To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dub J · 02-16-2009, 10:40 AM

Im converting my 70 to a 68 front clip and I want the
" C H E V E R O L E T" letters across the hood but my hood is a repop from tri-pro with no holes. Could one of you 68 guys get me the measurements I need or know the best way to get them without scowering the yards for a lettered hood? Also if you dont mind I need the hole spacing for the fenders too.Thanks in advance.

mistertrose · 02-16-2009, 01:06 PM

Where are you in Nashville? I too am in the Nashville are and I am buildin a 68. You can get measurements on my hood if that helps. PM me.

CG · 02-16-2009, 03:34 PM

You're going to need an extra E also if you want to spell it that way ...

Im just yanking your chain...lol

MDC · 02-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Good eye CG

Dub J · 02-16-2009, 08:10 PM

Yeah, I dont know why I did that usually Im pretty good with my spelling!

I cant believe nobody else has had this dilema. Are you 67-68 guys not buying new hoods and just blasting the old ones Or not adding letters to ones without? Hmmmph. Oh well.

68_Bowtie · 02-16-2009, 08:17 PM

I'll get the measurements off of mine tomorrow and post them for ya.

Dub J · 02-16-2009, 08:48 PM

SWEET!! Thanks 68 Bowtie I appreciate it man!!!!

70 Suburban · 02-16-2009, 09:46 PM

i have the fsm. Ill take a look i think it tells you.

70 Suburban · 02-16-2009, 10:10 PM

sorry it only tells gmc and bowtie

Green Machine · 02-17-2009, 12:09 AM

Heavy masking paper lined up with the front edge and taped down can be a good way to transfer hole location. Push lightly on the paper to find the center of the holes, then use a fine marker in the center. Transfer to new piece and mark with center punch thru the paper. Works for me !

68Stepbed · 02-17-2009, 09:08 AM

Not quite on topic, but I still think this is just plain cool!

68_Bowtie · 02-17-2009, 03:40 PM

Green Machine, Awesome idea.
Dub J, here ya go :
From the leading edge of the hood, the letters are 1 1/8th to the bottom of each letter. Looking at them, from the front left side, the C is 16 1/2". From the right bottom side, the middle of the T is 17".
Here are the betweens,measured with a caliper at the top of each letter:
C-H 2.57
H-E 2.57
E-V 2.47
V-R 2.47
R is in the center
R-O 2.63
O-L 2.70
L-E 2.45
E-T 2.57
Hope that helps, if not ,let me know.

Dub J · 02-17-2009, 05:58 PM

68 Bowtie, so you measured 16 1/2" to the center of the "C" or to the left side of it like this ---->C . When you say at the "top of each letter" in the middle do you mean top center? And which direction did you measure from C towards the T or opposite, or does it even matter? Thanks man I appreciate the help. And sorry for being so meticulous about this man I just dont want to screw this up.

68_Bowtie · 02-17-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub J

68 Bowtie, so you measured 16 1/2" to the center of the "C" or to the left side of it like this ---->C .Top left.
When you say at the "top of each letter" in the middle do you mean top center?
Top and extreme left or right.
And which direction did you measure from C towards the T or opposite, or does it even matter? From C to T (left to right).
Thanks man I appreciate the help. And sorry for being so meticulous about this man I just dont want to screw this up.

No problem at all. Kinda confusing though, I agree.

68_Bowtie · 02-17-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub J

68 Bowtie, so you measured 16 1/2" to the center of the "C" or to the left side of it like this ---->C .Top left.
When you say at the "top of each letter" in the middle do you mean top center?
Top and extreme left or right.
And which direction did you measure from C towards the T or opposite, or does it even matter? From C to T (left to right).
Thanks man I appreciate the help. And sorry for being so meticulous about this man I just dont want to screw this up.

No problem at all. Kinda confusing though, I agree. Let me know if you need any more help Bro.

jbristo67 · 02-17-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub J

Yeah, I dont know why I did that usually Im pretty good with my spelling!

I cant believe nobody else has had this dilema. Are you 67-68 guys not buying new hoods and just blasting the old ones Or not adding letters to ones without? Hmmmph. Oh well.

I am shaving mine so let me know if you need them

frog trucker · 02-18-2009, 02:23 AM

Green Machine has the right idea. Find someone with a ‘68 hood with the letters already off of it and make a paper pattern. Make reference marks for the bottom and center, then you can transfer the pattern to your hood.
My Chevy hood is thrashed, so I’m replacing it with a nice, clean‘68 GMC hood. Just a few holes to fill ( a whole lot less than filling a Chevrolet hood ) and my hood will be shaved. All the best to you with your project!
Mark

tdave00 · 02-18-2009, 03:14 AM

I am North of Nashville. My hood is off right now and you are more than welcome to stop by sometime and make a template. Let me know.

tdave00 · 02-18-2009, 03:15 AM

I like it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Not quite on topic, but I still think this is just plain cool!

jbristo67 · 02-18-2009, 03:58 PM

That truck is awesom

02-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#1
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Im converting my 70 to a 68 front clip and I want the " C H E V E R O L E T" letters across the hood but my hood is a repop from tri-pro with no holes. Could one of you 68 guys get me the measurements I need or know the best way to get them without scowering the yards for a lettered hood? Also if you dont mind I need the hole spacing for the fenders too.Thanks in advance.

02-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#2
mistertrose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 40	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Where are you in Nashville? I too am in the Nashville are and I am buildin a 68. You can get measurements on my hood if that helps. PM me.

02-16-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! You're going to need an extra E also if you want to spell it that way ... Im just yanking your chain...lol __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Good eye CG __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

02-16-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Yeah, I dont know why I did that usually Im pretty good with my spelling! I cant believe nobody else has had this dilema. Are you 67-68 guys not buying new hoods and just blasting the old ones Or not adding letters to ones without? Hmmmph. Oh well.

02-16-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
68_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Claremore OK Posts: 52	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! I'll get the measurements off of mine tomorrow and post them for ya. __________________ 68' SWB 355 CID since 1987 89' S15 4WD 4.3 08' VTX 1300R 08' Chevrolet HHR (Wife's ride) "That man right there is the best sprint car driver in the whole ---damned country!" 1974- Indianapolis- AJ Foyt pointing out Jan Opperman in the garage.

02-16-2009, 08:48 PM	#7
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! SWEET!! Thanks 68 Bowtie I appreciate it man!!!!

02-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#8
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! i have the fsm. Ill take a look i think it tells you.

02-16-2009, 10:10 PM	#9
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! sorry it only tells gmc and bowtie

02-17-2009, 12:09 AM	#10
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Heavy masking paper lined up with the front edge and taped down can be a good way to transfer hole location. Push lightly on the paper to find the center of the holes, then use a fine marker in the center. Transfer to new piece and mark with center punch thru the paper. Works for me ! __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

02-17-2009, 09:08 AM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Not quite on topic, but I still think this is just plain cool! Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-17-2009, 03:40 PM	#12
68_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Claremore OK Posts: 52	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Green Machine, Awesome idea. Dub J, here ya go : From the leading edge of the hood, the letters are 1 1/8th to the bottom of each letter. Looking at them, from the front left side, the C is 16 1/2". From the right bottom side, the middle of the T is 17". Here are the betweens,measured with a caliper at the top of each letter: C-H 2.57 H-E 2.57 E-V 2.47 V-R 2.47 R is in the center R-O 2.63 O-L 2.70 L-E 2.45 E-T 2.57 Hope that helps, if not ,let me know. __________________ 68' SWB 355 CID since 1987 89' S15 4WD 4.3 08' VTX 1300R 08' Chevrolet HHR (Wife's ride) "That man right there is the best sprint car driver in the whole ---damned country!" 1974- Indianapolis- AJ Foyt pointing out Jan Opperman in the garage. Last edited by 68_Bowtie; 02-17-2009 at 03:41 PM. Reason: Left out some info.

02-17-2009, 05:58 PM	#13
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! 68 Bowtie, so you measured 16 1/2" to the center of the "C" or to the left side of it like this ---->C . When you say at the "top of each letter" in the middle do you mean top center? And which direction did you measure from C towards the T or opposite, or does it even matter? Thanks man I appreciate the help. And sorry for being so meticulous about this man I just dont want to screw this up.

02-18-2009, 02:23 AM	#17
frog trucker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Smack-dab in the middle of "The land of fruits and nuts", Sacramento, CA Posts: 66	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! Green Machine has the right idea. Find someone with a ‘68 hood with the letters already off of it and make a paper pattern. Make reference marks for the bottom and center, then you can transfer the pattern to your hood. My Chevy hood is thrashed, so I’m replacing it with a nice, clean‘68 GMC hood. Just a few holes to fill ( a whole lot less than filling a Chevrolet hood ) and my hood will be shaved. All the best to you with your project! Mark

02-18-2009, 03:14 AM	#18
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: To all you 68 guys with hood lettering!!!!!! I am North of Nashville. My hood is off right now and you are more than welcome to stop by sometime and make a template. Let me know. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor



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