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**Tom Vogel** · 01-19-2013, 11:13 PM

Spent most of the day fitting and adjusting the hood and grill. I was excited to get it on there, but looks like it will have to be further adjusted to get the front of the hood to have an even gap to the top of the grill. I've got about a 3/8 inch gap at each side and about 1/4 inch in the center. Body adjustments can be a pain. Still nice to get it on there though . Still need to put on the headlight buckets, that should be easy... What am I sayin

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Sicklajoie · 01-19-2013, 11:18 PM

Would adjusting the little bumpers underneath the hood make any difference in the gap?

**Tom Vogel** · 01-19-2013, 11:41 PM

Nope, it's not a vertical gap, it's a horizontal gap.
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**71swb4x4** · 01-19-2013, 11:54 PM

Jimmy looks great!

Your bumper bolts fell off...

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**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2013, 12:04 AM

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Another shot.
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**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2013, 12:07 AM

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One more.
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**71swb4x4** · 01-20-2013, 12:09 AM

It took two more pictures to show the gap? Now you're just showing off!
Nothing wrong with that, you did a great job!
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C10_ustacould · 01-20-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Would adjusting the little bumpers underneath the hood make any difference in the gap?

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Nope, it's not a vertical gap, it's a horizontal gap.
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Isn't it possible that the bumpers of the outer edges are keeping the corners high while the center is held down by the latch? It makes sense to me that lowering the bumpers would decrease the gap on the outside, if the they are in fact making contact with the hood.

Almost forgot... Awesome Jimmy!!

**lolife99** · 01-20-2013, 12:13 AM

Sweet looking Jimmy!

**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2013, 12:15 AM

[QUOTE=71swb4x4;5829556]It took two more pictures to show the gap? Now you're just showing off!

your right. Hey, I said I was excited

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pritch · 01-20-2013, 12:22 AM

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Sweet looking Jimmy!

No doubt! Very Cool!!

That hood bumper thing is simple to check-just put a dab of something like grease or whatever on them and see if it smashes when you close the hood. You could even get a good idea of how hard it hits by how big the dab gets.

*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Spent most of the day fitting and adjusting the hood and grill. I was excited to get it on there, but looks like it will have to be further adjusted to get the front of the hood to have an even gap to the top of the grill. I've got about a 3/8 inch gap at each side and about 1/4 inch in the center. Body adjustments can be a pain. Still nice to get it on there though . Still need to put on the headlight buckets, that should be easy... What am I sayin

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Beautiful truck. I'm having similar issues getting my grill, hood, and fenders to line up, after restoring an original grill from another truck. As you can see, my drivers side headlight isn't centered. I guess I'll just have to keep fiddling with it. Let me know if you find the secret trick

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SS Tim · 01-20-2013, 01:28 AM

If you don't have a GMC Service manual the '69 set at the download link page is for GMC and has a lot of sheetmetal adjustment specs. that may help to get it "there". Look around page 432 in the chassis service manual. Know how much "fun" it can be chasing even gaps but it is looking real good so far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

Sicklajoie · 01-20-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Beautiful truck. I'm having similar issues getting my grill, hood, and fenders to line up, after restoring an original grill from another truck. As you can see, my drivers side headlight isn't centered. I guess I'll just have to keep fiddling with it. Let me know if you find the secret trick

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Did you try flipping the bezel? They aren't symmetrical.

*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 04:47 AM

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Did you try flipping the bezel? They aren't symmetrical.

I thought so, but I'll take a look at that again. Thanks for the idea
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**special-K** · 01-20-2013, 07:05 AM

Tom,your Jimmy looks fantastic.

Mister B,the gap between your bumper and restored grille looks wavy and crooked

**72 Super** · 01-20-2013, 11:05 AM

Tom, your Jimmy looks great, That is a neat looking hood with the louvers.

Mister B, looks to me you grill shell needs to come up closer to the tops of the fenders??

Lee H · 01-20-2013, 12:14 PM

Nice work Tom. The gaps were not that good from the factory.

Justin36 · 01-20-2013, 01:19 PM

Looks great!
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*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Tom,your Jimmy looks fantastic.

Mister B,the gap between your bumper and restored grille looks wavy and crooked

Lol. I need a new bumper. It's in really bad shape, and is bent
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*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 01:27 PM

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Tom, your Jimmy looks great, That is a neat looking hood with the louvers.

Mister B, looks to me you grill shell needs to come up closer to the tops of the fenders??

Yes. On the drivers side I can't get the screw holes to line up, where the grille mounts to the side of the truck.
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hugger6933 · 01-20-2013, 02:47 PM

That is one awesome jimmy!! I have had thought flashes one one over the past year, I may have to start looking a little harder. we must remember the great auto workers that put these "units"together were doing just that. They along with their bosses were hoping that the trucks would last about 4to 7 years before they were replaced with another new one. Also they were not as in love with them as we are and fit and finish was something that was not even in their vocabulary for the most part. I am sure there were exceptions to this statment as with any. Jim

**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2013, 05:43 PM

Maybe these shots will show it better. It's the same on both sides. The photo with the marker pen shows the gap is bout 1/2". It's just right in the middle where the 'M' in the GMC is (about 1/4"). The only thing we could think to do was to make a cut with a separating disk under the latch in the upper section of the grill, and pull/bend the center of the grill forward another 1/4", then move the hood forward about 1/8". That would help a little. How is everyone else's grill gap look? (Especially the original guys)
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**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2013, 05:44 PM

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C10_ustacould · 01-20-2013, 06:20 PM

Oh my! That looks like a tough one!

01-19-2013, 11:13 PM	#1
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Good news Bad news Spent most of the day fitting and adjusting the hood and grill. I was excited to get it on there, but looks like it will have to be further adjusted to get the front of the hood to have an even gap to the top of the grill. I've got about a 3/8 inch gap at each side and about 1/4 inch in the center. Body adjustments can be a pain. Still nice to get it on there though . Still need to put on the headlight buckets, that should be easy... What am I sayin Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-19-2013, 11:18 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Good news Bad news Would adjusting the little bumpers underneath the hood make any difference in the gap? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-19-2013, 11:41 PM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news Nope, it's not a vertical gap, it's a horizontal gap. Posted via Mobile Device

01-19-2013, 11:54 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Good news Bad news Jimmy looks great! Your bumper bolts fell off... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-20-2013, 12:04 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news Posted via Mobile Device Another shot. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-20-2013, 12:07 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news Posted via Mobile Device One more. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-20-2013, 12:09 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Good news Bad news It took two more pictures to show the gap? Now you're just showing off! Nothing wrong with that, you did a great job! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-20-2013, 12:13 AM	#9
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01-20-2013, 12:15 AM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news [QUOTE=71swb4x4;5829556]It took two more pictures to show the gap? Now you're just showing off! your right. Hey, I said I was excited Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2013, 01:28 AM	#13
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: Good news Bad news If you don't have a GMC Service manual the '69 set at the download link page is for GMC and has a lot of sheetmetal adjustment specs. that may help to get it "there". Look around page 432 in the chassis service manual. Know how much "fun" it can be chasing even gaps but it is looking real good so far. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-20-2013, 07:05 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Good news Bad news Tom,your Jimmy looks fantastic. Mister B,the gap between your bumper and restored grille looks wavy and crooked __________________ "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 ~

01-20-2013, 11:05 AM	#17
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Good news Bad news Tom, your Jimmy looks great, That is a neat looking hood with the louvers. Mister B, looks to me you grill shell needs to come up closer to the tops of the fenders?? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

01-20-2013, 12:14 PM	#18
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,148	Re: Good news Bad news Nice work Tom. The gaps were not that good from the factory. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

01-20-2013, 01:19 PM	#19
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: Good news Bad news Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

01-20-2013, 02:47 PM	#22
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Good news Bad news That is one awesome jimmy!! I have had thought flashes one one over the past year, I may have to start looking a little harder. we must remember the great auto workers that put these "units"together were doing just that. They along with their bosses were hoping that the trucks would last about 4to 7 years before they were replaced with another new one. Also they were not as in love with them as we are and fit and finish was something that was not even in their vocabulary for the most part. I am sure there were exceptions to this statment as with any. Jim



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01-20-2013, 05:43 PM	#23
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news Maybe these shots will show it better. It's the same on both sides. The photo with the marker pen shows the gap is bout 1/2". It's just right in the middle where the 'M' in the GMC is (about 1/4"). The only thing we could think to do was to make a cut with a separating disk under the latch in the upper section of the grill, and pull/bend the center of the grill forward another 1/4", then move the hood forward about 1/8". That would help a little. How is everyone else's grill gap look? (Especially the original guys) Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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01-20-2013, 06:20 PM	#25
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