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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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Grill Conversion? Please Help?
I tried searching with no luck on exactly what I'm looking for. Here's the deal, I am looking to buy a 72 gmc sub, and hate the front ends, and would like to switch it to a 67-68 checvy style front end. From the research I've done I can purchase the new fenders, hood, and radiator support, but the front grill portion is not available. So I would need to find an original center grill section, correct? Is there anything else I am forgetting? Also how difficult is it going to be to get one? I've noticied some of you guys getting rid of them to switch to a newer style, are they redily available?
What else would I need? Thanks Alot (I'll keep searching, but I need to make my decision between two subs by tonight, or the latest, tomorrow night) Robert |
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You should post a wanted to buy on the parts board. There are some around. John
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That's correct, I haven't seen anyone that makes the grill....yet. I got a real nice one at a junkyard for my dad's 67 for $50. I got a sweet deal, they usually go for a lot more. How hard to find one depends on where you live. Go to swap meets. Should be a couple there. You can also try the parts board here. Once you get the center section you can buy all the trim pieces. You also need a 67-68 hood latch from what I understand. There is also a splash apron the goes in front of the core support that I think is unique to 67/68. This part is in reproduction. I personally like the look of the 67/68 better too.
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Hey Robert, where are you located? It might help you cuz these things would probably be pretty $$$$ to ship. I've got a '68 in Va......Jerry
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Location: Fort Collins CO
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I'm located in Ft Collins CO 80526
Thanks for the replies, it sounds like I would be able to get the necessary parts for the conversion, I am a little worried about the little things adding up, headlights, clips, that splash shield, etc, but you guys answered my question. Thanks alot I appreciate it, (Now to see if I can make something work out ![]() |
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I don't have a burb yet, but if you have parts available, you can e-mail me and let me know TOYOTA61384@YAHOO.COM
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Your front fenders will work, they are the same as the 67-68 chevy except for the trim piece (eyebrow trim).
Good luck, Rg
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: DFW TX
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Those grills arent easy to come by. The po of my truck had cut the center bar off my 67 and i searched a few places for one and most people wanted between $250 -$350 for one in good shape.
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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raggedjim is correct. The 68 Chevy & 68-72 GMC fenders are the same. You will need the 67/8 core support, hood, center grille, lower pan, hood latch and the headlight harness will need to be modified. I'm sure a GMC guy would consider swapping you a correct chevy headlight harness for your uncut GMC headlight harness.
While the 67/8 center's are difficult to find in nice shape, I have come across a few for under $75 locally that aren't rotted or banged up...
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