Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

[79dentside]

Hey all, picked up a grille cheap enough that I wouldn’t be disappointed if it ended up as a wall hanger, but I’m going to give it a try in the 79 if I can. I am running into clearance issues with the trans cooler and the hood hinge support. The depth of the grille fits up top, but the slant of the hood hinge mount and the trans cooler don’t allow the bottom to set in there right.

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[78C10BigTen]

I think they mount diff. I tried a 73 in my 78 and that center support is a diff shape and the grill mounts in diff places. Not sure on gmc

 

[79dentside]

I think they mount diff. I tried a 73 in my 78 and that center support is a diff shape and the grill mounts in diff places. Not sure on gmc

I’m noticing the same thing, not sure how to remedy it though other than getting a bracket. Not sure if I would get so lucky...

 

[78C10BigTen]

I bought that center bracket from the 73 but the chevy grille mounts are attatched from next to the headlights my 78 do not have.

 

[79dentside]

I bought that center bracket from the 73 but the chevy grille mounts are attatched from next to the headlights my 78 do not have.

Heck, I figured they were all relatively close in design. Serves me right for assuming, okay thank you!

 

[Big Chip]

I think they reproduce the parts you need for that grille. Try LMC or Brother’s Trucks, one of those type places.

 

[bucket]

Iirc, the '75-'76 GMC grille uses the same mounting brackets as all the '73-'74 trucks.

 

[79dentside]

Might have to go take a trip to the junkyard...

 

[Frankenchevy]

Might have to go take a trip to the junkyard...

I’m jealous of guys who have actual old vehicles in actual junk yards. We don’t have that sort of thing out here. Partially due to the junk still driving around on the road, I guess.

 

[79dentside]

I’m jealous of guys who have actual old vehicles in actual junk yards. We don’t have that sort of thing out here. Partially due to the junk still driving around on the road, I guess.

It’s more or less hopeful thinking lol. I’m right there with ya.

 

[OldBlueDually]

Hey I'm looking for that exact grill for my 76 GMC.....so you should sell it to me and put in the correct one

 

[Ricko1966]

Not on a square but numerous cars I've zip tied the grills in. So many cars have cheap plastic grills with built in clips the get sunbaked and brittle and break.I can usually find 4 spots to zip tie them. Hood latch support and trans cooler sorry your on your own .

 

[scwaters]

Finally got my K10 76 grille restored and installed

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[HOTFOOT]

Hey all, picked up a grille cheap enough that I wouldn’t be disappointed if it ended up as a wall hanger, but I’m going to give it a try in the 79 if I can. I am running into clearance issues with the trans cooler and the hood hinge support. The depth of the grille fits up top, but the slant of the hood hinge mount and the trans cooler don’t allow the bottom to set in there right.

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Hey all, picked up a grille cheap enough that I wouldn’t be disappointed if it ended up as a wall hanger, but I’m going to give it a try in the 79 if I can. I am running into clearance issues with the trans cooler and the hood hinge support. The depth of the grille fits up top, but the slant of the hood hinge mount and the trans cooler don’t allow the bottom to set in there right.

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that is my favorite gmc grill

 

[79dentside]

that is my favorite gmc grill

Same... I want to make it work, love it.