'54 grill swap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LEEVON** · 12-02-2009, 12:15 AM

What does it take to swap a 54/55 first series grill to the 47-53? Grille, hood, fenders, raditator support?

1956cameo · 12-02-2009, 01:38 AM

You have to change the front fenders. The hood will fit either grill, and the core support should be the same for both styles as well.

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-02-2009, 08:38 AM

Make sure you get the lower grille support too, they're different.

Arkansas50's · 12-02-2009, 11:29 PM

The older fenders will work if you make a recess for the turn signals. The hood emblem is different if you want a stock look, but then the bed, dash, and windshield are too. I was told the front splash pan/apron is different. I have both if you want me to check for you.

**LEEVON** · 12-03-2009, 12:09 AM

Thanks for the input guys. I'm asking because I keep running across the '54's and wouldn't pass on a good one just because of the grill (not my favorite look).

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Originally Posted by Arkansas50's

The older fenders will work if you make a recess for the turn signals. The hood emblem is different if you want a stock look, but then the bed, dash, and windshield are too. I was told the front splash pan/apron is different. I have both if you want me to check for you.

Thanks for the offer, please don't go to that trouble. Where are you at in Arkansas?

Arkansas50's · 12-03-2009, 10:14 PM

I wish I had that problem. It's taken two years to get enough parts to build a 54. Oh yea, I'm in Benton.

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1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: '54 grill swap? You have to change the front fenders. The hood will fit either grill, and the core support should be the same for both styles as well. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

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12-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#4
Arkansas50's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 71	Re: '54 grill swap? The older fenders will work if you make a recess for the turn signals. The hood emblem is different if you want a stock look, but then the bed, dash, and windshield are too. I was told the front splash pan/apron is different. I have both if you want me to check for you.

12-03-2009, 10:14 PM	#6
Arkansas50's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 71	Re: '54 grill swap? I wish I had that problem. It's taken two years to get enough parts to build a 54. Oh yea, I'm in Benton.



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