73-80 guys, what front end do you have? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tony_SS · 08-06-2009, 05:16 PM

Ok guys, I'm going to draw these front end's for the t-shirts. Since I'm only going to pick one, I need to figure out which front end is the most popular before I start. Please vote which front end you have or which one you'd like to see.. thanks!

edit: You can choose more than one option, if you have 2 or more trucks or if the front ends are similar looking (I'm not that familiar with each years distinctions).

hessian18 · 08-06-2009, 05:17 PM

Ooops I misread the title....

Igotachevyor2 · 08-06-2009, 05:20 PM

74 i win

Chevrolet4x4s · 08-06-2009, 06:14 PM

I have a 73/74 grille in my building for a future build

Shane

LMDGUY · 08-06-2009, 06:54 PM

very modifed 73 frontend =)

**N2TRUX** · 08-06-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony_SS

..... (I'm not that familiar with each years distinctions).

Maybe this will help.

bigblock73 · 08-06-2009, 11:11 PM

voted...73 PLEASE!!!!

I can get you a good photo or two of a 73 front clip this weekend.

f.monroe · 08-06-2009, 11:32 PM

I voted but I have three 77's and a 78 . I would love to see the 77-78 front on a shirt . I would buy for sure . A medium metallic blue 77 on 20's . Thats my shirt .
Frank

Driveway Dreams · 08-06-2009, 11:50 PM

I think the 73-74 is the best representation of that era. Very classic design.

**N2TRUX** · 08-06-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I think the 73-74 is the best representation of that era. Very classic design.

Tony you might consider this as well. I have a 77, but LOVE the 73-74 grill. It might not be what we own, but what we LIKE best.

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-07-2009, 12:04 AM

I think the 77-78's are sexy

Tony_SS · 08-07-2009, 08:19 AM

Thanks for that reference N2TRUX!

I guess I need to tally up the votes on the

73/74
75/76
77/78/79

I should have done the poll this way, but at least now I'll have an idea.... I'll start on Monday so get those votes in!

**N2TRUX** · 08-07-2009, 10:35 AM

Here's some 73-74 pics that might be good for reference as well. I have pics of the other era grills if needed.

aggie91 · 08-07-2009, 10:49 AM

I like em all!

One thing on the drawign by Thom Taylor, on the bottom he notes that the extra hood detail started in 77. I did not think that started until 78 or even 79. I say this because my dad and I had a 77 he brought brand new that did not have the detail. I see that the hood on gray on in the picture above has the detail (78 Chevyrado's post), is it a 78?

f.monroe · 08-07-2009, 11:10 AM

You are right about the detail on the hood . 79-80 only . 73-78 had the smooth front hood . The drawing has a couple more inaccurate details also . The 77-78 did not have the headlamp bezels that surrounded the park lights . That started in 79 and went to 80 unless the Silverado package was ordered . Then it got rectangular headlights . The 83 and up grilles shown are the Custom Deluxe models and not the dual headlight setups that are more common . It is close enough though to get the general idea though.
Frank

**N2TRUX** · 08-07-2009, 11:26 AM

Yeah it's not perfect, but I didn't have the heart to tell Thom...

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

One thing on the drawign by Thom Taylor, on the bottom he notes that the extra hood detail started in 77. I did not think that started until 78 or even 79. I say this because my dad and I had a 77 he brought brand new that did not have the detail. I see that the hood on gray on in the picture above has the detail (78 Chevyrado's post), is it a 78?

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

You are right about the detail on the hood . 79-80 only . 73-78 had the smooth front hood . The drawing has a couple more inaccurate details also . The 77-78 did not have the headlamp bezels that surrounded the park lights . That started in 79 and went to 80 unless the Silverado package was ordered . Then it got rectangular headlights . The 83 and up grilles shown are the Custom Deluxe models and not the dual headlight setups that are more common . It is close enough though to get the general idea though.
Frank

Probably generalized a little bit because to make it "perfect" would have made it too complex; then you've lost the benefit of it being a "summary".

By the way, IIRC that hood detail was put in because there was an aerodynamic benefit.

FWIW -

K

LiveAnimals · 08-07-2009, 07:50 PM

73-74 Front

KQQL IT · 08-08-2009, 03:18 PM

73/74s rule... back in the day i changed my 77 to a 73 grille and own a 73 now

Chevrolet4x4s · 08-09-2009, 01:45 PM

Anyone want a grille restoration how to thread posted?
Shane

08-06-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	73-80 guys, what front end do you have? Ok guys, I'm going to draw these front end's for the t-shirts. Since I'm only going to pick one, I need to figure out which front end is the most popular before I start. Please vote which front end you have or which one you'd like to see.. thanks! edit: You can choose more than one option, if you have 2 or more trucks or if the front ends are similar looking (I'm not that familiar with each years distinctions). Last edited by Tony_SS; 08-06-2009 at 05:22 PM.

08-06-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? Ooops I misread the title.... __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 08-06-2009 at 05:19 PM.

08-06-2009, 05:20 PM	#3
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? 74 i win __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

08-06-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? I have a 73/74 grille in my building for a future build Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

08-06-2009, 06:54 PM	#5
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? very modifed 73 frontend =) __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

View Poll Results: Which front end do you have?
73	12	25.00%
74	9	18.75%
75	3	6.25%
76	3	6.25%
77	11	22.92%
78	11	22.92%
79	9	18.75%
80	4	8.33%
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08-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? voted...73 PLEASE!!!! I can get you a good photo or two of a 73 front clip this weekend. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-06-2009, 11:32 PM	#8
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? I voted but I have three 77's and a 78 . I would love to see the 77-78 front on a shirt . I would buy for sure . A medium metallic blue 77 on 20's . Thats my shirt . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-06-2009, 11:50 PM	#9
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? I think the 73-74 is the best representation of that era. Very classic design. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-07-2009, 12:04 AM	#11
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08-07-2009, 08:19 AM	#12
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? Thanks for that reference N2TRUX! I guess I need to tally up the votes on the 73/74 75/76 77/78/79 I should have done the poll this way, but at least now I'll have an idea.... I'll start on Monday so get those votes in!

08-07-2009, 10:35 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? Here's some 73-74 pics that might be good for reference as well. I have pics of the other era grills if needed. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-07-2009, 10:49 AM	#14
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? I like em all! One thing on the drawign by Thom Taylor, on the bottom he notes that the extra hood detail started in 77. I did not think that started until 78 or even 79. I say this because my dad and I had a 77 he brought brand new that did not have the detail. I see that the hood on gray on in the picture above has the detail (78 Chevyrado's post), is it a 78? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#15
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? You are right about the detail on the hood . 79-80 only . 73-78 had the smooth front hood . The drawing has a couple more inaccurate details also . The 77-78 did not have the headlamp bezels that surrounded the park lights . That started in 79 and went to 80 unless the Silverado package was ordered . Then it got rectangular headlights . The 83 and up grilles shown are the Custom Deluxe models and not the dual headlight setups that are more common . It is close enough though to get the general idea though. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 08-07-2009 at 11:13 AM.

08-07-2009, 11:26 AM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? Yeah it's not perfect, but I didn't have the heart to tell Thom... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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08-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#18
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? 73-74 Front __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

08-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#19
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,161	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? 73/74s rule... back in the day i changed my 77 to a 73 grille and own a 73 now

08-09-2009, 01:45 PM	#20
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: 73-80 guys, what front end do you have? Anyone want a grille restoration how to thread posted? Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

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