Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*mickeymouse* · 08-15-2009, 08:31 AM

I've searched, I read that you can use 68 Chevy Fenders with the later GMC stuff.

Can you use 68 fenders and hood with a later GMC grill?

msgross · 08-15-2009, 08:39 AM

good question, I would talk to rokcrln since I have seen him modify a few hoods to fit on newer trucks.

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2009, 09:28 AM

There's 2 answers... both yes and no.
For a nuts and bolts simple job, I say no. The fenders WILL work, they are the same. The hood though, you'll need a 67-68 grill top bar. You have to drill the rivits that hold the top bar to the grill and then install the 67/68 unit. Then, you'll need a 67/68 hood latch assembly. Then it'll work.

*mickeymouse* · 08-16-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

There's 2 answers... both yes and no.
For a nuts and bolts simple job, I say no. The fenders WILL work, they are the same. The hood though, you'll need a 67-68 grill top bar. You have to drill the rivits that hold the top bar to the grill and then install the 67/68 unit. Then, you'll need a 67/68 hood latch assembly. Then it'll work.

Doesn't sound too tough.

Thanks for the info.

**special-K** · 08-16-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

There's 2 answers... both yes and no.
For a nuts and bolts simple job, I say no. The fenders WILL work, they are the same. The hood though, you'll need a 67-68 GMC grill top bar. You have to drill the rivits that hold the top bar to the grill and then install the 67/68 unit. Then, you'll need a 67/68 GMC hood latch assembly. Then it'll work.

I hope you don`t mind,Andy.I inserted GMC just to be "sure" it was fully understood.Prolly not necessary.That 67/68 GMC top bar is a bit hard to find and not reproduced.That`s what makes it a bit harder.

*mickeymouse* · 08-16-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I hope you don`t mind,Andy.I inserted GMC just to be "sure" it was fully understood.Prolly not necessary.That 67/68 GMC top bar is a bit hard to find and not reproduced.That`s what makes it a bit harder.

This will be interesting then. I better start hunting one down.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2009, 10:33 AM

thanks Tim... good addition, keeps the confusion down.

**special-K** · 08-16-2009, 02:00 PM

Well,I`m not trying to be a nazi(and you know that).Mickey said it would be easy so I wanted to be sure it was.Cuz,simple can end up hard by taking the long road.

heyMickey.just watch for guys swapping 67/68 (GMCs

) to Chevys.The disease isn`t that rare.

Ben IV · 08-16-2009, 03:13 PM

I did this to my 69 gmc, all i changed was the grill top bar and the hood. Is a 67-68 gmc hood latch different from 69-72? I dident change mine, had to run the plunger way out though. I scored the top bar from a board member.

*mickeymouse* · 08-16-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

I did this to my 69 gmc, all i changed was the grill top bar and the hood. Is a 67-68 gmc hood latch different from 69-72? I dident change mine, had to run the plunger way out though. I scored the top bar from a board member.

Do you have any pictures of the top bar?

I may actually have one.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2009, 05:33 PM

you chainged a 69 GMC into a 68 chevy without swapping the grill or core support?

*mickeymouse* · 08-16-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you chainged a 69 GMC into a 68 chevy without swapping the grill or core support?

I think he kept it GMC... which is what I want to do, too. Just want the 68 Chevy hood.

Ben IV · 08-16-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeymouse

I think he kept it GMC... which is what I want to do, too. Just want the 68 Chevy hood.

Exactly, I dont have a pic of mine but heres one i found online. You take your grill and fender moldings off drill out the rivits for the chrome top bar and rivit on the steel top bar.

ChevLoRay · 08-16-2009, 08:32 PM

Or, for a lower profile on the '69-72 hood, you could pie-cut it. Seems like the most you can take out on the front end is 1.5 inches, and that is to keep it from contacting the top of the radiator support.

Ben IV · 08-16-2009, 08:41 PM

True or another option would be to cut off the leading edge of a 67-68 Hood, I really like the look on 69-72 chevys but on a gmc you might as well just change the grill top bar since thats all that needs changed to run the early hood.

**special-K** · 08-17-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

Is a 67-68 gmc hood latch different from 69-72?

Yes.If you look at the front it is slopped like the hoods and the later ones are steeper,like the hoods.But,your`s works fine?I`ve wondered if it really mattered.

*mickeymouse* · 08-17-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

True or another option would be to cut off the leading edge of a 67-68 Hood, I really like the look on 69-72 chevys but on a gmc you might as well just change the grill top bar since thats all that needs changed to run the early hood.

That's what I am going to do. I can't weld sheet metal all that well.

Ben IV · 08-17-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yes.If you look at the front it is slopped like the hoods and the later ones are steeper,like the hoods.But,your`s works fine?I`ve wondered if it really mattered.

Hmm guess i should pick one up, It works but could be better, plus the plunger is ran almost all the way out. Thanks for the info.

*mickeymouse* · 08-17-2009, 09:32 PM

Hmn, will a 67-8 Chevy latch work?

08-15-2009, 08:31 AM	#1
mickeymouse Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Where ever the Navy sends me. Posts: 116	Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill I've searched, I read that you can use 68 Chevy Fenders with the later GMC stuff. Can you use 68 fenders and hood with a later GMC grill?

08-15-2009, 08:39 AM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill good question, I would talk to rokcrln since I have seen him modify a few hoods to fit on newer trucks. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-15-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill There's 2 answers... both yes and no. For a nuts and bolts simple job, I say no. The fenders WILL work, they are the same. The hood though, you'll need a 67-68 grill top bar. You have to drill the rivits that hold the top bar to the grill and then install the 67/68 unit. Then, you'll need a 67/68 hood latch assembly. Then it'll work.

08-16-2009, 10:33 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill thanks Tim... good addition, keeps the confusion down.

08-16-2009, 02:00 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill Well,I`m not trying to be a nazi(and you know that).Mickey said it would be easy so I wanted to be sure it was.Cuz,simple can end up hard by taking the long road. heyMickey.just watch for guys swapping 67/68 (GMCs) to Chevys.The disease isn`t that rare. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-16-2009 at 02:02 PM.

08-16-2009, 03:13 PM	#9
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill I did this to my 69 gmc, all i changed was the grill top bar and the hood. Is a 67-68 gmc hood latch different from 69-72? I dident change mine, had to run the plunger way out though. I scored the top bar from a board member. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck Last edited by Ben IV; 08-16-2009 at 03:13 PM.

08-16-2009, 05:33 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill you chainged a 69 GMC into a 68 chevy without swapping the grill or core support?

08-16-2009, 08:32 PM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill Or, for a lower profile on the '69-72 hood, you could pie-cut it. Seems like the most you can take out on the front end is 1.5 inches, and that is to keep it from contacting the top of the radiator support. __________________ 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.

08-16-2009, 08:41 PM	#15
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill True or another option would be to cut off the leading edge of a 67-68 Hood, I really like the look on 69-72 chevys but on a gmc you might as well just change the grill top bar since thats all that needs changed to run the early hood. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

08-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#19
mickeymouse Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Where ever the Navy sends me. Posts: 116	Re: Mix and Match - 68 Chevy fenders and hood with a 71 GMC Grill Hmn, will a 67-8 Chevy latch work?

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