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Old 08-09-2010, 01:15 PM   #1
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Which Grille???

I have been looking to swap out the grille on my 76 recently, but i cant make up my mind on what grille i should go with. i currently have some aftermarket tube grille on there which i dont like. I don't know if i should go with a 73/74 grille, a 75/76 grille, or a 77-79 grille...Just wanna hear what everyone thinks about these grilles because i like them all and cant decide
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Old 08-09-2010, 01:35 PM   #2
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Re: Which Grille???

If it was me, I'd go with the original '76 grille with the engine size emblem in it. If you can find it, the optional chrome trim makes the '76 grille look even better.
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Old 08-09-2010, 02:58 PM   #3
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Re: Which Grille???

another question about these grilles...when did chevy switch from the blue bowtie to the gold bowtie?
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Old 08-09-2010, 10:21 PM   #4
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Re: Which Grille???

I agree with 77gmcjoe ... I'd go with the original 76 grille too.

I believe 72 was the last year for the blue bowtie. 73-up are gold.
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Old 08-09-2010, 11:25 PM   #5
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Re: Which Grille???

gmc ever had blue letters on thier grilles back then?
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Old 08-10-2010, 01:52 AM   #6
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Re: Which Grille???

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I agree with 77gmcjoe ... I'd go with the original 76 grille too.

I believe 72 was the last year for the blue bowtie. 73-up are gold.
well i've seen grilles all the way up to 75 with blue bowties, but i wasn't sure if that was factory or if people made them that way.
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:36 PM   #7
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