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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Did it on my 79 K5, it had an internal release and I swapped it to the external. I had pieces from a 73 model for the swap. Had to put in the grille brackets, vertical support, lower valance/gravel shield and the radiator support filler panel. The filler panel where the latches bolt on are totally different between internal and external latches, the latches themselves bolt up differently and have different mounting locations.
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05-19-2011, 08:57 AM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
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Sooooo, if you have an external release from 75-80 all you need is the center brace and outside brackets. If you have an internal release, you will also need the external style hood latch, strike pin assembly, and core support filler panel. Yeah, NOW I know.....  
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02-28-2011, 10:05 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
This topic is now an FAQ- "73/74 grill swap"
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02-28-2011, 10:27 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Did it on my 76 too!
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05-19-2011, 12:29 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Does it look possible to use an internal release with the 73/74 grille? I have spare internal release parts, but don't have the truck here to compare.
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05-19-2011, 12:43 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
The latch would be difficult to install on the 73/74 vertical support, and the 73/74 vertical support would be difficult to install on the core support filler panel made for the internal latch system.... I'm sure it could be done, but you'd be drilling and cutting and probably using a lot of washers.
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04-24-2016, 12:55 AM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Just curious Gents,
Could a reverse swap be done, from 74 to 77 ? From what I see it might require the core support sheet metal to be replaced. Thanks, Hizoot |
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04-24-2016, 07:46 AM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
I've swapped to the 73-74 grill at least three times and I feel that the swap to a later style should be no issue as long as you have the correct center and side supports.
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04-25-2016, 01:06 AM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Thanks,
Guess I'll need to locate those. Hizoot |
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07-17-2020, 04:26 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Meanwhile, in 2020, this thread helped me to update (downdate?) my 77 c10 to the 73 grille. Plus, I'm adding a NOS blue bowtie to the front which was in another thread on here. It fits perfectly.
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07-17-2020, 06:18 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
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07-19-2020, 09:45 AM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
73 grille in my 80 clip
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1595166240 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1595166285 |
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09-08-2020, 11:41 PM
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Re: 73/74 grill swap
Hello and great post.
If you will not be using the two lateral brackets you had to remove off of your truck i would like to buy them plz. Message me on Instagram if you can Plz @Chucksee 
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