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Title: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 17, 2008, 11:00:20 PM

Hello Group,
I discovered tonight that there are two early types of Pinto grill.
I have never heard of this being mentioned so I guess it is a NEW discovery...??
Anyway the first grill is made much thinner and the second is a bit heavy-er and has ribs every 2 3/4 inches.
Kind of a cool little tid bit I thought??
From Pintony

Title: Re: Two types of early grill
Post by: turbopinto72 on February 18, 2008, 12:05:35 AM

There is a third kind too but its on my BBQ........................... :o

Title: Re: Two types of early grill
Post by: dave1987 on February 18, 2008, 02:30:44 AM

I wonder if they revised it due to structural integrity?

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 21, 2008, 04:10:01 PM

More info on the Pinto grill.
HOW TO SPOT A 71-3 grill from a 74-5 grill
Here is the 71-3 grill

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 21, 2008, 04:14:40 PM

Here is the 74-75 grill

As you can see the difference is the center grill mounting area.Also the 74-75 grill sticks out farther to accommodate the inside hood release.
BUT this is hard to determine on an ebay auction.
Look for the grill center mount in ebay photos to make sure you are bidding on the correct grill.
From Pintony

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 22, 2008, 01:11:22 AM

More Pinto grill differences.
The 1971-73 top bar of the grill has a recessed area "TOP" and the 74-75 grill does NOT.
From Pintony

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Jamie Plastic on February 22, 2008, 10:34:26 AM

Yup, That is what I have been trying to explain. HAHA...I see so many miss advertized grills on E-bay it is not funny. I need the 71-73 grill.

So if any of you nice guys have an extra one that you want to part with please let me know.

Thanks again Pintony for all your help the other day. And Thanks for posting these pics as it is great help to all of us.

Thanks
Jamie

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 22, 2008, 11:15:47 AM

Quote from: Jamie Plastic on February 22, 2008, 10:34:26 AM
Yup, That is what I have been trying to explain. HAHA...I see so many miss advertized grills on E-bay it is not funny. I need the 71-73 grill.

So if any of you nice guys have an extra one that you want to part with please let me know.

Thanks again Pintony for all your help the other day. And Thanks for posting these pics as it is great help to all of us.

Thanks
Jamie

Hey Jamie,
I have an NOS 1971-75 grill for sale. :lol:

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Original74 on February 25, 2008, 07:55:18 PM

So Tony...that means '74 up are better, right?

;D

Dave

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: High_Horse on February 25, 2008, 09:00:53 PM

Hey Thanks Pintony,,,Two thumbs up.... ;)

High_Horse

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 25, 2008, 11:11:45 PM

Quote from: Original74 on February 25, 2008, 07:55:18 PM
So Tony...that means '74 up are better, right?

;D

Dave

Only on thursday of the fifth month during a full moon on a leap year... :lol:

Title: Re: Two types of early grill +74-75 grill
Post by: Pintony on February 26, 2008, 01:14:13 AM

Quote from: High_Horse on February 25, 2008, 09:00:53 PM
Hey Thanks Pintony,,,Two thumbs up.... ;)

High_Horse

Yea thanks HH,, All this work and not even a single 1-up!!! :wow:

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