73-80 Hood Interchange? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dyno · 03-28-2010, 05:56 PM

I'm in the middle of a build and need to replace the hood on my '80 K20 due to rust pin holes in the nose.

I found a good hood off a '73 but have not bought it yet. Will it fit? Inside latch release problems?

I also hear there is some detail change on the nose of the '80.

Thanks

wedgemon · 03-28-2010, 06:06 PM

79 & 80 would have a moulded relief on the nose of the hood. Otherwise, 73 thru 80 all fit the same.

- Dave

jrsmith_2010 · 03-28-2010, 06:37 PM

i just had to swap the latches when i did mine, other then that it worked just fine

USSkoval · 03-28-2010, 08:47 PM

'77 was the first year for the change at the front of the hood, and also the first year for the optional inside hood release. If you have the inside release, you will need to cut a hole in the underside of the hood for clearance of the safety hook. If you need to do this, just measure from your original hood, then cut the hole.

dyno · 03-29-2010, 09:19 AM

OK thanks guys. I think I'll try to find 77 and up for replacement. I like the look of the relief on the nose.

03-28-2010, 05:56 PM	#1
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	73-80 Hood Interchange? I'm in the middle of a build and need to replace the hood on my '80 K20 due to rust pin holes in the nose. I found a good hood off a '73 but have not bought it yet. Will it fit? Inside latch release problems? I also hear there is some detail change on the nose of the '80. Thanks __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

03-28-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: 73-80 Hood Interchange? 79 & 80 would have a moulded relief on the nose of the hood. Otherwise, 73 thru 80 all fit the same. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

03-28-2010, 06:37 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: 73-80 Hood Interchange? i just had to swap the latches when i did mine, other then that it worked just fine __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

03-28-2010, 08:47 PM	#4
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 73-80 Hood Interchange? '77 was the first year for the change at the front of the hood, and also the first year for the optional inside hood release. If you have the inside release, you will need to cut a hole in the underside of the hood for clearance of the safety hook. If you need to do this, just measure from your original hood, then cut the hole. Last edited by USSkoval; 03-28-2010 at 08:48 PM.

03-29-2010, 09:19 AM	#5
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: 73-80 Hood Interchange? OK thanks guys. I think I'll try to find 77 and up for replacement. I like the look of the relief on the nose. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675



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