Front Grille Support
 

Hi everyone, i'm a newbie at this forum, been lurking for a while. Lots of good info here, so i thank you all for everything you've shared. I've searched and searched and haven't found much about the grille supports of these trucks. I have a 64 C10 that hit a deer and pretty much destroyed all the front sheetmetal and the one piece i haven't been able to obtain used is the grill support. i can get a 63 or a 62 but can't find a 64. Anyone know the differences? i know the frames are narrower, grills themselves probably mount differently and bumper brackets must be different, but can i make a 63 or 62 work? thanks in advance.

Jason
64 C10

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I have a 64 GMC and just picked up a NOS grill support. It is off of a 63 Chevy C10. I can make measurements if you want, but I believe its mostly bolt-on.

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that would be great man, i can't see how they would be too different but i really don't want to hack one up if i can help it.

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I'm no professional but I don't think theres much difference I need all the front metal for my 65 chevy cause its kind of rotten.

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AFAIK, the only difference is the grille mount holes. I've got one from a '60 model that I have thought about using on my '64 b/c it is in alot better shape than the original one.

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'63-'66 share the same frame................
'60-'62 share the same frame.................

any '63-'66 should be bolt on

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Since were on the subject of grille supports..... How about GMC's through the years? The same grille throughout the years sure..... but how about the Chevy/GMC differences? Just grille mount holes?

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we had a gmc grill on our '66 when we got it, bolted a 4-5-6 chrome grill in it's place......no problem;)

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I have one for sale if your looking for one....cheap...

Le-me-no !!

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Hey chief i am looking for one, hoping to get started in about two weeks, since thats when my quarter is over. Its tough trying to get work done when the trucks 45 minutes away. I'll start a build thread next time i get home to take some pics. thanks for the help guys.

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If you are looking for a new one, then Goodmark Industries sells them. This if from there catalog;

Front Grille Panels
New EDP coated steel panels that form the front end of the truck, in front of the
radiator support.
58-59 Chevrolet 2nd Series 4141-049-58 $299.95 ea
60-61 Chevrolet C/K . 4142-049-60 $299.95 ea
62 . Chevrolet C/K . 4142-049-62 $299.95 ea
63 . Chevrolet C/K . 4142-049-63 $299.95 ea
64-66 Chevrolet C/K . 4142-049-64 $299.95 ea
67-68 . Chevrolet C/K . 4143-049-67 $299.95 ea

The differences are in tw areas. The holes where the headlight mount brackets attach and the notches in the lower center that clear the frame rail. The 63 will work on a 64-66, but you will have to drill new mounting holes for the headlight brackets.

Good luck with your build!

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thanks karl, i know theres a few reproductions out there, but why buy one of those when a decent used one is so much cheaper? i think i can handle redrilling a few holes for the grill as i still have my old one even though its trashed. i've even considered sectioning the bottom off my old one to match the bumper bracket holes but now my buddy has me considering no front bumper and forming the sheetmetal into more of a roll pan. you guys think that would look cool, i haven't really seen any good pics of anyone who's done it yet.