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09-10-2007, 10:56 AM
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converting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
i want to have a 68 front end, but what parts transfer, and what parts do i need, front grill, support and hood only? and will it matter if i have a c-20?
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09-10-2007, 12:17 PM
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Re: converting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
no one? wow...
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09-10-2007, 12:22 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
This question gets asked about once a week. Try search for your answer.
I'm not trying to be a jerk but the answer is already posted.
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09-10-2007, 12:25 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
i converted a 69 to a 67 front end and i think the process is the same for your truck. You will have to change the fenders, hood, radiator support, grill of course and the inner fenders. thats what i had to do, hope this helps
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09-10-2007, 12:54 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
Inners are the same for 67-72, should have to mess with those.
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09-10-2007, 01:25 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
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09-10-2007, 01:37 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
Hood latch is different too...
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09-10-2007, 02:07 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
hood hinges are same?? (I hope, since I am doing same to a 69)
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09-10-2007, 02:18 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
The easiest way is to just do front clip swap. Unbolt it from the firewall and frame at the core support. Very few of the parts are interchangable between the 67-68 and the 69-72 frontends.
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09-10-2007, 02:38 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
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09-10-2007, 02:46 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
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09-10-2007, 04:32 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
same hinges!! Great!!!!
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09-10-2007, 09:32 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
Front bumper and bumper mounts are also different.
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09-10-2007, 10:06 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
It takes changing the front end.
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09-10-2007, 11:15 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
it takes reading this FAQ: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...highlight=clip
Then do the same in reverse to put you new clip on. Oh, and don't forget to buy your 68 clip before starting this project. 
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09-12-2007, 10:44 AM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
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09-12-2007, 12:17 PM
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
Nope. Fenders, and above mentioned items, are different
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09-12-2007, 12:56 PM
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Commander Taco Bello
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Re: cnverting a 72 front end to a 68 what does it take?
the fenders are different, so you have to replace the whole clip if you want the 67-68 grille/hood. |
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