??'s on 72 grill assembly - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nu2-72 · 01-22-2004, 11:19 PM

As many of you are aware, when a new grill surround is purchased, the brackets are not installed.
When is the best time to install them?
Before the grill is installed to the truck or after the brackets are mounted in the opening. Is there much alignment needed or can it be assembled out of the truck and still get excellent alignment?

pierce · 01-23-2004, 09:33 AM

I riveted the brackets on before mounting it. Everything lined up fine. Never thought about doing it the opposite way. Maybe I lucked out.

01-22-2004, 11:19 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	??'s on 72 grill assembly As many of you are aware, when a new grill surround is purchased, the brackets are not installed. When is the best time to install them? Before the grill is installed to the truck or after the brackets are mounted in the opening. Is there much alignment needed or can it be assembled out of the truck and still get excellent alignment? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

01-23-2004, 09:33 AM	#2
pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	I riveted the brackets on before mounting it. Everything lined up fine. Never thought about doing it the opposite way. Maybe I lucked out. __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe



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