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Old 11-02-2016, 03:46 PM   #1
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Question '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

So, I've tried looking already, but I can't find a thread showing me how. Can someone please explain/show me how to take the top chrome bar off a 69-72 GMC grille? Any help is appreciated!
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Old 11-02-2016, 05:14 PM   #2
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Me too. I have to remove/separate the top bar to have it re-plated. Any help appreciated.
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Old 11-02-2016, 05:42 PM   #3
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Let me look at mine. I replaced the top piece on mine and used my original grille.

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Old 11-02-2016, 08:32 PM   #4
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

You have to drill out all the little rivets. Use nuts and bolts to put it back on.
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Old 11-02-2016, 08:36 PM   #5
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Here is a pick after I took mine off..
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Old 11-02-2016, 10:22 PM   #6
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Sheesh! Looks like a lot of rivets to drill out.
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Old 11-02-2016, 10:23 PM   #7
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Does anybody know whether you can access all the attachment bolts without removing the bumper?
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Old 11-02-2016, 10:32 PM   #8
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

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Does anybody know whether you can access all the attachment bolts without removing the bumper?
Are you talking about the bolts that hold the grille to the fenders?

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Old 11-03-2016, 01:42 AM   #9
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Yes.
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Old 11-03-2016, 01:15 PM   #10
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Does anybody know whether you can access all the attachment bolts without removing the bumper?
Yes, I removed my grille without removing the bumper. Some bolts/nuts were a challenge. The nuts inside the fender for the ebrows were a challenge (rusty) and I think I went through the parking light holes to get some lower bolts.

I removed the grille to get access to, I think, the top bumper bolts that were rusted on. I was adding bumper guards.
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Old 11-03-2016, 02:31 PM   #11
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Re: '69-'72 GMC Grille Question

Thanks davem815 for such great help. I gotta get on this one, so I'm gonna start by getting out my trusty PB Blaster, and give all the bolts/nuts a good soak.
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Old 11-03-2016, 03:16 PM   #12
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@longbox when you do it be sure to take some pics for the rest of us!
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