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wldcat10 · 05-24-2010, 11:05 AM

Can anybody help me out on how to install a Grille on a 1970? Do I have to take off the bumper? Any help will be appreciated, thanks!

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-24-2010, 11:14 AM

Yes, in order to properly install the grille and without damaging it, you must remove the front bumper. Trevor

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-24-2010, 11:16 AM

Make sure to remove all of the bolts up in the top sides of the grille between it and the radiator support. You will think you have them all, but sometimes you forget one or two that are back in there. I think there are 3 or 4 up in the tops, and 2-3 at the bottom sides. Unplug the front turn signal lights and that should be all to take it off. Trevor

wldcat10 · 05-24-2010, 11:35 AM

Ok the thing is, I don't have a grille on it at all right now. Is there any how-to- instructions on how to install a '70 grille?

tim21391 · 05-24-2010, 12:46 PM

it mounts to the side of the fenders and at top by the hood latch

DorianB · 05-24-2010, 02:18 PM

I can help with a little bit if it is the same as my '68.

You should have one middle support bracket that attaches to the grille and the Chevy logo emblem in the front. This center brace also helps support the hood latch. The hood latch will span from in front of the radiator to the bottom support bar and to the front of the grille. (5 screws hold this on if I remember correctly)

There at least two screws at the top that screw into the sides. (Bolt and washer for all of these btw.) I didn't take mine completely off, but that is coming in the near future.

wldcat10 · 05-24-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DorianB

I can help with a little bit if it is the same as my '68.

You should have one middle support bracket that attaches to the grille and the Chevy logo emblem in the front. This center brace also helps support the hood latch. The hood latch will span from in front of the radiator to the bottom support bar and to the front of the grille. (5 screws hold this on if I remember correctly)

There at least two screws at the top that screw into the sides. (Bolt and washer for all of these btw.) I didn't take mine completely off, but that is coming in the near future.

I think the '68 may be a little different to install then a '70, but I may be wrong? I do have the middle support hatch though.

I'm really just in need of where to bolt the grill onto? Anybody got any pics of instructions how to do it?

Sinister · 05-24-2010, 03:10 PM

It bolts to the insides of the fenders and to the hood latch. If you bought a new grill you'll need the grill mounts as well that have to be pop riveted to the grill itself.

**john** · 05-24-2010, 03:35 PM

The brackets sinister is referring to are #'s 5 and 6 in pic.

wldcat10 · 05-24-2010, 03:47 PM

Well I bought the grille, so it is new to me!

But I think I have those grill mounts on it. I need to check when I get home.So all I would need is to bolt on the two sides onto the fenders and just up top on the hood latch?

05-24-2010, 11:05 AM	#1
wldcat10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 157	How to install Grille on 1970? Can anybody help me out on how to install a Grille on a 1970? Do I have to take off the bumper? Any help will be appreciated, thanks! __________________ 1970 CST/10 LWB 350 1984 Blazer

05-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? Yes, in order to properly install the grille and without damaging it, you must remove the front bumper. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-24-2010, 11:16 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? Make sure to remove all of the bolts up in the top sides of the grille between it and the radiator support. You will think you have them all, but sometimes you forget one or two that are back in there. I think there are 3 or 4 up in the tops, and 2-3 at the bottom sides. Unplug the front turn signal lights and that should be all to take it off. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-24-2010, 11:35 AM	#4
wldcat10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 157	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? Ok the thing is, I don't have a grille on it at all right now. Is there any how-to- instructions on how to install a '70 grille? __________________ 1970 CST/10 LWB 350 1984 Blazer

05-24-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? it mounts to the side of the fenders and at top by the hood latch __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

05-24-2010, 02:18 PM	#6
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? I can help with a little bit if it is the same as my '68. You should have one middle support bracket that attaches to the grille and the Chevy logo emblem in the front. This center brace also helps support the hood latch. The hood latch will span from in front of the radiator to the bottom support bar and to the front of the grille. (5 screws hold this on if I remember correctly) There at least two screws at the top that screw into the sides. (Bolt and washer for all of these btw.) I didn't take mine completely off, but that is coming in the near future. Last edited by DorianB; 05-24-2010 at 02:19 PM.

05-24-2010, 03:10 PM	#8
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? It bolts to the insides of the fenders and to the hood latch. If you bought a new grill you'll need the grill mounts as well that have to be pop riveted to the grill itself. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-24-2010, 03:35 PM	#9
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? The brackets sinister is referring to are #'s 5 and 6 in pic. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

05-24-2010, 03:47 PM	#10
wldcat10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 157	Re: How to install Grille on 1970? Well I bought the grille, so it is new to me! But I think I have those grill mounts on it. I need to check when I get home.So all I would need is to bolt on the two sides onto the fenders and just up top on the hood latch? __________________ 1970 CST/10 LWB 350 1984 Blazer



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