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ClassicTVMan1981X · 03-24-2025, 12:23 AM

I cannot find a specific forum covering the 1971-1995 G-Series full-size vans (or any van-related forum here); if there is a specific forum for this, please move this post there.

Anyway, my question: is it true that the 1977 Chevy Van got the changes for the 1978 models during the mid-year (after January 1977), such as the new front eggcrate-style grille used on the '77 C/K-series pickups? I know at the start of the year, it had the new tailgate and fender badges but still had the original '71-style front grille with the gold ochre bowtie inlay that was first used in '73.

~Ben

**TKCR** · 03-24-2025, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClassicTVMan1981X

I cannot find a specific forum covering the 1971-1995 G-Series full-size vans (or any van-related forum here); if there is a specific forum for this, please move this post there.

Anyway, my question: is it true that the 1977 Chevy Van got the changes for the 1978 models during the mid-year (after January 1977), such as the new front eggcrate-style grille used on the '77 C/K-series pickups? I know at the start of the year, it had the new tailgate and fender badges but still had the original '71-style front grille with the gold ochre bowtie inlay that was first used in '73.

~Ben

That’s what this says

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_van

**MJN** · 03-25-2025, 10:47 AM

This document has a publish date of February 1977 and it still shows the metal grille with ochre bowtie.
https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-G-Van.pdf

The '78 document has a December 1977 date and it shows the plastic grille.
https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-G-Van.pdf

Doing a quick scan it doesn't say when or if it was changed prior to the '78 model year.

ClassicTVMan1981X · 03-25-2025, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJN

This document has a publish date of February 1977 and it still shows the metal grille with ochre bowtie.
https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-G-Van.pdf

The '78 document has a December 1977 date and it shows the plastic grille.
https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-G-Van.pdf

Doing a quick scan it doesn't say when or if it was changed prior to the '78 model year.

Thank you!

~Ben

03-24-2025, 12:23 AM	#1
ClassicTVMan1981X Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 81	1977 Chevy Van I cannot find a specific forum covering the 1971-1995 G-Series full-size vans (or any van-related forum here); if there is a specific forum for this, please move this post there. Anyway, my question: is it true that the 1977 Chevy Van got the changes for the 1978 models during the mid-year (after January 1977), such as the new front eggcrate-style grille used on the '77 C/K-series pickups? I know at the start of the year, it had the new tailgate and fender badges but still had the original '71-style front grille with the gold ochre bowtie inlay that was first used in '73. ~Ben Last edited by ClassicTVMan1981X; 03-24-2025 at 12:29 AM.

03-25-2025, 10:47 AM	#3
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,257	Re: 1977 Chevy Van This document has a publish date of February 1977 and it still shows the metal grille with ochre bowtie. https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-G-Van.pdf The '78 document has a December 1977 date and it shows the plastic grille. https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-G-Van.pdf Doing a quick scan it doesn't say when or if it was changed prior to the '78 model year. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com



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