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aitch · 09-20-2005, 07:08 PM

Ok, I like the 67-68 hood line better than my 69 GMC and want to change.

I don't mind changing grill components, even going to a Chevy grill.

I am told that 69 GMC fenders will work with the 67-68 hood.

I am also told that I will need to change the whole front clip.

What do I have to do to get the 67-68 look that I want?
Can I use my fenders?

I'm getting conflicting information and would appreciate your help.

Bob Moore · 09-20-2005, 08:00 PM

GMC fenders will work with 67/68 grill. Fender interchange as follows:

1. 67 Chev and 67 GMC(no marker lights)

2. 68 Chev and 68 to 72 GMC(with markers)

3. 69 to 72 Chev

To change from 69 GMC to 67/68 Chev you need the following:

1. 67/68 Chev hood

2. 67/68 Chev grill with 68 Chev park lights(67 will not plug into 69 harness)

3. 67/68 Chev core support

4. 67/68 Chev center grill support with hood latch.

I think this is all you need. You can use your GMC wiring harness by either just not using the high beam lamp socket or cutting the high beams extensions off.

Any one think of any thing I missed?

Good luck - Bob

GenIIIShorty · 09-20-2005, 08:01 PM

yes, you can use your fenders, you can even use your grille if you wanted to.......67 fenders are 67 fenders, 68 chevy and 68-72 GMC fenders are the same, and 69-72 chevy fenders have their own little world

. you will have to take the eyebrow moldings off of your fenders, and you'll have some small holes to fill from that, and the trim piece that lines up with the eyebrows is just pop-riveted on, once you take that off you just need the 67-8 hood latch assembly, maybe a 67-8 core support, not too sure on this part....and your new hood.

**southern parts** · 09-20-2005, 09:52 PM

If you want to keep it a GMC all you need is a 67-68 hood, GMC grill top bar,and hood latch. If you want to change it to a chevy front,then you will also have to change the core support, grill, and wiring harness. The fenders from your 69 GMC will work either way. Woody

Blue_71 · 09-20-2005, 11:30 PM

if your interested, i have the 67/8 chevy grill, support, hood, and center grill brace. no grill ovals or emblem

aitch · 09-21-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_71

if your interested, i have the 67/8 chevy grill, support, hood, and center grill brace. no grill ovals or emblem

Thanks to all, good information.
Blue, I think I have a local line on a hood and grill but I may need the grill support and center brace. PM me if you like with info.

I'll have to decide whether to stay GMC or go Chevy.
The curse of my life is too many options.

Brainchild · 09-21-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aitch

I'll have to decide whether to stay GMC or go Chevy.
The curse of my life is too many options.

I couldn't give up that GMC smile.Stay GMC.

GenIIIShorty · 09-21-2005, 08:53 PM

go GMC!! it's not as common, will stand out a little in the sea of 67-8 chevs

**special-K** · 09-22-2005, 06:53 AM

Paper or Plastic?It`s a GMC,keep it that.Just change the hood and grille,loose the eyebrow trim.Rebate or low interest?Sugar or Sweet`n`Low?Butter or Parkay?

69Goody · 09-22-2005, 07:23 AM

This is all good to know...
I really like the slope of the 67-68 hood as well.
I have a 69 GMC and knowing that I have this option now is good. I had contacted Goodmark about their hoods and they seem to have given me wrong info.
Thanks for asking and thanks to all those who answered...

aitch · 09-22-2005, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the encouragement to keep it GMC, which also seems to be the easiest way to go. I think the 69 is a little heavy with chrome and I'm glad to loose the eyebrows.
Woody, I'll have to check out what you mean by the GMC grill top bar and see if I can find a latch assembly.
Again thanks to all. Philip

09-20-2005, 07:08 PM	#1
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	It's givin' me fits... Ok, I like the 67-68 hood line better than my 69 GMC and want to change. I don't mind changing grill components, even going to a Chevy grill. I am told that 69 GMC fenders will work with the 67-68 hood. I am also told that I will need to change the whole front clip. What do I have to do to get the 67-68 look that I want? Can I use my fenders? I'm getting conflicting information and would appreciate your help. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

09-20-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	GMC fenders will work with 67/68 grill. Fender interchange as follows: 1. 67 Chev and 67 GMC(no marker lights) 2. 68 Chev and 68 to 72 GMC(with markers) 3. 69 to 72 Chev To change from 69 GMC to 67/68 Chev you need the following: 1. 67/68 Chev hood 2. 67/68 Chev grill with 68 Chev park lights(67 will not plug into 69 harness) 3. 67/68 Chev core support 4. 67/68 Chev center grill support with hood latch. I think this is all you need. You can use your GMC wiring harness by either just not using the high beam lamp socket or cutting the high beams extensions off. Any one think of any thing I missed? Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

09-20-2005, 08:01 PM	#3
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	yes, you can use your fenders, you can even use your grille if you wanted to.......67 fenders are 67 fenders, 68 chevy and 68-72 GMC fenders are the same, and 69-72 chevy fenders have their own little world . you will have to take the eyebrow moldings off of your fenders, and you'll have some small holes to fill from that, and the trim piece that lines up with the eyebrows is just pop-riveted on, once you take that off you just need the 67-8 hood latch assembly, maybe a 67-8 core support, not too sure on this part....and your new hood. __________________ 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

09-21-2005, 08:53 PM	#8
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	go GMC!! it's not as common, will stand out a little in the sea of 67-8 chevs __________________ 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

09-22-2005, 06:53 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Paper or Plastic?It`s a GMC,keep it that.Just change the hood and grille,loose the eyebrow trim.Rebate or low interest?Sugar or Sweet`n`Low?Butter or Parkay? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-20-2005, 09:52 PM	#4
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,475	If you want to keep it a GMC all you need is a 67-68 hood, GMC grill top bar,and hood latch. If you want to change it to a chevy front,then you will also have to change the core support, grill, and wiring harness. The fenders from your 69 GMC will work either way. Woody

09-22-2005, 07:23 AM	#10
69Goody Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Tip of OHIO 45680 Posts: 49	This is all good to know... I really like the slope of the 67-68 hood as well. I have a 69 GMC and knowing that I have this option now is good. I had contacted Goodmark about their hoods and they seem to have given me wrong info. Thanks for asking and thanks to all those who answered... __________________ Only the Mediocre are always at their best... '69 GMC LWB 406, TH400, 3.73 Posi' Things I've learned from my truck...If I was an automaker, my vehicles would be overpriced, run rough, and get 5MPG.

09-22-2005, 06:44 PM	#11
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Thanks for the encouragement to keep it GMC, which also seems to be the easiest way to go. I think the 69 is a little heavy with chrome and I'm glad to loose the eyebrows. Woody, I'll have to check out what you mean by the GMC grill top bar and see if I can find a latch assembly. Again thanks to all. Philip __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)



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