1971 Grille Removal

[PhotoBugz]

Does anyone have specific/detailed step-by-step instructions for removing a grille? I've never done it and I don't know where all the bolts are, and would rather not stand in the rain all day figuring it out

The schematic on this site doesn't help much and I tried searching the forums but I wasn't able to find anything... and the search feature keeps giving me 'try again in a few minutes'. Anyway, a link or any other help is appreciated very much

Cheers
Jeff ~

[HIO Silver]

Most of them are up inside each wheel well.. the shell is also bolted to the filler panel which is easier to remove as a single unit. Have fun.

[PhotoBugz]

The red dots represent where the bolts are (from the backside). I used combos of 1/2" standard or deep socket + 8" extension, depending on the bolt location. The far outside ones (3 each side) are accessible by reaching under the wheel well. Taking the inserts out makes the others easier to reach.

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[chicof100]

Taking the inserts out on a 70 or 72 is a piece of cake. Everything would work as photobugs suggest.
However the "71" is a different animal. The stainless strips in the center need to come off to access the screws behind them to remove the insert.
Unless you've removed the 71 inserts before I wouldn't recommend it. The little tabs holding the stainless trim will break if your not careful.
I have removed dozens of these and still break a tab every now and then.
For the "71" I suggest pulling the upper header off with the grille, then separate the two when you have it off the truck.
In fact 67-72 trucks I always remove the header with the grille, it's just so much easier. 10 extra bolts but well worth it.