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Goinlow64 · 11-23-2011, 01:21 PM

Hey guys,

I found a hood on craigslist but the seller does not knw what year it is. How do I tell the difference between a 60-61 and 62-66? Thanks!
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**aerotruk63** · 11-23-2011, 01:45 PM

62-66 are the same except 62 has clear turn signal lenses and 63-66 has amber.

Goinlow64 · 11-23-2011, 01:51 PM

Perfect. This is pretty simple. He thought it might be a 60 bc that was marked on the lens, but this make it obvious it isn't. Thanks again!
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Goat herder · 11-23-2011, 04:26 PM

the lense was probably made in 60 but used in a later year. I see that alot with gm's.

MOJO1963GMC · 11-23-2011, 06:40 PM

Another thing is for '62-'66 hoods is that Chevy and GMC hoods are different in the park lights. Chev are recessed with a piece of alum trim around light and GMC have a external lense. '62 is clear after that they went amber.

markeb01 · 11-23-2011, 11:50 PM

Fyi - either style of hood will bolt on to any 60-66 Chevy or GMC pickup or suburban. The striker plate in front of the radiator is the same for all years, but the hood latch must be the one designed for the hood. The release handle on the 60-61 points down and is accessed in the gap between the grille support and the hood. The 62-66 handle is accessed through the driver side rectangular hole in the front of the hood.

11-23-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
Goinlow64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kansas City Mo Posts: 73	Difference in hoods Hey guys, I found a hood on craigslist but the seller does not knw what year it is. How do I tell the difference between a 60-61 and 62-66? Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2011, 01:45 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Difference in hoods 62-66 are the same except 62 has clear turn signal lenses and 63-66 has amber. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-23-2011, 01:51 PM	#3
Goinlow64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kansas City Mo Posts: 73	Re: Difference in hoods Perfect. This is pretty simple. He thought it might be a 60 bc that was marked on the lens, but this make it obvious it isn't. Thanks again! Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2011, 04:26 PM	#4
Goat herder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 58	Re: Difference in hoods the lense was probably made in 60 but used in a later year. I see that alot with gm's.

11-23-2011, 06:40 PM	#5
MOJO1963GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 89	Re: Difference in hoods Another thing is for '62-'66 hoods is that Chevy and GMC hoods are different in the park lights. Chev are recessed with a piece of alum trim around light and GMC have a external lense. '62 is clear after that they went amber.

11-23-2011, 11:50 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Difference in hoods Fyi - either style of hood will bolt on to any 60-66 Chevy or GMC pickup or suburban. The striker plate in front of the radiator is the same for all years, but the hood latch must be the one designed for the hood. The release handle on the 60-61 points down and is accessed in the gap between the grille support and the hood. The 62-66 handle is accessed through the driver side rectangular hole in the front of the hood.

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