61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

[bill9000]

Hi y'all new to this board, getting ready to begin a 61 buildup... (2wd, going for a hotrod, being "original" isn't on my radar)

I have already bought a 63 hood to change out from the 60-61 hood which I am not fond of...

the only thing left I would love to change would be to get a 64-66 type grille and headlights in there, as I like the style better, is this at all possible? would it bolt in or require some kind of custom fabrication?

Thanks!

[61_FL_Apache]

Welcome to the forum!! Take a look at my 61. It might change your mind about the grill swap. I have a '60 grill on my '61 and the later model hood which I prefer also.

[jonzcustomshop]

keep the 61 grille!
but if you are set on the 64-5-6 grille they are held on with 3 bolts per side, the top outer corner bolts line up, the other 2 holes on each side will have to be drilled.

[62jimmy]

If you still have it, I'd be interested in buying your 61 hood if its in good shape and there was a way to get it to Illinois reasonably? I actually like the look

[63burban]

I have a 60-61 hood in Wisconsin

[ImpalaJim]

that's 2 in IL that wants the 60 1 hood. I really want one of those hoods myself

[50bomb]

Bill sorry but I am disappointed. I always dislike when someone destroys a 60-61 apache by changing the hood and grill. Those are what set these 2 from all the rest. Ya should of bought a 62-66. That being said I still love all 60-66.

[bill9000]

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Welcome to the forum!! Take a look at my 61. It might change your mind about the grill swap. I have a '60 grill on my '61 and the later model hood which I prefer also.

I agree, yours looks good.

[bill9000]

Originally Posted by ImpalaJim

that's 2 in IL that wants the 60 1 hood. I really want one of those hoods myself

I will certainly be willing to sell the hood, I'll get some pics and post ASAP.

Thanks all!

[bill9000]

Originally Posted by 50bomb

Bill sorry but I am disappointed. I always dislike when someone destroys a 60-61 apache by changing the hood and grill. Those are what set these 2 from all the rest. Ya should of bought a 62-66. That being said I still love all 60-66.

well I am a hot rodder, I'm not a "original" kinda guy... and I would have bought a 62-66 had there been one, but things are kinda scarce and expensive, so I did what I had to. The 60-61 hood looks good on a restored original kinda thing, but doesnt really fit my taste for a hotrod.

[50bomb]

Originally Posted by bill9000

well I am a hot rodder, I'm not a "original" kinda guy... and I would have bought a 62-66 had there been one, but things are kinda scarce and expensive, so I did what I had to. The 60-61 hood looks good on a restored original kinda thing, but doesnt really fit my taste for a hotrod.

AAww no worries man. Did not mean to hate on your truck. Keep it alive and enjoy it. I bet its still a COOL TRUCK!