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Old 11-30-2017, 11:51 AM   #1
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Grill swap 80 - 74

Hi guys. I'm doing a swap on a 1980. Changing from the 80 front grill to a 74 grill. Have all figured out except for the center grill support. I have both grill supports, and I'm thinking of modifying the 74 support to accept the cable release/ hood latch of the 80.

Or is there another way?
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74

Is yours inside or outside latch?
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Old 12-01-2017, 09:57 AM   #3
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Inside the truck there’s a hood release
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My 80 has an outside hood release?
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74

So does mine that’s why I asked but some 80s model
Did have inside hood release.

You’re going to need this center support. I do not know if that can be used with inside hood release or not. Maybe someone else can chime in on that. If not I think swapping the latch is pretty simple.
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74

Yup I have that centre support. I’ll have to cut/ weld on brackets I guess. Will post photos when done

Here’s a pic for reference.
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74

I’m sorry I misread your original post and thought that was the info you were looking for.
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Old 12-01-2017, 06:57 PM   #8
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Well here’s what I came up with. Seems to work good.
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