Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nicolas72gmc · 09-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Ok here we go. I decided to use the worst of my 68 hoods and the free 72 hood I got on the green truck some of you might remember me getting a couple of weeks ago and do the conversion that Kevin did the write-up on. Ya'll will remember the write-up when you see what I did. I don't mean for this to be a write-up, Kevin did a hell of a job on his. I just wanted to show again how easy this mod is. I've been working on it about 10 hours so far and it is looking good. I wanted to keep the larger chrome that is stock on the 72's so I decided this was the way to go.

ChevLoRay · 09-01-2009, 10:26 PM

How does the outside of the hood look?

nicolas72gmc · 09-01-2009, 10:28 PM

Here are a few on the truck. I am currently doing the round stock on the lip to fine tune the gap between the upper grill and hood lip. I will take more pics tomorrow as the project progresses.

*Puropedo* · 09-02-2009, 01:49 AM

Looking good Nico, I guess you decided going this way cause those 67-68 gmc upper trim pieces are really hard to find. You actually make this mod look easier than Kevin's. Keep the pics rolling, I have 4 67-68 hoods and 7 69-72s, I will defetnelly try doing this when I get a chance.

nicolas72gmc · 09-02-2009, 11:33 AM

Puropedo, I did actually find the a top grill piece. I just wanted to try this to be able to keep all of the chrome. Let me know when you are gonna tackle this and I will be here for moral and tech. support!! lol

72 SUPER10 · 09-03-2009, 10:48 PM

I LIKE THIS, WOULD THIS WORK ON MY 72 CHEVY , MAY ORDER A 68 STEEL COWL HOOD AND DO THIS , WATCHA THINK,,VINCE

nicolas72gmc · 09-04-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 SUPER10

I LIKE THIS, WOULD THIS WORK ON MY 72 CHEVY , MAY ORDER A 68 STEEL COWL HOOD AND DO THIS , WATCHA THINK,,VINCE

It would work on your truck!! I did read on Kevin's write-up when he did this for Lowbuck that the repro hoods where different in the latch bulkhead area. I don't know if you would be able to do this with a cowl hood or not. my .02

**Hart_Rod** · 09-05-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 SUPER10

I LIKE THIS, WOULD THIS WORK ON MY 72 CHEVY , MAY ORDER A 68 STEEL COWL HOOD AND DO THIS , WATCHA THINK,,VINCE

The 69-72 cowl hoods look better, IMHO. Here's the one I'm using.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-03-2009, 11:03 PM

Looks good..

**fine69** · 09-05-2009, 09:04 PM

Very nice work. Looks great.

**mr48chev** · 09-05-2009, 09:29 PM

Slick, I've always liked the look of the early hoods better on these trucks. I want a cowl hood so I don't know if I'm brave enough to start cutting on one of those.
Now I'll have to find the link to Kevin's thread.

72 SUPER10 · 09-05-2009, 11:03 PM

ORDERD ME A STEEL COWL HOOD,AND GONNA GIVE IT A TRY, VINCE

jmmm229 · 09-05-2009, 11:44 PM

can anybody gimme the link to the original post? i am definitely doing this to the 72 burb!

72 SUPER10 · 09-06-2009, 01:18 AM

I ALREADY HAVE A 72 COWL HOOD, I LIKE THE LAID BACK LOOK OF THE 68, GONNA DO IT ANYWAY, AND YOUR HOOD LOOKS LIKE MINE,, HAD TO LOOK TWICE. THANKS,, VINCE

nicolas72gmc · 09-06-2009, 02:24 AM

Here is the link to Kevin's write-up. He did this on Low buck if I remember correctly. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=hood

nicolas72gmc · 09-07-2009, 08:51 PM

Ok. Still not really done but made a bunch of progress on the front lip and gap on the passenger's side. The rest will have to be finished with body filler. I am very happy with the way it turned out and my gaps are very nice. Still need to adjust a little. enjoy.

72 SUPER10 · 09-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Good work, vince

09-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Converting a 68 hood to a 72. UPDATED. Ok here we go. I decided to use the worst of my 68 hoods and the free 72 hood I got on the green truck some of you might remember me getting a couple of weeks ago and do the conversion that Kevin did the write-up on. Ya'll will remember the write-up when you see what I did. I don't mean for this to be a write-up, Kevin did a hell of a job on his. I just wanted to show again how easy this mod is. I've been working on it about 10 hours so far and it is looking good. I wanted to keep the larger chrome that is stock on the 72's so I decided this was the way to go. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 Last edited by nicolas72gmc; 09-07-2009 at 08:42 PM. Reason: Update on progress

09-01-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. How does the outside of the hood look? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#3
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Here are a few on the truck. I am currently doing the round stock on the lip to fine tune the gap between the upper grill and hood lip. I will take more pics tomorrow as the project progresses. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-02-2009, 01:49 AM	#4
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Looking good Nico, I guess you decided going this way cause those 67-68 gmc upper trim pieces are really hard to find. You actually make this mod look easier than Kevin's. Keep the pics rolling, I have 4 67-68 hoods and 7 69-72s, I will defetnelly try doing this when I get a chance.

09-02-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Puropedo, I did actually find the a top grill piece. I just wanted to try this to be able to keep all of the chrome. Let me know when you are gonna tackle this and I will be here for moral and tech. support!! lol __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-03-2009, 10:48 PM	#6
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. I LIKE THIS, WOULD THIS WORK ON MY 72 CHEVY , MAY ORDER A 68 STEEL COWL HOOD AND DO THIS , WATCHA THINK,,VINCE __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg

09-03-2009, 11:03 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Looks good.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-05-2009, 09:04 PM	#10
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Very nice work. Looks great. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

09-05-2009, 09:29 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,599	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Slick, I've always liked the look of the early hoods better on these trucks. I want a cowl hood so I don't know if I'm brave enough to start cutting on one of those. Now I'll have to find the link to Kevin's thread.

09-05-2009, 11:03 PM	#12
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. ORDERD ME A STEEL COWL HOOD,AND GONNA GIVE IT A TRY, VINCE __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg

09-05-2009, 11:44 PM	#13
jmmm229 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victoria texas Posts: 114	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. can anybody gimme the link to the original post? i am definitely doing this to the 72 burb! __________________ 72 GMC Suburban (former ambulance), soon to be set atop a 2009 SIERRA K2500 chassis w/6.0L&4L80E

09-06-2009, 01:18 AM	#14
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. I ALREADY HAVE A 72 COWL HOOD, I LIKE THE LAID BACK LOOK OF THE 68, GONNA DO IT ANYWAY, AND YOUR HOOD LOOKS LIKE MINE,, HAD TO LOOK TWICE. THANKS,, VINCE __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg

09-06-2009, 02:24 AM	#15
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Here is the link to Kevin's write-up. He did this on Low buck if I remember correctly. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=hood __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#16
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Ok. Still not really done but made a bunch of progress on the front lip and gap on the passenger's side. The rest will have to be finished with body filler. I am very happy with the way it turned out and my gaps are very nice. Still need to adjust a little. enjoy. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#17
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: Converting a 68 hood to a 72. Pics. Good work, vince __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg



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