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Re: Converting Grills?
wookee #288882 May 05th 2009 10:53 pm
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I think the main difference is the 71-77 grills mounted flat , but in the 80s GM added a lip of sorts that kind of sits inside the headlight door that you will have to cut off so that the MID grill sits flush like it would on it's origin van.


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matchstickBGV #288892 May 05th 2009 11:16 pm
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Fixed the link to the blog


linky to blog

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should look good when you get it done, just take your time and it will work..



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Re: Converting Grills?
Uncle_Fester #288897 May 06th 2009 12:08 am
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We changed our round headlights & grille from the 78 to a 92 with rectangular headlights,some cutting required and we ended up with 4 parking lights.


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VanVida_Israel #289240 May 07th 2009 5:26 am
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thanks for the replies guys, im still trying to figure out the specifics. I dont want to rush into this and cut anything i dont have to! If anyone can give me a quick step by step to give me a little idea that would be helpful.

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Cactusc00ler #289494 May 07th 2009 6:07 pm
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No lip on my 92 GMC fenders.. You will need the entire radiator support.. from fender to fender.. this includes all the metal behind the grille and headlights. I am converting mine to a 78/9 style from a 92. One of these days, I will get out to Stan's and get the rest of the parts from the donor van.. this is another project i will publish step by step photos of if i get around to actually doing it.


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swimmster #289496 May 07th 2009 6:26 pm
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No more flames on Gloworm's Astro. It's all grey now but he did change the grill:

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Gloworm_Dee_Jaye #291194 May 12th 2009 11:48 pm
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I always liked the look of a "Phantom grill"

Here is an Early 3rd Gen Chevy with a phantom grill in it

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wookee #291213 May 13th 2009 12:54 am
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now i know what im doing to my grill! but smoller tubes like the astro, i had one on my old mazda b2000


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