GMC grille idea.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68blackbird · 06-04-2018, 07:22 PM

I know I'm going to get hammered on this, but someone may see my vision....

I have an original grille that needs a little work, love the chrome, but at $6-700 I need to spend that cash elsewhere at least for now. Ok, here I go...thoughts? Kel

Leonard60 · 06-04-2018, 08:07 PM

I think it has potential. Interesting to see it on the truck.

iowaboynca · 06-04-2018, 08:34 PM

it would be cool if you could find a way to incorporate the old logo into the modern insert.

I agree it has potential.

*Jesse Z* · 06-05-2018, 03:06 AM

I don't hate it.

Volfandt · 06-05-2018, 09:22 AM

It's definitely workable and the fitment is as good as the aftermarket chrome repo on my new to me GMC.
Wonder how it would look if you were to paint the black background the same color as the truck?

MARTINSR · 06-05-2018, 09:43 AM

Personally, I would leave no grill and just make that your "look."

Brian

SanJosesSteve · 06-05-2018, 11:47 AM

When my Grandfather fit the aux. Per-Lux lamps to the bumper, he discarded the horizontal section of the front grill to make room.

I drove this truck for years thinking the big open space in the grill came that way from the factory. Hahahaha! Wish he had saved it.... -Steve

**joedoh** · 06-05-2018, 11:50 AM

can we see it from different angles other than straight down? it looks like it would maybe fit better upside down?

hewittca · 06-05-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

can we see it from different angles other than straight down? it looks like it would maybe fit better upside down?

I was thinking the exact same thing. I do like the potential of this idea. As others have said, I don't hate it.

68blackbird · 06-05-2018, 06:34 PM

Just got it yesterday, trimmed the top corners to get it to fit this much, still needs a bit of tweaking. As far as turning it upside down, be challenging due to the GMC is molded into it. I also like the idea of changing out the GMC with old emblem, again, since its all 1 piece, challenging, but anything is possible. I think once it is painted, it will look better, might shoot it with some rattle can tonite for effect. Appreciate the input, Kel

MARTINSR · 06-05-2018, 08:00 PM

WAIT A MINUTE! I just re-read your first post. You have an original grill but don't want to spring for the chrome, neither did I years ago and painted it. Just paint the original and put it in there.

Brian

68blackbird · 06-05-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

WAIT A MINUTE! I just re-read your first post. You have an original grill but don't want to spring for the chrome, neither did I years ago and painted it. Just paint the original and put it in there.

Brian

That was always an option, I just seem to draw outside the lines a bit...now that it is mocked up, its not finished but its growing on me... Kel

68blackbird · 06-05-2018, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iowaboynca

it would be cool if you could find a way to incorporate the old logo into the modern insert.

I agree it has potential.

Thanks man, have to give you credit for this...

Kel

Foot Stomper · 06-05-2018, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanJosesSteve

When my Grandfather fit the aux. Per-Lux lamps to the bumper, he discarded the horizontal section of the front grill to make room.

I drove this truck for years thinking the big open space in the grill came that way from the factory. Hahahaha! Wish he had saved it.... -Steve

Got that missing piece laying around. PM me if you're interested.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-05-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

WAIT A MINUTE! I just re-read your first post. You have an original grill but don't want to spring for the chrome, neither did I years ago and painted it. Just paint the original and put it in there.

Brian

^^^ THIS^^^

Just my $.02 but you asked: DON'T incorporate plastic stuff. "Cut to fit, bend to suit, paint to match"

68blackbird · 06-05-2018, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

^^^ THIS^^^

Just my $.02 but you asked: DON'T incorporate plastic stuff. "Cut to fit, bend to suit, paint to match"

Yes I did ask, and I truly appreciate ALL input.

_Ogre · 06-06-2018, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68blackbird

Yes I did ask, and I truly appreciate ALL input.

i have an 09 gmc 1500, bought new... imo it is the ugliest truck i have ever owned

great DD beater, but no style. everything is cheap and lightweight, body lines are almost nonexistent
just an ogre's opinion

Driver_WT · 06-06-2018, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68blackbird

Thanks man, have to give you credit for this...

Kel

It is starting to look like it belongs there

Q.8 · 06-07-2018, 08:57 AM

Love it

68blackbird · 06-07-2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Q.8

Love it

Thanks man, have decided to go with it rather than the stock one. I don't mind being a little different, Kel

iowaboynca · 06-08-2018, 02:04 AM

I still kinda like it!

and I tend to trend toward the purists.

Keep track of the OE grill in case you ever change your mind.

Killer Bee · 06-08-2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

i have an 09 gmc 1500, bought new... imo it is the ugliest truck i have ever owned

great DD beater, but no style. everything is cheap and lightweight, body lines are almost nonexistent
just an ogre's opinion

lol, bought my '02 GMC new off the lot and the only appearance feature I didn't like was the monstrous plastic grill and oversized emblem..

cut it out for billet grill before the license plates came in the mail..

OP, I like your idea [even though not my style but who cares

] and I think it will look great if you can manage to fit it in there cleanly, maybe work some extra sheet metal around those lines..

I doubt you'll have much success modifying the plastic or even replacing the logo to anything near as sharp as it looks as originally molded in plasti-chrome..

if you're going to replace the logo anyways, might try your hand a fabbing a metal grill in the design of the late model that will accept a fabbed early font metal emblem..

good luck and please keep us posted with pictures!

1project2many · 06-08-2018, 01:23 PM

@68blackbird,

I like the way it looks but my eyes don't like the mismatch between the grill opening which is larger at the bottom, and the grill which tapers in at the bottom. If somehow the opening better followed the lines of the grille...

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

i have an 09 gmc 1500, bought new... imo it is the ugliest truck i have ever owned

great DD beater, but no style. everything is cheap and lightweight, body lines are almost nonexistent
just an ogre's opinion

'07 NBS Sierra 3500HD for shop truck. No character to that rig either. The grilles are waay too large these days.

NeoJuice · 06-08-2018, 04:00 PM

IMO that looks AWESOME!!!!

06-04-2018, 07:22 PM	#1
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	GMC grille idea.... I know I'm going to get hammered on this, but someone may see my vision.... I have an original grille that needs a little work, love the chrome, but at $6-700 I need to spend that cash elsewhere at least for now. Ok, here I go...thoughts? Kel Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

06-04-2018, 08:07 PM	#2
Leonard60 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leslieville alberta Posts: 374	Re: GMC grille idea.... I think it has potential. Interesting to see it on the truck.

06-04-2018, 08:34 PM	#3
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: GMC grille idea.... it would be cool if you could find a way to incorporate the old logo into the modern insert. I agree it has potential. __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

06-05-2018, 03:06 AM	#4
Jesse Z Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 290	Re: GMC grille idea.... I don't hate it.

06-05-2018, 09:22 AM	#5
Volfandt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 87	Re: GMC grille idea.... It's definitely workable and the fitment is as good as the aftermarket chrome repo on my new to me GMC. Wonder how it would look if you were to paint the black background the same color as the truck? Attached Images

06-05-2018, 09:43 AM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: GMC grille idea.... Personally, I would leave no grill and just make that your "look." Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2018, 11:47 AM	#7
SanJosesSteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 46	Re: GMC grille idea.... When my Grandfather fit the aux. Per-Lux lamps to the bumper, he discarded the horizontal section of the front grill to make room. I drove this truck for years thinking the big open space in the grill came that way from the factory. Hahahaha! Wish he had saved it.... -Steve Attached Images __________________ "What's that round short pedal on the floor do?"

06-05-2018, 11:50 AM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: GMC grille idea.... can we see it from different angles other than straight down? it looks like it would maybe fit better upside down? __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-05-2018, 06:34 PM	#10
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: GMC grille idea.... Just got it yesterday, trimmed the top corners to get it to fit this much, still needs a bit of tweaking. As far as turning it upside down, be challenging due to the GMC is molded into it. I also like the idea of changing out the GMC with old emblem, again, since its all 1 piece, challenging, but anything is possible. I think once it is painted, it will look better, might shoot it with some rattle can tonite for effect. Appreciate the input, Kel __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

06-05-2018, 08:00 PM	#11
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: GMC grille idea.... WAIT A MINUTE! I just re-read your first post. You have an original grill but don't want to spring for the chrome, neither did I years ago and painted it. Just paint the original and put it in there. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-07-2018, 08:57 AM	#19
Q.8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 300	Re: GMC grille idea.... Love it __________________ guys,,,im overseas member..so please ,,respond me with easy english,coz its my second language....thanks --c30 1966 frame off 5 years restoration ; Finished; Chevy suburban 1958 restoration ( In progress ) 85 c10 "back to original project <Finished> " 81 c10 "back to original ( later) " 85 c10 cattleman edition lifted ( finished)> K1500 1989 full restoration ( soon ) S10 1991 in progress

06-08-2018, 02:04 AM	#21
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: GMC grille idea.... I still kinda like it! and I tend to trend toward the purists. Keep track of the OE grill in case you ever change your mind. __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

06-08-2018, 04:00 PM	#24
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: GMC grille idea.... IMO that looks AWESOME!!!!

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