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Hoss72 · 01-15-2008, 03:53 PM

I like the looks of a 69 Grill and I was wondering what a pain it would be to do, I have been told I would have relocate my hood latch but I looked at a 69 the other day and I couldn't see any difference......with all the know how on this I'm sure some will be able to tell me.

bouncytruck · 01-15-2008, 04:47 PM

A 69-70 grill will bolt on in place of a 71-72. Who ever told you that was probably confused with a 67-68. If you do put a 69 grill on a 71, you will either have two sets of parking/turn signals or you'll need to change out the front bumper for a 69 as well. 69-70 also had a bow-tie emblem on the hood rather than the grill.

Hoss72 · 01-16-2008, 02:45 AM

Thank You , my plan is to incorporate some sort of driving light in my 70 bumper.

BobbyK · 01-17-2008, 03:36 PM

69-70 grille on my 71.
here it is when I 1st installed it.
You need to replace the center grille support with a 69-70 one as they are a different shape from the 71-72.
No other mods needed.

Then after I installed some Hella driving lights and the Bowtie on the hood.

bouncytruck · 01-17-2008, 06:08 PM

Didn't know about the center support.

**lks dcvn** · 01-17-2008, 10:19 PM

yes - minor differences in center support...

here is a pic to see what the diff is - snagged it from another post for future reference.

Hoss72 · 01-17-2008, 10:25 PM

Thanks I appreciate all the information.....now I have to be on the look for a new support bracket

vtblazer · 01-18-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoss72

I like the looks of a 69 Grill and I was wondering what a pain it would be to do, I have been told I would have relocate my hood latch but I looked at a 69 the other day and I couldn't see any difference......with all the know how on this I'm sure some will be able to tell me.

I went the same way, 70 grill with a 71/72 hood.

BobbyK · 01-18-2008, 12:59 PM

I lied...I forgot the hood latch DOES need to be switched as well.

Otherwise the 71-72 release lever ends up interfering with the 69-70 plastic grille.
I believe the only diff. is the length of the release lever though.

krue · 01-18-2008, 02:06 PM

But if you go to FAQ you'll find a writeup by Putter that replaces the handle on the latch with a late model cable if you want to update it a little.

vtblazer · 01-18-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyK

the hood latch DOES need to be switched as well.

The whole reason I always keep the latch mechanism with the grill, not the core support.

01-15-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	69 grill in a 71 I like the looks of a 69 Grill and I was wondering what a pain it would be to do, I have been told I would have relocate my hood latch but I looked at a 69 the other day and I couldn't see any difference......with all the know how on this I'm sure some will be able to tell me.

01-15-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 69 grill in a 71 A 69-70 grill will bolt on in place of a 71-72. Who ever told you that was probably confused with a 67-68. If you do put a 69 grill on a 71, you will either have two sets of parking/turn signals or you'll need to change out the front bumper for a 69 as well. 69-70 also had a bow-tie emblem on the hood rather than the grill. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-16-2008, 02:45 AM	#3
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: 69 grill in a 71 Thank You , my plan is to incorporate some sort of driving light in my 70 bumper.

01-17-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: 69 grill in a 71 69-70 grille on my 71. here it is when I 1st installed it. You need to replace the center grille support with a 69-70 one as they are a different shape from the 71-72. No other mods needed. Then after I installed some Hella driving lights and the Bowtie on the hood. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 01-17-2008 at 03:37 PM.

01-17-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 69 grill in a 71 Didn't know about the center support. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-17-2008, 10:19 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 69 grill in a 71 yes - minor differences in center support... here is a pic to see what the diff is - snagged it from another post for future reference. Attached Images

01-17-2008, 10:25 PM	#7
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: 69 grill in a 71 Thanks I appreciate all the information.....now I have to be on the look for a new support bracket

01-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#9
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: 69 grill in a 71 I lied...I forgot the hood latch DOES need to be switched as well. Otherwise the 71-72 release lever ends up interfering with the 69-70 plastic grille. I believe the only diff. is the length of the release lever though. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 01-18-2008 at 01:01 PM.

01-18-2008, 02:06 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 69 grill in a 71 But if you go to FAQ you'll find a writeup by Putter that replaces the handle on the latch with a late model cable if you want to update it a little. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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