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Richard Dobson · 06-09-2003, 12:36 PM

I am installing 68 front clip onto a 71 C-10. Everything is going O.K. but the hood latch. Is a hood latch & the bracket behind it different for a 68 than for a 71. Also I have installed an aftermarket radiator support an found that the battery tray mounting for the three holes along the inside edge are not in the correct place for an original batt tray, has anyone experienced this problem?

**CPNE** · 06-09-2003, 01:51 PM

Yes the hood latch is different. You will need a 67/or 68 hood latch. FYI, 69/70 are uique as are 71/72. The diffs between the later years are the mounting points for grille support and location of release arm, but the 67/68 is even more unique as it's designed for the more sloped (longer) hood.

Cant speak to the rad support issue

Richard Dobson · 06-09-2003, 03:38 PM

Thanks CPNE! Is the reciever in the hood the different also? Thanks again.

**CPNE** · 06-09-2003, 03:59 PM

If you're referring to the large pin bolted to the underside of the hood, I don't think it's different between 67-72

SWINGSAX68 · 06-09-2003, 04:34 PM

Richard Dobson,
I have a 67-68 hood latch that you can have for $15 to your door.
It is pretty clean, painted black, but a little rusty, and worked fine. It's been off of my parts truck for a bout 1 1/2 years now.
let me know if your interested!!! I also have the bracket that supports the center of the grill from the back side if you need that too.
-Roger

06-09-2003, 12:36 PM	#1
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Hood Latch & Bracketry I am installing 68 front clip onto a 71 C-10. Everything is going O.K. but the hood latch. Is a hood latch & the bracket behind it different for a 68 than for a 71. Also I have installed an aftermarket radiator support an found that the battery tray mounting for the three holes along the inside edge are not in the correct place for an original batt tray, has anyone experienced this problem? __________________ Richard Dobson

06-09-2003, 01:51 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Yes the hood latch is different. You will need a 67/or 68 hood latch. FYI, 69/70 are uique as are 71/72. The diffs between the later years are the mounting points for grille support and location of release arm, but the 67/68 is even more unique as it's designed for the more sloped (longer) hood. Cant speak to the rad support issue __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-09-2003, 03:38 PM	#3
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Hood Latch & Bracketry Thanks CPNE! Is the reciever in the hood the different also? Thanks again. __________________ Richard Dobson

06-09-2003, 03:59 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	If you're referring to the large pin bolted to the underside of the hood, I don't think it's different between 67-72 __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-09-2003, 04:34 PM	#5
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Richard Dobson, I have a 67-68 hood latch that you can have for $15 to your door. It is pretty clean, painted black, but a little rusty, and worked fine. It's been off of my parts truck for a bout 1 1/2 years now. let me know if your interested!!! I also have the bracket that supports the center of the grill from the back side if you need that too. -Roger __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788



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