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Nobody_u_know · 08-25-2006, 11:02 PM

I know there must be a difference between the 60-63 and 64 up grilles my question is whats the difference? I saw the whole center brace thing but what else is different.

I have a 62 and cannot find a grille for it any where. I see the 64 up grilles everywhere but I guess what I am trying to get at is can I put a 64 grille on my 62. Perhaps just buy the center bracket and drill some new holes or make mounting tabs on my 62 front radiator support? I believe the headlights and fenders are the same so I am not sure on the differences.

Thanks guys,

*trkklr77* · 08-25-2006, 11:23 PM

i have a 62 4 headlight grill with bezels and lights, 1-2 small small dings and 100% white with a little rust peeking out the bottom. $125 shipped.pics available

Chevyboy1962 · 08-26-2006, 12:46 AM

I too have been looking for a good/decent '62 C10 grille, since i've really loved the GMC my grandpa had, I found a pretty nice daily driver chrome GMC grille on Ebay for $25.

I did spot a complete '62 C10 grille at the Turlock Swapmeet sunday for $45, just needed paint, I didn't pick ip up do to me blowing my money earlier in the morning.

To mount a different year grille, all you have to do(maybe) is drill a few holes in to the grille support pan (sheetmetal behind grille). I had to drill 2 holes to mount a '64 GMC grille. Make sure if you get a grille try to get the wiring with it, especially if it's a quad headlight setup. All these trucks used the same wiring plug, so it's a plug & go setup.

1960-61 Chevy's had quad headlights,
62, 63, 64,65, & 66 Chevy's had single headlights,
GMC's all had the same quad headlight grill for the whole run of this body style.
David

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 08-26-2006, 12:48 AM

First of all only the 60-61 grills had dual headlights..............the gmc grills for all 60-66 were dual headlights................the 62 grill had single headlights but the headlight doors were large and oval......... are you looking for a painted grill or the aluminum grill for your 62???????...........hemmit

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 08-26-2006, 01:23 AM

Here's a Picture Of A 62 Grill

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 08-26-2006, 10:36 AM

I have An Aluminum Grill for Sale And A Primer One For Sale.......both in exellent condition..........Pm Me If Interested..............Hemmit

Chevyman680063 · 08-26-2006, 04:35 PM

Classic Parts has the 1962 Chevrolet C10 grills. They say that they're rechromed grills. You need $475 to get one though. Their website is www.classicparts.com

*trkklr77* · 08-27-2006, 11:46 AM

i got this from the junk yard, i checked the vin date and it was a 62. this is also the same style that my buddies was, his was chrome though and his was a 62.

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 08-27-2006, 11:58 AM

what you have there is a 60 or 61 grill...........a lot of times the grills ,hoods and other parts were swapped out and replaced with parts from other years............you probably got that grill off of a 62 but it really isn't a 62...................hemmit

62 short step · 08-27-2006, 11:59 AM

Thats a 60-61 grille. Someone must have put it on the truck.

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 08-27-2006, 12:52 PM

After further research and checking my pick-up book...........your grill is a 1960...............1961 grill had chevrolet in the center piece......hemmit

bpmcgee · 08-27-2006, 11:45 PM

Hemmit is correct, that's a '60.

60, 61, 62, and 63 each had their own grill. I think that's why no one is reproducing them -- too little demand.

The 62 "chrome" grill is actually aluminum, btw.

Chevyman680063 · 08-28-2006, 06:27 PM

The 62 grill that Classic Parts has is rechromed according to the website. My guess is that they find original grills and have them repaired and rechromed.

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 08-28-2006, 08:16 PM

Chevyman ...............you're right on the money..............that's what they do...............hemmit

bigblock63 · 09-04-2006, 02:09 PM

are there any used 63 chevy c-10 grilles out there?

bigblock63 · 09-04-2006, 02:11 PM

what year?

Chevyman680063 · 09-04-2006, 02:50 PM

Classic Parts has the 60, 61, 62, 63, & 64-66 Chevy truck grills. www.classicparts.com

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-04-2006, 04:01 PM

i have one..............i'll send you a picture...........hemmit

bigblock63 · 09-04-2006, 08:04 PM

my e-mail address is allanholcomb72@hotmail.com. send me a picture, thanks.

bigblock63 · 09-06-2006, 06:50 PM

where's my picture Hemmit???

bigblock63 · 10-14-2006, 11:05 AM

do you still have that grill hemmit?

bigblock63 · 10-14-2006, 11:25 AM

chevyman, I looked at the classiparts website and even called them, at first they wanted me to send them my grill to be rechromed then they came back and said they didnt have a chromer right now. I dont even know if mine can be straightened out enough to be rechromed. Do you know where i can get a good steel one to be rechromed or maybe one thats been done already?

darklord · 10-14-2006, 03:34 PM

LOL the GMC grille on ebay is mine…. If you need more photos or have any questions let me know. It is up to $57.00 now and I know 98-beatle is willing to go $100.00 (he is trying to be sneaky) only one day left.

darklord · 10-14-2006, 03:37 PM

Look at my photo at your left that’s the grille and the hood it is sitting on, on ebay.

Chevyman680063 · 10-14-2006, 03:48 PM

I was looking on Classic Parts website yesterday bigblock and noticed that they no longer had the 60, 61, 62, or 63 grills listed, they only had the supports for those. I don't know what's up with that but that sucks because I was going to need a 63 grill whenever I start to redo my 63 C10. That's not the first time they've had a grill listed for a while and then taken it off the site, they had a 68 reproduction grill listed most of last year and they took it off earlier this year and I was also going to need one of those when I started rebuilding my 68 C10.

08-25-2006, 11:02 PM	#1
Nobody_u_know Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 5	Front grille questions I know there must be a difference between the 60-63 and 64 up grilles my question is whats the difference? I saw the whole center brace thing but what else is different. I have a 62 and cannot find a grille for it any where. I see the 64 up grilles everywhere but I guess what I am trying to get at is can I put a 64 grille on my 62. Perhaps just buy the center bracket and drill some new holes or make mounting tabs on my 62 front radiator support? I believe the headlights and fenders are the same so I am not sure on the differences. Thanks guys,

08-25-2006, 11:23 PM	#2
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: Front grille questions i have a 62 4 headlight grill with bezels and lights, 1-2 small small dings and 100% white with a little rust peeking out the bottom. $125 shipped.pics available

08-26-2006, 12:46 AM	#3
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: Front grille questions I too have been looking for a good/decent '62 C10 grille, since i've really loved the GMC my grandpa had, I found a pretty nice daily driver chrome GMC grille on Ebay for $25. I did spot a complete '62 C10 grille at the Turlock Swapmeet sunday for $45, just needed paint, I didn't pick ip up do to me blowing my money earlier in the morning. To mount a different year grille, all you have to do(maybe) is drill a few holes in to the grille support pan (sheetmetal behind grille). I had to drill 2 holes to mount a '64 GMC grille. Make sure if you get a grille try to get the wiring with it, especially if it's a quad headlight setup. All these trucks used the same wiring plug, so it's a plug & go setup. 1960-61 Chevy's had quad headlights, 62, 63, 64,65, & 66 Chevy's had single headlights, GMC's all had the same quad headlight grill for the whole run of this body style. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser 1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project Last edited by Chevyboy1962; 08-26-2006 at 12:47 AM.*

08-26-2006, 12:48 AM	#4
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions First of all only the 60-61 grills had dual headlights..............the gmc grills for all 60-66 were dual headlights................the 62 grill had single headlights but the headlight doors were large and oval......... are you looking for a painted grill or the aluminum grill for your 62???????...........hemmit

08-26-2006, 01:23 AM	#5
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions Here's a Picture Of A 62 Grill Last edited by Demmit_Hemmit's 65; 09-27-2006 at 10:13 AM.

08-26-2006, 10:36 AM	#6
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions I have An Aluminum Grill for Sale And A Primer One For Sale.......both in exellent condition..........Pm Me If Interested..............Hemmit

08-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#7
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Front grille questions Classic Parts has the 1962 Chevrolet C10 grills. They say that they're rechromed grills. You need $475 to get one though. Their website is www.classicparts.com

08-27-2006, 11:46 AM	#8
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: Front grille questions i got this from the junk yard, i checked the vin date and it was a 62. this is also the same style that my buddies was, his was chrome though and his was a 62. Attached Images

08-27-2006, 11:58 AM	#9
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions what you have there is a 60 or 61 grill...........a lot of times the grills ,hoods and other parts were swapped out and replaced with parts from other years............you probably got that grill off of a 62 but it really isn't a 62...................hemmit

08-27-2006, 11:59 AM	#10
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Front grille questions Thats a 60-61 grille. Someone must have put it on the truck. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-27-2006, 12:52 PM	#11
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions After further research and checking my pick-up book...........your grill is a 1960...............1961 grill had chevrolet in the center piece......hemmit

08-27-2006, 11:45 PM	#12
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Front grille questions Hemmit is correct, that's a '60. 60, 61, 62, and 63 each had their own grill. I think that's why no one is reproducing them -- too little demand. The 62 "chrome" grill is actually aluminum, btw.

08-28-2006, 06:27 PM	#13
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Front grille questions The 62 grill that Classic Parts has is rechromed according to the website. My guess is that they find original grills and have them repaired and rechromed.

08-28-2006, 08:16 PM	#14
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions Chevyman ...............you're right on the money..............that's what they do...............hemmit

09-04-2006, 02:09 PM	#15
bigblock63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: JONESBORO,GA Posts: 16	Re: Front grille questions are there any used 63 chevy c-10 grilles out there?



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09-04-2006, 02:11 PM	#16
bigblock63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: JONESBORO,GA Posts: 16	Re: Front grille questions what year? Last edited by bigblock63; 09-04-2006 at 02:21 PM. Reason: none

09-04-2006, 02:50 PM	#17
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Front grille questions Classic Parts has the 60, 61, 62, 63, & 64-66 Chevy truck grills. www.classicparts.com

09-04-2006, 04:01 PM	#18
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Front grille questions i have one..............i'll send you a picture...........hemmit

09-04-2006, 08:04 PM	#19
bigblock63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: JONESBORO,GA Posts: 16	Re: Front grille questions my e-mail address is allanholcomb72@hotmail.com. send me a picture, thanks.

09-06-2006, 06:50 PM	#20
bigblock63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: JONESBORO,GA Posts: 16	Re: Front grille questions where's my picture Hemmit???

10-14-2006, 11:05 AM	#21
bigblock63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: JONESBORO,GA Posts: 16	Re: Front grille questions do you still have that grill hemmit?

10-14-2006, 11:25 AM	#22
bigblock63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: JONESBORO,GA Posts: 16	Re: Front grille questions chevyman, I looked at the classiparts website and even called them, at first they wanted me to send them my grill to be rechromed then they came back and said they didnt have a chromer right now. I dont even know if mine can be straightened out enough to be rechromed. Do you know where i can get a good steel one to be rechromed or maybe one thats been done already?

10-14-2006, 03:34 PM	#23
darklord Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coal Hill ar Posts: 49	Re: Front grille questions LOL the GMC grille on ebay is mine…. If you need more photos or have any questions let me know. It is up to $57.00 now and I know 98-beatle is willing to go $100.00 (he is trying to be sneaky) only one day left.

10-14-2006, 03:37 PM	#24
darklord Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coal Hill ar Posts: 49	Re: Front grille questions Look at my photo at your left that’s the grille and the hood it is sitting on, on ebay.

10-14-2006, 03:48 PM	#25
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Front grille questions I was looking on Classic Parts website yesterday bigblock and noticed that they no longer had the 60, 61, 62, or 63 grills listed, they only had the supports for those. I don't know what's up with that but that sucks because I was going to need a 63 grill whenever I start to redo my 63 C10. That's not the first time they've had a grill listed for a while and then taken it off the site, they had a 68 reproduction grill listed most of last year and they took it off earlier this year and I was also going to need one of those when I started rebuilding my 68 C10.

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