Squarebody Grill Swap - Freshening up a 1973-87 Chevy or GMC Front End

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[@bakfixx]

The new grill looks great. Really glad that stock looking parts are available. Great job.

[@darrinholman1870]

I've been fooling around with my headlights for a week! If I had watched this video first it would have been a 10 minute job. I really appreciate your work.

[@daviddaniels6469]

I have a 1979 C30 Chev pickup that my father-in- law hauled used tires in the 1980’s. I am 68 and have been restoring it for the last couple of years. It has the full floating 1 ton rear axle with brake shoes . Two tone blue paint . Relocating the gas tank to the rear. Nice vehicle . I also like the original grill even though it is plastic. You do videos. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Our pleasure !

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Very good tips on a job most would just rush thru and the grille would be crooked and rattling. Thanks David, truck looks like new!

[@markbrittell2001]

Doing this same switch on my 85 gmc right now. Cool

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Excellent timing!

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

As usual great tips for any build. Thank you for your time.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Our pleasure, thanks as always for watching!

[@robertlambert5299]

The nuts holding the mldgs to the grille are called Pal Nuts. There are several types of Pal Nuts. I believe Pal Nuts hold the turn signal assemblies on also.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Yessir you are correct!

[@SOU6900]

And for some unknown reason GM used decided to use one to hold part of the heater box in.

[@tonylangley2610]

Looking good Dave, love your style Brother !

[@malikdigger4544]

Great tip on working on squarebody grill using right screws & bolts I wanted see those new lights on when u finished also I mess flat front look then the original also does process work on 89- early 99 GM pickup.

[@jesseford7231]

Great video 👍

[@titan-atlus]

Great how to video. Glad I subscribed, just straight forward step by step instructions with some sage advice.

[@cesarmastrangelo538]

So helpful ! Been looking for a installation video on the original grill!!!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Glad to help!

[@DaBossesTable]

Looks great. Hopefully a oil pan swap for the trucks will come next week 😎. Your videos are awesome

[@867diesel]

very informative . great job explaining and showing details

[@aroundlinemen]

Great job David, just order 300.00 from Brothers , thanks (for my 1966 c10)

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thank you!

[@raytinsman2672]

Awesome channel !

[@osukacards]

I like the 1990 k5 grill how would I do a swap on a 1985 c10?

[@enermaxstephens1051]

The old billet grille might look pretty good with a modern twist - Actually put a chevy logo in the middle. Nobody back then did that, and some of us thought that looked bad even then.

[@daveanderson2865]

Cool. Even storm door screen would look good behind grill. But dirty it will get. Nice chevy

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@SOU6900]

Those "fog lights" are your turn signals.

[@robertlambert5299]

Dave has cool hair, I wish I had Dave’s hair.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Don't we all!

[@robertlambert5299]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Dave seems like a fun good guy.

[@johnhoskins4032]

I've got a '79...how universal are the bow tie grills?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Basically, if you have the same number and shape headlights then you can swap.

[@glfmarmadison5126]

Any videos on replacing grille trim?? 81-82” GMC

[@jimclark7279]

when ya order new headlight adjusters, you can get them with the new screws included. No need ta keep the rusty ones.

[@kazalferez8827]

I have an 87 Chevy truck c20 with a single headlight you can put a dual headlight On the same grille mounting

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Wow, good question... to be honest we don't know the answer. Our first inclination would be to say yes, but if it has a single headlamp now then there is probably a reason for it. Chances are it's not possible.

[@MrDMV816]

Cant beat the factory grill imho.

[@gunsandhorsepower]

I hate side trim on the 4x4 and like the oldschool grill on 4x4 also the original don't look bad but not as good as the oldschool aftermarket grills

[@neilziesmer6109]

CAN AN 84 FRT END AND GRILL BE PUT ON A 74 C10 WILL THEY INTERCHANGE ?

[@TheFatguyzinc]

dang it... i want the grill he removed for my k5, hah hah....

[@andrewhayes5353]

Great commercial lol 😂

[@fortyseven1832]

If youre changing headlight adjusters DO NOT use the dorman ones from the parts store. They wont fit correctly. Instead use auveco part number AP11826. (The new green ones in the video are correct) They are identical to factory.

[@armygreenfj3924]

Am i able to swap out my grill on my 1975 K5 for a 73 grill?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Yes

[@armygreenfj3924]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV is it bolt on or will i need to replace anything?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@armygreenfj3924 It's been a while since we messed with one, but we're 99% certain it will just bolt-in.

[@jerrycraig6522]

I'm looking to sell my 1972 Cheyenne super, lwb, 350/350 mostly stock, white delete, it's all medium blue aka Hawaiian blue drives like new!!!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Bring it by the shop and we'll take a look. Always looking for a project to work on in the KZbin studio.

[@davidjessee7701]

The 3 prong light is hi lo The 2 prong is hi beam …. Come on dude! Edit

[@TempoDrift1480]

Thats kinda hot bullshit that these dont come with all the parts. I just ordered this set only to realise I gave spend 3 times the amount to get the finished product. I mean, how the fuck is someone supposed to order those expand-o-nuts or whatever they are? What are you supposed to search for? Then to have to wait another 2 weeks and hope like hell you got the right ones? Then all the trim. Why wouldn't those parts and that logo come in the kit? Doesn't that just seem like more of a piss off than a project? I know one thing is for sure is that Im not happy about having to spend 300 percent more than expected just to play a guessing game. These kits should be complete as the term "kit" suggests.

[@davidjessee7701]

You called the turn signals “fog lights “😂 and you said “what we have an 88 grill “ the last square body Chevy was 87..edit please

[@aroundlinemen]

Great job David, just order 300.00 from Brothers , thanks (for my 1966 c10)