Need some help with a 63 Grill. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MikeS. · 09-09-2014, 03:32 PM

My 63 Burb came with a 64- 5–6 grill. Does anyone know if the brackets that attached to the grill and to the front of the truck are the same across the years?

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It doesn't look like it to me but before I start tearing the old grill apart I thought I would ask.

1963c-10 · 09-09-2014, 03:45 PM

Not sure if the backing plates will work.....60-61 had dual headlights...so different buckets entirely. 62 was single but had 3 bolt mount.... 63 was a 4 bolt per side mount and pretty sure 64-66 were 3. I know the headlight buckets and internal hardware will work though.

**Jurassic-1** · 09-09-2014, 07:54 PM

I think it will be fine. My 66 had a 1962 grill on it when I got it and I had no problem changing it.. Worst case you could make a template and drill new holes.

**aerotruk63** · 09-09-2014, 08:02 PM

FYI the original 63 supports are stamped SAE-63. I got a set off a guy in Northern Michigan. With all the 63 grills you see that are crushed and of course missing at least 1 headlight bezel, someone must have the supports to sell.

**60-66** · 09-09-2014, 08:13 PM

Mike, a 1963 grille "bracket" actualy called a Support and is riveted to the grille is one year only. It was made to fit the 63 grille and does not fit any other year.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-10-2014, 12:51 AM

Ask Rene the "C10 King" he always puts the 63 in his trucks. So I'm sure he has a clue to give you an educated answer. I'm looking forward to meeting you in A****er this year and seeing your Burb.

09-09-2014, 03:32 PM	#1
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Need some help with a 63 Grill. My 63 Burb came with a 64- 5–6 grill. Does anyone know if the brackets that attached to the grill and to the front of the truck are the same across the years? This piece It doesn't look like it to me but before I start tearing the old grill apart I thought I would ask. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

09-09-2014, 03:45 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Need some help with a 63 Grill. Not sure if the backing plates will work.....60-61 had dual headlights...so different buckets entirely. 62 was single but had 3 bolt mount.... 63 was a 4 bolt per side mount and pretty sure 64-66 were 3. I know the headlight buckets and internal hardware will work though. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

09-09-2014, 07:54 PM	#3
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	Re: Need some help with a 63 Grill. I think it will be fine. My 66 had a 1962 grill on it when I got it and I had no problem changing it.. Worst case you could make a template and drill new holes.

09-09-2014, 08:02 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: Need some help with a 63 Grill. FYI the original 63 supports are stamped SAE-63. I got a set off a guy in Northern Michigan. With all the 63 grills you see that are crushed and of course missing at least 1 headlight bezel, someone must have the supports to sell. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-09-2014, 08:13 PM	#5
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: Need some help with a 63 Grill. Mike, a 1963 grille "bracket" actualy called a Support and is riveted to the grille is one year only. It was made to fit the 63 grille and does not fit any other year. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

09-10-2014, 12:51 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,969	Re: Need some help with a 63 Grill. Ask Rene the "C10 King" he always puts the 63 in his trucks. So I'm sure he has a clue to give you an educated answer. I'm looking forward to meeting you in A****er this year and seeing your Burb. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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