68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubds10 · 02-17-2011, 11:57 PM

Are they identical in how the front end bolts up or are they completely different?

I know the difference in the frontend, but I'm curious to know if there's much difference in the rad supports or if a '68 support can be used on a '72.

Thanks,
Nate

**FL71C10** · 02-18-2011, 12:06 AM

I'm pretty sure they are different. The headlight buckets are different, I believe.

tow guys · 02-18-2011, 12:26 AM

According to the aftermarket, 67-68 are the same. 69-72 are as well. Not sure what the differences are but they do appear to be different for some reason
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dubds10 · 02-18-2011, 12:54 AM

Well I figured they are different due to the fenders, but I'm curious to know what the 'real' differences are. I think the frame mounting is slightly different as well. There's not much difference between a '68 & '72 chevy grill/headlights. I have both trucks, but without taking everything apart I can't tell if there are any major differences.

Tx Firefighter · 02-18-2011, 08:42 AM

There are significant difference is the headlight mounting. It will be plain to see when you look at both of them side by side.

**CC69Rat** · 02-18-2011, 10:49 AM

The bushings where the core support mounts to the frame rails are also different. 67-68 vs. 69-72.

stickelspeed · 03-07-2011, 09:41 PM

Similar but different question...

Is a 67-68 GMC rad support the same as a Chevy?

ie. could you use the chevy grill and just ignore the additional (inside) headlight buckets?

68steppsidee · 03-07-2011, 09:50 PM

i switched mine from 70 and put 67-68 front end on it and yes they are different and they have two styles of bushings to mount to the frame. i ordered them for the core support but you have to have them for whatever frame is under your truck

VA72C10 · 03-07-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickelspeed

Similar but different question...

Is a 67-68 GMC rad support the same as a Chevy?

ie. could you use the chevy grill and just ignore the additional (inside) headlight buckets?

I have seen people take off the extra bucket and make it work for a chevy.

As mentioned the buckets are different on 67-68 vs 69-72...and the bottom holes are a different size to work with the different mounts.

02-17-2011, 11:57 PM	#1
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? Are they identical in how the front end bolts up or are they completely different? I know the difference in the frontend, but I'm curious to know if there's much difference in the rad supports or if a '68 support can be used on a '72. Thanks, Nate __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-18-2011, 12:06 AM	#2
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? I'm pretty sure they are different. The headlight buckets are different, I believe. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

02-18-2011, 12:26 AM	#3
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? According to the aftermarket, 67-68 are the same. 69-72 are as well. Not sure what the differences are but they do appear to be different for some reason Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org

02-18-2011, 12:54 AM	#4
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? Well I figured they are different due to the fenders, but I'm curious to know what the 'real' differences are. I think the frame mounting is slightly different as well. There's not much difference between a '68 & '72 chevy grill/headlights. I have both trucks, but without taking everything apart I can't tell if there are any major differences. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-18-2011, 08:42 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? There are significant difference is the headlight mounting. It will be plain to see when you look at both of them side by side. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-18-2011, 10:49 AM	#6
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? The bushings where the core support mounts to the frame rails are also different. 67-68 vs. 69-72. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-07-2011, 09:41 PM	#7
stickelspeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 130	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? Similar but different question... Is a 67-68 GMC rad support the same as a Chevy? ie. could you use the chevy grill and just ignore the additional (inside) headlight buckets?

03-07-2011, 09:50 PM	#8
68steppsidee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 196	Re: 68 Chevy Rad support same as 72 Chevy? i switched mine from 70 and put 67-68 front end on it and yes they are different and they have two styles of bushings to mount to the frame. i ordered them for the core support but you have to have them for whatever frame is under your truck

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