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a417latino · 08-08-2005, 09:10 PM

Does anyone know if a 1956 chevy pickup grill will fit on 1957 fenders? If its possible, what kind of modifications would i have to do to the 1957 fenders to fit my 1956 grill? Thanks

DennyB · 08-09-2005, 09:05 PM

The 56 grille should fit the 57 nose fine.
The 57 grille requires indentations in the front fenders so its not as easy to do the other way around.

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extd56 · 08-09-2005, 10:02 PM

But the 57 fenders will need to be repaired where the indentation is if you wnat to use the 55-56 grill..

a417latino · 08-10-2005, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the replies, how much work will it require to repair the indentation of the fenders if i want to fit my 55 grill? Thanks again

extd56 · 08-11-2005, 09:23 AM

I have fixed them before by cutting out the indentation and welding in a piece from a 55-56 fender.

bondobob · 08-22-2005, 07:46 AM

I have a 57 with the 57 grill and a 56 grill came with the project. As far as I could tell the 56 (and 55?) grill doesn't want to fit flush with the fenders. The 57 grill has a bigger lip that fits over the fender edges and the 56 wants to fit flush. The 57 (painted steel) must weight at least 25 pounds more than the 56 (polished stainless)!

08-08-2005, 09:10 PM	#1
a417latino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 13	1956 chevy pickup grill Does anyone know if a 1956 chevy pickup grill will fit on 1957 fenders? If its possible, what kind of modifications would i have to do to the 1957 fenders to fit my 1956 grill? Thanks

08-09-2005, 09:05 PM	#2
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	The 56 grille should fit the 57 nose fine. The 57 grille requires indentations in the front fenders so its not as easy to do the other way around. And __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

08-22-2005, 07:46 AM	#6
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	They don't seem interchangeable to me I have a 57 with the 57 grill and a 56 grill came with the project. As far as I could tell the 56 (and 55?) grill doesn't want to fit flush with the fenders. The 57 grill has a bigger lip that fits over the fender edges and the 56 wants to fit flush. The 57 (painted steel) must weight at least 25 pounds more than the 56 (polished stainless)!

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08-09-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	But the 57 fenders will need to be repaired where the indentation is if you wnat to use the 55-56 grill..

08-10-2005, 12:02 AM	#4
a417latino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 13	Thanks for the replies, how much work will it require to repair the indentation of the fenders if i want to fit my 55 grill? Thanks again

08-11-2005, 09:23 AM	#5
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	I have fixed them before by cutting out the indentation and welding in a piece from a 55-56 fender.



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