68 nose or 69? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Musclerodz · 09-19-2007, 02:02 PM

Either way it is getting a 68 hood. I just can't make up my mind which way i want to go. There is not going to be a big difference in the cost due to what metal I need now. How about some inspirational pics to help this process.

NTR72GMC · 09-19-2007, 02:35 PM

Its Not A 69 Grill But Its A 68 Hood

bouncytruck · 09-19-2007, 02:45 PM

I voted for the 69 grill with the 68 hood because it is a little more unique and more work!

Musclerodz · 09-19-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Its Not A 69 Grill But Its A 68 Hood

I saw that on ebay and i like it alot even though it is a 71/72 grill

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-19-2007, 04:14 PM

I have a 68 nose on mine, but if I was talented who nose

what I would have done.

**raggedjim** · 09-19-2007, 04:58 PM

A couple, not 69 but you get the idea...

Musclerodz · 09-19-2007, 06:55 PM

That phantom grill is wrong. It bulks the nose up. The turquoise truck is nice!

Mike

1969k10stepside · 09-19-2007, 07:09 PM

It's a 4wd right? IMO,the 67-68 clips dont look good on a lifted 4wd,but that's just me...2wd I vote 67-68 but on 4wd I like the 69-70 grills best,and then 71-72..

**nightmare** · 09-19-2007, 07:30 PM

I'd say do this:

it's from ebay

kyle4381 · 09-19-2007, 07:50 PM

The Phantom grill does not look right with the 68 hood.

NTR72GMC · 09-19-2007, 07:51 PM

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I'd say do this:

WHY THIER ARE 100000S OF TRUCKS THAT HAVE THAT FRONT END ALLREADY?

Musclerodz · 09-20-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nightmare

I'd say do this:

it's from ebay

I wouldn't do that to my truck, but from the pic 100 feet away, that looks to be a pretty decent graft job. I give them an "E" for effort. lol.

Mike

Malibu 496 · 09-21-2007, 12:27 PM

What does it take to put the 68 hood on a 69 front end?

HuggerCST · 09-21-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

It's a 4wd right? IMO,the 67-68 clips dont look good on a lifted 4wd,but that's just me...2wd I vote 67-68 but on 4wd I like the 69-70 grills best,and then 71-72..

I agree, but if it's a 4x4 I like the 71-72 grilles best. If you go with a 67-68 hood though, my vote is for the 67-68 grille.

Musclerodz · 09-21-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibu 496

What does it take to put the 68 hood on a 69 front end?

A lot of rework to the hood. A board member showed a pictural diary of how he did it and would be doing it the same way. I see quite a few 2wd blazers with the 68 nose, but not many that are 4wd, which is what I have.

Mike

Rokcrln · 09-23-2007, 05:58 PM

I say go for the 69 grill and 68 hood. Their are too many 67-68 swaps out their that look great but it is starting to get common. That is why I did the 68 hood on my 70. I have never really liked the 69 and 70 grills but with this hood mod it is now my favorite.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 09:24 PM

I like the blunt nose hood on 4wds.And,on a Blazer is where I like the`69 grille the most.It`s the first and rarest.I just looks right.

eedgell · 09-26-2007, 11:30 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1190863354
Not mine. Just a couple that I have saved. I think they look tough yet, cosmopolitan. A nice blend if you ask me, but then I am a fan of the 67-68 front.

eedgell · 09-26-2007, 11:31 PM

BTW, these are 67 fronts, but close enough to the 68.

Musclerodz · 09-27-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I say go for the 69 grill and 68 hood. Their are too many 67-68 swaps out their that look great but it is starting to get common. That is why I did the 68 hood on my 70. I have never really liked the 69 and 70 grills but with this hood mod it is now my favorite.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kevin I have your thread already copied and printed for the sheetmetal guy. I will probably be going this route since I plan on a 67-8 nose on my next 2wd project.

Mike

Bishops Trucks · 09-27-2007, 11:43 AM

I vote for the "68 clip. I'm going to do that to both of my '71s.

NTR72GMC · 09-27-2007, 02:35 PM

Not The Best Pics But You Could Do A 68 Gmc

Joe67 · 10-01-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Either way it is getting a 68 hood. I just can't make up my mind which way i want to go. There is not going to be a big difference in the cost due to what metal I need now. How about some inspirational pics to help this process.

68 Chevy grille

View Poll Results: 68 or 69 front end
68 front clip	23	47.92%
69 clip w/ 68 hood	25	52.08%
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09-19-2007, 02:02 PM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	68 nose or 69? Either way it is getting a 68 hood. I just can't make up my mind which way i want to go. There is not going to be a big difference in the cost due to what metal I need now. How about some inspirational pics to help this process. __________________ Mike Redpath

09-19-2007, 02:35 PM	#2
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 68 nose or 69? Its Not A 69 Grill But Its A 68 Hood Attached Images

09-19-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: 68 nose or 69? I voted for the 69 grill with the 68 hood because it is a little more unique and more work! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-19-2007, 04:14 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: 68 nose or 69? I have a 68 nose on mine, but if I was talented who nose what I would have done. Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-19-2007 at 05:06 PM.

09-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#6
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,570	Re: 68 nose or 69? A couple, not 69 but you get the idea... Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

09-19-2007, 06:55 PM	#7
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 68 nose or 69? That phantom grill is wrong. It bulks the nose up. The turquoise truck is nice! Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

09-19-2007, 07:09 PM	#8
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 68 nose or 69? It's a 4wd right? IMO,the 67-68 clips dont look good on a lifted 4wd,but that's just me...2wd I vote 67-68 but on 4wd I like the 69-70 grills best,and then 71-72..

09-19-2007, 07:50 PM	#10
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 68 nose or 69? The Phantom grill does not look right with the 68 hood.

09-21-2007, 12:27 PM	#13
Malibu 496 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 159	Re: 68 nose or 69? What does it take to put the 68 hood on a 69 front end? __________________ 1970 blazer, street/strip project 1963 ford fairlane sports coupe 50,000 original miles

09-23-2007, 05:58 PM	#16
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 68 nose or 69? I say go for the 69 grill and 68 hood. Their are too many 67-68 swaps out their that look great but it is starting to get common. That is why I did the 68 hood on my 70. I have never really liked the 69 and 70 grills but with this hood mod it is now my favorite. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 09-23-2007 at 06:00 PM.

09-23-2007, 09:24 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 68 nose or 69? I like the blunt nose hood on 4wds.And,on a Blazer is where I like the`69 grille the most.It`s the first and rarest.I just looks right. __________________ "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 ~

09-26-2007, 11:30 PM	#18
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 68 nose or 69? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1190863354 Not mine. Just a couple that I have saved. I think they look tough yet, cosmopolitan. A nice blend if you ask me, but then I am a fan of the 67-68 front. Attached Images __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

09-26-2007, 11:31 PM	#19
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 68 nose or 69? BTW, these are 67 fronts, but close enough to the 68. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

09-27-2007, 11:43 AM	#21
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