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56HOTRODDER

11-22-2019 11:13 AM

1973-74 grille mounting question

Hi I'm new to square bodies so please bear with me. I am converting my 1990 suburban to a 1973-74 nose. I couldn't find a donor vehicle so I have gotten a piece here or there as I found them . I finally got a decent 73 grille but it won't bolt up to my earlier rad support. My question is , do I need a whole different rad support or just the bolted on brackets? I was under the impression that 73-79 rad supports were the same, if they are I would like to use the one I have because it's near perfect. Please advise if you can.Thanks

MJN	11-22-2019 12:06 PM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

The center support is different for 73/74 as are the side supports and left/right angle brackets. The radiator support itself is the same but the grille brackets are specific for 73/74. I have one NOS side grille angle bracket for sale on the parts board if you're in need of it.

56HOTRODDER

11-22-2019 06:12 PM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

Thanks for that onformation!!

1774btcrew

11-23-2019 01:06 AM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

I have a full set of 73-74 grille brackets for sale with the correct hood latch. All have been powder coated

xs-style

11-23-2019 01:46 AM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422411

Found a link to the write up I did a few years back. Might help with some of your questions.

56HOTRODDER

11-23-2019 05:28 PM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

Quote:

Originally Posted by xs-style (Post 8631595)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422411

Found a link to the write up I did a few years back. Might help with some of your questions.

Read that post, most helpful , thanks

swissarmychainsaw

11-26-2019 07:47 PM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

GMC is also different than Chevy in regards to the grill supports!

KQQL IT

11-27-2019 01:07 AM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

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Quote:

Originally Posted by swissarmychainsaw (Post 8633524)

GMC is also different than Chevy in regards to the grill supports!

How's that?
Mine swapped directly.

rustyfive-seven

11-27-2019 10:10 AM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

what about the brackets/supports mid way from center/ latch bar to end brackets near headlights? im missing those. I just did my 77 to 73 grill swap:metal:

1774btcrew

11-30-2019 01:07 AM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8633663)

How's that?
Mine swapped directly.

gmc just has 2 extra brackets

KQQL IT

11-30-2019 05:08 PM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

Its originally a GMC so maybe I didnt notice.
Ran the Chevrolet one til I found a nice chrome GMC

1774btcrew

11-30-2019 05:25 PM

Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8635278)

Its originally a GMC so maybe I didnt notice.
Ran the Chevrolet one til I found a nice chrome GMC

The GMC had the 2 extra brackets that mounted to the 2 vertical pieces on the core support

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