how do you mount the inner grill in 71-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcmlxix · 10-17-2004, 06:33 PM

I decided to but the grill back in the truck. I took it out to paint it. I did a rattle can job that I wasnt happy with so I never put it back in. Well I decided that it would look better with a poor paint job then no grill at all... Now I cant remember how it mounted..
I have new plastic clips and all new screws .. I just cant make it fit right...
A picture is worth a thousdand words ....
HELP!

mcmlxix · 10-17-2004, 06:41 PM

This is what I have to work with ... just took a pic of the outter grill, the inner grill, the lpastic clips and the screw ... what goes where?

Bill72BB · 10-17-2004, 06:51 PM

This is my best recollection of how I did it to BB. the plastic pieces snap into the square holes on the inner grill , then screw goes through the hole in the outer grill into the plastic, there are a couple of screws that go into the support behind the inner grill near the center ,
Good luck .

TugOwar · 10-17-2004, 08:21 PM

Here is a crazy question. Did 68 GMC come with inner grill? My poor radiator is so exposed. . .

longhorn71 · 10-17-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill72BB

This is my best recollection of how I did it to BB. the plastic pieces snap into the square holes on the inner grill , then screw goes through the hole in the outer grill into the plastic, there are a couple of screws that go into the support behind the inner grill near the center ,
Good luck .

This is exactlly how mine went back together.....as for the paint I went into my local automotive store and found a can of metallic grey spray paint,specially made for plastics and I think It looks great...Longhorns wife

mcmlxix · 10-17-2004, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the responses.. I ended up going to Home Depot and buying some Stainless steel button head allen bolts and cap nuts... I just didint like the way the plastic pieces held the grill in place .. besides, I trashed one in the process....
any one need 8 plsatic grill clips??

I'll try and take some pictures tomorrow .. its dark out now!

crawdad · 10-18-2004, 09:07 PM

Bill, that is one sweet looking '72! When I see trucks like yours, it makes me want to get out and work a little harder. What color is that?

Bill72BB · 10-19-2004, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

Bill, that is one sweet looking '72! When I see trucks like yours, it makes me want to get out and work a little harder. What color is that?

Thanks ,if it wasn't for this board it would still be 4 colors ,and rusty.

The color is bronze

Budweis · 10-19-2004, 06:47 AM

bill72bb did you just spray that grill with the body paint unchanged or did you have to add a flex additive to paint thats on the grill. im thinking bout going that route on mine so was curious.

smokekiki · 10-19-2004, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TugOwar

Here is a crazy question. Did 68 GMC come with inner grill? My poor radiator is so exposed. . .

67-68 chevy and the GMC's did not have inner grills.

Bill72BB · 10-19-2004, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Budweis

bill72bb did you just spray that grill with the body paint unchanged or did you have to add a flex additive to paint thats on the grill. im thinking bout going that route on mine so was curious.

That was a new aftermarket inner grill that was primed and painted same mix as the body .( The paint job is only about 5 month old so don't know how well it will hold up )

mcmlxix · 10-19-2004, 08:14 PM

Here are the top and bottom bolts I used...

10-17-2004, 06:33 PM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	how do you mount the inner grill in 71-72? I decided to but the grill back in the truck. I took it out to paint it. I did a rattle can job that I wasnt happy with so I never put it back in. Well I decided that it would look better with a poor paint job then no grill at all... Now I cant remember how it mounted.. I have new plastic clips and all new screws .. I just cant make it fit right... A picture is worth a thousdand words .... HELP! __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-17-2004, 06:41 PM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	This is what I have to work with ... just took a pic of the outter grill, the inner grill, the lpastic clips and the screw ... what goes where? Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-17-2004, 06:51 PM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	This is my best recollection of how I did it to BB. the plastic pieces snap into the square holes on the inner grill , then screw goes through the hole in the outer grill into the plastic, there are a couple of screws that go into the support behind the inner grill near the center , Good luck . Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen , Last edited by Bill72BB; 10-17-2004 at 08:59 PM.

10-17-2004, 10:23 PM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Thanks for the responses.. I ended up going to Home Depot and buying some Stainless steel button head allen bolts and cap nuts... I just didint like the way the plastic pieces held the grill in place .. besides, I trashed one in the process.... any one need 8 plsatic grill clips?? I'll try and take some pictures tomorrow .. its dark out now! __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-18-2004, 09:07 PM	#7
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Bill, that is one sweet looking '72! When I see trucks like yours, it makes me want to get out and work a little harder. What color is that? __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

10-17-2004, 08:21 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Here is a crazy question. Did 68 GMC come with inner grill? My poor radiator is so exposed. . .

10-19-2004, 06:47 AM	#9
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	bill72bb did you just spray that grill with the body paint unchanged or did you have to add a flex additive to paint thats on the grill. im thinking bout going that route on mine so was curious. __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

10-19-2004, 08:14 PM	#12
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Here are the top and bottom bolts I used... Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

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