To those who don't know Cole, he comes off as a very experienced racer in all kinds of competition because he reads the internet. He doesn't tell them he doesn't race, and is actually a professional spectator with no competition licenses in any organization.
Steve Cole said:ALL GMC pickup models of the year in question came with the same front fascia. They all have the center opening (22 1/2" x 2 1/2") to feed air to the radiator and transmission cooler. As a matter of fact there are plastic parts that fit behind this opening to direct the air to the radiator and cooler as well. This opening has never been blocked off by the factory on any GMC model pickup. Pat blocked this opening off in his along with the recover hook openings and fog light openings.The fog lights and there openings are also there stock on ALL GMC models. These are NOT options and are standard equipment on ALL GMC's.
Now if Pat admits that the rules are to keep you from cutting down the opening to the radiator, he has also just admitted that his truck is illegal, as removing just the entire center opening is just that!
The front fascia and bumper on the Chevy version is completely different as are the front fenders, hood and doors.
As for the rest of Pat's rambling I just do not care but we are to ALL follow the rules, even Pat, not just the ones we want to follow.
... So who's screwing around, I wonder