1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OJK001 · 08-11-2008, 09:55 PM

Alright people I got a big question, I am looking to start a new project 1954 chevy truck 5 window...but I was wondering are the 47-53 chevy grill fit on a 1954 or will I have to change the front end of the truck? Ive looked around and have not found a real answer...hope ill find it here thanks.

pugs · 08-11-2008, 10:16 PM

will have to change the front sheet metal as the fenders are shaped different

OJK001 · 08-11-2008, 10:52 PM

thanks for the quick reply, by front sheet metal meaning firewall?

pugs · 08-12-2008, 12:02 AM

meaning inner and outter fenders front splash apron and hood. my .02, keep the 54 frontend as ya dont see alot of them

Houston54 · 08-12-2008, 09:38 AM

You would have to change the outer fenders in order to make the early grill fit correctly. The inner fenders, core support and hood are interchangeable.

Please do not modify the 54 fenders if you decide to go this route. Sell them to someone who needs them and get a pair of early fenders. Maybe a swap with someone. The 54 is unique from the earlier years and I would suggest keeping it that way.

Why change? If you need a 54 grill then they sell reproductions or some, like me, may have one stashed away that they may sell you.

If you do make the change then it will never be a true 54 but it is your truck.

54 jimmy · 08-12-2008, 04:48 PM

they are right. it is probably cheaper and easier to get a 54 grill.

OJK001 · 08-13-2008, 12:04 AM

Thanks for all the quick replies. I'll probably stick with th 54 grill just because I though the 53 grill were interchangeable and I had an orignial chrome one stored away. that I could of used but will stick with the 54 grill just would have to have it rechromed.

solidaxel · 08-13-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OJK001

Thanks for all the quick replies. I'll probably stick with th 54 grill just because I though the 53 grill were interchangeable and I had an orignial chrome one stored away. that I could of used but will stick with the 54 grill just would have to have it rechromed.

Lets talk about your stored away grill.

OJK001 · 08-22-2008, 06:57 PM

Sorry solidaxel, the grill not for sale...I will probably end up getting another 47-53 truck, ehile working on the 54. But if I do change my mind ill pm you

08-11-2008, 09:55 PM	#1
OJK001 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 15	1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? Alright people I got a big question, I am looking to start a new project 1954 chevy truck 5 window...but I was wondering are the 47-53 chevy grill fit on a 1954 or will I have to change the front end of the truck? Ive looked around and have not found a real answer...hope ill find it here thanks.

08-11-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? will have to change the front sheet metal as the fenders are shaped different __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

08-11-2008, 10:52 PM	#3
OJK001 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 15	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? thanks for the quick reply, by front sheet metal meaning firewall?

08-12-2008, 12:02 AM	#4
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? meaning inner and outter fenders front splash apron and hood. my .02, keep the 54 frontend as ya dont see alot of them __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

08-12-2008, 09:38 AM	#5
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? You would have to change the outer fenders in order to make the early grill fit correctly. The inner fenders, core support and hood are interchangeable. Please do not modify the 54 fenders if you decide to go this route. Sell them to someone who needs them and get a pair of early fenders. Maybe a swap with someone. The 54 is unique from the earlier years and I would suggest keeping it that way. Why change? If you need a 54 grill then they sell reproductions or some, like me, may have one stashed away that they may sell you. If you do make the change then it will never be a true 54 but it is your truck.

08-12-2008, 04:48 PM	#6
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? they are right. it is probably cheaper and easier to get a 54 grill. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

08-13-2008, 12:04 AM	#7
OJK001 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 15	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? Thanks for all the quick replies. I'll probably stick with th 54 grill just because I though the 53 grill were interchangeable and I had an orignial chrome one stored away. that I could of used but will stick with the 54 grill just would have to have it rechromed.

08-22-2008, 06:57 PM	#9
OJK001 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 15	Re: 1953 grill to work on a chevy 1954? Sorry solidaxel, the grill not for sale...I will probably end up getting another 47-53 truck, ehile working on the 54. But if I do change my mind ill pm you

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