Grill shell total width & height?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MannyDantyla · 02-26-2015, 05:38 PM

Can someone please measure the total width and height of their grill on a 1969 to 1972 c10? I looked all over google for dimensions but found none.

I have a '83 k10 and I'm experimenting with the idea of somehow fitting a grill from a 69-72, fenders from a 73-80, and hood from 81-87. Will have to do lots of fabrication of course, but in my mind it fits!

Only thing I need to know is if a grill from 1969 to 1972 would be long enough.

Thanks!!

MannyDantyla · 02-27-2015, 01:18 AM

Come'om guys! It might be possible! I just need a measurement from one of you fine folks. I guess I could drive around until I see one and get out my tape measure and hope I don't get shot. Would rather not.

Here's my plan maybe:

and no, that crummy brown truck is not mine

MattPSU · 02-27-2015, 09:42 AM

My 72 grill is about 74" x 17"

MannyDantyla · 02-27-2015, 12:56 PM

Thanks MattPSU!

Wow, I'm surprised it's that long. The length for an '83 grill is 70" x 14.5".

I was worried that the older grill would be shorter! given that the total width of the vehicle is shorter. I was thinking that, if it was plus or minus 1 inch, then I could get it to work with a little fabrication, but plus 5 inches... wow.

I guess I could chop it. Would have to be a steel one so it could be welded back together.

hmmmmmm

02-26-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
MannyDantyla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: LFK Posts: 21	Grill shell total width & height?? Can someone please measure the total width and height of their grill on a 1969 to 1972 c10? I looked all over google for dimensions but found none. I have a '83 k10 and I'm experimenting with the idea of somehow fitting a grill from a 69-72, fenders from a 73-80, and hood from 81-87. Will have to do lots of fabrication of course, but in my mind it fits! Only thing I need to know is if a grill from 1969 to 1972 would be long enough. Thanks!!

02-27-2015, 01:18 AM	#2
MannyDantyla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: LFK Posts: 21	Re: Grill shell total width & height?? Come'om guys! It might be possible! I just need a measurement from one of you fine folks. I guess I could drive around until I see one and get out my tape measure and hope I don't get shot. Would rather not. Here's my plan maybe: and no, that crummy brown truck is not mine Last edited by MannyDantyla; 02-27-2015 at 01:44 AM.

02-27-2015, 09:42 AM	#3
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Grill shell total width & height?? My 72 grill is about 74" x 17" __________________ Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE

02-27-2015, 12:56 PM	#4
MannyDantyla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: LFK Posts: 21	Re: Grill shell total width & height?? Thanks MattPSU! Wow, I'm surprised it's that long. The length for an '83 grill is 70" x 14.5". I was worried that the older grill would be shorter! given that the total width of the vehicle is shorter. I was thinking that, if it was plus or minus 1 inch, then I could get it to work with a little fabrication, but plus 5 inches... wow. I guess I could chop it. Would have to be a steel one so it could be welded back together. hmmmmmm



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