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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:22 AM
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63 grilles

Can anyone tell me the reason why there are two different grilles for 63? Thanks
 
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Can anyone tell me the reason why there are two different grilles for 63? Thanks
Aluminum and steel. Also, there was a snow plow option grille.
 
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Sorry for the confusion, but was asking why these two different grilles.
This style




and this one



 
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The top one you linked is steel. The bottom one is aluminum.
 
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So except for the material, they are the same? Just painted different? So they have different part numbers? What determined which you got, standard cab or custom cab? Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by robertrpeak
So except for the material, they are the same? Just painted different? So they have different part numbers? What determined which you got, standard cab or custom cab? Thanks
Yes, Yes, Yes, standard cab painted, custom cab, anodized aluminum. Biggest pet peeve ( all years '61-'66 ) seeing repainted grills without the original satin black trim paint done. As you can see, this detail drastically alters the front end appearance.
 
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Thanks. yes I agree about the paint treatment.
 
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Originally Posted by tripleframe
Yes, Yes, Yes, standard cab painted, custom cab, anodized aluminum. Biggest pet peeve ( all years '61-'66 ) seeing repainted grills without the original satin black trim paint done. As you can see, this detail drastically alters the front end appearance.
There seem to be exceptions to every rule. At least for the 3 years from 1964-66 they offered a Deluxe Appearance Package which was Optional on Standard Cab Models. This package included bright-metal windshield reveal moldings, grille, headlamp doors, door-trim panels and horn ring and color-accented door trim panels (Included w/Custom Cab). Also not mentioned in this book was the rear lamp doors (bezels) that were included in this package.

But for 61-63 I believe they didn't have that package available.
 
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Thanks for the input. One final question, would they have been stamped from the same machine?
 
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