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67ChevyRedneck · 01-20-2013, 07:10 PM

[QUOTE=Tom Vogel;5830801]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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I think that's the only thing you can do, the grill is lined up well with the fenders. I'm not familiar with GMC's, is there a center piece at the top that bolts under the latch? You could enlarge the holes, push it forward, and retighten?

**Tom Vogel** · 01-21-2013, 02:16 AM

I think that's the only thing you can do, the grill is lined up well with the fenders. I'm not familiar with GMC's, is there a center piece at the top that bolts under the latch? You could enlarge the holes, push it forward, and retighten?[/QUOTE]

Yes, the grill consists of two pieces, an upper and a lower. I was thinking of cutting a Small sliver like pie section out of the center, pulling it out forward and then retightening the latch to hold it there.
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PAWS 72 · 01-21-2013, 12:03 PM

Nice looking Jimmy. I know stuff gets to us sometimes but I think if you keep trying to make it perfect you might mess some new stuff up big time.I see alot of gaps on nice vehicles that are closer than that. My thought, Leave it a lone.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-21-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Nice looking Jimmy. I know stuff gets to us sometimes but I think if you keep trying to make it perfect you might mess some new stuff up big time.I see alot of gaps on nice vehicles that are closer than that. My thought, Leave it a lone.

Hmm...thats a thought. What does the gap on yours look like?

PAWS 72 · 01-22-2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Hmm...thats a thought. What does the gap on yours look like?

I have the 72 Chevy. If I think I'll try and get some close up pics tomorrow.After I wash it. It rain all last week,It is filthy.

Your's is beautiful. I would not mind having it.

Groyd · 05-31-2013, 12:06 AM

That Jimmy looks great!
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**jocko** · 05-31-2013, 12:34 AM

Hmm. Is there anyway to shim out the hood hinges? Did the factory have any such arrangement? I don't think so, but that might close some of the gap. Jimmy looks awesome, but I can see why this is driving you nuts, it would do the same with me. Is the door/fender gap looking good? (seems to be good in the pics).

CG · 05-31-2013, 02:07 AM

Thread is from January ... think he has his gaps figured out? Cool looking Jimmy, dig the hood.

**special-K** · 05-31-2013, 06:20 AM

I wonder if he did remedy this. My thoughts go to the door gap. I wonder if that fender could be moved back.

**Tom Vogel** · 05-31-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wonder if he did remedy this. My thoughts go to the door gap. I wonder if that fender could be moved back.

No... He didn't remedy this. Lol. Door gaps are perfect btw. I sent off a piece of eyebrow chrome to be redone, and m waiting for that to come back. There is some adjustment left in the hood mounts. Still pondering on sectioning the top piece on the grill. Bugs me every time I go out to work on it. I'm finishing up the ignition this weekend, and then the wiring will finally be complete.
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**Boog** · 06-01-2013, 06:44 AM

Tom it looks to me that if all door to fender, hood to cowl, hood to fender gaps are right and the only issue is the very center of the hood to grill gap that is the only thing needing adjusted. I agree the center of the grill needs to be pulled out forward just a bit to even up the gap across the front. You may well need to slot the center support grill mounting holes to enable it to move out some or maybe shim the center bracket itself where it mounts to the radiator support. Moving the hood hinges or hood latch itself will not help to even the frontal gap issue but will upset the other gaps.

**Tom Vogel** · 06-01-2013, 10:03 AM

Yea Boog, thats what Im thinking. sigh

**RenoKeene** · 06-01-2013, 12:19 PM

Hate to tell you this but that's the factory fit. I have three GMCs here and they all are the same. The fenders are longer at the gap then the hood and the upper grill bar doesn't follow the hood line. The only cure is to pie cut and lengthen the hood at the fenders.
Very nice truck BTW.
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01-20-2013, 07:10 PM	#26
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Good news Bad news [QUOTE=Tom Vogel;5830801]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) /QUOTE] I think that's the only thing you can do, the grill is lined up well with the fenders. I'm not familiar with GMC's, is there a center piece at the top that bolts under the latch? You could enlarge the holes, push it forward, and retighten? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-21-2013, 02:16 AM	#27
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news I think that's the only thing you can do, the grill is lined up well with the fenders. I'm not familiar with GMC's, is there a center piece at the top that bolts under the latch? You could enlarge the holes, push it forward, and retighten?[/QUOTE] Yes, the grill consists of two pieces, an upper and a lower. I was thinking of cutting a Small sliver like pie section out of the center, pulling it out forward and then retightening the latch to hold it there. Posted via Mobile Device

01-21-2013, 12:03 PM	#28
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: Good news Bad news Nice looking Jimmy. I know stuff gets to us sometimes but I think if you keep trying to make it perfect you might mess some new stuff up big time.I see alot of gaps on nice vehicles that are closer than that. My thought, Leave it a lone.

05-31-2013, 12:06 AM	#31
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Good news Bad news That Jimmy looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

05-31-2013, 12:34 AM	#32
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: Good news Bad news Hmm. Is there anyway to shim out the hood hinges? Did the factory have any such arrangement? I don't think so, but that might close some of the gap. Jimmy looks awesome, but I can see why this is driving you nuts, it would do the same with me. Is the door/fender gap looking good? (seems to be good in the pics).

05-31-2013, 02:07 AM	#33
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05-31-2013, 06:20 AM	#34
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06-01-2013, 06:44 AM	#36
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,567	Re: Good news Bad news Tom it looks to me that if all door to fender, hood to cowl, hood to fender gaps are right and the only issue is the very center of the hood to grill gap that is the only thing needing adjusted. I agree the center of the grill needs to be pulled out forward just a bit to even up the gap across the front. You may well need to slot the center support grill mounting holes to enable it to move out some or maybe shim the center bracket itself where it mounts to the radiator support. Moving the hood hinges or hood latch itself will not help to even the frontal gap issue but will upset the other gaps. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-01-2013, 10:03 AM	#37
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Good news Bad news Yea Boog, thats what Im thinking. sigh

06-01-2013, 12:19 PM	#38
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Good news Bad news Hate to tell you this but that's the factory fit. I have three GMCs here and they all are the same. The fenders are longer at the gap then the hood and the upper grill bar doesn't follow the hood line. The only cure is to pie cut and lengthen the hood at the fenders. Very nice truck BTW. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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