69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chrislehr · 05-08-2008, 10:06 PM

Possible? Any fitment issues or reasons this DOESNT work. Im getting tired of seeing the 69/70 grilles for 500-800$ for NOS.

Sinister · 05-08-2008, 10:10 PM

You need a grill support for '71-'72, otherwise it'll bolt right up...

**ScottH** · 05-08-2008, 10:15 PM

Don't forget the difference with the blinkers - you will need the 71-72 style front bumper if you change over.

Tynee · 05-08-2008, 10:33 PM

A PO of my '70 decided this was the ay to go as well. Think it over REAL hard before you pop the cash. Its the #1 thing that drives my nuts about my truck (other than the current cracked head).

chrislehr · 05-09-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

A PO of my '70 decided this was the ay to go as well. Think it over REAL hard before you pop the cash. Its the #1 thing that drives my nuts about my truck (other than the current cracked head).

any pics to help me along?

Mt Man Chad · 05-08-2008, 10:39 PM

I think the hood latch is different also. It's offset just a little to the right so you can reach it thru the grill!

tcb-1 · 05-09-2008, 04:17 AM

why would you want to change out that beautiful 69-70 grille!!

I completely understand the price issue. You could actually buy an NOS grille several years back for under $300.

Tynee · 05-12-2008, 03:07 AM

I guess the biggest thing that drives me crazy is the double symbol. I know thta could be corrected with '71/2 hood, but why didn't he do that in the first place?

If you want more specific pics, let me know what you'd like to see. I'll get some sots while I'm out there finishing up my current project on it.

ChevyMex · 05-12-2008, 04:33 AM

You will need the side bumper brackets, in 71-72 these are longer than the 69-70 because of the park lamps in the bumper.

I have done the conversion with no major problems or adjustments.

67_C-30 · 05-12-2008, 06:52 AM

I thought about the long and hard and I came to the conclusion that I just wasn't going to spend $700+ on a grill for a driver. After considering both options, I decided to buy a repop grill that has the CHEVROLET lettering that comes as a decal. I bought mine from Tim Christian for a little over $300 and unless you are standing 3 feet away you can't tell its not a GM grill. The decals are in the same style font as the stamped lettering in the GM grills. I will get you some pics tomorrow if want to see it.

VA72C10 · 05-13-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I thought about the long and hard and I came to the conclusion that I just wasn't going to spend $700+ on a grill for a driver. After considering both options, I decided to buy a repop grill that has the CHEVROLET lettering that comes as a decal. I bought mine from Tim Christian for a little over $300 and unless you are standing 3 feet away you can't tell its not a GM grill. The decals are in the same style font as the stamped lettering in the GM grills. I will get you some pics tomorrow if want to see it.

I am interested in seeing that as well!

67_C-30 · 05-13-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I am interested in seeing that as well!

I will post the pics this evening when I get off work.

Sinister · 05-13-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I thought about the long and hard and I came to the conclusion that I just wasn't going to spend $700+ on a grill for a driver. After considering both options, I decided to buy a repop grill that has the CHEVROLET lettering that comes as a decal. I bought mine from Tim Christian for a little over $300 and unless you are standing 3 feet away you can't tell its not a GM grill. The decals are in the same style font as the stamped lettering in the GM grills. I will get you some pics tomorrow if want to see it.

I'd like to see this as well. I've seen those letters before, how did you get them lined up?

67_C-30 · 05-14-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

I'd like to see this as well. I've seen those letters before, how did you get them lined up?

I measured when the bottom of the letters were on the factory grill and put some masking tape to keep the level and I measured where each letter was and positioned them accordingly. You can put mix up some soapy water and the letters will move around until you get the location right. When I got them where they were supposed to be, I dabbed them with a damp paper towel until I worked out all the bubbles. They turned out very nice.

chrislehr · 05-13-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I thought about the long and hard and I came to the conclusion that I just wasn't going to spend $700+ on a grill for a driver. After considering both options, I decided to buy a repop grill that has the CHEVROLET lettering that comes as a decal. I bought mine from Tim Christian for a little over $300 and unless you are standing 3 feet away you can't tell its not a GM grill. The decals are in the same style font as the stamped lettering in the GM grills. I will get you some pics tomorrow if want to see it.

I think I am at the exact same place as you on this - very interested in those pics.

chevguy7 · 05-13-2008, 08:46 PM

Friend of mine thats on the forum as well converted to a 71-72 grille, but used a billet insert and kept the bow tie on the hood. He just used some wire ties to hold up the turn signal lights up behind the billet grille. Looks good.

67_C-30 · 05-14-2008, 02:01 AM

OK OK - Here are the pics!

As you can tell it is very convincing. 98% of the people out there would never even notice it. It would truly take a fanatic (like most of us) to ever notice it, but even then we'd have to be close. On the last shot I have it compared to the factory grill in my beater truck, and you can see the letters are the same size and font.

chrislehr · 05-14-2008, 02:42 AM

Wow. And how much and link??????

Shiny chrome is so much sexier than dull dented.

Baby needs a facelift.

67_C-30 · 05-14-2008, 03:09 AM

You can get it at: http://www.christiansclassics.com/

Tim is a board member here and a site supporter, and he's a super nice guy to deal with.

retselgerg · 05-14-2008, 03:10 AM

i have a new 71-72 on mine now, and i hate it, but thanks to a good friend nad fellow board member i know have a near perfect orginal that baby will wear soon again

sandking · 05-14-2008, 03:19 AM

I have a decent 69/70 if someone wants to trade for a 71/72 if you can figure a good, inexpensive way to ship, unless you are in or around So. Cal.

elektrik · 05-15-2008, 06:15 AM

Here's my 69:

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Still have to get the headlight bezels (now that I'm starting to have a little more $$$)

retselgerg · 05-15-2008, 03:49 PM

that is a sharp looking piece, im just curious as to how long the decals will last

420am · 05-15-2008, 07:01 PM

I wonder how much it would cost to have some place lazer etch those letters in.

VA72C10 · 05-16-2008, 09:42 AM

How does the shine on the reproduction compare to the stock? Does it look more like the chrome bumper? Thanks!

05-08-2008, 10:10 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille You need a grill support for '71-'72, otherwise it'll bolt right up... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-08-2008, 10:15 PM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille Don't forget the difference with the blinkers - you will need the 71-72 style front bumper if you change over. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

05-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#4
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille A PO of my '70 decided this was the ay to go as well. Think it over REAL hard before you pop the cash. Its the #1 thing that drives my nuts about my truck (other than the current cracked head). __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

05-08-2008, 10:39 PM	#6
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille I think the hood latch is different also. It's offset just a little to the right so you can reach it thru the grill! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

05-09-2008, 04:17 AM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille why would you want to change out that beautiful 69-70 grille!! I completely understand the price issue. You could actually buy an NOS grille several years back for under $300. __________________ 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

05-08-2008, 10:06 PM	#1
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille Possible? Any fitment issues or reasons this DOESNT work. Im getting tired of seeing the 69/70 grilles for 500-800$ for NOS.

05-12-2008, 03:07 AM	#8
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille I guess the biggest thing that drives me crazy is the double symbol. I know thta could be corrected with '71/2 hood, but why didn't he do that in the first place? If you want more specific pics, let me know what you'd like to see. I'll get some sots while I'm out there finishing up my current project on it. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT. Last edited by Tynee; 05-12-2008 at 03:11 AM.

05-12-2008, 04:33 AM	#9
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille You will need the side bumper brackets, in 71-72 these are longer than the 69-70 because of the park lamps in the bumper. I have done the conversion with no major problems or adjustments.

05-12-2008, 06:52 AM	#10
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille I thought about the long and hard and I came to the conclusion that I just wasn't going to spend $700+ on a grill for a driver. After considering both options, I decided to buy a repop grill that has the CHEVROLET lettering that comes as a decal. I bought mine from Tim Christian for a little over $300 and unless you are standing 3 feet away you can't tell its not a GM grill. The decals are in the same style font as the stamped lettering in the GM grills. I will get you some pics tomorrow if want to see it. __________________ '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!

05-13-2008, 08:46 PM	#16
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille Friend of mine thats on the forum as well converted to a 71-72 grille, but used a billet insert and kept the bow tie on the hood. He just used some wire ties to hold up the turn signal lights up behind the billet grille. Looks good. __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds

05-14-2008, 02:01 AM	#17
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille OK OK - Here are the pics! As you can tell it is very convincing. 98% of the people out there would never even notice it. It would truly take a fanatic (like most of us) to ever notice it, but even then we'd have to be close. On the last shot I have it compared to the factory grill in my beater truck, and you can see the letters are the same size and font. Attached Images __________________ '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!

05-14-2008, 02:42 AM	#18
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille Wow. And how much and link?????? Shiny chrome is so much sexier than dull dented. Baby needs a facelift.

05-14-2008, 03:09 AM	#19
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille You can get it at: http://www.christiansclassics.com/ Tim is a board member here and a site supporter, and he's a super nice guy to deal with. __________________ '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!

05-14-2008, 03:10 AM	#20
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille i have a new 71-72 on mine now, and i hate it, but thanks to a good friend nad fellow board member i know have a near perfect orginal that baby will wear soon again __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

05-14-2008, 03:19 AM	#21
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille I have a decent 69/70 if someone wants to trade for a 71/72 if you can figure a good, inexpensive way to ship, unless you are in or around So. Cal.



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05-15-2008, 06:15 AM	#22
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille Here's my 69: Still have to get the headlight bezels (now that I'm starting to have a little more $$$) Last edited by elektrik; 05-15-2008 at 06:16 AM.

05-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#23
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille that is a sharp looking piece, im just curious as to how long the decals will last __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

05-15-2008, 07:01 PM	#24
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05-16-2008, 09:42 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 69/70 trucks with 71/72 grille How does the shine on the reproduction compare to the stock? Does it look more like the chrome bumper? Thanks!

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