Does the bumper have to be removed in oreder to remove the grille on a 70 skylark/GS? Or is there a trick that I don't know of? If I break my grille replacing the motor I will be even more upset that when I got the car. Thanks John
I believe 70 and 72 the grille comes out with the removed. I know 71 is doable with the bumper on because I just did it. Pulling the bumper on an A body should be a cinch. I've dropped my bazillion pound 69 Riv bumper a few times solo. I used an hydraulic jack to balance it on while doing it.
Grill Yes you have to drop the Bumper or at least loosen the bumper bolts to take out the grill. I know its extra work but its better than cracking your grill. Ernie
No you do not. I have done it many time on several 70 GS cars. You may want to droop the bumper a bit by lossening the attachment bolts. Then lay plastic along the bumper for protection. I use a commercial grade plastic bag. You can pull it out afterwards even if it tears . Lubricate the ends of the grille studs be cause they will bind. You will have to tilt the grille forward at first.
