73-74 grill & bezels to 79. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HzSandman · 06-06-2011, 07:23 AM

I want to fit the pre 79 style headlight bezels to my 79 C20. I have purchased a LMC speciality grill part #38-4035, but I'm unsure of what other parts I need. Is it just the bezels or do I require other mounting brackets ? Do I also need a new lower grill trim piece ?

I cant just go to my local junkyard as these vehicles arent very common in Australia. I do prefer the mid 70s headlight bezels than the 79 style...

bmchevy1979 · 06-06-2011, 10:12 AM

it's a direct swap all you need is the lower trim and the bezels and everything bolts/screws in place of the originals as for the grill you will probably have to fab up some brackets if you can't find any in the junkyard

bigblock73 · 06-06-2011, 12:33 PM

You will also need the outer grill brackets, and center support and hood release assembly, all off a 73/74 truck.

RandyP · 06-06-2011, 01:10 PM

I don't think he will Jeff, not with that aftermarket grille he is getting from LMC. It has a footnote that if you have a 73/74 and put this grille in, you have to buy the adapters for it. Otherwise I think it's a direct swap, only needing the lower grille molding and different headlamp bezels.

GCncsuHD · 06-06-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

You will also need the outer grill brackets, and center support and hood release assembly, all off a 73/74 truck.

I think you missed the part that he is installing that aftermarket billet grille from LMC. LMC actually states in the instructions that you need additional brackets to make the grille fit a 73-74 since it's brackets are farther back. It is made to bolt right on a 75-80.

Edit: oops, Randy beat me to it

HzSandman · 06-07-2011, 08:43 AM

Just the info I wanted to hear, thanks. I'll order the new bezels and lower trim. No issue fabbing brackets if needed.

HzSandman · 06-08-2011, 06:32 AM

Ok so i've just noticed LMC have 2 different part numbers for the upper grill moulding. Part number #38-3962 - 73 to 78 and part number #3839-63 - 79 moulding. Would I be right in saying I need 38-3962 or are both upper trims identical ? And its just the lower trim thats different ? Different length for uppers perhaps ? If anyone could confirm this that would be great as I have already purchased a new upper 79 moulding before I decided to swap to the earlier bezels. They look 1000 times better than the 79.

06-06-2011, 07:23 AM	#1
HzSandman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Geelong, Victoria Posts: 26	73-74 grill & bezels to 79. I want to fit the pre 79 style headlight bezels to my 79 C20. I have purchased a LMC speciality grill part #38-4035, but I'm unsure of what other parts I need. Is it just the bezels or do I require other mounting brackets ? Do I also need a new lower grill trim piece ? I cant just go to my local junkyard as these vehicles arent very common in Australia. I do prefer the mid 70s headlight bezels than the 79 style...

06-06-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: 73-74 grill & bezels to 79. it's a direct swap all you need is the lower trim and the bezels and everything bolts/screws in place of the originals as for the grill you will probably have to fab up some brackets if you can't find any in the junkyard __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195 Last edited by bmchevy1979; 06-06-2011 at 10:13 AM.

06-06-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 73-74 grill & bezels to 79. I don't think he will Jeff, not with that aftermarket grille he is getting from LMC. It has a footnote that if you have a 73/74 and put this grille in, you have to buy the adapters for it. Otherwise I think it's a direct swap, only needing the lower grille molding and different headlamp bezels. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

06-07-2011, 08:43 AM	#6
HzSandman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Geelong, Victoria Posts: 26	Re: 73-74 grill & bezels to 79. Just the info I wanted to hear, thanks. I'll order the new bezels and lower trim. No issue fabbing brackets if needed.

06-08-2011, 06:32 AM	#7
HzSandman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Geelong, Victoria Posts: 26	Re: 73-74 grill & bezels to 79. Ok so i've just noticed LMC have 2 different part numbers for the upper grill moulding. Part number #38-3962 - 73 to 78 and part number #3839-63 - 79 moulding. Would I be right in saying I need 38-3962 or are both upper trims identical ? And its just the lower trim thats different ? Different length for uppers perhaps ? If anyone could confirm this that would be great as I have already purchased a new upper 79 moulding before I decided to swap to the earlier bezels. They look 1000 times better than the 79.

06-06-2011, 12:33 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 grill & bezels to 79. You will also need the outer grill brackets, and center support and hood release assembly, all off a 73/74 truck. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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