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66_c10_tpi 09-15-2014 06:09 PM

Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
Can some one explain the differences between the grill filler panels. I know the grill bolt holes are different. Is that all?

duallyjams 09-15-2014 08:27 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
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66_c10_tpi 09-15-2014 09:57 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
I am talking about the panel that the grill bolts to.

duallyjams 09-16-2014 07:58 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 66_c10_tpi (Post 6844086)
Can some one explain the differences between the grill filler panels. I know the grill bolt holes are different. Is that all?

yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66_c10_tpi (Post 6844409)
I am talking about the panel that the grill bolts to.

if you notice in some of the pic there are different grills on the same truck with out changing the panel the grill bolts to

66_c10_tpi 09-16-2014 09:49 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
I am going by what is available in replacement panels. They list one for 60-61, one for 62, one for 63, and one for 64-66.

ls60apache 09-16-2014 10:00 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
hello! other than bolt hole differences for grilles the 60-62 had shallow notches where it fits over the frame rails. 63-66 the notches got a little deeper to clear the taller frame rails...I think also there were some differences in the baffling near the lower part of rad,but not certain on that.

ls60apache 09-16-2014 10:07 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
double

66_c10_tpi 09-16-2014 10:22 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
That is what I am concerned about. I picked up a used one at a swap meet not realizing there was differences. Mine must be the earlier models because it is resting on the frame rails. My truck is a 66. I will have to get my old one down and look at it closer. I did once but I didn't look at the notches I was concerned about clearance for the light buckets.

ls60apache 09-16-2014 10:42 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
grille mounting and headlight buckets wont be an issue but yes if you have a 60-62 panel on a 66 it will rub the frame rails. good luck.

66_c10_tpi 09-17-2014 06:59 PM

Re: Differences between grill filler panels for our year of trucks
 
Well I do have the early model. I am. Going to try and cut out the notches from my old grill shell and weld them on to the older shell. Much cheaper than buying a replacement.


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