Swap a 71 front end to a 67 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1971Stepside** · 05-01-2002, 10:39 AM

So, what would it take? Does everything on the front clip change? Fenders, Hood, Radiator support, what about AC items? I have a 71, but I love the looks of the 67 front end.

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

**Desert Rat** · 05-01-2002, 10:44 AM

I would unbolt entire clip(dont forget to disconnect wires and battery,and id lift off the 72 nose and stick a 67 one on,simple as that.i believe only interchangeable parts are hood hinges,battery tray,and inner fenders.

**1971Stepside** · 05-01-2002, 11:16 AM

So the radiator support and all will work? I just need hood, fenders (outer), and grill? That almost sounds too easy.

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

Longhorn Man · 05-01-2002, 11:18 AM

If you don't already have the tin lined up, you oughta think about a '86 front clip. It'll have the side marker lights that your bed has.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

**Desert Rat** · 05-01-2002, 11:21 AM

need a 67-8 core supprt,67 Chevy or GMC fenders,67-8 hood,67-8 grille,filler panel and latch,

the 67-72 inner fenders,hood hinges,battery tray are the ONLY pices the same im aware of,that you can use,you cant use your fenders,hood,-maybe core support,if modified????.

snow man · 05-01-2002, 11:25 AM

if your going to do this swap i sure would be inerrested in the 71 fenders if they are good

**1971Stepside** · 05-01-2002, 01:21 PM

Your right Longhorn mail, the 68 would be best for the side marker lights! I am getting ahead of myself, but am on the look out for a parts truck and may want to pick up a 67 or 68 rather than a 71 or 72 for the parts.

I have a very good radiator support a very good right fender and a louvered hood for a 71. I really hate to give up the hood.

So, I am assuming AC radiator and such will bolt right up to the 67/68 clip?

Thanks for your help guys. I will do some checking and see what I decide to do. I will let you know on the parts I have available should I choose to do it.

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-01-2002, 06:03 PM

a/c amd aradiator are all same 67-72. will bolt on to all supports same way, only tihng differs on the supports is the headlamp bucket welded placement

sounds like you have some 71 sheetmetal to sell or trade off for 68

good luck

snow man · 05-01-2002, 07:12 PM

put me first on list for right fender,would like to see the lovered hood would look good on my 71 longbed snowman

05-01-2002, 10:39 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Swap a 71 front end to a 67 So, what would it take? Does everything on the front clip change? Fenders, Hood, Radiator support, what about AC items? I have a 71, but I love the looks of the 67 front end. ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-01-2002, 11:16 AM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	So the radiator support and all will work? I just need hood, fenders (outer), and grill? That almost sounds too easy. ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-01-2002, 01:21 PM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Your right Longhorn mail, the 68 would be best for the side marker lights! I am getting ahead of myself, but am on the look out for a parts truck and may want to pick up a 67 or 68 rather than a 71 or 72 for the parts. I have a very good radiator support a very good right fender and a louvered hood for a 71. I really hate to give up the hood. So, I am assuming AC radiator and such will bolt right up to the 67/68 clip? Thanks for your help guys. I will do some checking and see what I decide to do. I will let you know on the parts I have available should I choose to do it. ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

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05-01-2002, 10:44 AM	#2
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I would unbolt entire clip(dont forget to disconnect wires and battery,and id lift off the 72 nose and stick a 67 one on,simple as that.i believe only interchangeable parts are hood hinges,battery tray,and inner fenders.

05-01-2002, 11:18 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you don't already have the tin lined up, you oughta think about a '86 front clip. It'll have the side marker lights that your bed has. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

05-01-2002, 11:21 AM	#5
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	need a 67-8 core supprt,67 Chevy or GMC fenders,67-8 hood,67-8 grille,filler panel and latch, the 67-72 inner fenders,hood hinges,battery tray are the ONLY pices the same im aware of,that you can use,you cant use your fenders,hood,-maybe core support,if modified????.

05-01-2002, 11:25 AM	#6
snow man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mt. zion illinois Posts: 276	if your going to do this swap i sure would be inerrested in the 71 fenders if they are good

05-01-2002, 06:03 PM	#8
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	a/c amd aradiator are all same 67-72. will bolt on to all supports same way, only tihng differs on the supports is the headlamp bucket welded placement sounds like you have some 71 sheetmetal to sell or trade off for 68 good luck

05-01-2002, 07:12 PM	#9
snow man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mt. zion illinois Posts: 276	put me first on list for right fender,would like to see the lovered hood would look good on my 71 longbed snowman



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