New to forum, front sheet metal ???

[cc_bob]

Hi,

First I like to say this is a FANTASTIC site. I've been checking it out the past few days and have only scratched the surface.

When I was 18 I bought a 72 C20 that was fully loaded, factory tach, tilt wheel, amfm, tool box, 402, air, two tone red and white, and about anything you could want. the frame was gloss black as with wheel wells and core support. Everything else was Red and shiny (I used to wax the underside of the bed, cab and hood). But me being young as I was wanted a shortbed stepside so I sold it. Boy was I stupid, the truck was mint. I am a little older now (32) and have been looking for my Stepside for a little bit until I found a project that needed a home, which brings me to my first of probably many questions.

I just recently bought a 67 chevy stepside shortbed (Ebay $250) but it has a 72 front clip and doors on it. I like the 67 front end better, what all would I need to change to put it back to the 67 front end. Can I use my core support and doors? I originally thought the only difference was the hood, grill, and marker lights in the fenders. It's not that I want it to be original, I just like that style better.

I think I got a good deal on the truck since it had the factory tow hooks which I alread sold and made most of my money back. The doors and most of the front sheet metal are in nice shape. The passenger front fender was missing the lower front dogleg (ripped off???) so I already bought a nice used one for it (before I didn't know I couldn't use the 67 hood and grill with them)

Also, I have a 396 that I will be putting in it. Are the motor mounts located in a different location than a small block (do I need special mounts for the frame?).

Can I swap out the rear axles with 5 bolt ones from a later gm? It already has 5 lug discs on the front.

Anyone know of any good boneyards in Northeast Ohio that might have some parts?

Thanks in advance for your help,
Bob

P.S. Sorry to be so long winded, I'm pretty excited about the truck (and this site). Hopefully in a couple of years it will be something to be proud of.