 Blazer, Burb, C30 will all work with out changing fenders.

SS Delux · 07-21-2010, 01:51 AM

I am driving an 87, but i had an 86 parts truck. Mine had the original single headlamp grille but it was pretty beat up, the 86 dual headlamp grille fit in pretty good and might I add looks damn sharp. Here is a pic.....

cliffsta · 07-21-2010, 02:10 AM

I personally like the 81-82 Chevy Eggcrate grille... closest you can get with your truck to the 1980 grille which is IMHO the best looking factory option grille for the entire series of trucks. Check Ebay, knockoffs and used ones can be had relatively cheap.

joe1982 · 07-21-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

I personally like the 81-82 Chevy Eggcrate grille... closest you can get with your truck to the 1980 grille which is IMHO the best looking factory option grille for the entire series of trucks. Check Ebay, knockoffs and used ones can be had relatively cheap.

thank you!!! haha, i fell like my 81-82 grills never get any love

82chevy350 · 07-21-2010, 04:37 AM

i actually like my old 82 grille but the hail storm tore it apart but i pretty much got an 84 grille for nothing and used it with the 82 headlight bezels

Slonaker · 07-21-2010, 10:11 AM

I like the GMC grille you have, but not the logo in the middle. I was considering changing mine out for a GMC aftermarket grille that deletes the logo. I think I saw one in one of the catalogs.

If you like the Chevy grille, it is available aftermarket pretty cheap. I bought one for mine for $27 locally, but have not yet installed it. You would, of course, need the trim and everythimng from a donor.

Slonaker

iroc12valve · 07-25-2010, 02:02 AM

ya just to be clear tho they ALL have the same mounting location so if its 81 -87 it will bolt in same as stock

bikes&bowties · 07-25-2010, 04:00 AM

Im partial to my grill setup... it fits my truck IMO which is the same color as yours.. even though you said no tube grill... I would go with the 85/86 chevy grill if i didnt have my current set up..

different view...

07-20-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? My knowlege of square bodies...especially GMC, is limited. I brought this 86 home a few weeks ago and its going to be the next "freshen up" project. I really DONT like the grill. What are my bolt in with minor fabrication options? Any other year grills work or other option package? Chevy Silverado grill with GMC emblem? I know the single headlight thing with markers below narrows my options. Please include pictures if you have thoughts. Thanks OH..... and please dont say tube grill....I was a teen in the 80's and I dont care to go back there!!! They didnt look good then and they sure dont look good now! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-20-2010, 09:43 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? I'm fairly certain that all grilles from 81-87 will fit in the opening between your headlamp bezels. So you have a wide range of choices really.

07-20-2010, 09:53 PM	#3
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? Just look on LMC's website. They have good pics, even if you don't buy from them. It wi show you all those that will fit. There are alot of options, ofcourse it comes down to personal preference. I don't like the tube grills either. My 87 K5 has one on it, that's how I bought it. I will be replacing it if it doesn't get sold this weekend. __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).

07-20-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? 81-87 Truck, Blazer, Burb and 87-91 Blazer, Burb, C30 will all work with out changing fenders. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-21-2010, 01:51 AM	#5
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? I am driving an 87, but i had an 86 parts truck. Mine had the original single headlamp grille but it was pretty beat up, the 86 dual headlamp grille fit in pretty good and might I add looks damn sharp. Here is a pic.....

07-21-2010, 02:10 AM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? I personally like the 81-82 Chevy Eggcrate grille... closest you can get with your truck to the 1980 grille which is IMHO the best looking factory option grille for the entire series of trucks. Check Ebay, knockoffs and used ones can be had relatively cheap. __________________ 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

07-21-2010, 04:37 AM	#8
82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? i actually like my old 82 grille but the hail storm tore it apart but i pretty much got an 84 grille for nothing and used it with the 82 headlight bezels __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

07-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#9
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? I like the GMC grille you have, but not the logo in the middle. I was considering changing mine out for a GMC aftermarket grille that deletes the logo. I think I saw one in one of the catalogs. If you like the Chevy grille, it is available aftermarket pretty cheap. I bought one for mine for $27 locally, but have not yet installed it. You would, of course, need the trim and everythimng from a donor. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

07-25-2010, 02:02 AM	#10
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? ya just to be clear tho they ALL have the same mounting location so if its 81 -87 it will bolt in same as stock __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

07-25-2010, 04:00 AM	#11
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: 1986 GMC grill.....what can I change it to? Im partial to my grill setup... it fits my truck IMO which is the same color as yours.. even though you said no tube grill... I would go with the 85/86 chevy grill if i didnt have my current set up.. different view...

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