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Mountain Man · 02-12-2004, 06:12 PM

I see that you can now get a repo 67 chrome grill.

I want to know how difficult it is to change out a GMC 67-72 grill.

I assume that you pull the bumper, and headlight bezels, and then there are screws that hold the grille on. Can someone tell me if this is accurate. I want to know how difficult the job is before I consider doing it. I can't see my truck right now because I am travelling away from home.

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-12-2004, 06:41 PM

Just replcaed my core support and re-painted my grill (PO had previously painted it). Any way, I did not remove my bumper. Remove front parking lights. remove headlight trim. Un bolt grill from hood latch. should also be a bolt at bottom. 67-68 have a piece that connects between bottom of support and grill remove this(runs width of vehicle). should be 8 bolts (4 per side) connecting grill to fenders. should be able to lift out.

J.Lance · 02-12-2004, 07:20 PM

I find it easier to take off the front bumper especially if you're putting a nice grill back in. I also loosen (not remove) the bolts going from the radiator support to the fenders in order to spread the fenders a little and make it easier for the grill to slide out from between them. 4 bolts per side as mentioned between the grill and fenders, 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. I found it easier to leave the center grill support on the grill and unblot it from the radiator support but that's just me. Headlight bezels do not need to be removed as they will stay with the grill when removed but you do have to either take out or unplug the running lights in the grill. As mentioned, must also remove the air dam on '67 and 68. Pretty simple, should have it out in about 15 min. or so. Good luck.

Blue Beard · 02-12-2004, 11:08 PM

Have to agree with lance, fairly easy task to handle...

Mountain Man · 02-14-2004, 11:42 PM

Well thanks for the tips guys.

Went out to the garage today at 2pm, and returned at 4:30pm. A bit longer than a 15 minute job, and one broken bolt, and out it came. The 37 year old bolts were very seized and man are they hard to get at thru the grill, but I got it out without damage.

I sure hope the new repro. 67 GMC grille goes in o.k. and fits reasonably well. I have been waiting for over 3 years for their availability. I will be receiving my new grille within 2 weeks from the U.S.

**Tim Christian** · 02-15-2004, 09:33 AM

Check out the new grill good every 67 I have received from them has splits. It looks like they did not allow enough metal to stamp the GMC in it. I was not happy with overall quality of them and now I do make sure the customer is aware of this before they buy it. I found this out on the first one I sold but did offer a full refund. Thanks Tim

02-12-2004, 06:12 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	question for GMC owners - front grille I see that you can now get a repo 67 chrome grill. I want to know how difficult it is to change out a GMC 67-72 grill. I assume that you pull the bumper, and headlight bezels, and then there are screws that hold the grille on. Can someone tell me if this is accurate. I want to know how difficult the job is before I consider doing it. I can't see my truck right now because I am travelling away from home. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

02-12-2004, 06:41 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Just replcaed my core support and re-painted my grill (PO had previously painted it). Any way, I did not remove my bumper. Remove front parking lights. remove headlight trim. Un bolt grill from hood latch. should also be a bolt at bottom. 67-68 have a piece that connects between bottom of support and grill remove this(runs width of vehicle). should be 8 bolts (4 per side) connecting grill to fenders. should be able to lift out. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-12-2004, 07:20 PM	#3
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	grill I find it easier to take off the front bumper especially if you're putting a nice grill back in. I also loosen (not remove) the bolts going from the radiator support to the fenders in order to spread the fenders a little and make it easier for the grill to slide out from between them. 4 bolts per side as mentioned between the grill and fenders, 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. I found it easier to leave the center grill support on the grill and unblot it from the radiator support but that's just me. Headlight bezels do not need to be removed as they will stay with the grill when removed but you do have to either take out or unplug the running lights in the grill. As mentioned, must also remove the air dam on '67 and 68. Pretty simple, should have it out in about 15 min. or so. Good luck. __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

02-12-2004, 11:08 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Have to agree with lance, fairly easy task to handle... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-14-2004, 11:42 PM	#5
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Well thanks for the tips guys. Went out to the garage today at 2pm, and returned at 4:30pm. A bit longer than a 15 minute job, and one broken bolt, and out it came. The 37 year old bolts were very seized and man are they hard to get at thru the grill, but I got it out without damage. I sure hope the new repro. 67 GMC grille goes in o.k. and fits reasonably well. I have been waiting for over 3 years for their availability. I will be receiving my new grille within 2 weeks from the U.S. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

02-15-2004, 09:33 AM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Check out the new grill good every 67 I have received from them has splits. It looks like they did not allow enough metal to stamp the GMC in it. I was not happy with overall quality of them and now I do make sure the customer is aware of this before they buy it. I found this out on the first one I sold but did offer a full refund. Thanks Tim

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