'81 grill recomendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GSP7 · 03-27-2018, 06:14 PM

Ive been looking at grills, '81 chrome, as much like the original chrome silverado grill as possible

Rock auto has them chrome- says various brands, $73 shipped Picture shows the Chevy emblem in the middle, but I don't think any come with the bowtie emblem do they?

I still have my original chrome grill with gold/yellow bow tie, its all cracked and chrome peeling off

Ive been looking at- Truck Shop, LMC, Brothers(no chrome)

Any recommendations of good ones or bad ones

I saw one that only the center strip was chrome-No dont want that or grey

I read, stay away from ebay grills..???

Recommendations?

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**mongocanfly** · 03-27-2018, 06:50 PM

I thought LMC was the only one licensed to sell bowtie emblem grills....at least at one time

**TKCR** · 03-27-2018, 07:38 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/Features/CC/CCRG1.htm

LMC, this is the grille your looking for. It is a GM Authorized Restoration part. It will be just like the original. It comes in CHROME and you can also get a Bow tie.

86454k30 · 03-31-2018, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

http://www.lmctruck.com/Features/CC/CCRG1.htm

LMC, this is the grille your looking for. It is a GM Authorized Restoration part. It will be just like the original. It comes in CHROME and you can also get a Bow tie.

I bought this one, including the emblem. it is VERY nice for an aftermarket piece. I would definitely recommend.

**TKCR** · 03-31-2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30

I bought this one, including the emblem. it is VERY nice for an aftermarket piece. I would definitely recommend.

They are VERY nice indeed. Although aftermarket, the key words are:

"GM AUTHORIZED RESTORATION PART"

These are manufactured just like the originals.

GSP7 · 03-31-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30

I bought this one, including the emblem. it is VERY nice for an aftermarket piece. I would definitely recommend.

Good to Know Thanks ,

I'm not sure of the quality of some of the after market grills from certain venders.

That LMC Price is about equal to some other vendors

Rick

Matt Man · 03-31-2018, 10:12 AM

I wish these were available before I bought my billet grille, I would have bought the original style first.

GSP7 · 03-31-2018, 10:39 AM

I mind getting a billet type grill if I knew of a nice inexpensive one to replace my cracked and pealing chrome original grill that is held in with paracord tied.

I want a new factory style though also

Matt Man · 03-31-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

I mind getting a billet type grill if I knew of a nice inexpensive one to replace my cracked and pealing chrome original grill that is held in with paracord tied.

I want a new factory style though also

If you want to get a billet grille, I got one from amazon for about 70$ if I remember correctly. I have had mine on for over a year and it has held up great so far.

GSP7 · 03-31-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

If you want to get a billet grille, I got one from amazon for about 70$ if I remember correctly. I have had mine on for over a year and it has held up great so far.

What brand is it?............ Or can you find a link?

There have been many different kinds over the years. Some were chrome steel werent they...

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GSP7 · 03-31-2018, 07:45 PM

Anyone know about this Grill? Maybe a OEM picture not representing what they are really selling?

https://www.partsgeek.com/194zjmb-ch...-assembly.html

N.J. location...

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Matt Man · 03-31-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

What brand is it?............ Or can you find a link?

There have been many different kinds over the years. Some were chrome steel werent they...

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https://www.amazon.com/eGrille-Stain...70_&dpSrc=srch

**TKCR** · 04-01-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

Anyone know about this Grill? Maybe a OEM picture not representing what they are really selling?

https://www.partsgeek.com/194zjmb-ch...-assembly.html

N.J. location...

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I looked at it and read the reviews. Just about everyone wrote the grille they got, wasn't the one in the pic. There is no place for the emblem and you don't get the headlight buckets.
You can't go wrong with the one from LMC. It is a GM Authorized Restoration part, so IT WILL be just like the original. I have purchased some of the other years, they also state GM Restoration Part, and they are just like the originals.

86454k30 · 04-01-2018, 10:05 AM

To be honest if you want an oem style quality 81-82 grille buy the LMC grille. If you don't mind not having the emblem or perfect fit buy any of the other ones.

03-27-2018, 06:14 PM	#1
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	'81 grill recomendations Ive been looking at grills, '81 chrome, as much like the original chrome silverado grill as possible Rock auto has them chrome- says various brands, $73 shipped Picture shows the Chevy emblem in the middle, but I don't think any come with the bowtie emblem do they? I still have my original chrome grill with gold/yellow bow tie, its all cracked and chrome peeling off Ive been looking at- Truck Shop, LMC, Brothers(no chrome) Any recommendations of good ones or bad ones I saw one that only the center strip was chrome-No dont want that or grey I read, stay away from ebay grills..??? Recommendations? . __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

03-27-2018, 06:50 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,608	Re: '81 grill recomendations I thought LMC was the only one licensed to sell bowtie emblem grills....at least at one time __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-27-2018, 07:38 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,894	Re: '81 grill recomendations http://www.lmctruck.com/Features/CC/CCRG1.htm LMC, this is the grille your looking for. It is a GM Authorized Restoration part. It will be just like the original. It comes in CHROME and you can also get a Bow tie. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR Last edited by TKCR; 03-27-2018 at 07:45 PM.

03-31-2018, 10:12 AM	#7
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: '81 grill recomendations I wish these were available before I bought my billet grille, I would have bought the original style first. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

03-31-2018, 10:39 AM	#8
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	Re: '81 grill recomendations I mind getting a billet type grill if I knew of a nice inexpensive one to replace my cracked and pealing chrome original grill that is held in with paracord tied. I want a new factory style though also __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

03-31-2018, 07:45 PM	#11
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	Re: '81 grill recomendations Anyone know about this Grill? Maybe a OEM picture not representing what they are really selling? https://www.partsgeek.com/194zjmb-ch...-assembly.html N.J. location... . __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting Last edited by GSP7; 03-31-2018 at 07:52 PM.

04-01-2018, 10:05 AM	#14
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: '81 grill recomendations To be honest if you want an oem style quality 81-82 grille buy the LMC grille. If you don't mind not having the emblem or perfect fit buy any of the other ones.



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