Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kryszkuk · 08-05-2015, 05:19 PM

A gentleman has a pair of rust free classic bronze fenders for sale at a good price but doesn't know what year. I looked at them and think they're 69-72 but not sure, how can I tell? I know 67 has no marker light but 68 from a 69-72 IDK. Thanks in advance

**raggedjim** · 08-05-2015, 05:22 PM

67-68 Chevy fenders have no recess for the front grill, 69-72 do.

67-72 GMC fenders are just like 67-68 fenders (no recess for front grill).

67ChevyRedneck · 08-05-2015, 05:49 PM

Ignoring that 67's don't have side markers...

1967-68 Chevy AND 1967 to 1972 GMC fenders on left. These fenders look smooth and clean at the front and come to a point.

1969-1972 Chevrolet ONLY fenders (the grill mounts over top of the "notch") on the right. These are easy to tell as they have an "ugly notch" on the front that the grille mounts over.

kryszkuk · 08-05-2015, 06:10 PM

Thanks, as I expected the fenders are 69-72. The photo proves what I thought

67ChevyRedneck · 08-05-2015, 08:47 PM

I figured they were... Not 100% sure but I don't think that was a 67/68 color. At least you're sure now.

**402Bowtie** · 08-05-2015, 09:40 PM

This has me curious now. ..what about the gmc/chevy hoods? Would a 69-72 gmc hood match the 69-72 chevy hood?...minus emblem mounting differences.

**raggedjim** · 08-06-2015, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

This has me curious now. ..what about the gmc/chevy hoods? Would a 69-72 gmc hood match the 69-72 chevy hood?...minus emblem mounting differences.

69-72 hoods are the same except for GMC/Bowtie emblems.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-06-2015, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

This has me curious now. ..what about the gmc/chevy hoods? Would a 69-72 gmc hood match the 69-72 chevy hood?...minus emblem mounting differences.

Raggedjim is correct.

GMC kept the 67/68 style fender all the way through 72, but changed the hoods just as Chevrolet did in 69 (same hood, just different emblem holes) and "made up the difference" with fat pieces of trim around the grille.

michael bustamante · 08-06-2015, 12:05 PM

now that is a pretty turquise 67 GMC!

08-05-2015, 05:19 PM	#1
kryszkuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Jackson NJ Posts: 14	Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders A gentleman has a pair of rust free classic bronze fenders for sale at a good price but doesn't know what year. I looked at them and think they're 69-72 but not sure, how can I tell? I know 67 has no marker light but 68 from a 69-72 IDK. Thanks in advance

08-05-2015, 05:22 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,453	Re: Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders 67-68 Chevy fenders have no recess for the front grill, 69-72 do. 67-72 GMC fenders are just like 67-68 fenders (no recess for front grill). __________________ 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 Last edited by raggedjim; 08-06-2015 at 09:30 AM.

08-05-2015, 05:49 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders Ignoring that 67's don't have side markers... 1967-68 Chevy AND 1967 to 1972 GMC fenders on left. These fenders look smooth and clean at the front and come to a point. 1969-1972 Chevrolet ONLY fenders (the grill mounts over top of the "notch") on the right. These are easy to tell as they have an "ugly notch" on the front that the grille mounts over. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-05-2015, 06:10 PM	#4
kryszkuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Jackson NJ Posts: 14	Re: Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders Thanks, as I expected the fenders are 69-72. The photo proves what I thought

08-05-2015, 08:47 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders I figured they were... Not 100% sure but I don't think that was a 67/68 color. At least you're sure now. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-05-2015, 09:40 PM	#6
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,726	Re: Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders This has me curious now. ..what about the gmc/chevy hoods? Would a 69-72 gmc hood match the 69-72 chevy hood?...minus emblem mounting differences.

08-06-2015, 12:05 PM	#9
michael bustamante Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,841	Re: Difference between 68 and 69-72 fenders now that is a pretty turquise 67 GMC! __________________ 1967custom



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