Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 04-26-2011, 06:41 PM

I have three sets of these brackets. They're the center bracket and pair of outer brackets per set.

Judging by the 73-74 grille swap FAQ, they look like the early ones.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450031

Can anyone confirm this ? I don't want to sell them and misrepresent what they are.

bigblock73 · 04-26-2011, 06:58 PM

That is what you have Kevin.

Do you have the latch mechanisms too??

Tx Firefighter · 04-26-2011, 07:03 PM

The latches are 73-74 specific too ?

Tell me I'm not going to have to go back to the junkyard for them also.

bigblock73 · 04-26-2011, 08:50 PM

I don't know if they are or not to be honest, but having them to go along with everything else would be a plus IMO.

Maybe someone here can chime in if they know or not.

**N2TRUX** · 04-26-2011, 08:54 PM

What year did they go to internal latch, 75 or 76? I know they changed them then. I think all external latches are the same. I sure wish you were closer to me. I have a full set that needs blasted and coated for my conversion.

GCncsuHD · 04-26-2011, 08:57 PM

Yes those are the 73-74 brackets. The latch on my 78 was external and identical to the one that came with the 73-74 brackets I bought. Although my truck being a base model one ton may have had something to do with it, I think I have seen 78s with the internal latch as well.

BigRed76 · 04-26-2011, 09:31 PM

the handle for 73-74 latches are centered, while the 75-76 latch handles are offset to one side, and i believe the 77-80 latch handles were in the center again. Internal latches were optional until 81 when they became standard.

bmchevy1979 · 04-26-2011, 10:59 PM

and 77 was the first year the inside hood release was offered

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2011, 02:11 PM

I appreciate everyone's input on this. I wanted to get the straight facts before I offered them for sale to anyone.

04-26-2011, 06:41 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) I have three sets of these brackets. They're the center bracket and pair of outer brackets per set. Judging by the 73-74 grille swap FAQ, they look like the early ones. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450031 Can anyone confirm this ? I don't want to sell them and misrepresent what they are. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-26-2011, 06:58 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) That is what you have Kevin. Do you have the latch mechanisms too?? __________________ 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

04-26-2011, 07:03 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) The latches are 73-74 specific too ? Tell me I'm not going to have to go back to the junkyard for them also. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-26-2011, 08:50 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) I don't know if they are or not to be honest, but having them to go along with everything else would be a plus IMO. Maybe someone here can chime in if they know or not. __________________ 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

04-26-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) What year did they go to internal latch, 75 or 76? I know they changed them then. I think all external latches are the same. I sure wish you were closer to me. I have a full set that needs blasted and coated for my conversion. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-26-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) Yes those are the 73-74 brackets. The latch on my 78 was external and identical to the one that came with the 73-74 brackets I bought. Although my truck being a base model one ton may have had something to do with it, I think I have seen 78s with the internal latch as well. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s Last edited by GCncsuHD; 04-26-2011 at 09:00 PM.

04-26-2011, 09:31 PM	#7
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) the handle for 73-74 latches are centered, while the 75-76 latch handles are offset to one side, and i believe the 77-80 latch handles were in the center again. Internal latches were optional until 81 when they became standard. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

04-26-2011, 10:59 PM	#8
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) and 77 was the first year the inside hood release was offered __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

04-27-2011, 02:11 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Help me ID these grille brackets I have (possibly 73-74) I appreciate everyone's input on this. I wanted to get the straight facts before I offered them for sale to anyone. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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