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Old 04-06-2020, 11:01 PM   #30
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Re: 69/70 Grill Differences

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM View Post
So is this NOS example on eBay correct for 1970? https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-69-7...8AAOSwhRZeg6NL
I would say "no". It's not right for a '69 either.

As I've mentioned previously, the GM outer put on my truck in 1972 is painted like the repro outer grilles. I suspect GM may have later made, for cost purposes, a compromise 69/70 inner which became their replacement for both years. However, the GM inner put on my truck in 1972 is clearly proper for a 1970. I therefore suspect that when the repro parts business started making these, they copied the most recent GM versions at that time.

I have the repair work order with the GM part numbers used on my truck in 1972. I should be able to access that work order in a couple weeks.

It would be great for this discussion if someone has part numbers for later GM produced inner grilles (late 1970s?), as well as the original outer grille design.
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