Thread: 1968 Grille

Standard grille for 6 Cylinder models.

The 6 was available on LWB models from '68.

The plot thickens. The picture is from the Australian brochure and the same grille is shown on all models, SWB and LWB, furthermore, I have seen many 68 vehicles in the metal with this grille. Was the same grille used at all in the UK or only on LWB vehicles? Pictures I have seen of UK vehicles from this time all have the mesh type grille.

Thanks.

I have one in my shed that came of a SWB 4 cylinder model. Things get swapped, and to change a grille is 30 seconds and two screws. Just 'coz it's there doesnt make it right!

I was of the understanding that this grille was used on 6 cylinder models worldwide, but I am not confident enough to give you a 100% answer...

As for the brochure - I got nothing! Could have been an option, could have been an illustratory stuff up... who knows!

2a 6 cylinder, was my thoughts too.

As has been mentioned in another thread as well, there were even some series 3's issued with 2a grilles, due to specific customer requirements, and a lack of trust of the plastic.

Arthur is a '69 Australian delivery SWB and has this style.

I thought I would add another Australian brochure shot showing the SWB. As mentioned, I have seen a lot of 68 SWB's with this grille so with the comments so far I am increasingly mystified.
Cheers.

My 2a's got the same grille - early 1969 model. I assumed they must have been using up the Australia-only 6cyl grilles before they changed to having the lights in the guards.

Dan.
69 2A 88" pet4, 68 2B FC pet6.

The grill is a local Australian part, used only on Australian assembled vehicles. It was a part of the Australian content rules and fabricated for LNC Industries Pressed Metal's, Enfield Plant.

Diana