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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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anybody have....

the factory style, aftermarket grille that is all chrome? wondering how it looks on our trucks. pics would be nice if you have them. thanks.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Have you heard that some 02' have the chrome under the black/gray paint. Some people use I think mineral spirit to rub on a place you can't see to see if it chrome underneath.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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I can confirm it wasn't under the paint on my '00.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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I tried my 01, not there. I think it was only on the 02'.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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like this?
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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my 99 had chrome under it
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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I may have to check the junk yards, with a little bottle and rag.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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damn Benny..you had to post that agian...i love the look...
i have a early 99 grill..ill have to check it for chrome..i have an 02 on the truck..but i already painted it black to match the truck before you found chrome under yours..just might need to see if that one is chrome as well...

what will be in the bottle Rick???
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Ron, I think mineral spirit would take the coating off. Am I wrong?
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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brake cleaner did mine
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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brake cleaner did mine
Thanks for letting me know. I sure like the look of the original grill.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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thanks guys, looks better than i thought it would. was gonna do the 05 front end conversion but i dont want to part with that much jack right now with fuel prices being what they are. so i'm looking at other options. grille and 05 lights will probably be the way i decide to do it.

another question. if i do the front end level kit, what is the best size tire to run whithout rubbing? found some mickey thompson wheels for sale, one set is 17" and the other is 20".
 
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Ron, I think mineral spirit would take the coating off. Am I wrong?
yes it would work...but dont drink it...
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Nothing wrong with a little spirit every once in a while, Ron.

I got to go home, We are closing the store Monday. Nice to have 2 days off in a row. lol
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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