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bill9000

12-29-2014 12:06 PM

61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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

12-29-2014 08:52 PM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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

12-30-2014 02:19 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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

12-30-2014 03:02 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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

12-30-2014 03:13 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

I have a 60-61 hood in Wisconsin

ImpalaJim

12-30-2014 07:32 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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

50bomb

12-30-2014 07:36 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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

12-30-2014 11:27 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache (Post 6976476)

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

12-30-2014 11:28 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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Originally Posted by ImpalaJim (Post 6977226)

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

12-30-2014 11:30 AM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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Originally Posted by 50bomb (Post 6977228)

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. :D

50bomb

12-30-2014 12:04 PM

Re: 61 chevy grille vs 64-66 swap

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Originally Posted by bill9000 (Post 6977419)

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!:metal:

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