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jmmm229 01-27-2010 04:20 AM
69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
anyone have any pics of this done?

PHAT TONY 01-27-2010 11:08 AM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
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This has been done here a few times; I'm working one for my Blazer.

Trip59 01-31-2010 04:38 AM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
What's involved in doing that? It's on the list of things for the '72 I just bought... I really prefer the 67-68 look

Trip

67ChevyRedneck 01-31-2010 04:58 AM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
GMC's are different, no cutting or welding required. GMC's use the same fenders as the 67/68 chevy trucks from 67-72. Not 100% on this, but I think all you need is the special metal piece for the top of the grill off of a 67/68 GMC truck (it looks like the top of a 67/68 chevy grill). Then you pull the 69-72 style GMC trim off the fenders, weld up the holes and you have a 67/68 GMC looking truck. The only thing I'm not 100% on is if the 69-72 grill will work with the 67/68 top piece, or if you need a 67/68 grill too.

72freak 01-31-2010 05:58 AM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck (Post 3770060)
GMC's are different, no cutting or welding required. GMC's use the same fenders as the 67/68 chevy trucks from 67-72. Not 100% on this, but I think all you need is the special metal piece for the top of the grill off of a 67/68 GMC truck (it looks like the top of a 67/68 chevy grill). Then you pull the 69-72 style GMC trim off the fenders, weld up the holes and you have a 67/68 GMC looking truck. The only thing I'm not 100% on is if the 69-72 grill will work with the 67/68 top piece, or if you need a 67/68 grill too.

This was my understanding also.

special-K 01-31-2010 06:16 AM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
Yup,you can slap a 67/68 hood on any 67-72 GMC if you have the grille filler/valance panel.In`69 GMC added the grille surround to make up for the shorter hood.All the actual grilles from 67-72 are interchangeable.That piece is not reproduced and not so easy to find.
Basically,a picture of a`72 with a`67 hood will look the same as a`67 with a`67 hood.

67ChevyRedneck 01-31-2010 03:48 PM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
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Originally Posted by special-K (Post 3770089)
Yup,you can slap a 67/68 hood on any 67-72 GMC if you have the grille filler/valance panel.In`69 GMC added the grille surround to make up for the shorter hood.All the actual grilles from 67-72 are interchangeable.That piece is not reproduced and not so easy to find.
Basically,a picture of a`72 with a`67 hood will look the same as a`67 with a`67 hood.
This is a bit cannibalistic... but I've always wondered... can you hack the top off a 67/68 Chevy Grill, bolt it in place behind the GMC grill and call it a day (it should bolt to the top of the fenders the same)?

ironhill 01-31-2010 06:15 PM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
After you said that I never thought, so I went and checked my spare GMC upper grill support next to a 68 grille I have out and sure enough it looks like it would work just fine. You wouldn't really even need to finish the lower edge you cut off because it would be hidden. Good thinkin

67ChevyRedneck 01-31-2010 08:22 PM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
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Originally Posted by ironhill (Post 3770989)
After you said that I never thought, so I went and checked my spare GMC upper grill support next to a 68 grille I have out and sure enough it looks like it would work just fine. You wouldn't really even need to finish the lower edge you cut off because it would be hidden. Good thinkin
I had wondered about that, because like Special-K said, they're not reproduced. *IF* I ever build a second truck, I really want the next one to be a "67 GMC clone" no matter whatever truck I start with.

ironhill 01-31-2010 09:29 PM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
I'm with you I would like to build a GMC next too, I have the grill and tailgate and the truck just need to put it together after I get my 68 chevy done.

special-K 01-31-2010 10:18 PM
Re: 69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck (Post 3770735)
This is a bit cannibalistic... but I've always wondered... can you hack the top off a 67/68 Chevy Grill, bolt it in place behind the GMC grill and call it a day (it should bolt to the top of the fenders the same)?
The grille fits into the valance panel,not over it.


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