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TotalChevy1 · 07-07-2008, 11:21 AM

What's everyone think, spent some time working on the grill a few weeks ago.

I'm on the fence on what I like better, factor or painted.

FIVE 0 · 07-07-2008, 11:29 AM

I like it. Did the same to mine. It makes the front stand out. A look I prefer if the truck isnt completely stock.

I vote leave it black.

Frizzle Fry · 07-07-2008, 11:35 AM

Looks good on that truck!

race-n-jason · 07-07-2008, 11:50 AM

I'm diggin' it. Will be doin' the same with my '71.

JEG

Brad · 07-07-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Looks good on that truck!

TotalChevy1 · 07-07-2008, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the reply's Looks like it will stay Black

Thanks

**SactoJim** · 07-07-2008, 12:56 PM

Paint it Black which looks good or a darker shade of Silver.

bucky_21_7 · 07-07-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

Paint it Black which looks good or a darker shade of Silver.

i painted mine a dark grey i tihnk it looks prity good

Olden Days · 07-07-2008, 01:08 PM

I prefer them factory or another color but when they are black they lose the contrast and become plain looking

TotalChevy1 · 07-07-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

Paint it Black which looks good or a darker shade of Silver.

I like the darker silver/gray...looks good

72-c20 · 07-07-2008, 01:48 PM

nice timing on this thread. I just picked up a 72 Grill to fix up, and was thinking of painting it.....

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-07-2008, 02:22 PM

Looks good man! It's different AND it works w/ the truck. Good job

sleepertruck72 · 07-07-2008, 02:38 PM

It looks good ! That bowtie looks like its coming to get you !

kcjones · 07-07-2008, 02:42 PM

I think it adds class, too.

TotalChevy1 · 07-07-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 72-c20

nice timing on this thread. I just picked up a 72 Grill to fix up, and was thinking of painting it.....

One suggestion would be to hang it from different angles and have as many eyes on it as possible. I used plastic prep and then a complete can of paint. I didn't think it would use that much, but it sucked up the paint pretty good and to get rid of the uneven shades I had to spray to twice, with some touch up. I had 3 sets of eyes and you be suprised how much that helped.

Orange · 07-07-2008, 03:41 PM

I think the gunmetal (dark gray) looks best.

DLB

70LonghornCST · 07-07-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalChevy1

What's everyone think, spent some time working on the grill a few weeks ago.

I'm on the fence on what I like better, factor or painted.

Me likes it a lot!

northern 85 · 07-07-2008, 04:16 PM

Like it!

six4nine5 · 07-07-2008, 05:17 PM

I like it. I also did it and painted the bowtie black.

moedaman · 07-07-2008, 05:32 PM

The black makes it more up to date not to mention the way that big bow tie standing out looks clean, nice job

Frizzle Fry · 07-07-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by six4nine5

I like it. I also did it and painted the bowtie black.

That looks wicked

Deuce · 07-07-2008, 07:50 PM

Did mine black with a gun metal grey bowtie.

ChevLoRay · 07-07-2008, 08:37 PM

With the grille painted a dark color, whether black, gunmetal grey or ??, painting around the headlight doors makes the headlights "float". The bowtie is also "floating" as you look at the composite view. I think there is a fine line between what is "just enough" and "a little too much" or "not quite enough" contrast.....with the dark color contrasting with the brightness of the grille surround, headllight doors and bumper. It's a matter of personal taste with its owner being the final judge.

The various views are all nice, with each owner making changes to suit his/her own taste.

Nice.

**Boog** · 07-07-2008, 08:46 PM

Well Don, you sound like a politician.

How do YOU like it?

70' GMC · 07-07-2008, 09:31 PM

just think about some poor scared joker goin down a dark road and all they see is two headlights and a bowtie. Id say that would be funny

07-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	Black grill on 72 What's everyone think, spent some time working on the grill a few weeks ago. I'm on the fence on what I like better, factor or painted. Attached Images __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi)

07-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#2
FIVE 0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 84	Re: Black grill on 72 I like it. Did the same to mine. It makes the front stand out. A look I prefer if the truck isnt completely stock. I vote leave it black.

07-07-2008, 11:35 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Black grill on 72 Looks good on that truck!

07-07-2008, 11:50 AM	#4
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	Re: Black grill on 72 I'm diggin' it. Will be doin' the same with my '71. JEG __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

07-07-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	Re: Black grill on 72 Thanks for the reply's Looks like it will stay Black Thanks __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi)

07-07-2008, 12:56 PM	#7
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Black grill on 72 Paint it Black which looks good or a darker shade of Silver. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

07-07-2008, 01:08 PM	#9
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: Black grill on 72 I prefer them factory or another color but when they are black they lose the contrast and become plain looking Last edited by Olden Days; 07-07-2008 at 01:08 PM.

07-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#11
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: Black grill on 72 nice timing on this thread. I just picked up a 72 Grill to fix up, and was thinking of painting it..... __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

07-07-2008, 02:22 PM	#12
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Black grill on 72 Looks good man! It's different AND it works w/ the truck. Good job __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-07-2008, 02:38 PM	#13
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Black grill on 72 It looks good ! That bowtie looks like its coming to get you ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-07-2008, 02:42 PM	#14
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Black grill on 72 I think it adds class, too. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

07-07-2008, 03:41 PM	#16
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Black grill on 72 I think the gunmetal (dark gray) looks best. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-07-2008, 04:16 PM	#18
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Black grill on 72 Like it!

07-07-2008, 05:17 PM	#19
six4nine5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	Re: Black grill on 72 I like it. I also did it and painted the bowtie black. __________________ C-20 Long Bed, 8 Lug, Dropped, Blacked Out, Clear Led Tails, Clears all around, and a work in progress.

07-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#20
moedaman Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: gallatin tn Posts: 39	Re: Black grill on 72 The black makes it more up to date not to mention the way that big bow tie standing out looks clean, nice job



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07-07-2008, 07:50 PM	#22
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Black grill on 72 Did mine black with a gun metal grey bowtie. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

07-07-2008, 08:37 PM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Black grill on 72 With the grille painted a dark color, whether black, gunmetal grey or ??, painting around the headlight doors makes the headlights "float". The bowtie is also "floating" as you look at the composite view. I think there is a fine line between what is "just enough" and "a little too much" or "not quite enough" contrast.....with the dark color contrasting with the brightness of the grille surround, headllight doors and bumper. It's a matter of personal taste with its owner being the final judge. The various views are all nice, with each owner making changes to suit his/her own taste. Nice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-07-2008, 08:46 PM	#24
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,666	Re: Black grill on 72 Well Don, you sound like a politician. How do YOU like it? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-07-2008, 09:31 PM	#25
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Black grill on 72 just think about some poor scared joker goin down a dark road and all they see is two headlights and a bowtie. Id say that would be funny __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

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