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09-07-2011, 05:41 PM
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Grill conversion
I have a 1972 blazer and am interested in doing a grill conversion to the 1970 style grill. Does anyone know what this will entail. I don't believe I would need a whole new front clip... Any ideas?
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09-07-2011, 10:07 PM
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Re: Grill conversion
Different lighting harness since the turn lights are in the grill. Different bumper for the same reason. Existing fenders will work and you will need a bowtie to put on the hood
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09-07-2011, 10:15 PM
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Re: Grill conversion
I am not 100% positive ( and I am too tired to go out in the garage and look) but I think the position of the hood latch handle is slightly different for the 69-70 as opposed to the 71-72. The center grille support may also be a little different. Randy (TeeItup) will know for sure because he has parted dozens and dozens.
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09-07-2011, 11:11 PM
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Re: Grill conversion
The center grille support is slightly different.
I changed my 71/72 grille to a 69/70. year specific parts are: the center grille support,hood latch assembly,turn signal assembly's and bumper. Get that stuff and it will all bolt right on.
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09-15-2011, 10:40 AM
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Re: Grill conversion
yep what bobbyk said. i did this swap too. i think the 69/70 grill looks a little meaner/aggressive.
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09-16-2011, 06:14 PM
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Re: Grill conversion
I agree with the list of BobbyK and Big Yellow . One last thing needed are different OUTER bumber brackets ! The placement is slightly different because of the fact there are no signal lights in the bumper.
I made the same swap and added billet inserts from LMC. |
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09-19-2011, 11:56 AM
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Re: Grill conversion
i didn't know that about the signal lights. when i got my truck it didn't have a bumper or bumper brackets for that matter.
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