Is a 71 GMC hood the same as the 67/68 Chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Staceydude · 01-28-2005, 10:42 PM

Hey All,

Is the 71 GMC hoods the same as the 67/68 Chevy hoods?

Would it bolt right up.

Thanks

Stacey

daves72C10D · 01-28-2005, 10:53 PM

It will bolt up but has a different style.

Longhorn Man · 01-28-2005, 10:54 PM

I THINK the latch is in a different location.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-29-2005, 12:10 AM

It will bolt up without a problem....it just wont close. The front "lip" on the hoods are different. The 67/68 lip is part of the "front" of the truck and the 69-72 hoods "tuck" behind the grill. I have no idea about the GMC's but I'm sure it's similar.

**special-K** · 01-29-2005, 07:41 AM

GMC hood style changed with chevy in`69.

rusty ol' 69' · 01-29-2005, 10:01 AM

From what I've been able to find out so far, you'll have to get a latch for the hood from a 67. You will also have to play with the front alignment behind the grille. I got a pic for inspiration here (it's on a chevy though):

67ChevyRedneck · 01-29-2005, 12:52 PM

Don't let that awesome pic fool you. You have to do some metalwork to get that to work. You have to graft the 69-72 "lip" onto the 67-68 hood. I've always wanted to see what that would look like and this is the first time I've seen it. If it was easy I promise you'd see A LOT of these trucks with that hood. I hope you do it 'cause then you can do a FAQ on it and show the rest of us how to be cool too

Brainchild · 01-29-2005, 04:31 PM

Yeah do it,that is a lot cleaner looking IMO.The hood is the awkward part of these trucks,IMO they should have kept the sloped hood.

**lolife99** · 01-29-2005, 09:15 PM

Different question. What are the differences in the 67-68 Chevy hoods vs 67-68 GMC hoods? Any one have pics?

71swb4x4 · 01-29-2005, 09:55 PM

I thought 67-68 chevy and GMC hoods were the same???

**lolife99** · 01-29-2005, 10:01 PM

Me too,...

mblackburnjr · 01-29-2005, 11:54 PM

Not you,..........but i did have to offer john a big ol bearhug once! lol

scootergmc · 01-30-2005, 01:40 AM

Stacey, the answer is NO.

Tx Firefighter · 01-30-2005, 09:47 AM

I had to edit a lot of ugliness out of this thread.

The question and answer are both there, so I'm going to lock it now, no more needs to be added.

Kevin

01-28-2005, 10:42 PM	#1
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	Is a 71 GMC hood the same as the 67/68 Chevy? Hey All, Is the 71 GMC hoods the same as the 67/68 Chevy hoods? Would it bolt right up. Thanks Stacey

01-28-2005, 10:53 PM	#2
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	It will bolt up but has a different style. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-29-2005, 12:10 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	It will bolt up without a problem....it just wont close. The front "lip" on the hoods are different. The 67/68 lip is part of the "front" of the truck and the 69-72 hoods "tuck" behind the grill. I have no idea about the GMC's but I'm sure it's similar. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-29-2005, 07:41 AM	#5
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01-29-2005, 10:01 AM	#6
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	67 hood From what I've been able to find out so far, you'll have to get a latch for the hood from a 67. You will also have to play with the front alignment behind the grille. I got a pic for inspiration here (it's on a chevy though): Attached Images __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

01-28-2005, 10:54 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I THINK the latch is in a different location.

01-29-2005, 12:52 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Don't let that awesome pic fool you. You have to do some metalwork to get that to work. You have to graft the 69-72 "lip" onto the 67-68 hood. I've always wanted to see what that would look like and this is the first time I've seen it. If it was easy I promise you'd see A LOT of these trucks with that hood. I hope you do it 'cause then you can do a FAQ on it and show the rest of us how to be cool too __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-29-2005, 04:31 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Yeah do it,that is a lot cleaner looking IMO.The hood is the awkward part of these trucks,IMO they should have kept the sloped hood. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-29-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Different question. What are the differences in the 67-68 Chevy hoods vs 67-68 GMC hoods? Any one have pics? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-29-2005, 09:55 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I thought 67-68 chevy and GMC hoods were the same??? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-29-2005, 10:01 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Me too,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-29-2005, 11:54 PM	#12
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Not you,..........but i did have to offer john a big ol bearhug once! lol

01-30-2005, 01:40 AM	#13
scootergmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Galt, CA Posts: 16	Stacey, the answer is NO.

01-30-2005, 09:47 AM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I had to edit a lot of ugliness out of this thread. The question and answer are both there, so I'm going to lock it now, no more needs to be added. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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