CUCV Grille

[Darth Goofius]

I was hoping that someone could confirm an observation I made.  I am in waiting to take delivery of an '86 M1009 (CUCV Blazer).  I noticed that all of the CUCVs, no matter the year, seem to have the '83-'84 style grille.  Is this correct?  Even though mine is an '86 I want to be sure that for the CUCV it should have the earlier style grille.  Thanks for confirming or refuting my observation.

[Tire Burner]

Well, something that you MIGHT want to remember. All of the Military Vehicle Chevy trucks have a Square hole cut in the upper right side of the Grille for the Blackout Drive Light. If you're looking for a good replacement Grille, Military Vehicles are a poor Choice.

[Darth Goofius]

Perhaps you misunderstand.  The vehicle I have is a M1009.  So, I will be needing those holes.  I am just wanting to be sure in the event I can not find a military grille to begin with.

[Blazin]

Not quite sure, but if you are asking if an 83-84 grill will fit in an 86 it will. 81-87 are all the same dimension. The 4 headlight set up placed the directional / park light behind the grill in the bottom corners, but they will still fit. The 83-84 style only differs as it has more horizontal bars, their leading edge is beveled back on the top, and the vertical bars are les pronounced and set in a bit. My personal opinion they are the best looking of all the grills from the 81-87 models. Hope this helps if not please give some more detail.
P.S. Welcome from N.H.

Edited by: Blazin at: 3/23/07 8:07 pm

[Darth Goofius]

Ok, that is then as I thought.  The CUCV grille has the larger number of slats just like the '83-'84 grille.  Thanks.