Flipping front clip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubie · 02-03-2004, 12:51 PM

I have seen a couple pics of at least 2 board members that have done this mod on their 67-72's over the past couple years. Does anyone know where I can find some info on this? I can vision how to do all of it in my head, but the only part I get stuck on is where the fender pieces meet, and how it's latched.

**CPNE** · 02-03-2004, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by dubie
... but the only part I get stuck on is where the fender pieces meet, and how it's latched.

Red Green says "duct tape"

dubie · 02-03-2004, 01:02 PM

how bout some velcro

**CPNE** · 02-03-2004, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by dubie
how bout some velcro

Good stuff! Made in NH too!

dubie · 02-03-2004, 01:07 PM

Hey Jeff, you ever seen how these front clips are done?? I'm very curious to see how they work and if there is any rubbing noise when driving. I wish crazy longhorn had his own website with some pics. I see he hasn't even posted since November

**CPNE** · 02-03-2004, 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by dubie
Hey Jeff, you ever seen how these front clips are done?? I'm very curious to see how they work and if there is any rubbing noise when driving. I wish crazy longhorn had his own website with some pics. I see he hasn't even posted since November

No I haven't but I've been trying to remember who has one so I can post a serious response for ya. At least my incessant nattering keeps you TTT.

dubie · 02-03-2004, 01:14 PM

another fellow board member sneeakysnake also has one. I have PM'd hime but hasn't read it yet. This is a pic of his

**N2TRUX** · 02-03-2004, 01:26 PM

Dubie,
I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish with a "tilt front end". I can tell you a bit about how its done. Normally a small car or truck hood latch is used at the center of the firewall.

If you just want something different, why not reverse tilt the hood intead? Its much simplier to do, and the end result is much cleaner too. When everything is closed you can't tell it's not stock....

MMGOODIE · 02-03-2004, 01:44 PM

you can go here

http://www.usbody.com/67-72%20chevrolet%20truck.htm

Bowtiefreak · 02-03-2004, 02:45 PM

You may want to give Ed @ MOTHETRUCKERS a call. I believe he has done this before also.

dubie · 02-03-2004, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Dubie,
I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish with a "tilt front end".

2 reasons

1. It looks cool as all hell

2. It gives you better access to your engine compartment and that's a bonus when you put your small block in the Inline 6 position.

I know material wise , it only costs about $100, but it takes quite a bit of time to get it right. I have a spare front clip to practice on that is basically scrap, so if i screw it up, it's going to the dump anyways.

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-03-2004, 03:08 PM

Dubie, I thought of this also for my 4wd. I was think about running a 2wd fan shroud and moving a modified core support closer to the engine to support the radiator(hoses will be shortened also). Then with the whole front (core, fenders, modifed inners and grill) tilt forward with the hinges mounting to the core support. cut the back the fenders as needed and mount to the cab. Of course cut out what is not needed from the fneders and inners with it all being welded together. I'll also have a front clip to "experiment" with in March after I get the 71 from Dean's brother. We'll have to compare designs. I was thinking of mounting the battery under/in a bed side.

Alexis · 02-03-2004, 04:14 PM

I know Crazy Longhorn did it to his........but i haven't seen him for a while.

dubie · 02-03-2004, 04:26 PM

Ok, my idea is a bit different from yours Jim. I imagine leaving the rad support where it is, but cut away on either side of the rad so the headlight buckets are unattached from the rad section and are ready to tilt. This way your rad and hoses stay put and there is no chnging in length. Then you weld a pin hinge on the bottom of the rad support to get your rolling forward action. You totally eliminate the inner fenders (on a 2wd) and cut the outers where they need to be cut. Extend your headlight wires and attach 2 guide wires to hold you front clip when it's open, or install some suspension cylinders to open it. It all seems to make sense when I have it all drawn out, but I have never seen one in person on a truck.

meathead95 · 02-03-2004, 05:55 PM

didnt berns68 (or something to that effect) just do this same mod?

*Slams_58* · 02-03-2004, 10:32 PM

TTT
Hopefully someone who has done this will reply and give us some insight

02-03-2004, 12:51 PM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Flipping front clip I have seen a couple pics of at least 2 board members that have done this mod on their 67-72's over the past couple years. Does anyone know where I can find some info on this? I can vision how to do all of it in my head, but the only part I get stuck on is where the fender pieces meet, and how it's latched. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-03-2004, 01:02 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	how bout some velcro __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-03-2004, 01:07 PM	#5
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Hey Jeff, you ever seen how these front clips are done?? I'm very curious to see how they work and if there is any rubbing noise when driving. I wish crazy longhorn had his own website with some pics. I see he hasn't even posted since November __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-03-2004, 01:14 PM	#7
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	another fellow board member sneeakysnake also has one. I have PM'd hime but hasn't read it yet. This is a pic of his Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-03-2004, 01:26 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Dubie, I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish with a "tilt front end". I can tell you a bit about how its done. Normally a small car or truck hood latch is used at the center of the firewall. If you just want something different, why not reverse tilt the hood intead? Its much simplier to do, and the end result is much cleaner too. When everything is closed you can't tell it's not stock.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-03-2004, 01:44 PM	#9
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	if you don't mind going fiberglass you can go here http://www.usbody.com/67-72%20chevrolet%20truck.htm __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

02-03-2004, 02:45 PM	#10
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	You may want to give Ed @ MOTHETRUCKERS a call. I believe he has done this before also. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

02-03-2004, 03:08 PM	#12
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Dubie, I thought of this also for my 4wd. I was think about running a 2wd fan shroud and moving a modified core support closer to the engine to support the radiator(hoses will be shortened also). Then with the whole front (core, fenders, modifed inners and grill) tilt forward with the hinges mounting to the core support. cut the back the fenders as needed and mount to the cab. Of course cut out what is not needed from the fneders and inners with it all being welded together. I'll also have a front clip to "experiment" with in March after I get the 71 from Dean's brother. We'll have to compare designs. I was thinking of mounting the battery under/in a bed side. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-03-2004, 04:14 PM	#13
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	I know Crazy Longhorn did it to his........but i haven't seen him for a while.

02-03-2004, 04:26 PM	#14
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Ok, my idea is a bit different from yours Jim. I imagine leaving the rad support where it is, but cut away on either side of the rad so the headlight buckets are unattached from the rad section and are ready to tilt. This way your rad and hoses stay put and there is no chnging in length. Then you weld a pin hinge on the bottom of the rad support to get your rolling forward action. You totally eliminate the inner fenders (on a 2wd) and cut the outers where they need to be cut. Extend your headlight wires and attach 2 guide wires to hold you front clip when it's open, or install some suspension cylinders to open it. It all seems to make sense when I have it all drawn out, but I have never seen one in person on a truck. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-03-2004, 05:55 PM	#15
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	didnt berns68 (or something to that effect) just do this same mod? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-03-2004, 10:32 PM	#16
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	TTT Hopefully someone who has done this will reply and give us some insight

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