73-74 Grille Conversion on our 76 Chevy C10 Squarebody

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73-74 Grille Conversion on our 76 Chevy C10 Squarebody - Radiator Core Support Install

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We take our all new radiator core support and convert the 1976 Chevy C10 Squarebody to a 73-74 Auto Metal Direct Grille. Easy installation with basic hand tools and a few hours wrenchin' with a buddy. Zach takes you thru all the steps. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn on notifications for more videos coming soon.
Parts links used for this swap:
Core Support: www.autometaldi...
Grille: www.autometaldi...
Upper Radiator Mount Panel: www.autometaldi...
Hardware: www.autometaldi...
Grille Brackets - IN DEVELOPMENT :) COMING SOON
#c10 #c10trucks #squarebody #squarebodytrucks #unitedbytrucks

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@TempoDrift1480 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the comment about making metal headlight bezels not being cost effective. That was very straight up.

@autometaldirect Жыл бұрын

We try to keep it straight up

@michaelbenardo5695 8 ай бұрын

Not all of us are worried about cost.

@b.s.adventures9421 3 жыл бұрын

I had a gold 76 just like that. I like the stock grill for each year. Just my traditionalist nature.

@ronalddunn291 2 жыл бұрын

I agree why would you screw up a truck's looks and it's worth more original 👍

@b.s.adventures9421 2 жыл бұрын

The headlight bezels had black paint detail for 73-74.

@chrismc.4437 Жыл бұрын

@@ronalddunn291 barely. It's not a 71 Hemi Cuda Ron

@gkonitz7480 5 ай бұрын

It would be cool if AMD made the grille brackets and the recessed support in a kit to adapt to the later year trucks. Those are the only things that need to change to fit the recessed grille.

@fivestar8337 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta paint the headlight bezels around the headlights black to complete the 73/74 look.

@roadrailn 2 жыл бұрын

Liking the 73/74 grilles more and more. Cool this video is out there

@davidjessee7701 Жыл бұрын

My first vehicle was a red 73 c10 with a white top!! In-line 6 with a three on the tree!!! It was about 10 years old when my Dad handed it down to me and I drove it through high school then traded to a Camero!! Bad trade!!

@tkskagen 4 жыл бұрын

Love the OE Paint Color!

@rchaskin 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Vid!! Squarebody trucks are awesome!!

@HBelectrician 3 жыл бұрын

I remember in 1977 a fellow in the LA area near where we lived had a hideous 1974 red Ford Granada with a white landau vinyl top and it was like new. He stripped the car of all the Ford badges and put in their place all Mercedes Benz badges including a tri star on the hood-yeah real weird-

@chrismc.4437 Жыл бұрын

Your comment has zero relevance to the subject.

@HBelectrician Жыл бұрын

@@chrismc.4437 When I go to buy a 68 C10 short bed and am told that except the bed and frame were cut short-I just walk away-some uneducated may not care but I like to keep it real and don't like to buy fake stuff-

@kipp2139 3 жыл бұрын

I always liked the straight horizontal metal pipe grill with no badge. Those ones look so clean

@shrop 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful!! Thank you!!

@autometaldirect 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RattleTrapGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Ya know its funny cause I 73 - 74 grill swapped my 78 k10 and didn't have to remove the rad support

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

The swap can be done without replacing the core support for sure, but we wanted to show what it would take to make it factory correct

@RattleTrapGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah cause the older supports had built In grill mounts i have 4 out of the 8 skews holding my grill in the 2 outer ones and the center one

@RattleTrapGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Oh fun fact the 2 front marker light linses are orange in 73 - 74 front end 75 and up are white

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

@@RattleTrapGarage didnt realize that, good way to spot the different year models

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

@@RattleTrapGarage i think the 4 is enough to hold the grille without any issues under normal driving conditions

@willhorting5317 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very biased, given that the first vehicle I owned (40 years ago), was a 1976 C10. Being biased, I am completely baffled as to why anyone would want to replace the '76 grill, with a '73 or '74 grill.....or ANY other year of grill for that matter. If you want the truck to look like a truck of a different year...then just buy a truck that is the year you want. IMO, the '76 grill is the best looking one of the entire '73-'87 run.

@tkskagen 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Conversion!👍

@drippinglass 3 жыл бұрын

You need the engine call out in the grill. 😀

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

We do! We make them but never put one on when we did the grille.

@smi3ly482 3 жыл бұрын

will a 1973-1974 c10 core support fit in a 1979 c10 ?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

The core support will fit, you will need to change the grille and accompanying brackets to go with it as well.

@jamesandrew5205 3 жыл бұрын

My older brother had that same truck brand new.

@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365 3 жыл бұрын

I have an old work C-20 1978, would love that grill you took out,lol. I have an idea for a cheap/solid bushing kit for the doors. Message if you are interested.

@bigblockstang9368 3 жыл бұрын

Never could stand either grilles. Most show trucks lost them and replaced with aftermarket tubed chrome with smoked headlight covers. Now that looked good.

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, we have a ton of customers that are removing those old tube grilles, let us know if you are looking for one.

@bigblockstang9368 3 жыл бұрын

Now it’s not original

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

#truth

@malc1012 9 ай бұрын

I did the grille swap but can anyone advise me why my headlight bezel and the chrome upper and lower trim don’t align and come together.I have a gap.

@b.s.adventures9421 3 жыл бұрын

Are you gonna do the black headlight trim rings ? Looks weird with the 76 silver ones. You can paint em.

@JTLDEN 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work with a 80’? What would I need if I wanted to change the headlights, bezels and grill?

@leviwoodring6101 2 жыл бұрын

Just needs a battery tray and iner fender.

@bustercanyon3788 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get that grill logo from?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

We sell them with the grille or by themselves. Here is a link: www.autometaldirect.com/advanced_search_result.php?filter=&keywords=999-4073&x=0&y=0

@parivas50 Жыл бұрын

You didn’t have to remove the whole core support man just change brackets that’s it

@autometaldirect Жыл бұрын

Your right but we didnt want to modify or fabricate3 anything and we wanted to show off our new core supports at the same time.

@CMyers-di3kr 3 жыл бұрын

Is it available? Can you send part numbers?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

We have the grills in stock 150-4073-1 or Chrome accented 150-4073-2 The core support is 150-4073-1 - the grille brackets are not available yet, they are in development

@NotaMechanicJack 3 жыл бұрын

Can a 73 grill fit on a 79?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

It can

@alamacher7142 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I could get an upper grill support?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

we have one in the works, it should be available some time this summer. Otherwise, used is about the only place I know of.

@stephanieswingle1500 3 жыл бұрын

Is this available yet?

@JoeSmith-dr5gm 3 жыл бұрын

Looks the same?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

Guess you would need to see them side by side, they're similar though

@stephanieswingle1500 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the upper grille support from?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

It was a prototype from one we are developing. They should be in stock by end of the year

@robertbernal5566 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a 1986?

@autometaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

It would but there are some more parts you need to change to make it work. You will need to do a hood and fender change along with the front end trim.

@robertbernal5566 3 жыл бұрын

@@autometaldirect Thanks for the reply! Love the 73-74 look! Great video btw. Are you able to send me a parts list of components to purchase? I started a cart on your website and added R/L fenders, raised cowl hood, 73-74 premium radiator support, upper grill mounting panel (w/o inside hood release). I realize I will need the front grill kit w/headlight bezels. Looking for any help on anything else I would need, I am ready to purchase from you guys!

@free4gs 7 ай бұрын

yes blame gm for ill fitting aftermarket parts.... the gm parts fit fine.....dont get me wrong i like amd. but all aftermarket replacement parts dont fit as well as NOS or GM stuff