Front clip/grill questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rdub · 03-07-2006, 05:16 PM

Bought a 69 short stepside a couple weeks ago, mostly for the drive train..... newly rebuilt 396, th350, u-joints and upgraded to front discs. Some of you may have seen this on "collectorcartraderonline" (Everett WA) a few weeks ago. This was a partially completed project truck and the po had plans to replace the cab & front clip as they are pretty much toast, due to major rust. Story was.... he recently married and the the new wife said she was now parking her car in the garage..... go figure ;-) ..... anyway, I have a parts truck, a solid 72 cab with a good front clip...... my questions, I really like and prefer the 69 grill, will it fit on the 72 fenders? If I swap in the 72 cab do I register this as a 72 or 69? I have titles for both. Thanks in advance for your help!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 06:10 PM

69-72 Chevy fenders are all the same, either grill will work

sdkid · 03-07-2006, 06:44 PM

Around here you would title the cab you are using.

HotRod71 · 03-07-2006, 09:14 PM

Same in TN. Register according to your VIN on the cab

Americanrider · 03-08-2006, 05:30 AM

Washington state says title stays with the frame when you part them out. So Says Frank (PICKMUP) from Olympia.... and he should know, he has parted more trucks than you can count.

Putting your location on your profile would help. Just remember the VIN #'s are on the frame too. So you may have to get a re-constructed title unless your numbers match up.

03-07-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
Rdub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 74	Front clip/grill questions Bought a 69 short stepside a couple weeks ago, mostly for the drive train..... newly rebuilt 396, th350, u-joints and upgraded to front discs. Some of you may have seen this on "collectorcartraderonline" (Everett WA) a few weeks ago. This was a partially completed project truck and the po had plans to replace the cab & front clip as they are pretty much toast, due to major rust. Story was.... he recently married and the the new wife said she was now parking her car in the garage..... go figure ;-) ..... anyway, I have a parts truck, a solid 72 cab with a good front clip...... my questions, I really like and prefer the 69 grill, will it fit on the 72 fenders? If I swap in the 72 cab do I register this as a 72 or 69? I have titles for both. Thanks in advance for your help!

03-07-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Front clip/grill questions 69-72 Chevy fenders are all the same, either grill will work __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-07-2006, 06:44 PM	#3
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Front clip/grill questions Around here you would title the cab you are using. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-07-2006, 09:14 PM	#4
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Front clip/grill questions Same in TN. Register according to your VIN on the cab __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com Last edited by HotRod71; 03-07-2006 at 09:14 PM.

03-08-2006, 05:30 AM	#5
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Front clip/grill questions Washington state says title stays with the frame when you part them out. So Says Frank (PICKMUP) from Olympia.... and he should know, he has parted more trucks than you can count. Putting your location on your profile would help. Just remember the VIN #'s are on the frame too. So you may have to get a re-constructed title unless your numbers match up.



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