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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Alright guys, This is more than a couple days ago I got this done, but I'm lazy and am just now around to posting up some pics. Anyway, I'm on a quest for the RCSB SS GM shoulda made (I know, original huh?). I had the SS bumper cover and SS rollpan sprayed and put on, while it was there I had the XM antenna that looked horrific to me shaved off the roof and I couldn't be happier with how it's comin along...

I decided not to have the inlets sprayed a different color to stand out, now I'm looking to set it off using billet inserts. This is a Street Scene bumper cover, not an actual SS bumper just for info. I want to do brushed billet inserts for the openings in the SS bumper cover and my grille around the bowtie. My thoughts for right now are this- find brushed billet inserts for the bumper cover that will fit the bumper cover AND the rollpan (not speed grille stuff, but actual aluminum bars), and a brushed aluminum bowtie. Now my main questions for you guys is this, what should I do with the chrome surround that's in the grille? Spray it black? I'm doing the mirror caps black along with the door handles in the future, so basically I'm tryin to figure out how to tie the whole front end of the truck together for a finished look. Anyway, whatever ideas you guys may have I'd love to hear just for some fresh input on this. Anyway, without further delay here's the pics....





exhaust is gettin changed, don't worry lol


Also, what do ya'll think about how it looks??
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Also, does anyone have ANY idea where to find the billet inserts I'm tryin to find to fit the bumper cover??? I'm pretty Ebay shy, maybe even a DIY cut to fit billet setup or something... I dunno... I need ideas and help on this.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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dont paint over chrome, but buy a unpainted grill and buy the black caps for hte mirrors. they come off
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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are you going to remove the ***** hanging behind you back right tire?
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by wesley_burks
are you going to remove the ***** hanging behind you back right tire?
Yup. Had you have read between those two pics you'd have seen where I typed I'm changing the exhaust. As soon as I get my level 5 FLT tranny in (end of the week) the exhaust is next. Thanks for the useful input.
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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I'd get the black grille shell, a SS spoiler and shave the tailgate handle.
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tdrumm
I'd get the black grille shell, a SS spoiler and shave the tailgate handle.
That would look super clean and smooth
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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What was involved in shaving the XM antenna? Is there a big hole under it?
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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I just did the same make over only with the SS bumper. Your truck looks good BUT I can not wiat to see the upgraded exhaust
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Here's an Idea you can use. This is my neighbor's truck.


Ohh and about the SS tailgate cap, here's how mine looks but I now have my lights smoked and new limo tint all around.

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