1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyFreak60 · 08-01-2012, 01:11 PM

Hey guys can you please color the wheels on this truck red and change hood inserts and grill to 1960 version. I have a 1960 stepside and am wondering if I should go back to the original hood and grill on it. It currently has a hood and grill off a 1964, my dad made the swap years ago when it was his cause he didnt like the hood, but I'm really liking the 60 hood better. Let me know what you guys think.... Any input is greatly appreciated.

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1963c-10 · 08-01-2012, 02:03 PM

I like the 60-61 hoods more myself. If I had a 60 w/a 62-66 hood I would definitely swap it out and the grill also.

doobiebro · 08-01-2012, 02:32 PM

60 - 61 hood and grill combo is more desired now than it was in the past...ChevyFreak you've seen mine already...chk my avatar pic. The truck sits lower now... Have you found one yet?

ChevyFreak60 · 08-01-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

60 - 61 hood and grill combo is more desired now than it was in the past...ChevyFreak you've seen mine already...chk my avatar pic. The truck sits lower now... Have you found one yet?

Thanks brother! No i haven't found a grill I like yet. I have the hood, it needs a lil work but will look good once it's cherried out.

jchav62 · 08-01-2012, 02:53 PM

The older I get, the more I like things to be original. I would go back to original... I used to have a 60 grill on my '62, but a couple years back, I went back to original...

ChevyFreak60 · 08-01-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

The older I get, the more I like things to be original. I would go back to original... I used to have a 60 grill on my '62, but a couple years back, I went back to original...

I agree with you about keeping it OG brother! I really wish you still had that bad ass 60 grill, I'd buy from you in a heartbeat! I love your 62 bro, its well known on this site and in Santa ha ha.

jchav62 · 08-02-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

I agree with you about keeping it OG brother! I really wish you still had that bad ass 60 grill, I'd buy from you in a heartbeat! I love your 62 bro, its well known on this site and in Santa ha ha.

Thanks bro! That grille went to my girl's brother. He got a killer deal too! I have a decent chrome '60 shell. It doesn't have the bezels or the bars. I just have it hanging in the garage for deco... it's a start.

Also, my cousin bought a '61 for his boy. They were talking about swapping out the hood for a '62-'66. Willing to trade? He's in Burque.

ChevyFreak60 · 08-02-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Thanks bro! That grille went to my girl's brother. He got a killer deal too! I have a decent chrome '60 shell. It doesn't have the bezels or the bars. I just have it hanging in the garage for deco... it's a start.

Also, my cousin bought a '61 for his boy. They were talking about swapping out the hood for a '62-'66. Willing to trade? He's in Burque.

Yea bro I'd be willing to trade, it might be in better shape than the 60 hood I have. Talk to him and let me know what he says. How much you want for that grill shell bro? Did you ever that that guy about the bumper for your truck?

Arekusu · 08-02-2012, 09:00 PM

Oh man.. I totally understand the hood choice debacle.

I can't decide for my 64 in I want the 60 hood or the 62-66 hood.

Alex

jchav62 · 08-03-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

Yea bro I'd be willing to trade, it might be in better shape than the 60 hood I have. Talk to him and let me know what he says. How much you want for that grill shell bro? Did you ever that that guy about the bumper for your truck?

I'll call him. From what I remember, the hood's in good shape. Text me this weekend and we can discuss the grille. My bro-in-law says he has the bumper I need. I've been kicking around the idea of selling the '67 after I do a few things to it. Know anyone?

el minero · 08-01-2012, 03:14 PM

Yes,Yes do it. Just by comparing the photos the answer ( to me ) is obvious. Nice truck BTW

ChevyFreak60 · 08-01-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by el minero

Yes,Yes do it. Just by comparing the photos the answer ( to me ) is obvious. Nice truck BTW

Thanks Bro!!

McCoyAZ · 08-01-2012, 04:30 PM

Do the 60 hood because they are wicked to look at.....everybody has a flat hood....not many have the double bubble.

1963c-10 · 08-01-2012, 04:35 PM

BTW- if thats an AZ hood and you do swap, let me know. Good hoods are hard to find in NC and it'll help offset the cost of that 60-61 hood...

ChevyFreak60 · 08-01-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

BTW- if thats an AZ hood and you do swap, let me know. Good hoods are hard to find in NC and it'll help offset the cost of that 60-61 hood...

I'm gonna do the swap man! Its a NM hood and has a lil body work done to it. Not sure if you are still interested in it.

Dustin07 · 08-01-2012, 04:53 PM

lol I am the minority this time. I dislike the bugeyed hood so much I traded a mint condition one off my '61 for a pretty haggard 63+ style.

ChevyFreak60 · 08-01-2012, 11:40 PM

Thanks guys! I am gonna do the swap, lets see how long it takes me to find what I need.....Is there any other pics of steppers with this hood/grill combo out there?

McCoyAZ · 08-01-2012, 11:59 PM

Tough to find a good quality 60-61 hood....at least it has been for me.

Looking for a 61 chevy hood if you stumble across one in really good condition.

08-01-2012, 01:11 PM	#1
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! Hey guys can you please color the wheels on this truck red and change hood inserts and grill to 1960 version. I have a 1960 stepside and am wondering if I should go back to the original hood and grill on it. It currently has a hood and grill off a 1964, my dad made the swap years ago when it was his cause he didnt like the hood, but I'm really liking the 60 hood better. Let me know what you guys think.... Any input is greatly appreciated. __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

08-01-2012, 02:03 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! I like the 60-61 hoods more myself. If I had a 60 w/a 62-66 hood I would definitely swap it out and the grill also. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-01-2012, 02:32 PM	#3
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! 60 - 61 hood and grill combo is more desired now than it was in the past...ChevyFreak you've seen mine already...chk my avatar pic. The truck sits lower now... Have you found one yet? __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

08-01-2012, 02:53 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! The older I get, the more I like things to be original. I would go back to original... I used to have a 60 grill on my '62, but a couple years back, I went back to original... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-02-2012, 09:00 PM	#9
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! Oh man.. I totally understand the hood choice debacle. I can't decide for my 64 in I want the 60 hood or the 62-66 hood. Alex

08-01-2012, 03:14 PM	#11
el minero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frampton's Mountain UT Posts: 47	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! Yes,Yes do it. Just by comparing the photos the answer ( to me ) is obvious. Nice truck BTW

08-01-2012, 04:30 PM	#13
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! Do the 60 hood because they are wicked to look at.....everybody has a flat hood....not many have the double bubble. __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

08-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#14
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! BTW- if thats an AZ hood and you do swap, let me know. Good hoods are hard to find in NC and it'll help offset the cost of that 60-61 hood... __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-01-2012, 04:53 PM	#16
Dustin07 Stirrer of the Pot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washington Posts: 477	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! lol I am the minority this time. I dislike the bugeyed hood so much I traded a mint condition one off my '61 for a pretty haggard 63+ style.

08-01-2012, 11:40 PM	#17
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! Thanks guys! I am gonna do the swap, lets see how long it takes me to find what I need.....Is there any other pics of steppers with this hood/grill combo out there? __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

08-01-2012, 11:59 PM	#18
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!! Tough to find a good quality 60-61 hood....at least it has been for me. Looking for a 61 chevy hood if you stumble across one in really good condition. __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/



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