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69 air cab · 01-04-2004, 11:09 AM

Any one know the real difference in the fenders on a 68 vs a 69?
I have a 69 C10 (short and wide) and would really like to put 68 side molding on it along with a 71 grill but I don't know if the puzzle will fit.
May sound crazy but I think the purfect look is the 68 molding and the 71 grill. 69 has toooooo much body molding but I do want "some" chrome on the side. Also, if anyone knows the color on the truck on the Early Classic catolog let me know. My ideal truck would be that one with a 71 grill.
I appreciate all the help I can get including that I am nuts and going the wrong way.
Thanks
69 air cab

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2004, 11:57 AM

Your 69 fenders will take the 71/72 grill, and the 68 trim should fit up.

veltex · 01-04-2004, 12:16 PM

dont know the difference but here is a shot of the fender on my 68

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2004, 12:18 PM

The very front of the fender is different...where the grill would wrap around the fender on a 69 & up.

Tx Firefighter · 01-04-2004, 12:53 PM

There's one here in town with the 68 molding on it. Fits fine.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-04-2004, 02:39 PM

Like Tx Firefighter says the moldings will match up fine. The fender differences are above where the moldings mount. WES www.CalssicHeartbeat.com

69 air cab · 01-04-2004, 06:57 PM

thanks to all of you. I really feel good about that now.

01-04-2004, 11:09 AM	#1
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	68 body side molding question??? Any one know the real difference in the fenders on a 68 vs a 69? I have a 69 C10 (short and wide) and would really like to put 68 side molding on it along with a 71 grill but I don't know if the puzzle will fit. May sound crazy but I think the purfect look is the 68 molding and the 71 grill. 69 has toooooo much body molding but I do want "some" chrome on the side. Also, if anyone knows the color on the truck on the Early Classic catolog let me know. My ideal truck would be that one with a 71 grill. I appreciate all the help I can get including that I am nuts and going the wrong way. Thanks 69 air cab

01-04-2004, 12:16 PM	#3
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	68 fender dont know the difference but here is a shot of the fender on my 68

01-04-2004, 12:53 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	There's one here in town with the 68 molding on it. Fits fine. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-04-2004, 02:39 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Like Tx Firefighter says the moldings will match up fine. The fender differences are above where the moldings mount. WES www.CalssicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-04-2004, 11:57 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Your 69 fenders will take the 71/72 grill, and the 68 trim should fit up.

01-04-2004, 12:18 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The very front of the fender is different...where the grill would wrap around the fender on a 69 & up.

01-04-2004, 06:57 PM	#7
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	thanks to all of you. I really feel good about that now.



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