What exactly do I need for 67 hood to fit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MandarinSixSeven · 04-09-2003, 01:11 PM

I know it has been asked about a zillion times before, but I did a search and came up with nothing.

What do I need to make a 67 hood fit? My truck is a 67 GMC, but for some reason (I'm assuming accident?) the previous owner has swapped to a newer hood (69-72). Now it looks like I have one 68 front fender and one 69, which is really annoying, but I don't even know if fenders effect the hood. To me it looks like the only thing really blocking the 67 hood from closing is the top of the grill, the little chrome piece, but I almost know that's not all it will be...anyway, instead of all my useless blabbing, why don't I let some of you experts help me out

Thanks

**CPNE** · 04-09-2003, 01:39 PM

What year grill do you have? The top bar on a 67/68 is about 3/4 inch high and painted, the 69-72 is much taller and chrome.

Assuming a 67 grill and fenders are GMC, regardless of year, you should only need a hood and a latch mechanism.

If the hood is a later year, then perhaps grill is too? Maybe your hood does not latch because it's still the 67/68 latch? I'm not even sure if there is a difference in latches but I think there is.

**CPNE** · 04-09-2003, 01:40 PM

After re-reading, your description sound more like you have a 67/68 hood and a 69-up grille?

Got any pics

71402BB · 04-09-2003, 01:42 PM

Ok, since you are building 67 you will want 2 67 fenders, a 67-68 radiator support, and the hood of course! I belive I listed everything. If I missed anything then someone else please point it out!

71402BB · 04-09-2003, 01:44 PM

CPNE- Do we have any 67-68 69-72 latch mech's laying around here at home to compare against eachother?

MandarinSixSeven · 04-09-2003, 01:45 PM

So, as far as I know, all I really need is a rad support now. So excuse my noob-ism, but is the rad support just the top piece that goes above the rad with the hood latch? I feel really dumb asking that

MandarinSixSeven · 04-09-2003, 01:46 PM

I'm at work so I dont have pictures...and my truck is at my parents house, I'm going there tonight and gonna snap off a couple hundred photos for reference

**CPNE** · 04-09-2003, 02:00 PM

I think we need to clarify you're dealing with a GMC not a Chevy, right? The radiator support is virtually the same for all years GMC. 67/68 vs 69-72 chevy supports are different.

Take some pics, it may clear up some of this.

FYI, the rad support or core support is what sits behind the grill and your radiator sit on. Yes the latch is bolted to it.

MandarinSixSeven · 04-09-2003, 02:17 PM

Ok I'm sorry, should have paid more attention. It is a 67 gmc. Gmc grill etc...when I put the 67 hood on, from what I remember, it hits the extra little top chrome piece on the current grill, I think that might be all that is in the way, but at the time we did not even think to remove it. Could it be that this is all that is in the way then?

I might have to wait until tonight when I get some pics, but what do you think? Thanks for clearing up my question about rad support btw

**CPNE** · 04-09-2003, 02:38 PM

Quote:

The top bar on a 67/68 is about 3/4 inch high and painted, the 69-72 is much taller and chrome

Methinks when the previous owner instlled 69-up hood, they also replaced to bar. That would explain everything. You need to revert back to the shorter top bar.

MandarinSixSeven · 04-09-2003, 03:06 PM

Ok sounds about right...thanks, I will look at it tonight.

04-09-2003, 01:11 PM	#1
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	What exactly do I need for 67 hood to fit? I know it has been asked about a zillion times before, but I did a search and came up with nothing. What do I need to make a 67 hood fit? My truck is a 67 GMC, but for some reason (I'm assuming accident?) the previous owner has swapped to a newer hood (69-72). Now it looks like I have one 68 front fender and one 69, which is really annoying, but I don't even know if fenders effect the hood. To me it looks like the only thing really blocking the 67 hood from closing is the top of the grill, the little chrome piece, but I almost know that's not all it will be...anyway, instead of all my useless blabbing, why don't I let some of you experts help me out Thanks __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

04-09-2003, 01:39 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	What year grill do you have? The top bar on a 67/68 is about 3/4 inch high and painted, the 69-72 is much taller and chrome. Assuming a 67 grill and fenders are GMC, regardless of year, you should only need a hood and a latch mechanism. If the hood is a later year, then perhaps grill is too? Maybe your hood does not latch because it's still the 67/68 latch? I'm not even sure if there is a difference in latches but I think there is. __________________ 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

04-09-2003, 01:40 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	After re-reading, your description sound more like you have a 67/68 hood and a 69-up grille? Got any pics __________________ 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

04-09-2003, 01:42 PM	#4
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Ok, since you are building 67 you will want 2 67 fenders, a 67-68 radiator support, and the hood of course! I belive I listed everything. If I missed anything then someone else please point it out! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-09-2003, 01:44 PM	#5
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	CPNE- Do we have any 67-68 69-72 latch mech's laying around here at home to compare against eachother? __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-09-2003, 01:45 PM	#6
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	So, as far as I know, all I really need is a rad support now. So excuse my noob-ism, but is the rad support just the top piece that goes above the rad with the hood latch? I feel really dumb asking that __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

04-09-2003, 01:46 PM	#7
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I'm at work so I dont have pictures...and my truck is at my parents house, I'm going there tonight and gonna snap off a couple hundred photos for reference __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

04-09-2003, 02:00 PM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I think we need to clarify you're dealing with a GMC not a Chevy, right? The radiator support is virtually the same for all years GMC. 67/68 vs 69-72 chevy supports are different. Take some pics, it may clear up some of this. FYI, the rad support or core support is what sits behind the grill and your radiator sit on. Yes the latch is bolted to it. __________________ 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

04-09-2003, 02:17 PM	#9
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Ok I'm sorry, should have paid more attention. It is a 67 gmc. Gmc grill etc...when I put the 67 hood on, from what I remember, it hits the extra little top chrome piece on the current grill, I think that might be all that is in the way, but at the time we did not even think to remove it. Could it be that this is all that is in the way then? I might have to wait until tonight when I get some pics, but what do you think? Thanks for clearing up my question about rad support btw __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW Last edited by MandarinSixSeven; 04-09-2003 at 02:20 PM.

04-09-2003, 03:06 PM	#11
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Ok sounds about right...thanks, I will look at it tonight. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

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