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Old 10-02-2010, 01:58 PM   #1
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Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Well, I just purchased a 62 C10 Shorty. I really don't like the headlight bezels on the 62's. I prefer all others but 62's. I am thinking about maybe going with an apache grill with dual headlights but I have no idea if it they are interchangeable without having to cut or add any metal. Does anyone know if I have to change anything else other than headlight buckets and grill? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 10-02-2010, 03:00 PM   #2
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

You may need to drill a couple of new mounting holes depending on which configuration you end up with, but if you get the entire 4 headlight grille assembly with the mounting brackets and wire harness it should just bolt on to your radiator support, and the grille harness should plug right into the bulkhead connector on the driver side of the radiator.

The wiring from the dimmer switch to the radiator support is the same for both 2 and 4 headlight grilles, as is the matching connector leading from there to the headlights. After the connector the headlights are wired slightly different depending on if you have 2 or 4, so all you have to do is use the harness that corresponds with the number of headlights.
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Old 10-02-2010, 09:00 PM   #3
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Thanks! Markeb01 I am for sure changing now I just have to find me a complete set up.
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Old 10-03-2010, 04:43 AM   #4
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

... Will keep my eyes open for a grill around here .... P.S. Congrats on the shortbox 62 !!!

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Old 10-16-2010, 01:24 AM   #5
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Thanks 62 Longbed. Yeah please me let me know if you find an apache grill will with the dual head headlights it would have to be complete with buckets and bezels just so I can do a clean swap with you or anyone who may come across one.
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Old 10-16-2010, 04:43 PM   #6
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Not a problem iehotrod ..
I would make sure it was all complete ... Trying to piece together a 62 grille now ... What a pain in the *%*&$&$## .. trying to find all the parts .. Should just stay with the 64 5 6 grill thats in it now ... Still looking .. Good Luck & Thanks !!!
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Old 10-18-2010, 01:27 PM   #7
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

is this the grill you are looking for? if so there is a salvage yard near me that had one. not chromed but complete with a few dings in it. I think it is a 61 model grill, but not sure.
the one shown I put on a 65 suburban built about 5 years ago and I haven't been back to that yard since. had to drill a couple of holes, thats all. pm me and I will go back and look for it.

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Old 05-20-2011, 11:57 PM   #8
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is this the grill you are looking for? if so there is a salvage yard near me that had one. not chromed but complete with a few dings in it. I think it is a 61 model grill, but not sure.
the one shown I put on a 65 suburban built about 5 years ago and I haven't been back to that yard since. had to drill a couple of holes, thats all. pm me and I will go back and look for it.

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This is a 1960 grill. The 1961 has "Chevrolet", "floating" in the middle of the grill bars.
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Old 05-21-2011, 09:04 AM   #9
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

is the 60-61 grill swap just as easy onto a 63?..

i prefer the look of the 4 headlights over the 2 as well...
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Old 05-24-2011, 04:42 PM   #10
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

This is a 1960 grill. The 1961 has "Chevrolet", "floating" in the middle of the grill bars.[/QUOTE]

thanks dude for the heads up... not really sure about those earlier grills.
i do like the dual headlights much better.

scored another "60" grill for my current project.
question??? has anybody tried the spray-on type of chrome plating thats out there? i'm curious about quality and cost differences.
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:01 AM   #11
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Man how did I miss this oppertunity. Am I to late to take you up on your offer?
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Old 05-18-2011, 11:55 AM   #12
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Old 05-18-2011, 02:05 PM   #13
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

I'm in the process of doing the same thing ... I finally got everything for the 62 grill , didn't like the way it looked ... Got a 1960 grill , being powdercoated , then I'll install .. Bolts up in my 62 with no problems ... Ordered a new wire harness for it ... Excited !!!! Better Looking .... Good Luck !!

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Old 05-18-2011, 11:57 PM   #14
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It sure is. I really need to replace the one on my 62 its bent and I prefer to use a 60-61 grill.
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Old 05-19-2011, 08:23 PM   #15
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Old 05-19-2011, 09:21 PM   #16
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This does look nice though!
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'62 grill (not mine):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...Q5fAccessories
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Bought my complete grille from Jonzcustomshop. The swap was a piece of cake. Went from 62 to 61 in a afternoon.
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Old 05-23-2011, 06:56 PM   #19
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

Try contacting this guy: http://www.stovebolt.com/RJ/

Helped me find something I had been looking for, for years.

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Old 05-23-2011, 10:37 PM   #21
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i just scored this 60 grill off a chimney sweep work truck in a junk yard on saturday.
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

My 65 had that grill and I really liked it.



Now my 61 Apache and it has a later model C10 hood. I still have the same combo.
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Old 06-24-2011, 12:51 AM   #25
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Re: Has any changed grills from 62 to a 61 Apache?

So I found the 60 grill I was looking for. Now I just need the headlight bezels and buckets does anyone know where I can find them?
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