69442

Looking to buy a nice pair of 1971 or 1972 442 Grilles. Used OEM or new or used repros will work. Thanks

jim4442

I have a nice 72 pr-originals,all tabs,just one small piece broken out -could send pics
$150 and ship send me your email Jim 703 2560608 Va

Allan R

Do you realize the grills for 71 and 72 don't mount the same? The 72 grills needed to have the radiator support modified so they would fit. 71 grills sit back like the 442 grills, 72 grills sit forward in the grill opening.

If your car is a 72? No problem. If it's a 71? You need to consider the mounting.

jim4442

thanks for that info,but I am selling a pr of original grilles-how they fit is maybe another issue-not mine
Jim

Allan R

Ok. But my post wasn't addressed to you Jim, it was to the OP. The fitment issue is his, which is why I mentioned the differences - so he was aware.

72notchback

Actually the OP is correct. There is no difference between the 71 and 72 442 grilles, except color. I think what Alan is referring to is everything but the 442 grilles.

oldsmobiledave

Allan I believe he means 1971 442 OR 1972 442 grilles. These interchange with no issues and mounting is the same for each. I have 1971 442 grilles in my 1972 442 race car. Only the cosmetics is different.

Allan R

You're right. I don't know why I didn't see the '442' in the title and I responded to the post as if they were other than 442. Must be the durn heat we've been having lately...

100%. There were basically 2 other cosmetic change aside from the color reversal on the black/silver.

1. The 72 442 numerals were 'orange/red' with chrome outline and the 71 442 numerals were black with chrome outline.

2. The grills outer trim molding is also slightly different. In 71 there is a raised line in the middle of the trim, on 72 it is on the outside of the trim. This matches up with the patterns on the hoods grill reveal moldings.

JCMC64

Allan, your a genius! Most detailed guy around.

smash72

Tell them about the 71, 72, rear view mirror Allan. Blows my mind how much info is in that Canadian brain. Must be all that northern fresh air. It's all helpful, me being a clueless 72 owner so thx.

11971four4two

the 71 72 442 grilles do have different factory part numbers
cast into the grille

the refro grilles are less than gm quality for "factory" fit
i have some nos and used 442 grilles

Allan R

Truer words never spoken. 99.9% of the issue is with the placement of the trim securing tabs for the bright reveal on the inner stone shield sides.

11971four4two

been busy raiding garden

hey al please make some
refro grilles that fit like factory
PLEASE