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72 and 74 charger grills

TAZZ

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How close dimension wise is the 72 grill to the 74 grill? I know the hole for the lights on the 72 are round. In other words will the 72 grill fit the opening of a 74 grill? Thanks

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I put 71 grills in my 74 with very little effort.

IIRC there were two screws per side that didn't line up with holes.

I simply left them out.
 
72's will fit just fine with at least 2 of the holes aligning on each. You can always make tabs(drill new holes on the tabs) for the other 2 holes and with JB Weld attache 2 nuts and screw in the grill screws.
 
Or get the grill brackets for them. I think is just the outer ones as far I recall. Inners gets 4 holes provisions each so I guess is just about change the nylon inserts to match?

About drill the holes... good idea, but the inserts could be fitted too, just using a file to get holes squared and install the inserts for the screws like originally are.

Aside that I guess the only diff after this could be the headlights fitting deeper into the grill opening for them, due the larger gap between body and bumper for the fillers.
 
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But hideaways requires a full hardware... and remove some other parts from the actual 73/74 bumper setup
 
Nacho-RT74 said:
But hideaways requires a full hardware... and remove some other parts from the actual 73/74 bumper setup
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Not if I run some string through the firewall at just the right angle and tie it to something on the dash where it's easy to reach in the dark! :lol:
 
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They interchange without much trouble as I have the early grille on mine and also still have the 74 grille in case I change my mind again. I don’t really care for the 74 grille.
 
TAZZ said:
Not if I run some string through the firewall at just the right angle and tie it to something on the dash where it's easy to reach in the dark! :lol:
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Well I'm not talking about the electrical part to lift up the headlight doors LOL... That's in fact is pretty much the easier part
 
73/74 grill looks much better IMO with the SE bars.

(and non-OEM red trim on them)
 
Outlawd said:
Hideaways fit too.......just say'in. Hard to beat hidden headlight front ends Imho.
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1971 Charger standard grilles are the best on 3rd gens out there.

Hard to beat!!

Here's how I rank them (personal preference)
Rankings of the grilles are to the Charger they belong on.
1. 1971 Base
2. 1973-74 SE
3. 1973-74 Base
4. 1971 Hidden
5. 1972 Hidden
6. 1972 Base (no offense to the OP)
 
'68 Charger said:
1971 Charger standard grilles are the best on 3rd gens out there.

Hard to beat!!

Here's how I rank them (personal preference)
Rankings of the grilles are to the Charger they belong on.
1. 1971 Base
2. 1973-74 SE
3. 1973-74 Base
4. 1971 Hidden
5. 1972 Hidden
6. 1972 Base (no offense to the OP)
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I'm with this list, except I'm not sure between the 73/74 SEs and standards order.

( I wouldn't change my 74s for the 71 anyway... preffer keep correctness on this )
 
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