front-end styling ideas

dimerunner88 · 11-05-2009, 01:35 AM

i'm looking for a way to make the front of my truck more aggressive looking or atleast more interesting. i do alot of night driving now that its close to winter so something visable at night would be cool. i'm thinking about tinting the marker/turn lenses and putting some LED bulbs in them. heres what it look like now. btw its not black and blue,theres no pink involved

Maverick2664 · 11-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dimerunner88

i'm looking for a way to make the front of my truck more aggressive looking or atleast more interesting.

you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc....

and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting

mostizzle · 11-05-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664

you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc....

and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting

dimerunner88 · 11-05-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664

you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc....

and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting

so have you been told today?

2 fast 4 you · 11-06-2009, 07:21 AM

convert your grill to a 92-93 style instead of the 3 piece that is what i did on my 87 i replaced it with a full phantom

HATE CHROME · 11-06-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664

you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc....

and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting

thats exactly what i was thinking and then you had already typed it for me... thanks man

Wrkn prgs · 11-06-2009, 12:19 PM

Brush guard?

dngrous_dime · 11-06-2009, 12:22 PM

diamond-plate aluminum.... EVERYWHERE.

CatDaddy52 · 11-06-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664

you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc....

and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting

BWAHAHAHA!!!
That's harsh, but not untrue!!
Best thing you could do is only bring it out at night....
Sorry, dude!! You made yourself such an easy target!!

Maverick2664 · 11-06-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HATE CHROME

thats exactly what i was thinking and then you had already typed it for me... thanks man

no problem, im here to help

JChapoton · 11-06-2009, 09:25 PM

sometimes the truth hurts.

dimerunner88 · 11-06-2009, 09:44 PM

sorry i don't have a show truck,its only an s-10 afterall. its my DD and it has 287K on it so its not gonna be perfect,so lay the **** off. i'm just tired of it looking the same so i was thinking of a couple cheap ways to change the looks of the front-end. i've thought about making a custom grill from scratch.

04600rr · 11-06-2009, 10:01 PM

why have a custom grill with jacked up fenders ext? a whole front clip isn't going to cost that much.....

dimerunner88 · 11-06-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 04600rr

why have a custom grill with jacked up fenders ext? a whole front clip isn't going to cost that much.....

the grill would be free.....i have about 2 tons of scrap metal from building my yacht.

old_skool_noma · 11-07-2009, 12:07 AM

sell the scrap and fix your front clip?

dimerunner88 · 11-07-2009, 12:19 AM

my front clip is just fine,i have one badly dented fender,that is all.

old_skool_noma · 11-07-2009, 12:37 AM

okay, replace it and smooth the bumper

mostizzle · 11-07-2009, 01:02 AM

sell the truck and use the funds to build a cannon for ur yacht lol

old_skool_noma · 11-07-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mostizzle

sell the truck and use the funds to build a cannon for ur yacht lol

best response ive heard, cannons are fun

dimerunner88 · 11-07-2009, 01:21 AM

ha we already have plenty of anti-pirate device plans

mostizzle · 11-07-2009, 01:34 AM

nice lol i wish i had pics but we made a small scale cannon in metal shop when i was in high school that shot D cell batteries,that thing was nasty we shot it straight thru both walls of my friends garage inadvertently....good times lol

04600rr · 11-07-2009, 12:18 PM

i would have never thought to use D batteries.....we used to shoot penny filled tennis balls

TERBObob · 11-07-2009, 01:27 PM

Wow ... am I glad I am just a lurker ( until now ) . you guys ( gals if the shoe fits ) , are down right RUDE ! Someone asks for help and you slam them ? Wow ! Toots ... back to the lurking stage for me . ( BTW - nice way to get PLENTY of newbies here )

***sdime98*** · 11-07-2009, 01:29 PM

bicker bicker bicker...

11-05-2009, 01:35 AM	#1
dimerunner88 whore turned lurker Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19,770 Location: Clay City,IN User is: OffLine	front-end styling ideas i'm looking for a way to make the front of my truck more aggressive looking or atleast more interesting. i do alot of night driving now that its close to winter so something visable at night would be cool. i'm thinking about tinting the marker/turn lenses and putting some LED bulbs in them. heres what it look like now. btw its not black and blue,theres no pink involved Last edited by dimerunner88 : 11-05-2009 at 01:39 AM.

11-05-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
Maverick2664 Heavy Metal Body Man Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,846 Location: Erie PA User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by dimerunner88 i'm looking for a way to make the front of my truck more aggressive looking or atleast more interesting. you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc.... and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting Last edited by Maverick2664 : 11-05-2009 at 10:02 PM.

11-05-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
mostizzle You...Tonight Age: 32 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 796 Location: St.Clair Shores,MI. User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664 you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc.... and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting

11-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#4
dimerunner88 whore turned lurker Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19,770 Location: Clay City,IN User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664 you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc.... and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting so have you been told today?

11-06-2009, 07:21 AM	#5
2 fast 4 you Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas convert your grill to a 92-93 style instead of the 3 piece that is what i did on my 87 i replaced it with a full phantom

11-06-2009, 08:41 AM	#6
HATE CHROME I LOVE CHROME ;) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Location: Bradenton FL User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664 you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc.... and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting thats exactly what i was thinking and then you had already typed it for me... thanks man

11-06-2009, 12:19 PM	#7
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,740 Location: Conover, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Brush guard?

11-06-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
dngrous_dime Project Classified LIVES! Age: 29 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,195 Location: 49633 User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas diamond-plate aluminum.... EVERYWHERE.

11-06-2009, 12:44 PM	#9
CatDaddy52 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 763 Location: Rochester Hizzle, MI User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by Maverick2664 you could probably start by fixing the busted-assness of the truck... things like finding a grill, fixing the headlight bezels, finding a non rusty bumper, fixing the hood to fender gaps, replace the broken side marker, lose the crumpled up john deere tag, get some real paint. etc.... and after you do all that, you could try not hitting shit with your truck... that should make it look more interesting BWAHAHAHA!!! That's harsh, but not untrue!! Best thing you could do is only bring it out at night.... Sorry, dude!! You made yourself such an easy target!!

11-06-2009, 09:03 PM	#10
Maverick2664 Heavy Metal Body Man Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,846 Location: Erie PA User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by HATE CHROME thats exactly what i was thinking and then you had already typed it for me... thanks man no problem, im here to help

11-06-2009, 09:25 PM	#11
JChapoton orangesonoma supporter Age: 36 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 618 Location: Warren, MI -- Home of GM's Tech Center--soon to be the new GM Headquarters User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas sometimes the truth hurts.

11-06-2009, 09:44 PM	#12
dimerunner88 whore turned lurker Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19,770 Location: Clay City,IN User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas sorry i don't have a show truck,its only an s-10 afterall. its my DD and it has 287K on it so its not gonna be perfect,so lay the **** off. i'm just tired of it looking the same so i was thinking of a couple cheap ways to change the looks of the front-end. i've thought about making a custom grill from scratch.

11-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
04600rr Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 63 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas why have a custom grill with jacked up fenders ext? a whole front clip isn't going to cost that much.....

11-06-2009, 10:56 PM	#14
dimerunner88 whore turned lurker Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19,770 Location: Clay City,IN User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by 04600rr why have a custom grill with jacked up fenders ext? a whole front clip isn't going to cost that much..... the grill would be free.....i have about 2 tons of scrap metal from building my yacht.

11-07-2009, 12:07 AM	#15
old_skool_noma ... i dont know? Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,246 Location: Heath/Newark, OH User is: Online	Re: front-end styling ideas sell the scrap and fix your front clip?

11-07-2009, 12:19 AM	#16
dimerunner88 whore turned lurker Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19,770 Location: Clay City,IN User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas my front clip is just fine,i have one badly dented fender,that is all.

11-07-2009, 12:37 AM	#17
old_skool_noma ... i dont know? Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,246 Location: Heath/Newark, OH User is: Online	Re: front-end styling ideas okay, replace it and smooth the bumper

11-07-2009, 01:02 AM	#18
mostizzle You...Tonight Age: 32 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 796 Location: St.Clair Shores,MI. User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas sell the truck and use the funds to build a cannon for ur yacht lol

11-07-2009, 01:14 AM	#19
old_skool_noma ... i dont know? Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,246 Location: Heath/Newark, OH User is: Online	Re: front-end styling ideas Quote: Originally Posted by mostizzle sell the truck and use the funds to build a cannon for ur yacht lol best response ive heard, cannons are fun

11-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#20
dimerunner88 whore turned lurker Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19,770 Location: Clay City,IN User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas ha we already have plenty of anti-pirate device plans

11-07-2009, 01:34 AM	#21
mostizzle You...Tonight Age: 32 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 796 Location: St.Clair Shores,MI. User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas nice lol i wish i had pics but we made a small scale cannon in metal shop when i was in high school that shot D cell batteries,that thing was nasty we shot it straight thru both walls of my friends garage inadvertently....good times lol

11-07-2009, 12:18 PM	#22
04600rr Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 63 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas i would have never thought to use D batteries.....we used to shoot penny filled tennis balls

11-07-2009, 01:27 PM	#23
TERBObob Registered User Age: 52 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Location: NE Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas Wow ... am I glad I am just a lurker ( until now ) . you guys ( gals if the shoe fits ) , are down right RUDE ! Someone asks for help and you slam them ? Wow ! Toots ... back to the lurking stage for me . ( BTW - nice way to get PLENTY of newbies here )

11-07-2009, 01:29 PM	#24
*sdime98* slowly, but surely. Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 49,347 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: front-end styling ideas bicker bicker bicker...