77 to 73 grille swap

[84bigblockswb]

OK guys-- I picked up a really nice factory 73 grille off ebay for 20 bucks (40 with all shipping) and wanted to put it in my 77 K5. I have always liked the older square grilles and jumped to get it when i had the chance. Got it today and figured i would swap it out real quick but after taking my grille out and lookin the situation over, looks like its gonna be a little more involved. The 73 grille hits the support for the hood latch and the 2 grille mounting brackets on either side and will not mount flush. Was wondering if anybody has done this swap, or if it can be done. Tried the search box and found plenty of clip swaps, but nothing just having to do with the 70s factory grilles. Once again, thanks up front as always.

[Jonboy]

the center support and outer supports are particular to the 73-74 trucks. I think you have to swap out all three to make the grille fit.

[cochino12]

yep the center, and two outer supports need to be changed. I also had to change the top radiator support panel and hood relase latches(not sure of the exact names). Pretty simple

[84bigblockswb]

Thanks for info guys. Doesnt look like LMC or anybody has either the hood latch support or the brackets for either side for the 73s or 4s. Gonna do a little searchin locally to see what I can find. Thanks again.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by 84bigblockswb

Thanks for info guys. Doesnt look like LMC or anybody has either the hood latch support or the brackets for either side for the 73s or 4s. Gonna do a little searchin locally to see what I can find. Thanks again.

If you need some let me know I have a few laying around

[84bigblockswb]

Definitely interested cochino! Ill pm ya and work somethin out. Thanks a lot man!!!