David EilersJanuary 21, 2021

Odd CJ-5 Grille on Facebook

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone's quick input, we've solved this mystery. This particular grille is a 1969-1971 grille (see more in the comments).

Darin posted on Facebook this grille with tear-drop shaped parking light holes.

Mark S.January 21, 2021 at 5:47 PM
I wonder if they were cut out to put wiring or hydraulic hoses thru grill?
Will R.January 21, 2021 at 5:49 PM
My stock 1970 CJ5 grill has the same tear drop parking light / turn signal holes, its because of how the wire harness exits the back of the large light housing. I suspect the Jeepster Commando (1970-1971) with the large parking light / turn signal housings have the same shape grill holes, (used the same light). The grill pictured looks like it has the mounting for the Dauntless V6 radiator and I see the same stock fresh air / heater air scoop also, just like my 1970 CJ5 grill.
Mark S.January 21, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Will, that makes sense. I have several CJ-5 grills with the large lights, but have never remove the lamps. I will have to check.
John North WillysJanuary 21, 2021 at 7:23 PM
maybe those are teardrops under the jeep eyes ? -- still sad from the american motor takeover ??
Barney GoodwinJanuary 21, 2021 at 8:48 PM
This is the shape for the 3-screw T/S lamps 1969 - mid '76. This particular grill would be 69 - 71 as evidenced by the air scoop for the heater intake in the dr side of the grille. The offset is where the bulb socket and pigtail were located.
David EilersJanuary 21, 2021 at 10:11 PM
Thanks everyone. I'm not sure how I've not seen one of these grilles.