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72c20customcamper · 07-04-2023, 03:55 PM

I put the hood on Saturday afternoon but I’m thinking I should paint the underside of the front lip white . Not sure if it’s correct or not but think it would look better . What are your thoughts ?

**Steeveedee** · 07-04-2023, 04:45 PM

If there is no trim going around the perimeter, I would say yes. The fender-to-hood line is offset. No idea how it's supposed to be, either.

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-04-2023, 05:15 PM

Paint it!!

CG · 07-04-2023, 05:20 PM

I have a local truck buddy that had one made. Looks great, but if I remember correctly (been a bit since I looked at it), the original vin tag was a combo of stampings and painted letters and numbers. His was all stamped, no paint like original had. People with no clue would have no idea, especially if rosette rivets were used. Personally not something I would use, hate to get caught even if it was used as a legit replacement for a damaged one.

72c20customcamper · 07-04-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I have a local truck buddy that had one made. Looks great, but if I remember correctly (been a bit since I looked at it), the original vin tag was a combo of stampings and painted letters and numbers. His was all stamped, no paint like original had. People with no clue would have no idea, especially if rosette rivets were used. Personally not something I would use, hate to get caught even if it was used as a legit replacement for a damaged one.

guess you were responding to the repo vin tag thread

CG · 07-10-2023, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

guess you were responding to the repo vin tag thread

Sheesh, hate it when that happens lol...

So whatever you decide its going to look great just like the rest of the truck

(I think Im responding in the correct thread ha)

**special-K** · 07-06-2023, 07:47 AM

Was the white originally painted in the grille area with no surround trim or did the two go hand in hand? I'd paint white the same as the fenders have white.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2023, 12:04 PM

Paint it...

**Getter-Done** · 07-06-2023, 12:20 PM

Paint

tutone · 07-06-2023, 12:48 PM

I think either way you would be fine. And honestly, there aren't that many examples of white painted grill surronds on non trim trucks.
I did find one and it was painted.

**raggedjim** · 07-10-2023, 10:37 AM

I like the way this blazer was done. Not sure if it is stock that way but it looks good to me.

https://www.tmiproducts.com/blog/mat...1972-k5-blazer

Rg

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-10-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

I like the way this blazer was done. Not sure if it is stock that way but it looks good to me.

https://www.tmiproducts.com/blog/mat...1972-k5-blazer

Rg

Nice C/5 but it cannot be stock, as Chevy Blazers came out in Model Year 1969.

**raggedjim** · 07-10-2023, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Nice C/5 but it cannot be stock, as Chevy Blazers came out in Model Year 1969.

Well aware of this, I know more about blazers and jimmy's than I do the trucks! I was referring to the paint breaks on non trim 68 hoods/grills. But I think the break is correct because I found these pics also.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-11-2023, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Well aware of this, I know more about blazers and jimmy's than I do the trucks! I was referring to the paint breaks on non trim 68 hoods/grills. But I think the break is correct because I found these pics also.

Cool pic. That could be my truck, but it has no anodized aluminum trim and is not a stepside. And my front bumper was White, not Argent. Same WC Jr mirrors. Same Orange 516.

Looking closer, the Grille Hoops appear to be the MY '67 type, with a D-cross section [and in steel]. The '68 MY type trim on hoops, eyebrows and hood lip had an irregular cross section. An extra ridge for stability not needed on the steel hoops.

So I guess I'm wrong in assuming all '68s came with the nose trim.

**raggedjim** · 07-10-2023, 11:14 AM

And another one that is SUPPOSED to be mostly original paint.

**Getter-Done** · 07-10-2023, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

And another one that is SUPPOSED to be mostly original paint.

That looks the best like like.

72c20customcamper · 07-10-2023, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

And another one that is SUPPOSED to be mostly original paint.

To get that look which I really like I would need to repaint the fenders which I really dont like. Might be able to back tape at the ridge line but it may or may not look good

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-10-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I put the hood on Saturday afternoon but I’m thinking I should paint the underside of the front lip white . Not sure if it’s correct or not but think it would look better . What are your thoughts ?

How much hassle is it to add the anodized aluminum molding?

72c20customcamper · 07-10-2023, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

How much hassle is it to add the anodized aluminum molding?

I removed it all . I dont care for it on a stepside since there are no side mouldings to blend it

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-10-2023, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I removed it all . I dont care for it on a stepside since there are no side mouldings to blend it

I get it. It's just that Chevrolet put the nose and eyebrow moldings on all MY '68s. Even my '68 C/10 stepside that was an obvious fleet truck -- all manual, no radio, no A/C, just a municipal 516 Orange paint job -- still has the trim.
I've seen some '68s without it, but I'm pretty sure they were owner-removals.
Your truck. Your call.

72c20customcamper · 07-11-2023, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I get it. It's just that Chevrolet put the nose and eyebrow moldings on all MY '68s. Even my '68 C/10 stepside that was an obvious fleet truck -- all manual, no radio, no A/C, just a municipal 516 Orange paint job -- still has the trim.
I've seen some '68s without it, but I'm pretty sure they were owner-removals.
Your truck. Your call.

My truck is a very early 68 it had the moldings but it has a lot of 67 only items . Had 67 armrests the 67 style cowl vents and the doors are 67 with some type of modification to use 68 handles . I’ve got several doors on hand and have replaced handles on my other trucks and none of them have this stamping

72c20customcamper · 07-11-2023, 08:33 AM

I’m going to paint the lip white at some point seems like the easiest solution.

07-04-2023, 03:55 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,825	68 hood with no trim I put the hood on Saturday afternoon but I’m thinking I should paint the underside of the front lip white . Not sure if it’s correct or not but think it would look better . What are your thoughts ? Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 07-04-2023 at 04:18 PM.

07-04-2023, 04:45 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,807	Re: 68 hood with no trim If there is no trim going around the perimeter, I would say yes. The fender-to-hood line is offset. No idea how it's supposed to be, either. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-04-2023, 05:15 PM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Re: 68 hood with no trim Paint it!! __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-04-2023, 05:20 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,084	Re: 68 hood with no trim I have a local truck buddy that had one made. Looks great, but if I remember correctly (been a bit since I looked at it), the original vin tag was a combo of stampings and painted letters and numbers. His was all stamped, no paint like original had. People with no clue would have no idea, especially if rosette rivets were used. Personally not something I would use, hate to get caught even if it was used as a legit replacement for a damaged one. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-06-2023, 07:47 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 68 hood with no trim Was the white originally painted in the grille area with no surround trim or did the two go hand in hand? I'd paint white the same as the fenders have white. __________________ "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 ~

07-06-2023, 12:04 PM	#8
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07-06-2023, 12:20 PM	#9
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,515	Re: 68 hood with no trim Paint __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-06-2023, 12:48 PM	#10
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,325	Re: 68 hood with no trim I think either way you would be fine. And honestly, there aren't that many examples of white painted grill surronds on non trim trucks. I did find one and it was painted. Attached Images __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

07-10-2023, 10:37 AM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,566	Re: 68 hood with no trim I like the way this blazer was done. Not sure if it is stock that way but it looks good to me. https://www.tmiproducts.com/blog/mat...1972-k5-blazer Rg Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

07-10-2023, 11:14 AM	#15
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,566	Re: 68 hood with no trim And another one that is SUPPOSED to be mostly original paint. Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

07-11-2023, 08:33 AM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,825	Re: 68 hood with no trim I’m going to paint the lip white at some point seems like the easiest solution. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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