69-72 GMC with 67-68 hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmmm229 · 01-27-2010, 04:20 AM

anyone have any pics of this done?

PHAT TONY · 01-27-2010, 11:08 AM

This has been done here a few times; I'm working one for my Blazer.

Trip59 · 01-31-2010, 04:38 AM

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

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

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

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

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

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Originally Posted by special-K

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

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

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Originally Posted by ironhill

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

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

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

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.

01-27-2010, 04:20 AM	#1
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01-27-2010, 11:08 AM	#2
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01-31-2010, 04:38 AM	#3
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	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

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01-31-2010, 06:16 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-31-2010, 06:15 PM	#8
ironhill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 335	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

01-31-2010, 09:29 PM	#10
ironhill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 335	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.



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