Single headlight grille for 1987 V2500

[rattletrap]

I’ve been trying to find a single headlight grille for my 1987 V2500 for quite some time. I’ve seen repops for sale, but have read that they are junk, and the “GMC” letters are not available, either. If it boils down to it, I think I can make some GMC letters on the CNC machines at work, just a lot of work.

Does anyone know where I can find a decent original, or even a repop?

Thank you for any leads!!

 

[Shorty81]

I had good luck with LMC premium GM licensed grille. I reused my old bowtie. 1986 single headlight.

 

[Grit dog]

I’ve been trying to find a single headlight grille for my 1987 V2500 for quite some time. I’ve seen repops for sale, but have read that they are junk, and the “GMC” letters are not available, either. If it boils down to it, I think I can make some GMC letters on the CNC machines at work, just a lot of work.

Does anyone know where I can find a decent original, or even a repop?

Thank you for any leads!!

GMC Hardware is more scarce than Chevy as you found.
GMC letters are easy to obtain from newer vehicles.
I don’t believe the grille is specific to single headlight though.

 

[TotalyHucked]

GMC Hardware is more scarce than Chevy as you found.
GMC letters are easy to obtain from newer vehicles.
I don’t believe the grille is specific to single headlight though.

Acksholly it is because it will not have the provisions for the inboard running lights. It's much easier to use a dual headlight grille on a single headlight truck than visa versa tho.

The GMC letters are available:

https://www.lmctruck.com/cc-1983-87-gmc-grille-emblem-set?srsltid=AfmBOoq3_G46Za_a2sVstB8GoHtLsD6sgW8e_hlR9Nk_aArgskO6A0-T

This is the only '85-88 GMC grille on the market at the moment. It's not the worst thing in the world but not the best either, it's just OK. Better than nothing:

Grille - OE Style - For Dual Headlights - 85-87 GMC Pickup Jimmy Suburban

Grille - OE Style - For Dual Headlights - 85-87 GMC Truck; 85-88 Jimmy Suburban Reproduction OE style standard front grille for the 85-87 GMC Squarebody Fullsize Pickup Truck, 85-88 GMC Jimmy & 85-88 GMC Suburban. Fits applications with dual headlamps. The Grille - OE Style - For Dual Headlights...

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