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bama_luv
PostPosted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:03 am 
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I have chance to get an orginal '66 Impala Grille shell and it just happens that the grill is the right shape but just a little wide on the sides. Would it a bad thing if I cut it up to fit a LUV? I just feel really bad about hacking up an orginal grille like that but it looks like it would work and look really nice, any thoughts?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:14 am 
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mytmouz wrote:
If it's ugly, we'll let you know though...


There is not any doubt about that!!! :lol:
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Remakes are available at the restore parts place for Chevys, I would guess. So it's not like your cutting up a LUV grille that's not being remade anywhere.

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I found an early 80's model S-10 grill and it fits right in the single headlight Luvs ( later grill style ) it doesn't look exactly right, and it's a tight fit, but not too bad. Just a suggestion. That's what's in my Luv for now till I finish building my grill.

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That is a great idea. Any pictures?
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Yes here is an old picture. I'm keep meaning to take new ones but I'm always busy. Since my headlight bezel thingys have been painted black at some point, I'm going to paint them, the grill, the bumper, & the body all the same color. ( International harvestor red).


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You mean a grille like this?

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That might look pretty nice....if you cut it just right and it fits OK.

I'd say go for it.

Just remember the golden rule of customizing:

Measure at least 3 times before you cut it once. (That one has cost me a few bucks for forgetting it....lol)
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That is the one taz, thanks.
And thanks for the pictures Juice , that grilllook pretty good like it is
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yeah that Implala grill looks pretty wicked man! get creative dude


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taz did you install that grill on a luv or is it one you have laying around i want to see what it would look like
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If the OEM grille is worth a lot more than the repro, I'd sell the new one, buy a repro and put some money in your pocket.

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OK looks like there will be a grille coming this summer... if I can get time... that d@3n honey due list just won't stop
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