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85_SWB · 04-17-2007, 11:04 PM

ive been looking around for a phantom grille and found these on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-87...QQcmdZViewItem
are they any good?
$200 is my budget and i cant really find any thing cheaper than $200 besides these

bmartin9122 · 04-17-2007, 11:54 PM

Are you committed to the full grille insert?

85_SWB · 04-18-2007, 07:54 AM

i like the phantom because i have single square headlight and i think that the marker looks like crap so id like to hide it behind the grille

Pyrotechnic · 04-18-2007, 12:38 PM

That particular phantom grille looks terrible to me for several reasons:

It doesn't fit worth squat.....look at the pictures. It should be sitting flush with the edges of the fenders and leading edge of the hood but it's sticking out. There are gaps all around and especially near the top of the hood.

When done right those grills look cool, but it takes a little more work than that. Don't waste your money on that. For that much money you can probably scrounge up parts to convert to a stock grill/headlight setup that you actually like. I assume you do like the quad headlight setup ?

dubdeuce80 · 04-18-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

That particular phantom grille looks terrible to me for several reasons:

It doesn't fit worth squat.....look at the pictures. It should be sitting flush with the edges of the fenders and leading edge of the hood but it's sticking out. There are gaps all around and especially near the top of the hood.

thats because the truck doesn't have the outter grill trim pieces...

Pyrotechnic · 04-18-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

thats because the truck doesn't have the outter grill trim pieces...

Then maybe they don't want to sell that many? You'd think they would use a pic that shows good fit and quality. Either way it looks really bad without the trim.

jdmaffeo · 04-18-2007, 01:55 PM

who sells a good quality phantom grill setup? do the turnsignals mount to the back side?

85_SWB · 04-18-2007, 03:07 PM

i think i might just get a regular billet and some chrome or gray bezels
i did think that it looked like the fit was crappy
where are some good places to get a billet grill
i was looking at the billet grill in lmc but it says it only fits quad headlights

Srubydo1986 · 04-18-2007, 05:25 PM

Im not shure off that set up but i like my gille it all stock or i have a modded one i made here they are.

and now the one i made/ modified

piecesparts · 04-18-2007, 05:41 PM

I have mounted two of the full billet grilles in a couple of trucks, one in my 84 and one in my son's 86. I had no fitment issues and the grilles are of two different brands. True, it takes a little time to make it fit, but that is not a bad thing. As for the plastic grilles redone, everyone for their own "pot of Tea". I have seen some really crappy mods in my time. I have also seen some really great ideas, too.

A Stull brand phantom grille from Summit Racing is around $222.00 plus shipping and if you don't like it, you can send it back.

AirMale · 04-18-2007, 07:21 PM

I bought mine from "grille4you" off ebay and fit was perfect

AirMale · 04-18-2007, 07:28 PM

Fits nice

ed3196499 · 04-18-2007, 10:27 PM

Mine fits good but I am not crazy about the night driving with the headlights blocked so much.

knightlife · 04-18-2007, 11:04 PM

mine seems to fit pretty nice

dont fret on these grilz breh...deh a sinch to install

after a lot of cussing swearing and realizing the directions are actually helpfull....

85_SWB · 04-18-2007, 11:22 PM

im thinking about the stull from summit
i have seen some advertised as only working on the quad headlight style
with this one work with my dual headlight style
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

85_SWB · 04-18-2007, 11:26 PM

AirMale, ed, knightlife- were those all the ones that i posted the link to on ebay?

AirMale · 04-19-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 85_SWB

AirMale, ed, knightlife- were those all the ones that i posted the link to on ebay?

This is the link for the seller I used...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-87...mZ230116865080

knightlife · 04-19-2007, 12:55 PM

overpaid for mine from stylin concepts...but its all worth it every saturday night at aviation square...

all the lil kiddies are checkin out my truck instead of some lil riced out honda lol

piecesparts · 04-19-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ed3196499

Mine fits good but I am not crazy about the night driving with the headlights blocked so much.

I run mine at night without any problems. I have found no issue with the headlights being behind the grille. It works great.

04-17-2007, 11:04 PM	#1
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Are these any good? ive been looking around for a phantom grille and found these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-87...QQcmdZViewItem are they any good? $200 is my budget and i cant really find any thing cheaper than $200 besides these __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project Last edited by 85_SWB; 04-17-2007 at 11:04 PM.

04-17-2007, 11:54 PM	#2
bmartin9122 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Coastal Bend Posts: 169	Re: Are these any good? Are you committed to the full grille insert? __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande K15 --PPG paint code 62608 Sunburst Orange Metallic (WA802K) --Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror model K31 --Carriage Works billet grille model 40071 --Go Industries 2.5" tubular stainless headache rack --Sylvania Silverstar sealed headlights model H6024ST --Texas Saddlebags center console model 101 --Brown's Welding class IV V-5 pipe bumper --Ramsey RE8000 winch --33" tires

04-18-2007, 07:54 AM	#3
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: Are these any good? i like the phantom because i have single square headlight and i think that the marker looks like crap so id like to hide it behind the grille __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

04-18-2007, 12:38 PM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Are these any good? That particular phantom grille looks terrible to me for several reasons: It doesn't fit worth squat.....look at the pictures. It should be sitting flush with the edges of the fenders and leading edge of the hood but it's sticking out. There are gaps all around and especially near the top of the hood. When done right those grills look cool, but it takes a little more work than that. Don't waste your money on that. For that much money you can probably scrounge up parts to convert to a stock grill/headlight setup that you actually like. I assume you do like the quad headlight setup ? Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 04-18-2007 at 12:39 PM.

04-18-2007, 01:55 PM	#7
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Are these any good? who sells a good quality phantom grill setup? do the turnsignals mount to the back side? __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

04-18-2007, 03:07 PM	#8
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: Are these any good? i think i might just get a regular billet and some chrome or gray bezels i did think that it looked like the fit was crappy where are some good places to get a billet grill i was looking at the billet grill in lmc but it says it only fits quad headlights __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project Last edited by 85_SWB; 04-18-2007 at 03:41 PM.

04-18-2007, 05:25 PM	#9
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Are these any good? Im not shure off that set up but i like my gille it all stock or i have a modded one i made here they are. and now the one i made/ modified __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

04-18-2007, 05:41 PM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Are these any good? I have mounted two of the full billet grilles in a couple of trucks, one in my 84 and one in my son's 86. I had no fitment issues and the grilles are of two different brands. True, it takes a little time to make it fit, but that is not a bad thing. As for the plastic grilles redone, everyone for their own "pot of Tea". I have seen some really crappy mods in my time. I have also seen some really great ideas, too. A Stull brand phantom grille from Summit Racing is around $222.00 plus shipping and if you don't like it, you can send it back.

04-18-2007, 07:21 PM	#11
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Are these any good? I bought mine from "grille4you" off ebay and fit was perfect __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

04-18-2007, 07:28 PM	#12
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Are these any good? Fits nice Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

04-18-2007, 10:27 PM	#13
ed3196499 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Orleans La Posts: 125	Re: Are these any good? Mine fits good but I am not crazy about the night driving with the headlights blocked so much. Attached Images __________________ Ed U.S. Coast Guard BMC (retired)

04-18-2007, 11:04 PM	#14
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Are these any good? mine seems to fit pretty nice dont fret on these grilz breh...deh a sinch to install after a lot of cussing swearing and realizing the directions are actually helpfull.... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-18-2007, 11:22 PM	#15
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: Are these any good? im thinking about the stull from summit i have seen some advertised as only working on the quad headlight style with this one work with my dual headlight style http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

04-18-2007, 11:26 PM	#16
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: Are these any good? AirMale, ed, knightlife- were those all the ones that i posted the link to on ebay? __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

04-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#18
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Are these any good? overpaid for mine from stylin concepts...but its all worth it every saturday night at aviation square... all the lil kiddies are checkin out my truck instead of some lil riced out honda lol __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!



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