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Title: 1974 grill modification
Post by: dcbchristian on April 24, 2011, 11:55:14 PM

I recently aquired a grill from a 74 pinto. Is there any modification needed for putting it on a 72 pinto? Is it a straight swap? What is necessary for it to work? And does anyone know of a spray paint that would be close to original to give it a fresh look? Thanks.

Title: Re: 1974 grill modification
Post by: vonkysmeed on April 25, 2011, 12:35:52 AM

If it has the vertical bars on it, Only difference could be the tabs that locate it in or out from the mounting points. Should fit with out issue.

Title: Re: 1974 grill modification
Post by: oldkayaker on April 25, 2011, 07:25:17 AM

I have not tried this swap but here a couple threads discussing the differences.
http://www.fordpinto.com/general-help/two-types-of-early-grill-74-75-grill/msg55105/#msg55105 (http://www.fordpinto.com/general-help/two-types-of-early-grill-74-75-grill/msg55105/#msg55105)
http://www.fordpinto.com/general-help/grill-question/msg95369/#msg95369 (http://www.fordpinto.com/general-help/grill-question/msg95369/#msg95369)

Title: Re: 1974 grill modification
Post by: Pintopower on May 05, 2011, 04:43:44 PM

The Grille color is Argent. SEM makes a great match.

Title: Re: 1974 grill modification
Post by: Pangra74 on May 12, 2011, 06:41:43 PM

If I remember correctly, the 74 sticks out a little farther than the earlier models

Joe

Pinto Car Club of America

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