1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tow Me · 04-21-2010, 02:11 AM

What have you guys done with the emblem when using a reproduction grill? Any pics? Mine just has a square in the middle... I want to put a bowtie there, but Im afraid its gonna look like crap. I'll shop around for a bowtie if anyone has suggestions.

Jonboy · 04-21-2010, 09:01 AM

I am pretty sure that is very similar to the original grille. The emblem should unbolt, or you can buy a new one, I am almost positive it is still available from GM.

Roadrage · 04-21-2010, 02:53 PM

That looks pretty much like my grille. i also did the swap to mine. For my first emblem the body shop used some kind of epoxy to put it on and it eventually fell off. So, I bought another one, and this time I used double sided 3M tape, It seems to be holding up much better.

BTW none of the emblems I ordered had the option to bolt it on..

Tow Me · 04-21-2010, 03:03 PM

Nice truck Roadrage!

bigarmzz · 04-21-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadrage

That looks pretty much like my grille. i also did the swap to mine. For my first emblem the body shop used some kind of epoxy to put it on and it eventually fell off. So, I bought another one, and this time I used double sided 3M tape, It seems to be holding up much better.

BTW none of the emblems I ordered had the option bolt it on..

dang man, just viewed your photo's.....hot truck and chicks

Tow Me · 04-21-2010, 03:34 PM

Roadrage, we have similar taste (SUV and SWB)

Roadrage · 04-22-2010, 09:14 PM

Thanks all, and Hell Yeah!! I like me some Chevy's... Oh and some Mustangs too.

Got some spare 20's for now need to find some new wheels for the SWB.

And the Tahoe is just about to rollover to 100K miles..

STOCKISH · 04-22-2010, 09:49 PM

Very nice looking trucks fellas. Welcome aboard.

CHEVYSHORT · 05-10-2010, 09:52 AM

Please keep classifieds in the proper sections.

Effeckt · 05-10-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadrage

Thanks all, and Hell Yeah!! I like me some Chevy's... Oh and some Mustangs too.

Got some spare 20's for now need to find some new wheels for the SWB.

And the Tahoe is just about to rollover to 100K miles..

I recognize the Tahoe from TYF. I'm over there as well with the same screen name. My Tahoe is the family truck now more or less now that I have the K5. I had a lot more plans for it but they all took a back seat after I got it.

cor86 · 05-12-2010, 08:53 AM

Nice truck! I was wondering if you were happy with the overall quality and fit/finish of the aftermarket grill. How does it compare with OEM? Thanks.

baclay9 · 05-12-2010, 10:04 AM

Hey Roadrage, mind sharing what drop you are running, looks like 5/7 but it is hard to tell.

Roadrage · 05-12-2010, 11:38 AM

5 1/2'-7" Wild drop kit from http://www.performancesuspension.com... Since these pics I added 1" lowering blocks to the rear (to level it out).---> I didn't use the upper bolts on the rear shackles because you have to trim a little sheetmetal from the bed.

baclay9 · 05-12-2010, 12:55 PM

What size wheels are you running with that drop? Looks really good man.

Roadrage · 05-12-2010, 01:34 PM

Thanks! In those pics they were 20" Smoothies with 255/35/20's and 1 1/4" spacers in the rear (sold to Tow Me (Glen). Now it's running 15" Ralleys 255/60/15's and 1 1/4" spacers and it's sitting just about perfect.

baclay9 · 05-12-2010, 03:29 PM

Are you running 1 1/4 spacers all the way around or just on the back? Why run the spacers? The reason I ask is I am going to be putting a 5/7 drop on my SWB and am going to have to either run the 15x8 AR wheels I have or the rallys I have until I can afford the 20's I want. I have heard that I could run into rubbing issues on my LCA with 15" wheels.

Roadrage · 05-12-2010, 05:19 PM

Just spacers in the rear because it brings the rear tire right out to the fender well where it looks sooo much better. Yeah I think my LCA may have rubbed on my wheel weights, so when I just had them balanced, they static balanced them with tape weights on the inside.

Tow Me · 05-12-2010, 08:04 PM

Where did you get your spacers? I don't think I can run them on my body dropped truck, but my crew cab could use some.

Roadrage · 05-13-2010, 12:34 PM

I bought them off a guy on ebay, I believe an Ebay Store, I'll see if I can find it. The way I figured what size I needed was by researching google or maybe here to find the tracking width distances between the front and the rear and bought the corresponding spacers. When I measured them recently they were between 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" but closer to 1 1/4". I'll try and find the exact size I ordered and where.

Update: cjbargins was the Ebay seller, not positive on the size yet..

04-21-2010, 02:11 AM	#1
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion What have you guys done with the emblem when using a reproduction grill? Any pics? Mine just has a square in the middle... I want to put a bowtie there, but Im afraid its gonna look like crap. I'll shop around for a bowtie if anyone has suggestions. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

04-21-2010, 09:01 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion I am pretty sure that is very similar to the original grille. The emblem should unbolt, or you can buy a new one, I am almost positive it is still available from GM. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-21-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion That looks pretty much like my grille. i also did the swap to mine. For my first emblem the body shop used some kind of epoxy to put it on and it eventually fell off. So, I bought another one, and this time I used double sided 3M tape, It seems to be holding up much better. BTW none of the emblems I ordered had the option to bolt it on.. __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited Last edited by Roadrage; 04-21-2010 at 03:12 PM. Reason: new info

04-21-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Nice truck Roadrage! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

04-21-2010, 03:34 PM	#6
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Roadrage, we have similar taste (SUV and SWB) __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

04-22-2010, 09:14 PM	#7
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Thanks all, and Hell Yeah!! I like me some Chevy's... Oh and some Mustangs too. Got some spare 20's for now need to find some new wheels for the SWB. And the Tahoe is just about to rollover to 100K miles.. __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited

04-22-2010, 09:49 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Very nice looking trucks fellas. Welcome aboard. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-10-2010, 09:52 AM	#9
CHEVYSHORT Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maineville, Ohio Posts: 5	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Please keep classifieds in the proper sections. Last edited by Liz; 05-12-2010 at 04:52 PM. Reason: wtb

05-12-2010, 08:53 AM	#11
cor86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warsaw, IN Posts: 93	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Nice truck! I was wondering if you were happy with the overall quality and fit/finish of the aftermarket grill. How does it compare with OEM? Thanks.

05-12-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Hey Roadrage, mind sharing what drop you are running, looks like 5/7 but it is hard to tell.

05-12-2010, 11:38 AM	#13
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion 5 1/2'-7" Wild drop kit from http://www.performancesuspension.com... Since these pics I added 1" lowering blocks to the rear (to level it out).---> I didn't use the upper bolts on the rear shackles because you have to trim a little sheetmetal from the bed. __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited Last edited by Roadrage; 05-12-2010 at 11:39 AM.

05-12-2010, 12:55 PM	#14
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion What size wheels are you running with that drop? Looks really good man.

05-12-2010, 01:34 PM	#15
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Thanks! In those pics they were 20" Smoothies with 255/35/20's and 1 1/4" spacers in the rear (sold to Tow Me (Glen). Now it's running 15" Ralleys 255/60/15's and 1 1/4" spacers and it's sitting just about perfect. __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited

05-12-2010, 03:29 PM	#16
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Are you running 1 1/4 spacers all the way around or just on the back? Why run the spacers? The reason I ask is I am going to be putting a 5/7 drop on my SWB and am going to have to either run the 15x8 AR wheels I have or the rallys I have until I can afford the 20's I want. I have heard that I could run into rubbing issues on my LCA with 15" wheels.

05-12-2010, 05:19 PM	#17
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Just spacers in the rear because it brings the rear tire right out to the fender well where it looks sooo much better. Yeah I think my LCA may have rubbed on my wheel weights, so when I just had them balanced, they static balanced them with tape weights on the inside. __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited



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05-12-2010, 08:04 PM	#18
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion Where did you get your spacers? I don't think I can run them on my body dropped truck, but my crew cab could use some. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-13-2010, 12:34 PM	#19
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: 1991 Chevy Front Clip Conversion I bought them off a guy on ebay, I believe an Ebay Store, I'll see if I can find it. The way I figured what size I needed was by researching google or maybe here to find the tracking width distances between the front and the rear and bought the corresponding spacers. When I measured them recently they were between 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" but closer to 1 1/4". I'll try and find the exact size I ordered and where. Update: cjbargins was the Ebay seller, not positive on the size yet.. __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited Last edited by Roadrage; 05-13-2010 at 12:46 PM.

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