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GMC AMI · 08-23-2004, 04:18 PM

Here is a grill # 473684. I tried to find out by the # on the 67-72 board section and had no luck. So I am posting a PIC here to see if anyone can ID.
Thanks for looking, Mike

Jonboy · 08-23-2004, 04:28 PM

Looks like a 73-77 Malibu/El Camino grille.

Grim Reaper · 08-23-2004, 04:29 PM

Mounting tabs are wrong for 73-91 square body. I'm thinking a low tim van with single headlights. Maybe a astro.

***Liz*** · 08-23-2004, 05:21 PM

77-79 impala

the baron · 08-23-2004, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MHC

77-79 impala

not a 77 , for sure...

***Liz*** · 08-23-2004, 06:26 PM

http://www.ksiautoparts.com/trojan/k_listsearch.asp
Part List For Number: 473684
ModelNo PartNo PartLinkNo OEM No Part Description Year

88/98 SD RWD 3343311 GM1200297 473684 GRILL UPPER 77 - 79

http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/c...?p_prodid=5952

the baron · 08-23-2004, 06:40 PM

the number does not match with the pic :
on the Impala , you have eight vertical rows , while on the other pic , there are six vertical rows...

***Liz*** · 08-23-2004, 06:55 PM

Baron I m not trying to argue with you

I am simply researching this now as it has me curious . From what I see online it seems to be a late model 77-79
78 is when the grill changed , but it is listed on a few sites by the number that was given by Mike Files as a 77-79. this is the other info I found.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/278209

The Impala “S” model and Sport Sedans were dropped. All models had pillars. Impalas had an 8 x 3 hole eggcrate grille pattern with center Bowtie emblem, plus quad rectangular headlamps over quad park/signal lamps. The new Impalas were shorter in length, taller in stature and narrower. Impala embodied the new image of the full-size American car - smaller, lighter, more efficient. (For example, even with its trim dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, legroom and trunk space.) The formula seemed to work. All-time sales passed the 12-million mark. The Impala had adapted once again. The 1977 Impala/Caprice was a style leader

1978 brought about few changes except for front and rear styling treatments. The Impala carried a new horizontal-bar grille with a Bowtie above rather than on the grille itself.

I do not own a 77-79 impala nor have I ever , so I can not agree or dispute first hand. All I knwo is it isn't a truck grille

***Liz*** · 08-24-2004, 08:06 AM

Cool deal. Like I said I was going by the web info for this and again the website said Impala not Caprice Classic, as do the pics on ebay etc. I suppose there could be reasons everyone would post them as Impalas when they are not, its beyond me why tho. Lotsa neato info out there on them. I've never owned 70s vehicles besides trucks and a torino years ago, to new for me

Thanks for the clarification!!!! I might email all these sites and let them know they are wrong too

(j/k)

I am curious as to what the differences are on the impala and caprice classic. I cant find all that much info on the specific differences. this site shows this to be an impala, and to me it looks the same?
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/254752

the baron · 08-24-2004, 10:24 AM

the main difference are visible on the front of the car , the impala has four square lights with the turn signal light just under , while on the Caprice the turn signal lights are on the bumper

the front lights on the Impala are a little higher than on the Caprice , and there is a visible difference on the back , where the backing lights on the caprice surrounds the License plate , while on the impala , the backing lights are into the rear lights

the hood & fenders are just the same

But this is only applicable to 1977-1979 Chevy's , don't ask me more on later models , it would become intricate

the pic's below come from a 1977 catalogue , the Impala is the red car , the Caprice being the blue one...

the baron · 08-24-2004, 10:27 AM

So , the car below is a caprice...

the baron · 08-24-2004, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the baron

So , the car below is a caprice...

I hope it is a Caprice , because there were so many changes & updates on those cars that you could be wrong at any time...

on the interior , the Impala were only available with Vynil or Vynil/cloth seats , while on the Caprice , it was almost always velour seats , with the front seats being 50/50 split with dual armrests

the only way to find if the car you're looking for is a Caprice or Impala , is to search through Google with the fabrication year...

and beware , like all the GM cars built during that period , they all are rust buckets :p

the baron · 08-24-2004, 10:38 AM

Sh*t , MHC , you were right , this is indeed an Impala...

I' am just a plain moron , I guess

***Liz*** · 08-24-2004, 10:49 AM

it was never about right and wrong lol. I was curious once I started looking into it. The info just kinda dies out though. Thanks for all the info you gave, I learned a bit today.

the baron · 08-24-2004, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MHC

I learned a bit today.

so did I , MHC

GMC AMI · 08-25-2004, 08:31 AM

Thank you MHC and the Baron for the reply's and info, Mike
Also thanks for moving the thread to proper location.

73stepside · 08-25-2004, 08:02 PM

how long is that grille...it looks pretty close to some low optioned 67-68 camaros

stepside454 · 08-25-2004, 08:04 PM

Im not seein that

08-23-2004, 04:18 PM	#1
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Anybody know what this fits? Here is a grill # 473684. I tried to find out by the # on the 67-72 board section and had no luck. So I am posting a PIC here to see if anyone can ID. Thanks for looking, Mike Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

08-23-2004, 04:28 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Looks like a 73-77 Malibu/El Camino grille. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-23-2004, 04:29 PM	#3
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Mounting tabs are wrong for 73-91 square body. I'm thinking a low tim van with single headlights. Maybe a astro. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

08-23-2004, 06:40 PM	#7
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	the number does not match with the pic : on the Impala , you have eight vertical rows , while on the other pic , there are six vertical rows... Attached Images __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

08-24-2004, 08:06 AM	#9
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Cool deal. Like I said I was going by the web info for this and again the website said Impala not Caprice Classic, as do the pics on ebay etc. I suppose there could be reasons everyone would post them as Impalas when they are not, its beyond me why tho. Lotsa neato info out there on them. I've never owned 70s vehicles besides trucks and a torino years ago, to new for me Thanks for the clarification!!!! I might email all these sites and let them know they are wrong too (j/k) I am curious as to what the differences are on the impala and caprice classic. I cant find all that much info on the specific differences. this site shows this to be an impala, and to me it looks the same? http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/254752 Attached Images

08-23-2004, 05:21 PM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	77-79 impala

08-23-2004, 06:26 PM	#6
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	http://www.ksiautoparts.com/trojan/k_listsearch.asp Part List For Number: 473684 ModelNo PartNo PartLinkNo OEM No Part Description Year 88/98 SD RWD 3343311 GM1200297 473684 GRILL UPPER 77 - 79 http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/c...?p_prodid=5952

08-23-2004, 06:55 PM	#8
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Baron I m not trying to argue with you I am simply researching this now as it has me curious . From what I see online it seems to be a late model 77-79 78 is when the grill changed , but it is listed on a few sites by the number that was given by Mike Files as a 77-79. this is the other info I found. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/278209 The Impala “S” model and Sport Sedans were dropped. All models had pillars. Impalas had an 8 x 3 hole eggcrate grille pattern with center Bowtie emblem, plus quad rectangular headlamps over quad park/signal lamps. The new Impalas were shorter in length, taller in stature and narrower. Impala embodied the new image of the full-size American car - smaller, lighter, more efficient. (For example, even with its trim dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, legroom and trunk space.) The formula seemed to work. All-time sales passed the 12-million mark. The Impala had adapted once again. The 1977 Impala/Caprice was a style leader 1978 brought about few changes except for front and rear styling treatments. The Impala carried a new horizontal-bar grille with a Bowtie above rather than on the grille itself. I do not own a 77-79 impala nor have I ever , so I can not agree or dispute first hand. All I knwo is it isn't a truck grille

08-24-2004, 10:24 AM	#10
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	the main difference are visible on the front of the car , the impala has four square lights with the turn signal light just under , while on the Caprice the turn signal lights are on the bumper the front lights on the Impala are a little higher than on the Caprice , and there is a visible difference on the back , where the backing lights on the caprice surrounds the License plate , while on the impala , the backing lights are into the rear lights the hood & fenders are just the same But this is only applicable to 1977-1979 Chevy's , don't ask me more on later models , it would become intricate the pic's below come from a 1977 catalogue , the Impala is the red car , the Caprice being the blue one... Attached Images __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

08-24-2004, 10:27 AM	#11
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	So , the car below is a caprice... Attached Images __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

08-24-2004, 10:38 AM	#13
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Sh*t , MHC , you were right , this is indeed an Impala... I' am just a plain moron , I guess __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

08-24-2004, 10:49 AM	#14
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	it was never about right and wrong lol. I was curious once I started looking into it. The info just kinda dies out though. Thanks for all the info you gave, I learned a bit today.

08-25-2004, 08:31 AM	#16
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Thank you MHC and the Baron for the reply's and info, Mike Also thanks for moving the thread to proper location. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

08-25-2004, 08:02 PM	#17
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	how long is that grille...it looks pretty close to some low optioned 67-68 camaros __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

08-25-2004, 08:04 PM	#18
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Im not seein that __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered



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