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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 02:21 AM
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New Grille

I'm looking to get a new grille, I found one I want. I'm just making sure it's not a bolt-on or cut-out. Because I'd like to be able to sell my stock grille. The grille I want is here:

http://www.americantrucks.com/bgseri...ille-9903.html

I don't read anything about me having to cut my grille, I just wanted to make sure I'm buying the correct grille for my truck.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 02:23 AM
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Unfortunately that is a cut-out grille. What kind of grille are you looking for? LMC Truck usually has the best selection of full grille shells.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 02:51 AM
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I just want a billet grille, and I don't want to cut my stock grille what so ever.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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Try these guys: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...Q5fAccessories

Note the description, no cutting or anything.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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That one bolts over. I'm just looking for a grille that will let me take out my stock one, and replace it with a new one.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Here's another to look at. Look at the install istructions..... have to take out old to put in new
http://www.grillcraft.com/applicatio...150.aspx/1/73/
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Thanks! I'm going to be looking at getting this one:

http://www.grillcraft.com/applicatio...50.aspx/2/325/

I contacted the site in the first post, because grillcraft is selling the BG Series grille for $145 and the other site is selling it for $125 and it looks to have the same parts. So I emailed them asking if I need to cut my stock grille at all.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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I want to get one like that too, in the spring. I just don't like the insert "cover" types
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Alright, I see the difference now. The mesh will just replace where the grille goes, and the insert mounts to the frame. So, now I have to decide if I want to go with a mesh grille or a billet.

Mesh Grille:


I think it looks pretty good. But I'll probably go with black depending on what kind of wheels I'm deciding on.
 

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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That grillcraft billet one is a cut out. the only place i have seen a good selection of full replacement shells is LMC.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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You sure? I didn't see any cutting the grille out for billet.

http://www.grillcraft.com/installs/i...install_id=123
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Oh. I thought you were wanting a complete full replacement shell. NVM. That Grillcraft one should work just fine. I wonder how it looks in the gloss black.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Halverso_99
Oh. I thought you were wanting a complete full replacement shell. NVM. That Grillcraft one should work just fine. I wonder how it looks in the gloss black.


I think it'll look sexy on the red truck.

As for the lower mesh, that is almost the same price as a new grille!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Yeah The Lower Is Kinda Pricey.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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^know for sure the grillecrafts dont require cutting
 
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