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wazzabie · 12-28-2021, 05:10 PM

Does the late 70s van share the same grill as the truck?

Just call me Sean · 12-28-2021, 09:10 PM

I have heard the van grills are the same as the trucks except for the mounting tabs. One has long tabs one has short.

**TKCR** · 12-28-2021, 09:26 PM

I would assume that all the years are the same, but I do know that the grilles are pretty much the same Grille, from Van to truck. As stated by Sean, the tabs are shorter on one of the grilles grilles, but it can still be used on the truck. I have a Van Grille on my truck.
It is the truck that has the shorter tabs, and it’s mainly the tabs on each end of the Grille. The ones in the center are very close to be the same length.

chrismoore701 · 12-29-2021, 08:34 AM

This grill came out of a van. Crazy story, had been looking for this grill for over 10 years. Neighbors garage caught on fire. I was helping clean the damage. He was handing me stuff from the attic when he handed me this grill. I got a little excited and he gave it to me as a gift. Fit perfect. He bought a I think 79 van new and put a custom grill in as soon as he could. had this in the attic ever since. was $700 at the time. they repop them now, so you can find cheaper. But mine is original

**TKCR** · 12-29-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

This grill came out of a van. Crazy story, had been looking for this grill for over 10 years. Neighbors garage caught on fire. I was helping clean the damage. He was handing me stuff from the attic when he handed me this grill. I got a little excited and he gave it to me as a gift. Fit perfect. He bought a I think 79 van new and put a custom grill in as soon as he could. had this in the attic ever since. was $700 at the time. they repop them now, so you can find cheaper. But mine is original

Nice find! Mine was a NOS part. New truck grilles we’re going for $700-$1000 for an 81-87. But I found this on eBay for $250. It was for a Van, did a little research and found that were the same. This was probably 6-7 years ago. So people have caught on to selling the Van grilles for just about as much as the truck grilles.

**1774btcrew** · 01-05-2022, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Nice find! Mine was a NOS part. New truck grilles we’re going for $700-$1000 for an 81-87. But I found this on eBay for $250. It was for a Van, did a little research and found that were the same. This was probably 6-7 years ago. So people have caught on to selling the Van grilles for just about as much as the truck grilles.

I have also seen several of the trucks that actually have both sets of holes in the panel the grille mounts to so it doesn't matter if it's truck or van grill for 81.87

**TKCR** · 01-05-2022, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I have also seen several of the trucks that actually have both sets of holes in the panel the grille mounts to so it doesn't matter if it's truck or van grill for 81.87

That’s how mine was. I have both holes, so it mounted just fine.

71gmcC15 · 01-08-2022, 01:36 AM

81 and 82 grills mount different then 83 ups. The top is the same but the bottom is different. On my 81 thate are 4 screws on the bottom. That I have to get under the pickup to get access to.

wazzabie · 01-05-2022, 03:57 PM

I wonder if the pre 78 style van grill can be adapted to the truck?

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12-28-2021, 09:26 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,978	Re: Does the late 70s van share the same grill as the truck? I would assume that all the years are the same, but I do know that the grilles are pretty much the same Grille, from Van to truck. As stated by Sean, the tabs are shorter on one of the grilles grilles, but it can still be used on the truck. I have a Van Grille on my truck. It is the truck that has the shorter tabs, and it’s mainly the tabs on each end of the Grille. The ones in the center are very close to be the same length. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

12-29-2021, 08:34 AM	#4
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Does the late 70s van share the same grill as the truck? This grill came out of a van. Crazy story, had been looking for this grill for over 10 years. Neighbors garage caught on fire. I was helping clean the damage. He was handing me stuff from the attic when he handed me this grill. I got a little excited and he gave it to me as a gift. Fit perfect. He bought a I think 79 van new and put a custom grill in as soon as he could. had this in the attic ever since. was $700 at the time. they repop them now, so you can find cheaper. But mine is original Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-08-2022, 01:36 AM	#8
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Does the late 70s van share the same grill as the truck? 81 and 82 grills mount different then 83 ups. The top is the same but the bottom is different. On my 81 thate are 4 screws on the bottom. That I have to get under the pickup to get access to. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

01-05-2022, 03:57 PM	#9
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Re: Does the late 70s van share the same grill as the truck? I wonder if the pre 78 style van grill can be adapted to the truck?



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