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60case · 10-14-2015, 08:01 AM

I found a grill guard # 986839 is stamped under the right headlight. Is this an factory grill guard and would it fit a 70 chevy. It is currently welded on a 68 C10. Thanks Jim

swamp rat · 10-15-2015, 12:18 AM

Picture would be best..

60case · 10-15-2015, 07:26 PM

Added pictures

**DeadheadNM** · 10-15-2015, 07:46 PM

Yes - I believe that is a dealer accessory GM grill guard.

BLT gmc · 10-15-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 60case

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I believe that is for a GMC, because the up and down bar is set to the middle far enough to allow for the dual headlights of the GMC. The chevy up/down bar is set farther out because of the single light set up. Bruce
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In The Ten Ring · 10-15-2015, 08:56 PM

If the bumper bolt holes will line up, I think this would work well enough on a Chevy.

Now I don't know for sure but assuming the point above and if it's tall and wide enough it should be fine.

Fixing the missing side bars (GMC's have 4 lights) one could fix that easily with some bar stock, which any welding shop or machine shop could make up for you. We could make it at our welding school so any VTEC should be able to make it also. A novice welder with access to the right tools could fix that.

*I think the addition of expanded metal to the backside of the guard would go a long way to providing grill protection although those done that way never look very good.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-15-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT gmc

I believe that is for a GMC, because the up and down bar is set to the middle far enough to allow for the dual headlights of the GMC. The chevy up/down bar is set farther out because of the single light set up. Bruce
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Nice catch - looks just like this GM GMC example: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...8&postcount=12

10-14-2015, 08:01 AM	#1
60case Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: friendship WI Posts: 173	986839 grill guard I found a grill guard # 986839 is stamped under the right headlight. Is this an factory grill guard and would it fit a 70 chevy. It is currently welded on a 68 C10. Thanks Jim

10-15-2015, 12:18 AM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 986839 grill guard Picture would be best.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

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60case Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: friendship WI Posts: 173	Re: 986839 grill guard Added pictures Attached Images

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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: 986839 grill guard Yes - I believe that is a dealer accessory GM grill guard. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-15-2015, 08:56 PM	#6
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 986839 grill guard If the bumper bolt holes will line up, I think this would work well enough on a Chevy. Now I don't know for sure but assuming the point above and if it's tall and wide enough it should be fine. Fixing the missing side bars (GMC's have 4 lights) one could fix that easily with some bar stock, which any welding shop or machine shop could make up for you. We could make it at our welding school so any VTEC should be able to make it also. A novice welder with access to the right tools could fix that. *I think the addition of expanded metal to the backside of the guard would go a long way to providing grill protection although those done that way never look very good.



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