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SanitysBane · 02-10-2007, 07:49 PM

Hey can someone show me the difference between the grills on the 73-80s?
I think someone had a picture but I couldn't find it when I searched for it. Thanks for any help guys!

bigblock73 · 02-10-2007, 10:03 PM

Does this help

alee75681 · 02-11-2007, 12:34 AM

Thanks for that illustration, Jeff. That's a cool guide for me since I'm just getting into the 73-87 trucks.

SanitysBane · 02-10-2007, 10:54 PM

Thats it! Hey quick question, were the GMC grills any different?

cliffsta · 02-11-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SanitysBane

Thats it! Hey quick question, were the GMC grills any different?

Yes, they were. But they mostly changed very little, they all had the standard GMC 3 sections with horizontal slats.

**N2TRUX** · 02-11-2007, 02:06 AM

Wow, that's much better than my old black and white version

**N2TRUX** · 02-11-2007, 02:07 AM

Here's another one....

**special-K** · 02-11-2007, 09:08 AM

I`m surprised on the 83/84 and the 85/87 they don`t show the dual light version.

**N2TRUX** · 02-11-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I`m surprised on the 83/84 and the 85/87 they don`t show the dual light version.

The chart that Jeff posted "sorta" does at the bottom. It shows the quad lights version but doesn't make mention of the difference.

watahyahknow · 02-11-2007, 09:31 AM

will the grille and radiatorsupport of a 79 fit a 86 truck or do you need to chainge the fenders too

**N2TRUX** · 02-11-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

will the grille and radiator support of a 79 fit a 86 truck or do you need to change the fenders too

You will need to change fenders, and hood too.

hiway · 02-11-2007, 10:53 AM

I thought the 79 was the only year the head light bezel also went around the marker/driving light.

cliffsta · 02-11-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hiway

I thought the 79 was the only year the head light bezel also went around the marker/driving light.

No, 79 and 80 both did that. In 1980, the Silverado trim level had the square headlight, and the other trim level trucks had 1979's round headlight with full bezel setup.

Restrorob · 02-11-2007, 01:03 PM

Since the subject is up !

The P/O painted the grill in my 74. While I'm doing the full restoration I would like to install a new grill. Problem is LMC doesn't list a grill for 73/76 trucks, They say the 77/80 can be made to fit but I like my deeper style grill (pic. below).

All the ones I have found in my local bone yards have had damage, Does anyone know where I may be able to find a aftermarket replacement ?

Thanks

boatpuller · 02-11-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Since the subject is up !

The P/O painted the grill in my 74. While I'm doing the full restoration I would like to install a new grill. Problem is LMC doesn't list a grill for 73/76 trucks, They say the 77/80 can be made to fit but I like my deeper style grill (pic. below).

All the ones I have found in my local bone yards have had damage, Does anyone know where I may be able to find a aftermarket replacement ?

Thanks

grilles show up on ebay alot.the ones with perch for bowtie are alot more than without,aftermarket without bowtie perch there pretty cheap.if you do your homework and don't buy from somebody with a bunch of negative feedback you'll be fine.i've saved a bundle on my resto with ebay and never really had an issue.

Restrorob · 02-11-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

grilles show up on ebay alot.

Thanks But, I got burnt buying a grill and headlight bezels off ebay. They were miss described by far and pics hide many flaws, They are worse than my originals.

I spent $2500 last year buying restro parts on ebay, Mostly new repro. or NOS parts from stores. Have bought a few things from individuals but if they don't have above 95% feedback and at-least 200 items sold I don't fool with them.

**Captkaos** · 02-12-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

The P/O painted the grill in my 74. While I'm doing the full restoration I would like to install a new grill. Problem is LMC doesn't list a grill for 73/76 trucks,
Does anyone know where I may be able to find a aftermarket replacement ?

Thanks

You are looking for a 73-74, not 73-76. They were the only years to have a center latch. There are no aftermartket companies making the 73-74 grilles, unless you find some originals in a dealer search your only option is a used one.

There was someone on my board selling a 73-74 in the parts forum:
http://p210.ezboard.com/f7387chevytrucks88686frm13

Restrorob · 02-12-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

You are looking for a 73-74, not 73-76.

There was someone on my board selling a 73-74 in the parts forum:
http://p210.ezboard.com/f7387chevytrucks88686frm13

Thanks Capt, I sent a email.

hiway · 02-11-2007, 12:45 PM

Yep...but I'm refering to the pictures above. It shows 77 and 78 did that. I don't think so. 80 is all by itself and the cheaper trucks had the round headlight settup like the 79's.

boatpuller · 02-11-2007, 12:48 PM

yeah,i think your right hiway 77,78 didn't have wrapped headlight bezels .only 79 and 80 and 80 was square look at n2trux truck it's a 77 and they don't wrap.

whiskeydented · 02-11-2007, 01:22 PM

In the illustration it shows the hood detail starting in 77, wasn't it started in 79?

hiway · 02-11-2007, 02:27 PM

Yea...The hood "detail" started in 79 also.

bigblock73 · 02-11-2007, 03:47 PM

restorob, the grill you need is a 73/74 grill only. I have seen NOS 73-74 grills on eBay (I got one for my '73) lately, keep looking, one will pop up. Nobody reproduces them.

Restrorob · 02-11-2007, 06:56 PM

Thanks Jeff, Guess I'll keep lookin.

bulky · 02-11-2007, 10:07 PM

Where is that color illustration from? A magazine or book? It would make a cool poster to hang in the garage.

02-10-2007, 07:49 PM	#1
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Grill question Hey can someone show me the difference between the grills on the 73-80s? I think someone had a picture but I couldn't find it when I searched for it. Thanks for any help guys! __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

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02-11-2007, 12:34 AM	#3
alee75681 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Henderson, TX Posts: 19	Re: Grill question Thanks for that illustration, Jeff. That's a cool guide for me since I'm just getting into the 73-87 trucks. __________________ Andy Lee Henderson, TX 1955 Belair 4 dr. Sedan (since 1984) Andy's 55 Cardomain Site 1984 SWB Fleetside (since 11/06) Last edited by alee75681; 02-11-2007 at 12:36 AM.

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SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: Grill question Thats it! Hey quick question, were the GMC grills any different? __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer Last edited by SanitysBane; 02-10-2007 at 10:58 PM.

02-11-2007, 02:06 AM	#6
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02-11-2007, 09:08 AM	#8
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02-11-2007, 09:31 AM	#10
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Grill question will the grille and radiatorsupport of a 79 fit a 86 truck or do you need to chainge the fenders too __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-11-2007, 10:53 AM	#12
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Grill question I thought the 79 was the only year the head light bezel also went around the marker/driving light. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

02-11-2007, 01:03 PM	#14
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Grill question Since the subject is up ! The P/O painted the grill in my 74. While I'm doing the full restoration I would like to install a new grill. Problem is LMC doesn't list a grill for 73/76 trucks, They say the 77/80 can be made to fit but I like my deeper style grill (pic. below). All the ones I have found in my local bone yards have had damage, Does anyone know where I may be able to find a aftermarket replacement ? Thanks __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

02-11-2007, 12:45 PM	#19
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Grill question Yep...but I'm refering to the pictures above. It shows 77 and 78 did that. I don't think so. 80 is all by itself and the cheaper trucks had the round headlight settup like the 79's. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

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boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Grill question yeah,i think your right hiway 77,78 didn't have wrapped headlight bezels .only 79 and 80 and 80 was square look at n2trux truck it's a 77 and they don't wrap.

02-11-2007, 01:22 PM	#21
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: Grill question In the illustration it shows the hood detail starting in 77, wasn't it started in 79?

02-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#22
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Grill question Yea...The hood "detail" started in 79 also. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

02-11-2007, 03:47 PM	#23
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Grill question restorob, the grill you need is a 73/74 grill only. I have seen NOS 73-74 grills on eBay (I got one for my '73) lately, keep looking, one will pop up. Nobody reproduces them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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02-11-2007, 06:56 PM	#24
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Grill question Thanks Jeff, Guess I'll keep lookin. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

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