Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 01-21-2009, 05:07 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...Q5fAccessories

Ok...if this is a 70 I want to bid but I am still somewhat confused on the which is the 69 and wwhich is the 70 styles. Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 01-21-2009, 06:26 AM

I am told there are NO replacements made for the 70 grill, NOS or otherwise. Even GM used the 69 grill as a replacement piece back in the 70s.

The picture on that is not real clear, but it looks 69 as I don't see any raised ribs on the grill.

**special-K** · 01-21-2009, 06:42 AM

I bought the real deal from GM up through the`80s.It wasn`t until the restoration parts program that n.o.s. became comfused with repro.The repros GM sells are actually the`70 grille mold but not detailed as a`70 making them appear to be`69s.It`s the`69 grille you can`t get anymore.I`ll have to look up the PN.If it`s true n.o.s. it appears in the pictures to be a true`69.

67_C-30 · 01-21-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I bought the real deal from GM up through the`80s.It wasn`t until the restoration parts program that n.o.s. became comfused with repro.The repros GM sells are actually the`70 grille mold but not detailed as a`70 making them appear to be`69s.It`s the`69 grille you can`t get anymore.I`ll have to look up the PN.If it`s true n.o.s. it appears in the pictures to be a true`69.

Special K is correct, it is the '69 grill that is no longer available.

70cst, without seeing it up close, I cannot tell. Ask the seller for close pics. A '70 should like the one below, even if the ribs aren't painted.

67_C-30 · 01-21-2009, 06:41 PM

Here's another couple. The top is the flat '69 grill that was painted grey, and the '70 was black has the raised ribs painted silver. Both of these are factory paint grills.

**leddzepp** · 01-21-2009, 12:04 PM

3985056...my parts book lists this as a 69-70 inner gille.

**special-K** · 01-21-2009, 08:29 PM

Hmmm...I see that`s true.The parts book does list that number for 69 & 70.It`s strange since they aren`t the same.But,the book shows another part number for 69 & 70 also,3985054.The description is the same.It must be a typo.

NYC-10 · 01-21-2009, 08:36 PM

that is my grill on ebay and it has the recesses

tcb-1 · 01-21-2009, 08:52 PM

simply paint the inner ribs black, then viola! a 70 grille.

regardless, it's a GM piece, not a Asian import!

**70cst** · 01-22-2009, 12:02 AM

Ok...thanks all!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-22-2009, 12:12 AM

Can you make a 70 grill out of a 69 grill using, say, a dremmel, tape measure, and a steady hand? I guess what I'm asking is, excluding the recess in the 70 grills, are the "eggcrates" the same on both?

I've always liked the "look" of the 70 grill over the 69.

67_C-30 · 01-22-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Can you make a 70 grill out of a 69 grill using, say, a dremmel, tape measure, and a steady hand? I guess what I'm asking is, excluding the recess in the 70 grills, are the "eggcrates" the same on both?

I've always liked the "look" of the 70 grill over the 69.

Yes, technically you could. The size of the "eggcrate" pattern is the same. They are so similiar in design is probably why GM discontinued the '69 grill. I would have never noticed it if I didn't 6 or 7 to look at and compare.

**special-K** · 01-22-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Can you make a 70 grill out of a 69 grill using, say, a dremmel, tape measure, and a steady hand? I guess what I'm asking is, excluding the recess in the 70 grills, are the "eggcrates" the same on both?

I've always liked the "look" of the 70 grill over the 69.

That,my friend,would be what is known as a 67ChevyRedneck grille.

Just funnin`witcha

.Seriously,if you did that you could call it your own creation,right?No one would know unless you told them.

01-21-2009, 05:07 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...Q5fAccessories Ok...if this is a 70 I want to bid but I am still somewhat confused on the which is the 69 and wwhich is the 70 styles. Thanks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-21-2009, 06:26 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,218	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? I am told there are NO replacements made for the 70 grill, NOS or otherwise. Even GM used the 69 grill as a replacement piece back in the 70s. The picture on that is not real clear, but it looks 69 as I don't see any raised ribs on the grill. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-21-2009, 06:42 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? I bought the real deal from GM up through the`80s.It wasn`t until the restoration parts program that n.o.s. became comfused with repro.The repros GM sells are actually the`70 grille mold but not detailed as a`70 making them appear to be`69s.It`s the`69 grille you can`t get anymore.I`ll have to look up the PN.If it`s true n.o.s. it appears in the pictures to be a true`69. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-21-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? Here's another couple. The top is the flat '69 grill that was painted grey, and the '70 was black has the raised ribs painted silver. Both of these are factory paint grills. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-21-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? 3985056...my parts book lists this as a 69-70 inner gille.

01-21-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? Hmmm...I see that`s true.The parts book does list that number for 69 & 70.It`s strange since they aren`t the same.But,the book shows another part number for 69 & 70 also,3985054.The description is the same.It must be a typo. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-21-2009, 08:36 PM	#8
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? that is my grill on ebay and it has the recesses __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

01-21-2009, 08:52 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? simply paint the inner ribs black, then viola! a 70 grille. regardless, it's a GM piece, not a Asian import! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 01-21-2009 at 08:54 PM.

01-22-2009, 12:02 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? Ok...thanks all! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-22-2009, 12:12 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Is this a 69 or 70 Inner Grille? Can you make a 70 grill out of a 69 grill using, say, a dremmel, tape measure, and a steady hand? I guess what I'm asking is, excluding the recess in the 70 grills, are the "eggcrates" the same on both? I've always liked the "look" of the 70 grill over the 69. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-22-2009 at 12:12 AM.

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