will a honeycomb grille from a 70-72 fit a 77 ??

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jagonza
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Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124

will a honeycomb grille from a 70-72 fit a 77 ??

Postby jagonza » Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:03 pm

anyone know and has tried to put one one a newer car, love the honeycomb look
1977 Fiat 124 - Frankenstein engine
1999 VW Cabrio - Stock
1988 Fiero GT
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johndemar
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Your car is a: 1976 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Phoenix

Re: will a honeycomb grille from a 70-72 fit a 77 ??

Postby johndemar » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:24 am

I've seen it done, so yes.
I believe it did take some trimming, but sure those that have done it will chime in.
76 Fiat 124 Spider
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA

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azruss
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Re: will a honeycomb grille from a 70-72 fit a 77 ??

Postby azruss » Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:23 am

I put a 70 grill on an 80. To pull it off, you need the 70 grill trim as well. It's been a while but don't remember having to trim the grill itself.

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Curly
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Your car is a: 1968 AC Coupe and a 1976 CS1 Spider
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Re: will a honeycomb grille from a 70-72 fit a 77 ??

Postby Curly » Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:03 pm

I recently purchased a new-old-stock honeycomb grill from Bayless and fitted it to my '76 CS1. For the price I had expected it to come with the four locating tabs fitted, but no, it was just the grill material. It was a bit fiddly to make up the upper and lower tabs out of stainless steel and fix them to the grill, but it all worked out well in the end. The car's original stainless steel grill surround did not have to be modified, but the bonnet (hood) had to be removed to allow the grill to be placed in position.

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Sparky
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Re: will a honeycomb grille from a 70-72 fit a 77 ??

Postby Sparky » Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:52 am

bit off-topic, but are those the rear bumpers on the front? and do you have the same on the rear?
I really like the oem-style honeycomb and plan to fit something similar on my '78, but I'm looking for the raw material so I can make a matching lower grill.
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