The recessed grill came in for the 1970 model year with roadster No. 187170
(Oct 69) and GT No. 187841 (Sep 69). The honeycomb grill came in for the
1973 model year with roadster No. 294251 and GT No. 296001 (both in Aug 72).
The honeycomb shell is the same as the slatted shell.
Info from Clausager.
PaulH.
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-----Original Message-----
From: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 06 September 1999 21:23
Subject: Which Grille?
>Hi People,
>
>I'm confused. Rex the '72 BGT (UK car) has been fitted with a slatted,
>chrome plated grille, which I know is the wrong one for a car of this
>age. But...which grille is the right one?
>I have pictures which show '72 cars with the recessed grille and '73s
>with the honeycomb. I also have pix which show the '72 model with the
>honeycomb grille.
>So, two questions
>
>1. Which is the right grille for a '72?
>2. Is the outer surround for the honeycomb the same as the earlier,
>slatted grille?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Dave Hill
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