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bigblock79 · 09-30-2007, 09:26 PM

what all i need to put a 73/74 grill in a 79 truck.. is it just the middle support thing or do i need the 2 sides to

Pyrotechnic · 09-30-2007, 09:35 PM

The 73-74 grill is deeper, so yes, you need the middle and side supports.

**Captkaos** · 09-30-2007, 11:18 PM

You need the complete latch assembly, and the outer grill mounts

**Captkaos** · 10-01-2007, 12:47 PM

Here are the pieces you need for the 73-74 grille to work... The last 2 pics show the vertical support with 2 mounting locations and the outer location for mounting.

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2007, 02:03 PM

Chris- Are "all" of the places I have circled mounting tabs? How do the brackets attach to the core support? Do you know if they are different for a 73-74 GMC grill?

**Captkaos** · 10-01-2007, 02:56 PM

The 4 in the center are made into the supports, I can verify if you need. This differs from the 75-80 version as the bolt to the large area adjacent to those pieces.

The outers singles bolt onto the support behind the headlight.

There are also 2 more in the center of the core support that is specific to the 73-74 grilles. GMC and Chevy are the same.

chevyrestoguy · 10-01-2007, 08:40 PM

If memory serves me correct, the plastic clips for the grille attach screws are unique to the '73-74 grilles. I found some NOS ones on ebay. The '73-74 grille is my favorite of all the 73-87 styles.

N2Trux: In the areas you circled, the brackets adjacent to the headlights are bolted to the core support, and the ones close to the radiator opening are part of the support structure that comes directly up from the core support mounts. I just looked at my spare '73 core support, and I'm almost certain that the 73-74 core supports are different from the later years

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2007, 08:52 PM

OK so I need a set of the outer brackets, and will need to make something for the inner mounts. The core support I am using came from an 80 Blazer which is the style I wanted for the inside hood release.

**Captkaos** · 10-02-2007, 10:40 AM

Just a follow up, they are made into the core support. There should be 2 bolt holes on the channel that you could put a nutset in to bolt what you need to the core support.

That is correct chevyresto, Attach clips are specific to the 73-74.

bigblock79 · 10-02-2007, 10:50 PM

ken i found a extra set of the center and outer today when i was at the jy

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock79

ken i found a extra set of the center and outer today when i was at the jy

Did you pick them up? PM me with details....

**Captkaos** · 10-04-2007, 11:48 AM

If he didn't, I can possibley get those off the truck in the picture. I took it last week.

bigblock79 · 10-05-2007, 11:48 PM

got them thank ken

Pyrotechnic · 10-06-2007, 04:32 AM

Hmm...maybe this whole ordeal explains why the previous owner of my 78 installed the 73-74 cheyenne super grill just two screws to the center support. I'm guessing he got the correct center support and had enough of it.

09-30-2007, 09:26 PM	#1
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck what all i need to put a 73/74 grill in a 79 truck.. is it just the middle support thing or do i need the 2 sides to __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

09-30-2007, 09:35 PM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck The 73-74 grill is deeper, so yes, you need the middle and side supports.

09-30-2007, 11:18 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck You need the complete latch assembly, and the outer grill mounts __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-01-2007, 12:47 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck Here are the pieces you need for the 73-74 grille to work... The last 2 pics show the vertical support with 2 mounting locations and the outer location for mounting. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-01-2007, 02:03 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck Chris- Are "all" of the places I have circled mounting tabs? How do the brackets attach to the core support? Do you know if they are different for a 73-74 GMC grill? Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-01-2007 at 02:04 PM.

10-01-2007, 02:56 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck The 4 in the center are made into the supports, I can verify if you need. This differs from the 75-80 version as the bolt to the large area adjacent to those pieces. The outers singles bolt onto the support behind the headlight. There are also 2 more in the center of the core support that is specific to the 73-74 grilles. GMC and Chevy are the same. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-01-2007, 08:40 PM	#7
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck If memory serves me correct, the plastic clips for the grille attach screws are unique to the '73-74 grilles. I found some NOS ones on ebay. The '73-74 grille is my favorite of all the 73-87 styles. N2Trux: In the areas you circled, the brackets adjacent to the headlights are bolted to the core support, and the ones close to the radiator opening are part of the support structure that comes directly up from the core support mounts. I just looked at my spare '73 core support, and I'm almost certain that the 73-74 core supports are different from the later years Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 10-01-2007 at 08:59 PM.

10-01-2007, 08:52 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck OK so I need a set of the outer brackets, and will need to make something for the inner mounts. The core support I am using came from an 80 Blazer which is the style I wanted for the inside hood release. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-01-2007 at 08:55 PM.

10-02-2007, 10:40 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck Just a follow up, they are made into the core support. There should be 2 bolt holes on the channel that you could put a nutset in to bolt what you need to the core support. That is correct chevyresto, Attach clips are specific to the 73-74. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-02-2007, 10:50 PM	#10
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck ken i found a extra set of the center and outer today when i was at the jy __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

10-04-2007, 11:48 AM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck If he didn't, I can possibley get those off the truck in the picture. I took it last week. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-05-2007, 11:48 PM	#13
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck got them thank ken __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

10-06-2007, 04:32 AM	#14
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: what all i need to put a 73 grill in a 79 truck Hmm...maybe this whole ordeal explains why the previous owner of my 78 installed the 73-74 cheyenne super grill just two screws to the center support. I'm guessing he got the correct center support and had enough of it.



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