68 and 69 grille question
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Round Rock Texas
68 and 69 grille question
I have a 68 and the previous owner installed 71 grilles. I want to put 68/69 grilles back on it. I've discovered that 68 grille support brackets are expensive and hard to find (used). I already have 68 grilles, grill trim, and parking lamps. My question is, can I use 69 grille brackets with all these 68 parts? I like the idea of fewer and less expensive 69 parts if they will fit. Thanks!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: FL
I had the same sort of problem, did not want to spend the money for all the little 68 brackets for the front grills. I used the 69 brackets with no problem. You may have to do just a little engineering but my turned out fine. No cutting just a couple of holes to drill. Hardest part was making sure the grills now in place gave clearance for the lights to go up and down. hope that helps.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 551
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From: Clovis CA
Same issue here, half 68 half 69 half bubba, I liked the fit of the 69 better, they hold the blinker through the mount. Took a little time lining everything up, but it's done right. I guess GM thought the more parts the better for 68...
