73-74 grille in a 77 - ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beaterC10 · 04-19-2005, 08:35 AM

What do I need to change to install a 73-74 grille in my 77? I was thinking that the center grille support had to be changed. Does anyone know?

chevyrestoguy · 04-19-2005, 10:33 AM

The 73-74 core support is different than the 75 and up. The grille attach brackets are welded to the core support, whereas the 75 and up versions have bolt-on brackets. I doubt that the 77 core support will hold a 73-74 grille because the early grilles are deeper, and the later brackets would stick the grille out too far.
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**Captkaos** · 04-19-2005, 10:45 AM

The core support will work, but the header latch panel, center brace, latch mechanism, and grille support items are specific to the 73/74.

beaterC10 · 04-19-2005, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the help

04-19-2005, 08:35 AM	#1
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	73-74 grille in a 77 - ??? What do I need to change to install a 73-74 grille in my 77? I was thinking that the center grille support had to be changed. Does anyone know?

04-19-2005, 10:33 AM	#2
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	The 73-74 core support is different than the 75 and up. The grille attach brackets are welded to the core support, whereas the 75 and up versions have bolt-on brackets. I doubt that the 77 core support will hold a 73-74 grille because the early grilles are deeper, and the later brackets would stick the grille out too far. ________ New mexico marijuana dispensary Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:50 AM.

04-19-2005, 10:45 AM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The core support will work, but the header latch panel, center brace, latch mechanism, and grille support items are specific to the 73/74. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-19-2005, 11:01 AM	#4
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Thanks for the help



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