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Old 04-11-2008, 11:44 PM   #26
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Re: Post Pics of Ugly Front End Treatment......

I kinda like the phantom grills myself. The widened 67 grill is ok too. Don't like the headlights, but it's not that bad. To each his own.
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:49 PM   #27
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I didn't say anything was "wrong" with it? I asked for additional information concerning this MODIFICATION. You then replied: It looks normal nothing odd about it. The front end looks like its original.

1.) It's not "normal" and it's very "odd."
2.) It's not "original" It never came from the factory that way.

Now, do you have any additional information on this front end modification?
I looked harder at the front and its the headlights look like 73 or newer.
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:50 PM   #28
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Re: Post Pics of Ugly Front End Treatment......

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I didn't say anything was "wrong" with it? I asked for additional information concerning this MODIFICATION. You then replied: It looks normal nothing odd about it. The front end looks like its original.

1.) It's not "normal" and it's very "odd."
2.) It's not "original" It never came from the factory that way.

Now, do you have any additional information on this front end modification?
I dont think he was replying to your question, i think he was just saying that pic should not be in the Ugly thread, it looks normal as in good
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:04 AM   #29
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They look the best with original front ends in my opinion.
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:32 AM   #30
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The one with the ' 69 camaro treatment looks cool !
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:40 AM   #31
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where would this one stand?
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:49 AM   #32
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The hockey player look...
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Old 04-12-2008, 01:19 AM   #33
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Here are a Few More, Not All are actually Ugly.............

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My Bad for Posting them along with the Truly Ugly, It was Just Different Treatment's that i Had Saved to Try Stimulating Conversation concerning Various Mod's.............

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Old 04-12-2008, 03:46 AM   #34
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Old 04-12-2008, 04:21 AM   #35
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the phantom grill on the red truck they have at airbagit.com. and i think the first truck wins hands down for the what the fu@!!! were you thinking award.
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Old 04-12-2008, 04:58 AM   #36
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does anyone know what kind of headlights those are on the first one? they look like dodge?

i actually kind of like the second purple one. is that kind of a corvair looking front end? i think i found my new paint color too haha im lovin that flat purple
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If this were Real It would be a Kool Set up, One of the few I've seen that would be worthwhile...........

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That is one nice truck, i love these trucks and love camaros, the combo is perfect
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:56 AM   #38
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I'd love to build a tribute to the '67 Golden Cameo SS/RS concept truck., Below is the actual Golden Cameo and a <bad> photoshop of my dream truck!
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Old 04-12-2008, 06:08 AM   #39
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Re: Post Pics of Ugly Front End Treatment......

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When I got mine, it looked like this...



Now it looks like this:
OMG dude....that is terrible. It looks like a 1971/72 tribute to the family truckster.

You did right thing by putting the right face on it.

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Old 04-12-2008, 07:03 AM   #40
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Here's something different. I actually kinda like it, I think it fits the truck. But I'm sure someone will think its ugly.
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does anyone know what kind of headlights those are on the first one? they look like dodge?

i actually kind of like the second purple one. is that kind of a corvair looking front end? i think i found my new paint color too haha im lovin that flat purple
I don't think Corvair , Ford econoline van , bad on 67-72 but earlier years ?
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:22 AM   #42
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72 - that is a sweet lookin rat rod if you even wanna call it that. i love the grill. reminds me of one of my favorite cars.. the 49 merc. when they are slighty chopped on some FAT whitewalls and slammed... *drools*
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:30 AM   #43
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It's hard to improve on perfection, but the 69 Camaro front end is kewl.
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:32 AM   #46
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Shane, I dont have any more info on that truck but I have another pic of one just like it. I dont think its ugly at all, in fact I like it...

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