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Old Mar 2, 2023 | 11:03 PM
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hey guys the front grills on a 71 is the same as the 72 , am I right , I do know the 71 has the holes on the top for those fibe optics , other wise they are the same
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My 72 has 71 grills on it that have the end lenses for the fiber optics.
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My 72 does not have the hole for the fiber optics.
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yes I know the 72 doesnt , its just a small hole at the top for the fiberoptics , otherwise they are the same!
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Yes, the grilles are the same except for the hole for fiberoptics grommet.
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Yes, the grilles are the same except for the hole for fiberoptics grommet.
Yeah very correct
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