1971 Cutlass compatibility?

D. McHenry · May 3rd, 2006, 09:15 PM

I just picked up a 1971 Cutlass Supreme sedan that is missing most of the front grille. I am wondering, is there a difference between the grille in the sedan and coupe? How about the 442? Or other years?

I hope to find a cheap set of grille components (daily driver quality) and knowing which ones will fit my Cutlass would be very helpful.

Oldsguy · May 4th, 2006, 05:27 AM

I think that '71 and '72 grilles from Cutlass, Cutlass S, Cutlass Supreme and 442 would all physically fit you car. I am not sure about '73 though, I think that year was different.

texasred · May 5th, 2006, 04:23 PM

71 and 72 are close, but not a true fit. The 72 grill curves back on the outside edge. The 72 radiator support has cutouts to accept them. Check it out at www.texas442.com under Miscellanies.

But, yes, all 71 grills are the same size/shape and interchangable. The only difference is the appearance and color of the grill slats.

C.J.

May 3rd, 2006, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
D. McHenry Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10	1971 Cutlass compatibility? I just picked up a 1971 Cutlass Supreme sedan that is missing most of the front grille. I am wondering, is there a difference between the grille in the sedan and coupe? How about the 442? Or other years? I hope to find a cheap set of grille components (daily driver quality) and knowing which ones will fit my Cutlass would be very helpful.

May 4th, 2006, 05:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	I think that '71 and '72 grilles from Cutlass, Cutlass S, Cutlass Supreme and 442 would all physically fit you car. I am not sure about '73 though, I think that year was different. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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May 5th, 2006, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	71 and 72 are close, but not a true fit. The 72 grill curves back on the outside edge. The 72 radiator support has cutouts to accept them. Check it out at www.texas442.com under Miscellanies. But, yes, all 71 grills are the same size/shape and interchangable. The only difference is the appearance and color of the grill slats. C.J.