What do you think? The last 2 picts are samples I've pasted together to get an idea of what the grilles would look like on my truck. I'm really undecided at this point and thought I'd get opinions. The big-mouth grille is a complete shell/grille replacement now available from Precision Design ...would have to have shell painted to match. Was also comtemplating an all-black billet grille but don't have any picts.

Stock: 0$
http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_stock.jpg

Billet: (Stull - $130)
http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_billet.jpg

Big-Mouth/Billet: (Around $350 + paint)
http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_bigmouth.jpg

I've got the stull grille,not to crazy about it.The hardware thar comes with it rusted after one summer.Ive seen better.Where can I buy that other grille,Ilike that one.

Stull looks the best outta the three to me. Hardware can be replaced with stainless.

the GMC grill is the best !! convert !!

The stull looks good.

What is available for a front license plate bracket for 04 or 05 2500 H D trucks

the GMC grill is the best !! convert !!
LOL, you read my mind. I think it's about as close as one could make an 03/04 Chevy look like a GMC aside from mounting the red 'GMC' logo on the grille :)

I have the Trenz, but it looks an awful lot like the stull, and I really like it.

I don't remember what brand I have, ( got it off ebay for $45.00) but it looks like the stull, replaced the hardware with stainless and looks great.

I just order a putco for mine, it's the Harley inferno one. The guy that I ordered it through said it was real thick, but then I read here someone said it was cheap and flimsy. Anyone have feedback on this?

Option #2 looks good JMO,
By the way did you put orange lights to replace the daytime running lights? where did you get the stuff?

Jim

Stock looks best, second one not too bad.

my stull has rusted too, wtf

Option #2 looks good JMO,
By the way did you put orange lights to replace the daytime running lights? where did you get the stuff?

Jim
I just replaced the factory clear bulbs with amber bulbs as many members have. I think the number is a sylvania 4157NALL (Long life) ??? someone correct me if I'm wrong as I don't recall the exact number. You should also be able to turn up several threads by searching on 'amber' and or 'DDL'. Most autoparts stores carry the bulbs. Here's one thread I found.

http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14839&highlight=amber

Hope this helps.

You know, call me stupid or whatever but I also think the stock grille looks the best on the truck with it being white ...as the stock grille looks black and the black/white theme look ok to me. I think I'm going to hold off for now and save my $$$ for something else ... like a tranny upgrade :) Thanks to all those who responded.

BTW, if anyone is interested in the big-mouth ...you can order via StylinConcepts ... think it's like $359 then you'll have to pay for shipping and paint. In the end I'd bet one will be real close to $500. Too much for me, at least right now when similar grilles are available on eBay for 01/02 trucks for less then $150.

Tophog, Thanks for the info.

Jim

I like the big mouth...and I'm putin' my painted bowtie in the center of it.
Thanks for the info guys, been looking for these.

I like the big mouth...and I'm putin' my painted bowtie in the center of it.
Thanks for the info guys, been looking for these.
Make sure you post some picts when you get it installed :) I'd really like to see what it looks like installed. If I went with an aftermarket grille it would be the big-mouth also.

I bought one of these grilles a few months ago as it was advertised as fitting 03's ...had to send it back but it was a nice grille, albeit ABS but the big mouth look. Would be nice considering the price and looks good IMO.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7942741450&category=33645#ebayphotohosting

I like the open look Jeff.....different. Would look great with some clear corners instead though IMO. Maybe swap for the GMC molding also....

Make sure you post some picts when you get it installed :) I'd really like to see what it looks like installed. If I went with an aftermarket grille it would be the big-mouth also.I will, but if you don't want to wait for me do a search for "big mouth" on ebay. There are some good pics on there.
Just incase any of the supporting venders are reading this, I'm lookin' to buy...anyone?

I will, but if you don't want to wait for me do a search for "big mouth" on ebay. There are some good pics on there.
Just incase any of the supporting venders are reading this, I'm lookin' to buy...anyone?
I have yet to see any "big-mouth" grilles on eBay for 03/04's. I must be using the wrong search terms "Silverado grille" ... "Silverado grill" ,etc. ?

BTW, I've spoken with Precision Design directly as well as StylinConcepts and a few other places. They all want right around $450 for the grille and shipping from $65-$100 which is absurd. Also, the big-mouth grille is made to order and usually takes about 2 weeks to ship. The PrecisionDesign is the only big-mouth grille I've found via a week's worth of searching/research/phone calls that fits 03/04 trucks ..and it's so new most vendors don't even know about it yet. Thus far StylinConcepts and one other place (forget the name) are the only vendors setup to order them...at least that's what PD told me. Good luck.

I'm in to buy one also. I like the looks of the big mouth

Grille (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7906239138&category=33645&sspagename=WD1V)

its all about the big mouth.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/hihi.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/rockon.gif

I like the T-Rex's. http://www.american-truck-auto.com/billet/chevy_hd_20082.shtml:ro)

Grille (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7906239138&category=33645&sspagename=WD1V)
thanks for the link!

Note the grille shown on eBay is the Precision big-mouth has their "classic" billet grille ... the one I posted in my initial post is the "phat" billet grille which has fatter/fewer bars. Just so you know ...

I definately like the look of that grill. Still think the clear corners would finish that off.... as seen below.

thanks for the link!

Note the grille shown on eBay is the Precision big-mouth has their "classic" billet grille ... the one I posted in my initial post is the "phat" billet grille which has fatter/fewer bars. Just so you know ...Thanks, didn't catch that.
Here's an '03/'04 version of the grille that earthcrusher posted.

http://www.american-truck-auto.com/billet/chevy_silverado_20101.shtml

To many choices, again!

Bought the "big Mouth" on ebay last night. I'll post some pic's when I get it, before I send it off to the painters.

Bought the "big Mouth" on ebay last night. I'll post some pic's when I get it, before I send it off to the painters.
that would be great ...perhaps picts will help me make up my mind. I was wondering who bought it as I was watching the auction :) How much did they get you for shipping?

I just order a putco for mine, it's the Harley inferno one. The guy that I ordered it through said it was real thick, but then I read here someone said it was cheap and flimsy. Anyone have feedback on this?I got a Putco Punch on my GMC. Looks good. Good quality.
http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Maverick/151934.jpg

I chose a polished stainless steel speed grille for my new '04. Painted the bow tie emblem also to set it off. Only thing I might do different is cut out the factory cross hatch grille behind the speed grille. From the front, you can still make it out behind the speed grille.

grill for an SS will fit wont it? call Eric, I'm sure he can get you a decent price for one

Far as I know, there aren't any white SS's, and I believe they come painted.grill for an SS will fit wont it? call Eric, I'm sure he can get you a decent price for one

oh yeah......

Hey Mav, what made you go half ton this go around?

What do you think? The last 2 picts are samples I've pasted together to get an idea of what the grilles would look like on my truck. I'm really undecided at this point and thought I'd get opinions. The big-mouth grille is a complete shell/grille replacement now available from Precision Design ...would have to have shell painted to match. Was also comtemplating an all-black billet grille but don't have any picts.

Stock: 0$
http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_stock.jpg

Billet: (Stull - $130)
http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_billet.jpg

Big-Mouth/Billet: (Around $350 + paint)
http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_bigmouth.jpg
The pic with the stull grill is that a lay over grill or full replacement???

Hey Mav, what made you go half ton this go around?I sold all my trailers and don't hotshot anymore. Having a 444 RWHP grocery getter was fun but not necessary. I always wanted a crew since 01 and the 01 Duramax with 86K had an injector stick open so I traded it off. I wasn't going to go through 2 trucks with injector problems. If I ever start hotshotting or buy something heavy to tow, I will be the first in line for a LLY. I'll still be involved here but not as much but don't want to fall behind on whats going on with the diesels.

$15 for the shipping (UPS Ground).

Auction:confused: :rolleyes: ... I had just spend $300.00 buying RV parts for trailer. The card was still sitting on the desk, so I said to h@ll with it (Merry X-mas to me) and bought it. Hope I didn't step on any toes:o.
I'll post pic's and if anybody wants a pic of something specific, just let me know.
that would be great ...perhaps picts will help me make up my mind. I was wondering who bought it as I was watching the auction :) How much did they get you for shipping?

The pic with the stull grill is that a lay over grill or full replacement???
You can get either bolt-over or cut-out where you cutout the OEM honey comb. I would go with the cutout as it looks better and would breath better.

$15 for the shipping (UPS Ground).

Auction:confused: :rolleyes: ... I had just spend $300.00 buying RV parts for trailer. The card was still sitting on the desk, so I said to h@ll with it (Merry X-mas to me) and bought it. Hope I didn't step on any toes:o.
I'll post pic's and if anybody wants a pic of something specific, just let me know.
I thought you bought the one on eBay? If not where did you buy it? $15 shipping is cheap ...2 places I checked wanted $70+ just for shipping.

bigblockhead2, that's me on Ebay. I used their shipping calculator, $15.45 UPS Ground. H@ll I paid their "Buy it now" price before the auction was over, they should have sent it to me for FREE :D

bigblockhead2, that's me on Ebay. I used their shipping calculator, $15.45 UPS Ground. H@ll I paid their "Buy it now" price before the auction was over, they should have sent it to me for FREE :D
If I had known their shipping was so cheap I would have pulled the trigger earlier ...snooze you loose I guess. It doesn't look like they are selling any more either. I guess it will give me time to start saving ...maybe I'll rob my son's piggy bank. :)

...maybe I'll rob my son's piggy bank. :)I think that's the one I snoozed on...but Grandma somehow managed a new Diamond ring, after christmas!;) I think I need to go and see if the grandson even has a piggy bank anymore:D

They have an ebay store and a web page but don't list the grilles.:(

Motovet, do you have the Putco tubular grille on your truck? I didn't think it would look very good on mine but like it better then the billet grilles.

http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/03Duramax_tube.jpg

???

Yes, they are the tubular overlay grills as in the shot above. I think they look great from a distance....ok up close.

Big Mouth showed up today.

Started new thread. (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21262)