67/67 grill for my 70?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

projectx · 06-20-2012, 06:34 PM

Hi! New to the forum. Heading to pick up my new 70 swb fleetside Friday. I'm really excited about getting it.

My question is, how much is involved in converting my grille to a 67/68? I have used the search button and have read that you have to change the hood, fenders, radiator support, hood latch, and grill. I have also read where people aren't changing the fenders or hood...... I'm confused. Are the fenders different besides from the side markers? Can anybody suggest a better route?

67c10rustbuket · 06-20-2012, 06:53 PM

First thing

to the forum.

Changing the whole front clip is really the best way to go about using a 67-8 grill, the later hoods wont work with the early grille(67-8 hood is 1.5"ish longer), There are also differences in the fenders. A 67 or 68-72 GMC fender or a 67-68 Chevy fender is what you need for fenders to work with the 67-8 Chevy grill but you will get into a big pile of mismatched parts. Just easier to find a whole front clip IMO.

Chevyman680063 · 06-20-2012, 07:25 PM

Doesn't the radiator core support need to be swapped too?

Stevo427 · 06-20-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

Doesn't the radiator core support need to be swapped too?

Yes. I did when I switched my 69

67ChevyRedneck · 06-20-2012, 11:17 PM

Depends... if it's a Chevrolet, then YES, you HAVE to change the fenders. If it's a GMC, no, just swap/remove the trim and fill holes.

Chevrolet and GMC used the same front fenders from 67-68 for Chevy and 67-72 were the same for GMC (with the exception of 67 fenders not having the side marker lights.)

The 69-72 Chevrolet fenders were indented at the front so the grill could actually fit over top of the fenders.

That's probably the confusion. Hope that made sense.

**70cst** · 06-20-2012, 11:25 PM

Hey projectx ...

Just wanted to say

to the forum and

from Ohio ...

projectx · 06-21-2012, 07:39 AM

Thanks for all the useful information and warm welcomes!

I did a little figuring and can up with a price. I figure I can get all new fenders, hood, grille and grille chrome, radiator support, and hood latch for around 1600 bucks before shipping.

I'll have to see if I can pick up a good condition used front clip locally.

06-20-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
projectx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 35	67/67 grill for my 70?? Hi! New to the forum. Heading to pick up my new 70 swb fleetside Friday. I'm really excited about getting it. My question is, how much is involved in converting my grille to a 67/68? I have used the search button and have read that you have to change the hood, fenders, radiator support, hood latch, and grill. I have also read where people aren't changing the fenders or hood...... I'm confused. Are the fenders different besides from the side markers? Can anybody suggest a better route?

06-20-2012, 06:53 PM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: 67/67 grill for my 70?? First thing to the forum. Changing the whole front clip is really the best way to go about using a 67-8 grill, the later hoods wont work with the early grille(67-8 hood is 1.5"ish longer), There are also differences in the fenders. A 67 or 68-72 GMC fender or a 67-68 Chevy fender is what you need for fenders to work with the 67-8 Chevy grill but you will get into a big pile of mismatched parts. Just easier to find a whole front clip IMO. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

06-20-2012, 07:25 PM	#3
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: 67/67 grill for my 70?? Doesn't the radiator core support need to be swapped too? __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Step 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Step

06-20-2012, 11:17 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 67/67 grill for my 70?? Depends... if it's a Chevrolet, then YES, you HAVE to change the fenders. If it's a GMC, no, just swap/remove the trim and fill holes. Chevrolet and GMC used the same front fenders from 67-68 for Chevy and 67-72 were the same for GMC (with the exception of 67 fenders not having the side marker lights.) The 69-72 Chevrolet fenders were indented at the front so the grill could actually fit over top of the fenders. That's probably the confusion. Hope that made sense. __________________ 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!

06-20-2012, 11:25 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 67/67 grill for my 70?? Hey projectx ... Just wanted to say to the forum and from Ohio ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-21-2012, 07:39 AM	#7
projectx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 35	Re: 67/67 grill for my 70?? Thanks for all the useful information and warm welcomes! I did a little figuring and can up with a price. I figure I can get all new fenders, hood, grille and grille chrome, radiator support, and hood latch for around 1600 bucks before shipping. I'll have to see if I can pick up a good condition used front clip locally.

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