What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 12-06-2005, 02:59 AM

I am looking for another hood to customize slightly, and was wondering what all years and makes of hoods will fit a 72 chevy? I've heard 69 to 72 chevy, is this right? Also will any GMC hoods bolt on? When I'm at the wrecker, how can I tell if I have the right one? I think the front on a 72 hood is higher than the 67-68 style, but I'm not sure. Thanks!

gringoloco · 12-06-2005, 03:28 AM

I think you've got it figured out...

'69-'72 Chevy will fit perfectly. They have a more 'erect' nose than '67-'68s which will not line up with your grill or fenders.

GMC- same deal. Hoods will bolt on but not line up.

'67 and '68 are more 'laid back'.

'69-'72

'67-'68 and GMC

muddpile · 12-06-2005, 07:38 PM

Thanks! I've never looked at a side vs. side comparison, but seeing one like that there is a fairly huge difference! I'm sure I can find the right one now. Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2005, 07:43 PM

Actually, the GMC hoods are the same as the chevy hoods.

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2005, 07:44 PM

well, except for the little holes drilled in them for the letters.

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 07:45 PM

I'm pretty sure that there are 67-8 hoods and 69-72 hoods, and that there is no difference in Chevy and GMC, only in the year, but I could be wrong. I know the fenders are 67 all / 68 Chev and 68-72 GMC / 69-72 Chev. The difference between the 67-8 hood and the 69-72 hoods and the way they line up is the grille and trim around the grille. The 69-72 hoods stop sooner then the 67-8 hoods.

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 07:46 PM

Took too long on my reply....

12-06-2005, 02:59 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? I am looking for another hood to customize slightly, and was wondering what all years and makes of hoods will fit a 72 chevy? I've heard 69 to 72 chevy, is this right? Also will any GMC hoods bolt on? When I'm at the wrecker, how can I tell if I have the right one? I think the front on a 72 hood is higher than the 67-68 style, but I'm not sure. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-06-2005, 03:28 AM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? I think you've got it figured out... '69-'72 Chevy will fit perfectly. They have a more 'erect' nose than '67-'68s which will not line up with your grill or fenders. GMC- same deal. Hoods will bolt on but not line up. '67 and '68 are more 'laid back'. '69-'72 '67-'68 and GMC __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-06-2005, 07:38 PM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? Thanks! I've never looked at a side vs. side comparison, but seeing one like that there is a fairly huge difference! I'm sure I can find the right one now. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-06-2005, 07:43 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? Actually, the GMC hoods are the same as the chevy hoods.

12-06-2005, 07:44 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? well, except for the little holes drilled in them for the letters. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 12-06-2005 at 07:50 PM.

12-06-2005, 07:45 PM	#6
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? I'm pretty sure that there are 67-8 hoods and 69-72 hoods, and that there is no difference in Chevy and GMC, only in the year, but I could be wrong. I know the fenders are 67 all / 68 Chev and 68-72 GMC / 69-72 Chev. The difference between the 67-8 hood and the 69-72 hoods and the way they line up is the grille and trim around the grille. The 69-72 hoods stop sooner then the 67-8 hoods. __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

12-06-2005, 07:46 PM	#7
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: What hoods will fit a 72 chevy? Took too long on my reply.... __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

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