Grill On Grand National - 1987

[SUMOCFS]

I have a 1987 Grand National.

The grill does not set right. If you push on it, it moves about 1 or 2 inches back.

I must be missing some part that holds the grill stationery.

Am I?



ps.....I saw "grill springs" on ebay for $15. Too much.
If this is what i am missing, how long are these springs so I can try to get them at a hardware/auto parts store.

[kratefan]

Originally Posted by SUMOCFS

I have a 1987 Grand National.

The grill does not set right. If you push on it, it moves about 1 or 2 inches back.

I must be missing some part that holds the grill stationery.

Am I?



ps.....I saw "grill springs" on ebay for $15. Too much.
If this is what i am missing, how long are these springs so I can try to get them at a hardware/auto parts store.

No, this was the 5 mph days. The grill was hinged at the top and then held to the front of the car by two springs. You push, it springs back. I'm not sure how long the springs are. Mine are long gone.
Jeff

[SUMOCFS]

Thanks for the input.

If i find out the size, I will post,

[kratefan]

Originally Posted by SUMOCFS

Thanks for the input.

If i find out the size, I will post,

One thing to make sure of is that your grill is in good shape on the bottom. It should have about 5 to 6" of plastic on the bottom. The springs go from the back of this to a hook.
Jeff

[BCBlues]

When I hit a deer with my 86 GN I replaced the grill with an 87GN grill (86 has crome strip on top 87 does not). I got some 3 or 4" long light springs of differant tension from my local hardware store and they worked fine. Don't use to strong of a spring or it will crack the plastic, to weak of a spring and the grill sags. The local bone yard might have the right ones from a regular Regal, the grill mounts the same way.

[Mistascott]

The HELP! section at Advance Auto has plenty of throttle return springs that will substitute as well.

[justav6]

i had the same problem and thought the same thing. i used hardware store springs and m very happy with them. the length of the spring isnt as important as the thickness (strength/resistance) as you can cut them to length.