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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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I am trying to figure out what to attach my Grille to. I have looked at all the catalogs, Service Manual, etc. and cant figure out the pictures. I bought the outer edge would attach to the bumper reinforcement bracket I bought, but im not 100% sure. Please see the pictures and let me know what im missing.











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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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My .02 is you are missing outer mounting tabs on each side. What model year? Do you have the AIM? The AIM will show what you're missing and how the grilles are supposed to mount.
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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#3 is what you need
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Thanks. I guess that's different from the reinforcement bracket that I bought. 2 questions - where can I purchase this ( checked eckers, covette America , mods, etc). And what does it bolt onto in the the car?

I have a 1973 and I have the gm shop manual (big blue and white book).
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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by wowed777
...that's different from the reinforcement bracket that I bought...I have a 1973...
Here's the 74 AIM.


73 may be similar, but keep in mind 73 grilles are metal while 74 are plastic.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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I think that's it - That's the clearest picture I have seen of the mounting. I believe I need bracket 331859. I just order two from ebay (didn't seen like there were too many available) so ill find out shortly. Then onto figuring out where the Horn goes and installing new seat belts. Thanks
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wowed777
...I think that's it - That's the clearest picture I have seen of the mounting...
Order the AIM when you order your brackets. AIMs are handy to have around.
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This is the best picture I could find from my 74 showing the outer brackets.
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My 74 ones are pot metal as well, the replacements are plastic
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Originally Posted by dembo
...My 74 ones are pot metal as well, the replacements are plastic...
You're right. My bad. 73 and 74 are pot metal. The only difference were the chrome edges for 73.
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thank you all - took a little time. I used the two OEM brackets I bought for the outside and made two brackets for the inside, but got my original Metal Grille installed. I will try to get a better Pic of the bracket made for the inside connection.





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