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Super_Dave · 02-13-2018, 05:00 AM

I would like to use a 1977-1980 Grille on my '74 build. I am going for a more sanitary look without the Bow Tie and 350 badges.

LMC states:

"1977-80 Grilles may be used as a replacement for the 1973-76 Grille. This will require carefully cutting out a small section of the inner grille to allow access to the hood release."

Has anyone done this and have any pictures of their install? Also, are the mounting locations and counts the same? LMC doesn't really elaborate other than the trimming comment above.

**1774btcrew** · 02-14-2018, 11:25 AM

I would say use the 77 up latch and center bracket and you shouldn't have to cut anything

Damien · 02-14-2018, 08:39 PM

You'll want to use the later center support any way to be able to screw the grill to something. The '74 grill is much deeper than the '77 grill. I have a '77 front clip on my '74 Blazer that I would like to convert back to the '74 grill. Send me a PM if you want to work out a trade. I should be able to look at the Blazer on Saturday and grab some parts if I need to.

02-13-2018, 05:00 AM	#1
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Grille question. . . I would like to use a 1977-1980 Grille on my '74 build. I am going for a more sanitary look without the Bow Tie and 350 badges. LMC states: "1977-80 Grilles may be used as a replacement for the 1973-76 Grille. This will require carefully cutting out a small section of the inner grille to allow access to the hood release." Has anyone done this and have any pictures of their install? Also, are the mounting locations and counts the same? LMC doesn't really elaborate other than the trimming comment above. Attached Images __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away." Last edited by Super_Dave; 02-13-2018 at 05:05 AM.

02-14-2018, 11:25 AM	#2
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Grille question. . . I would say use the 77 up latch and center bracket and you shouldn't have to cut anything __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

02-14-2018, 08:39 PM	#3
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Grille question. . . You'll want to use the later center support any way to be able to screw the grill to something. The '74 grill is much deeper than the '77 grill. I have a '77 front clip on my '74 Blazer that I would like to convert back to the '74 grill. Send me a PM if you want to work out a trade. I should be able to look at the Blazer on Saturday and grab some parts if I need to. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.



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