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2many · 05-22-2012, 12:46 AM

Total newbie here working on a '72 Jimmy. Would someone please tell me how to remove the outer grille molding (pieces that run down the front of the left and right fenders) without totally trashing them or the paint?! I know there are a couple clips that it 'snaps' onto but I can't get it to release from said clips. Thanks a bunch!

RustyBucket · 05-22-2012, 12:46 PM

I've changed the grille and the outside moulding pieces. They moulding pieces have studs(3, I think) on each side that stick rearward into each fender. Not too bad to get to the nuts inside the fender with a deep socket. I think they're 3/8 or 5/16 nuts. I think I had to take the battery out on the pass. side. Shouldn't bugger up the paint at all if you're careful. Does the front of yours look like this?

2many · 05-23-2012, 01:15 AM

Ahh, I see said the blind man! I was thinking there was a way to remove them from the front. Thanks so much for the guidance. Yes, front end looks like yours - just not quite so nice (working on that!)

05-22-2012, 12:46 AM	#1
2many Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 52	Grille molding removal? Total newbie here working on a '72 Jimmy. Would someone please tell me how to remove the outer grille molding (pieces that run down the front of the left and right fenders) without totally trashing them or the paint?! I know there are a couple clips that it 'snaps' onto but I can't get it to release from said clips. Thanks a bunch!

05-22-2012, 12:46 PM	#2
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Grille molding removal? I've changed the grille and the outside moulding pieces. They moulding pieces have studs(3, I think) on each side that stick rearward into each fender. Not too bad to get to the nuts inside the fender with a deep socket. I think they're 3/8 or 5/16 nuts. I think I had to take the battery out on the pass. side. Shouldn't bugger up the paint at all if you're careful. Does the front of yours look like this? Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

05-23-2012, 01:15 AM	#3
2many Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 52	Re: Grille molding removal? Ahh, I see said the blind man! I was thinking there was a way to remove them from the front. Thanks so much for the guidance. Yes, front end looks like yours - just not quite so nice (working on that!)



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