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72BLAZERDUDE · 10-20-2003, 08:44 AM

I am thinking about changing the front sheet metal on my 72 2wd Blazer over to the 67 style. I know the hood, radiator support and hood latch are different. The question is other than the marker lights are the fenders and inner fender wells the same.

VTKidder · 10-20-2003, 09:04 AM

If I'm not mistaken, there is another difference. The front end of the fender where the grille mounts is different on the 68 than 69-72.

67 has no side marker cutouts, and the front edge that accepts the corner trim piece for the grille.

68 has the same front edge shape as the 67, but has a marker light.

69-72 has the same marker light as a 68, but a different front edge that accepts the 1-piece grille on 69-72's.

I don't have a picture of the difference, but it's my understanding that 69-72's are interchangeable, but for a 67 or 68, you need that year fender. As far as chevrolet / GMC differences, I couldn't tell you.....

Inner fenders are the same.

palallin · 10-20-2003, 09:42 AM

Save yourself the headaches: buy a whole front clip and swap straight across.

sactoC10 · 10-20-2003, 10:04 AM

I've wondered the same thing. Even if the whole front clip were purchased, would the whole front end have to be changed?

chevy_fatman · 10-20-2003, 07:06 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/tech/fenders.html

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2003, 11:07 PM

Yeah, pretty much the whole front clip would need to be swapped.

10-20-2003, 08:44 AM	#1
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Fender differences I am thinking about changing the front sheet metal on my 72 2wd Blazer over to the 67 style. I know the hood, radiator support and hood latch are different. The question is other than the marker lights are the fenders and inner fender wells the same. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

10-20-2003, 09:42 AM	#3
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Save yourself the headaches: buy a whole front clip and swap straight across. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

10-20-2003, 10:04 AM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	I've wondered the same thing. Even if the whole front clip were purchased, would the whole front end have to be changed? __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

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10-20-2003, 09:04 AM	#2
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	If I'm not mistaken, there is another difference. The front end of the fender where the grille mounts is different on the 68 than 69-72. 67 has no side marker cutouts, and the front edge that accepts the corner trim piece for the grille. 68 has the same front edge shape as the 67, but has a marker light. 69-72 has the same marker light as a 68, but a different front edge that accepts the 1-piece grille on 69-72's. I don't have a picture of the difference, but it's my understanding that 69-72's are interchangeable, but for a 67 or 68, you need that year fender. As far as chevrolet / GMC differences, I couldn't tell you..... Inner fenders are the same.

10-20-2003, 07:06 PM	#5
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/tech/fenders.html

10-20-2003, 11:07 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, pretty much the whole front clip would need to be swapped.



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