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paul66c10 · 12-27-2011, 10:00 AM

So want to get some input on what others think. I've got a 1986 GMC short bed that im building and going for the resto mod look that will be bagged on 22/24's Im debating on grills cause im not a big fan of the 86 gmc grill and i have all the parts to update the front end to the 89-91 style gmc grill but not sure how well it would go with the resto mod look. So just wanting to get ideas or thoughts about either. One thing i dont want to do is put in a chevrolet grill. So with that said fire away! here pics for reference.

J Knight · 12-27-2011, 10:08 AM

When it comes to 81-87 GMC grills IMHO I like the updated look of the 89-91 GMC burb/blazer/crew clip. I don't think it would hurt the restomod look.
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NYC87chevy · 12-27-2011, 12:24 PM

I ended up using LMC's special edition grill... i was a little leery of the repop stock one and couldn't find an NOS.

pretty happy with it, looks kinda like a cross between a stock and a billet grill, shapes are more rounded out like a cast piece and you can get it with the GMC emblem. I was a little worried about chromed plastic but it looks great on there and seems like it's gonna hold up nice

some pics here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=499236
and you can see the original broken one im my avatar

just my .02

d-666 · 12-27-2011, 02:22 PM

i like the gmc grill as well as the chevy 89-91'.they both look good and would be very nice on a pick-up.

12-27-2011, 10:00 AM	#1
paul66c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chesapeake, va Posts: 89	Grill Options So want to get some input on what others think. I've got a 1986 GMC short bed that im building and going for the resto mod look that will be bagged on 22/24's Im debating on grills cause im not a big fan of the 86 gmc grill and i have all the parts to update the front end to the 89-91 style gmc grill but not sure how well it would go with the resto mod look. So just wanting to get ideas or thoughts about either. One thing i dont want to do is put in a chevrolet grill. So with that said fire away! here pics for reference. __________________ 1986 gmc shortbed (right now its rough) porterbuilt dropmember front mmw flat plate uppers and lowers, soon to have porterbuilt rear dropmember, painted cherry red rallies, flat green primer in the works with a gloss white roof, 92 civic dx daily beater, 01 z06 new toy

12-27-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Grill Options When it comes to 81-87 GMC grills IMHO I like the updated look of the 89-91 GMC burb/blazer/crew clip. I don't think it would hurt the restomod look. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

12-27-2011, 12:24 PM	#3
NYC87chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 18	Re: Grill Options I ended up using LMC's special edition grill... i was a little leery of the repop stock one and couldn't find an NOS. pretty happy with it, looks kinda like a cross between a stock and a billet grill, shapes are more rounded out like a cast piece and you can get it with the GMC emblem. I was a little worried about chromed plastic but it looks great on there and seems like it's gonna hold up nice some pics here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=499236 and you can see the original broken one im my avatar just my .02

12-27-2011, 02:22 PM	#4
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: Grill Options i like the gmc grill as well as the chevy 89-91'.they both look good and would be very nice on a pick-up. __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala



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