69 - 70 front grills - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cameeks · 06-12-2007, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by breeh

69-70 grill least desireable

Why does everybody say this. That is a bunch of BS

**Palf70Step** · 06-12-2007, 05:36 AM

Everyone has their opinion. I like you prefer the 69/70 grills over the others.

brak · 06-12-2007, 05:53 AM

i tend to agree, I don't know why, but i just don't like them.

IMO it's all about 71-72

**Hart_Rod** · 06-12-2007, 06:23 AM

All I know is, I've been trying to sell a complete, nearly rust free 69/70 front clip for a month now.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...51#post2166951

If it had been a 67/68, I could have sold it 10 times already for twice as much. Simple economics I guess, supply and DEMAND. Right now the 67/68 is the look most people are going for. I'm sure that will change in a year or so, it always does.

R

**special-K** · 06-12-2007, 06:37 AM

I think it`s the rear grille that they`re referring to

.Seriously,out of three general designs there has to be a favorite,least popular,and the monkey in the middle.Anyone that says any of these grilles is ugly probably has Ford blood pumping.It wasn`t long ago people were saying the`72s were the one to have,not even a`71.I always liked the`71 better because it didn`t have the modern sign of the future molded plastic door panels.Other than that,they look the same.At this time the 69/70 was the second choice with 67/68 least desireable.That`s right!People were walking past them for the "newer" looking trucks.I always secretly had a thing for the steelie fronts on the 67/68s.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-12-2007, 10:02 AM

To me, a grill just can't get any better than a 69-70, course having a 69 and 70 does make me a little impartial

1lowdiesel · 06-12-2007, 10:24 AM

i like em' all.

but for a lifted truck you can't beat the 69-70.
and for a lowered of course the 67-68.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-12-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1lowdiesel

i like em' all.

but for a lifted truck you can't beat the 69-70.
and for a lowered of course the 67-68.

1969k10stepside · 06-12-2007, 11:36 AM

I'v only liked 69-70 and 71-72 grills.Of course,thats because my trucks are 4wd.I currently have the correct grill for the correct year on my trucks.Although,If I can find a correct 1970 inner grill I would get a good condition 69-70 outer and make the 71 look like a 70.I dont much care for the 69 style inner grill.On the other hand,I'v been collecting un broke 71-72 style grills for awhile and as a matter of fact,just got another yesterday

For the 2wds though,I prefer 67-68 style grills but if the person wants to keep the correct style for their truck,that dont bother me.I'd rather have any 67-72 grill as opposed to having a blue oval

Hell,I'd drive the truck with just a core support,fenders,and hood rather than have a FORD

dan42 · 06-12-2007, 11:43 AM

Hey, I have a '70, but they are all WAY better looking than a f#$d.

cameeks · 06-12-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Although,If I can find a correct 1970 inner grill I would get a good condition 69-70 outer and make the 71 look like a 70.I dont much care for the 69 style inner grill.

What is the diffrence in the 69 and 70? I haven't noticed.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 12:21 PM

The black plastic inserts behind the grill.

I can't remember which year was which, but one was horizontal slats and the other was horizontal and vertical.

**breeh** · 06-12-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

Why does everybody say this. That is a bunch of BS

Don't confuse my quote as meaning undesirable. In my experience with 67-72 trucks, the 69-70 seem to be the least desired. This is only a comparison within these trucks. I also have a 70 swb stepside. With that I received an extra grill and there is nobody interested in the grill. I will keep it as a spare.

You can call it a bunch of BS but that is my experience.

SacramentoJoe · 06-12-2007, 12:29 PM

I always thought 67 GMC grill was the best ever.....68 is right behind that. I like the looks of the four headlamps. For the Chevys I actually think 69-70 looks best, but heck who's to say whats cool.....except you!

1969k10stepside · 06-12-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

What is the diffrence in the 69 and 70? I haven't noticed.

IMO,the 70 style looks the better of the 2...Notice the inner grill pattern
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67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 12:58 PM

That's the one I like the most too (of the 69-70), so the horizontal only slats are for the 70... cool

Of course, I think 67's rock the most.

cameeks · 06-12-2007, 03:00 PM

Well I guess this could end up like a CHEVY vs. ford thing. Everyone has their own opinion. I would be looking for a new 69 grill in the near future because the PO painted mine. But now that I have seen the 70 insert I need to look for one of those also.

1969k10stepside · 06-12-2007, 03:50 PM

Your only option for the 70 inner grill pattern is a used one.They aren't reproduced.Only the 69 inner grill style.Good luck finding a good one.

cameeks · 06-13-2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Your only option for the 70 inner grill pattern is a used one.They aren't reproduced.Only the 69 inner grill style.Good luck finding a good one.

figures

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-13-2007, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

IMO,the 70 style looks the better of the 2...Notice the inner grill pattern
1970 style---Greasemonkey72's 72 chevy acting as a 70
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1969 grill---photo from Yukon Jack
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i like all the grills 67-72 equally

RACINJASON22 · 06-13-2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

i like all the grills 67-72 equally

That seems to be the safest way to go, GREASEMONKEY72 but, I have to say it I like the 71 72 style the best IMO though. I'm partial also though as that is what I own two of

RJ22...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-13-2007, 03:21 AM

ill admit i am partial to the 71-72 because thats what my truck is and what i intend on putting back on but i still cant pick just one, if i could id have one of each

1lowdiesel · 06-13-2007, 09:34 AM

in an issue of truck builder the one where they did the front end swap on the guys truck thats on here they had th whole history of all the chevy front ends up to 72. it was very informative. i'm looking fr it right now on their site but i can't come up w/ anything.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-13-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lowdiesel

in an issue of truck builder the one where they did the front end swap on the guys truck thats on here they had th whole history of all the chevy front ends up to 72. it was very informative. i'm looking fr it right now on their site but i can't come up w/ anything.

http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm

06-12-2007, 05:36 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: 69 - 70 front grills Everyone has their opinion. I like you prefer the 69/70 grills over the others. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-12-2007, 05:53 AM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: 69 - 70 front grills i tend to agree, I don't know why, but i just don't like them. IMO it's all about 71-72 __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

06-12-2007, 06:23 AM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: 69 - 70 front grills All I know is, I've been trying to sell a complete, nearly rust free 69/70 front clip for a month now. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...51#post2166951 If it had been a 67/68, I could have sold it 10 times already for twice as much. Simple economics I guess, supply and DEMAND. Right now the 67/68 is the look most people are going for. I'm sure that will change in a year or so, it always does. R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-12-2007, 06:37 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 69 - 70 front grills I think it`s the rear grille that they`re referring to.Seriously,out of three general designs there has to be a favorite,least popular,and the monkey in the middle.Anyone that says any of these grilles is ugly probably has Ford blood pumping.It wasn`t long ago people were saying the`72s were the one to have,not even a`71.I always liked the`71 better because it didn`t have the modern sign of the future molded plastic door panels.Other than that,they look the same.At this time the 69/70 was the second choice with 67/68 least desireable.That`s right!People were walking past them for the "newer" looking trucks.I always secretly had a thing for the steelie fronts on the 67/68s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-12-2007, 10:02 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 69 - 70 front grills To me, a grill just can't get any better than a 69-70, course having a 69 and 70 does make me a little impartial __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-12-2007, 10:24 AM	#7
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: 69 - 70 front grills i like em' all. but for a lifted truck you can't beat the 69-70. and for a lowered of course the 67-68. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

06-12-2007, 11:36 AM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 69 - 70 front grills I'v only liked 69-70 and 71-72 grills.Of course,thats because my trucks are 4wd.I currently have the correct grill for the correct year on my trucks.Although,If I can find a correct 1970 inner grill I would get a good condition 69-70 outer and make the 71 look like a 70.I dont much care for the 69 style inner grill.On the other hand,I'v been collecting un broke 71-72 style grills for awhile and as a matter of fact,just got another yesterday For the 2wds though,I prefer 67-68 style grills but if the person wants to keep the correct style for their truck,that dont bother me.I'd rather have any 67-72 grill as opposed to having a blue oval Hell,I'd drive the truck with just a core support,fenders,and hood rather than have a FORD Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-12-2007 at 11:40 AM.

06-12-2007, 11:43 AM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 69 - 70 front grills Hey, I have a '70, but they are all WAY better looking than a f#$d. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-12-2007, 12:21 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 69 - 70 front grills The black plastic inserts behind the grill. I can't remember which year was which, but one was horizontal slats and the other was horizontal and vertical. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-12-2007, 12:29 PM	#14
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: 69 - 70 front grills I always thought 67 GMC grill was the best ever.....68 is right behind that. I like the looks of the four headlamps. For the Chevys I actually think 69-70 looks best, but heck who's to say whats cool.....except you! __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

06-12-2007, 12:58 PM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 69 - 70 front grills That's the one I like the most too (of the 69-70), so the horizontal only slats are for the 70... cool Of course, I think 67's rock the most. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-12-2007, 03:00 PM	#17
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: 69 - 70 front grills Well I guess this could end up like a CHEVY vs. ford thing. Everyone has their own opinion. I would be looking for a new 69 grill in the near future because the PO painted mine. But now that I have seen the 70 insert I need to look for one of those also. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

06-12-2007, 03:50 PM	#18
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 69 - 70 front grills Your only option for the 70 inner grill pattern is a used one.They aren't reproduced.Only the 69 inner grill style.Good luck finding a good one. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-12-2007 at 03:50 PM.

06-13-2007, 03:21 AM	#22
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 69 - 70 front grills ill admit i am partial to the 71-72 because thats what my truck is and what i intend on putting back on but i still cant pick just one, if i could id have one of each __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-13-2007, 09:34 AM	#23
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: 69 - 70 front grills in an issue of truck builder the one where they did the front end swap on the guys truck thats on here they had th whole history of all the chevy front ends up to 72. it was very informative. i'm looking fr it right now on their site but i can't come up w/ anything. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com



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