Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1986swb · 10-28-2010, 03:27 AM

I need your expertise to determine the exact year(s) this grille was made available on Chevy full-size trucks.

Enlighten me guys .... Thanks.

1986swb · 10-28-2010, 03:32 AM

I'm guesstimating 1977-79.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-28-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1986swb

I'm guesstimating 1977-79.

Yep.

77gmcjoe · 10-28-2010, 09:46 AM

I'm nit-picking, but the diesel emblem makes it '78-'79.

87 V20 Scottsdale · 10-28-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 77gmcjoe

I'm nit-picking, but the diesel emblem makes it '78-'79.

Ditto

1986swb · 10-28-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 77gmcjoe

I'm nit-picking, but the diesel emblem makes it '78-'79.

Much appreciated guys.

Next question: Will this grille fit and bolt into the grille area of a 1975 Chevy C10 without any cutting or tab relocations? I did some initial measurements and it appears it will. I'm giving this grille to a friend of mine as a gift and I just want to make sure it'll fit in his '75.

slugish · 10-28-2010, 09:34 PM

Almosyt positive it will fit a 75 . In fact it should fit 75-79.

1986swb · 10-28-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by slugish

Almosyt positive it will fit a 75 . In fact it should fit 75-79.

That's what I thought as well, hence the measuring of both grilles. The grille I purchased is in near mint condition. All mounting tabs are in tact and not broken. I think a new OEM/NOS grille would cost upwards of $250-$300. And I only paid $8 for it. You gotta love Craigslist.

Thanks everyone for your input and qualifications.

USSkoval · 10-28-2010, 10:12 PM

You may run into trouble with the hood release. I think '75-'76 used a different handle. I know for sure that a '75 grill doesn't fit well in a '77 because of the release handle.

1986swb · 10-28-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

You may run into trouble with the hood release. I think '75-'76 used a different handle. I know for sure that a '75 grill doesn't fit well in a '77 because of the release handle.

Hmmm. I'll check out the hood release cut out area of the grille when my friend visits me again. Worse case scenario, I'll break out the Dremel Tool, then we should be good. Thanks for catching this.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 10-28-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986swb

Hmmm. I'll check out the hood release cut out area of the grille when my friend visits me again. Worse case scenario, I'll break out the Dremel Tool, then we should be good. Thanks for catching this.

Yeah, pretty sure that you will only have to cut a little whole at the top of it for the hood release.....

79gmcclassic · 10-28-2010, 11:42 PM

8 bucks???!!!! thats a steal!!!!!!!

80stepsideguy · 10-29-2010, 03:47 AM

Actually that grille can fit into 1980 trucks as well... If it has the inside the cab hood release.

1986swb · 10-29-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcclassic

8 bucks???!!!! thats a steal!!!!!!!

Yup! If he doesn't want it, it'll be garage decoration!

1986swb · 10-29-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 80stepsideguy

Actually that grille can fit into 1980 trucks as well... If it has the inside the cab hood release.

Good to know. I know that the 1975 hood release is on the outside, unlike the 1981-87s.

10-28-2010, 03:27 AM	#1
1986swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sammamish, Washington Posts: 163	Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? I need your expertise to determine the exact year(s) this grille was made available on Chevy full-size trucks. Enlighten me guys .... Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1986 GMC Sierra Classic C1500 SWB 2006 GMC Yukon Denali http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=977

10-28-2010, 03:32 AM	#2
1986swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sammamish, Washington Posts: 163	Re: Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? I'm guesstimating 1977-79. __________________ 1986 GMC Sierra Classic C1500 SWB 2006 GMC Yukon Denali http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=977

10-28-2010, 09:46 AM	#4
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 341	Re: Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? I'm nit-picking, but the diesel emblem makes it '78-'79. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair )

10-28-2010, 09:34 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? Almosyt positive it will fit a 75 . In fact it should fit 75-79.

10-28-2010, 10:12 PM	#9
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? You may run into trouble with the hood release. I think '75-'76 used a different handle. I know for sure that a '75 grill doesn't fit well in a '77 because of the release handle. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

10-28-2010, 11:42 PM	#12
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? 8 bucks???!!!! thats a steal!!!!!!! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

10-29-2010, 03:47 AM	#13
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Chevy Grille Year(s) ??? Actually that grille can fit into 1980 trucks as well... If it has the inside the cab hood release. __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).



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