bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell.

appleredss316 · 11-02-2009, 11:37 PM

So i ordered a billet grill from lmc, but didnt realize when we rebuilt my ss, we ordered an after market grill shell. im in a bit of a pickle. does anyone know any alternatives? an some punk rear ended me and f'd up my tailgate and rollpan. insurance gave me about 1100. should i shave my tailgate and put a sir michaels roll pan? or should i shave my tailgate and stick with an oem pan? Anyone know of a thread on how to shave a tailgate?

lol sorry for all the questions. iv had my 97 ss for about 2 years now, but never got a chance of making an account here. i always thought you had to pay for membership

appleredss316 · 11-02-2009, 11:43 PM

bought a billet grill, but didnt realize when we restored my ss we bought an aftermarket grill shell. anyone know any alternatives? also, my dad and i replaced the dash pad in my ss, which means the rpo codes with the b4u and zq8 codes arent there anymore. i want people to know that mine is a true ss. do you think a regular chevy dealer could order or print me off a new one? also....lol.... some punk rear ended me. insurance gave me 1100. should i add more money to shave my tailgate and add a sirmichaels roll pan? or should i just shave the handle and stick with an oem pan? also haha does anyone know of a thread or something explaining step by step on shaving and relocating a tailgate handle?

i know its a lot of questions, im only 17, and i want ss to stand the fuk out!

Rhotpursuit · 11-03-2009, 12:30 AM

RPO codes are in the glove box...pics???

Rhotpursuit · 11-03-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316

So i ordered a billet grill from lmc, but didnt realize when we rebuilt my ss, we ordered an after market grill shell.

So what's the problem with the grille??

slonlow2000 · 11-03-2009, 12:35 AM

A re-pop grill should still work with a billet if thats what your talkin about?

appleredss316 · 11-03-2009, 12:37 AM

if i bought a billet grill for my 97 s10, then decided to go with the blazer composite headlight conversion, would i still be able to use that billet grill for the new grill shell?

dimedragin22s · 11-03-2009, 12:49 AM

wow another thread about ur grill

appleredss316 · 11-03-2009, 03:47 PM

I knw but when we took the dash pad out the glove box went with it. Its all one piece

appleredss316 · 11-03-2009, 03:49 PM

its not fittin right. On the instructions it says to screws right in. But on my grill there isn't any holes or anything for it to 'bolt right in'

96blazer · 11-03-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316

its not fittin right. On the instructions it says to screws right in. But on my grill there isn't any holes or anything for it to 'bolt right in'

Screws in = makes a new hole.

Bolt on = bolts on exsisting hole.

96blazer · 11-03-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316

lol sorry for all the questions. iv had my 97 ss for about 2 years now, but never got a chance of making an account here. i always thought you had to pay for membership

Look at the billet insert, at the ends of each piece, there will be a hole. Now put the piece in place on the grill, that hole will be touching the part of the grill that is recessed, then get the screw (not a bolt) and screw through the hole right into the grill.

BoSoxFanSims34 · 11-03-2009, 04:39 PM

2 threads? really

***sdime98*** · 11-03-2009, 05:13 PM

threads merged

96blazer · 11-03-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316

if i bought a billet grill for my 97 s10, then decided to go with the blazer composite headlight conversion, would i still be able to use that billet grill for the new grill shell?

No. The blazer grill openings are curved on the corners. The regular grill has straight corners and on each end, it slopes inward (that's where the billet insert mounts). Each grill uses a different billet insert.

stockchevy1983 · 11-03-2009, 05:28 PM

might as well take pics so people know what ur tlaking about

96blazer · 11-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stockchevy1983

might as well take pics so people know what ur tlaking about

I know exactly what he is taking about. The billet for the regular grill will not fit in the Blazer grill.

Rhotpursuit · 11-03-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316

if i bought a billet grill for my 97 s10, then decided to go with the blazer composite headlight conversion, would i still be able to use that billet grill for the new grill shell?

No...

appleredss316 · 11-04-2009, 12:53 AM

take it easy on me. I'm only 17 and a newb on this forum. I'd take pics but someone rear ended me now my trucks in the shop

tyhodge07 · 11-04-2009, 01:25 AM

pics of the grill and the billet im assuming they are wanting to see. to see what and where your at with installing it.

11-02-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
appleredss316 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. So i ordered a billet grill from lmc, but didnt realize when we rebuilt my ss, we ordered an after market grill shell. im in a bit of a pickle. does anyone know any alternatives? an some punk rear ended me and f'd up my tailgate and rollpan. insurance gave me about 1100. should i shave my tailgate and put a sir michaels roll pan? or should i shave my tailgate and stick with an oem pan? Anyone know of a thread on how to shave a tailgate? lol sorry for all the questions. iv had my 97 ss for about 2 years now, but never got a chance of making an account here. i always thought you had to pay for membership
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11-02-2009, 11:43 PM	#2
appleredss316 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	lots of questions about my 97 ss. bought a billet grill, but didnt realize when we restored my ss we bought an aftermarket grill shell. anyone know any alternatives? also, my dad and i replaced the dash pad in my ss, which means the rpo codes with the b4u and zq8 codes arent there anymore. i want people to know that mine is a true ss. do you think a regular chevy dealer could order or print me off a new one? also....lol.... some punk rear ended me. insurance gave me 1100. should i add more money to shave my tailgate and add a sirmichaels roll pan? or should i just shave the handle and stick with an oem pan? also haha does anyone know of a thread or something explaining step by step on shaving and relocating a tailgate handle? i know its a lot of questions, im only 17, and i want ss to stand the fuk out!
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11-03-2009, 12:30 AM	#3
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: Online	Re: lots of questions about my 97 ss. RPO codes are in the glove box...pics???
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11-03-2009, 12:32 AM	#4
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: Online	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316 So i ordered a billet grill from lmc, but didnt realize when we rebuilt my ss, we ordered an after market grill shell. So what's the problem with the grille??
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11-03-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
slonlow2000 Stock Height Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,415 Location: Ironton, Mo User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. A re-pop grill should still work with a billet if thats what your talkin about?
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11-03-2009, 12:37 AM	#6
appleredss316 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	billet grill if i bought a billet grill for my 97 s10, then decided to go with the blazer composite headlight conversion, would i still be able to use that billet grill for the new grill shell?
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11-03-2009, 12:49 AM	#7
dimedragin22s Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,860 Location: Psl User is: OffLine	Re: billet grill wow another thread about ur grill
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11-03-2009, 03:47 PM	#8
appleredss316 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lots of questions about my 97 ss. I knw but when we took the dash pad out the glove box went with it. Its all one piece
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11-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#9
appleredss316 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. its not fittin right. On the instructions it says to screws right in. But on my grill there isn't any holes or anything for it to 'bolt right in'
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11-03-2009, 03:50 PM	#10
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,375 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316 its not fittin right. On the instructions it says to screws right in. But on my grill there isn't any holes or anything for it to 'bolt right in' Screws in = makes a new hole. Bolt on = bolts on exsisting hole. Last edited by 96blazer : 11-03-2009 at 03:53 PM.
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11-03-2009, 03:55 PM	#11
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,375 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316 lol sorry for all the questions. iv had my 97 ss for about 2 years now, but never got a chance of making an account here. i always thought you had to pay for membership Look at the billet insert, at the ends of each piece, there will be a hole. Now put the piece in place on the grill, that hole will be touching the part of the grill that is recessed, then get the screw (not a bolt) and screw through the hole right into the grill.
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11-03-2009, 04:39 PM	#12
BoSoxFanSims34 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 357 Location: Bradley IL User is: OffLine	Re: lots of questions about my 97 ss. 2 threads? really
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11-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#13
*sdime98* slowly, but surely. Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 49,347 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. threads merged
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11-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#14
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,375 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: billet grill Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316 if i bought a billet grill for my 97 s10, then decided to go with the blazer composite headlight conversion, would i still be able to use that billet grill for the new grill shell? No. The blazer grill openings are curved on the corners. The regular grill has straight corners and on each end, it slopes inward (that's where the billet insert mounts). Each grill uses a different billet insert.
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11-03-2009, 05:28 PM	#15
stockchevy1983 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,691 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. might as well take pics so people know what ur tlaking about
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11-03-2009, 05:32 PM	#16
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,375 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. Quote: Originally Posted by stockchevy1983 might as well take pics so people know what ur tlaking about I know exactly what he is taking about. The billet for the regular grill will not fit in the Blazer grill.
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11-03-2009, 09:14 PM	#17
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: Online	Re: billet grill Quote: Originally Posted by appleredss316 if i bought a billet grill for my 97 s10, then decided to go with the blazer composite headlight conversion, would i still be able to use that billet grill for the new grill shell? No...
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11-04-2009, 12:53 AM	#18
appleredss316 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. take it easy on me. I'm only 17 and a newb on this forum. I'd take pics but someone rear ended me now my trucks in the shop
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11-04-2009, 01:25 AM	#19
tyhodge07 88 S10 Owner Age: 24 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 238 Location: Indianapolis, IN User is: OffLine	Re: bought a grill. didnt realize i have an aftrmrkt shell. pics of the grill and the billet im assuming they are wanting to see. to see what and where your at with installing it.
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