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11-22-2019, 11:13 AM
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1973-74 grille mounting question
Hi I'm new to square bodies so please bear with me. I am converting my 1990 suburban to a 1973-74 nose. I couldn't find a donor vehicle so I have gotten a piece here or there as I found them . I finally got a decent 73 grille but it won't bolt up to my earlier rad support. My question is , do I need a whole different rad support or just the bolted on brackets? I was under the impression that 73-79 rad supports were the same, if they are I would like to use the one I have because it's near perfect. Please advise if you can.Thanks
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11-22-2019, 12:06 PM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
The center support is different for 73/74 as are the side supports and left/right angle brackets. The radiator support itself is the same but the grille brackets are specific for 73/74. I have one NOS side grille angle bracket for sale on the parts board if you're in need of it.
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11-22-2019, 06:12 PM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
Thanks for that onformation!!
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11-23-2019, 01:06 AM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
I have a full set of 73-74 grille brackets for sale with the correct hood latch. All have been powder coated
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11-23-2019, 01:46 AM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422411
Found a link to the write up I did a few years back. Might help with some of your questions.
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11-23-2019, 05:28 PM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
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11-26-2019, 07:47 PM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
GMC is also different than Chevy in regards to the grill supports!
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11-27-2019, 01:07 AM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
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Mine swapped directly.
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11-27-2019, 10:10 AM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
what about the brackets/supports mid way from center/ latch bar to end brackets near headlights? im missing those. I just did my 77 to 73 grill swap
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11-30-2019, 01:07 AM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
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11-30-2019, 05:08 PM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
Its originally a GMC so maybe I didnt notice.
Ran the Chevrolet one til I found a nice chrome GMC
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11-30-2019, 05:25 PM
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Re: 1973-74 grille mounting question
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