1965 Grill Area

[Stephen B.]

I've reviewed all of the posts on this matter and have a few other questions. My '65 suffered front end damage, and I believe that the grill area is from a different year car. It came with a 1966-67 grille when purchased.

1. I've read that I should not have the raised area in the fiberglass that's at the top corners of the grill. Is that correct?

2. How many attachment tabs am I supposed to have for the grill? I have the top center one that I know I'm supposed to have; however, 4 additional tabs on the bottom.

3. I have a 2 small holes in the bottom, center just forward of where the square bolt/clip attaches the bottom center of the grill. In addition, I have 2 more sets of these holes with the same spacing on the lower area. Do I need to fill them?

4. I have 2 holes on the rear of the lower area near the attaching tabs. Do I need to fill?

Thanks in advance for clarity in this matter.

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[Mike D.]

Re: 1965 Grill Area

The raised areas are for a 63-64 grill. You have the top tab and there should be one at the bottom center. On my BB 65, the bottom center tab is broken off as you see in the picture. One of your left grill brackets riveted to the fiberglass is missing also. Our SB 65 had the earlier lower valance corner pieces and I had the body shop grind them off and repair the panel so the raised piece is no longer there. Fill the other holes. 65 bb grill2.jpg65 bb grill2.jpg5 bb grill1.jpg