Never have liked the grill on the 72's because they are too open/blank and you see all the radiator/front end so today I tried something - see what you think - even you Artic!! Cut some expanded metal to size, painted it and put it in behind the grill inserts. I happen to really like it.

 

I like it. It is a subtle customization that you just don't notice unless you really know what to look for. I like how it hides the radiator but still looks like it allows in enough air.

 

Thanks Bill. I like it for exactly those reasons - hides radiator and doesn't hinder airflow. May try painting it black though and see how that looks - main idea for me was to block some of the crap behind the grill. To me the 68-70 grills look much better than the 72's.

 

I actually think it looks pretty good...

 

I like it I was going to do the same with my 71 this summer when I get it back together I had a piece and placed it there last summer just out of curiosity and it looked good so I picked up enough to do both sides

 

nice touch. I also really like the billet grill inserts that lmc has, spendy tho

 

Glad ya'll like it - going to try painting it black and also thinking of cutting a piece of metal, painting it red and screwing in at the "crossbar" - like is on one or two of the earlier grills - not sure of the year. Just want to jazz up the front end some. Easy to remove if it looks stupid.

 

take some pics after your done painting it would be interested in how the black would look. are you referring to the 67 camper special grill's with the red badge in the center?

 

not sure of the year - just know there is one or two that have a red bar going across the center - maybe it was just on one that I've seen and somebody painted the center bar

 

I think it would look really nice with a black insert.

 

Good thought - may try that too. Assume you mean on the crossbar?
The grills on these 72's just need something!

 

I agree. They just look.....bland.

 

I think the red bar you're referring to is the Ranger Grill. 1968 and 1969 grills had a grove down the middle that was painted red for Ranger grills and had an emblem in the middle with a plastic insert that said "Ranger". These grills were also used on regular 68's and 69's but without the red stripe.

 

YES - just found this picture - this is a 69 Ranger - was beginning to think I was "losin it"!!
To me - this is a much better looking grill than the 71-72's.

 

I like it. It gives it kind of a muscle car look. I think it would look really good with expanded aluminum to match the metal of the grill