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Old 11-16-2006, 11:15 AM   #1
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Help Please....

will a 77-79 grille fit on my 74??? it has the place for the hood latch just curious...
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Old 11-17-2006, 01:20 PM   #2
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Re: Help Please....

You will have to cut the center bar out since the 73-74's had the latch centered and the 75-up are offset.
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Old 11-29-2006, 01:40 PM   #3
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so if i bought an aftermarket 77 chevy grille and i cut the center bar it would fit? i can get it new for $16.95 from my local auto body parts store...
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Old 11-29-2006, 05:35 PM   #4
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Re: Help Please....

Yes, that would be the only way to do it.
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Old 12-01-2006, 10:10 PM   #5
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the mounting holes are in different spots on the grille.... what do i do? drill holes in the grille to mount it???
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