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*FormerMember* · 08-20-2005, 08:14 PM

Can I use 67 fenders, radiator support and hood with a 70 grill assembly?

I don't like the turn signals in the bumper and want to use a roll pan instead of the bumper.

I also want the thinner nose profile with a cowl hood.

Thoughts?

71swb4x4 · 08-20-2005, 08:24 PM

No, the 70 grill will be too high. You will have to modify the grille or the hood.

Edit: The grill won't line up correctly with the edge of the fenders either, they aren't recessed for the newer grille.

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2005, 08:25 PM

with GMC you probably could, but on chevy I don't think the grill will work.

*FormerMember* · 08-20-2005, 08:26 PM

Hmn, I guess I need to find pictures of the 67 front grill.

smbrouss70 · 08-20-2005, 09:44 PM

67 doesn't have lights in the bumper only 71-72 had that.

*FormerMember* · 08-20-2005, 09:57 PM

I know. I have a 71

and I like the 67 front profile, but I really like the 70 grill.

bluec10 · 08-20-2005, 10:41 PM

GMC Fenders will fit all era GMC's and 67-67 Chevys.

Chevy fenders are unique to the 67-68 and 69-72 eras.

tomatocity · 08-20-2005, 10:46 PM

Damn sweet 67!

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

67 doesn't have lights in the bumper only 71-72 had that.

Stroker · 08-20-2005, 10:55 PM

Something close to what you're wanting to do has been done. I remember seeing a pic of a sweet looking 71 or 72 with the sloped hood on the board. I think you would see a lot of 69-72s with a sloped hoods if it were a bolt on mod. The only way I can see to do it is to modify a 67-68 hood to fit the later front clip. Not an easy mod but very cool IMHO.

Frizzle Fry · 08-21-2005, 02:34 AM

Scroll down on this thread to see a Burb with a 67-68 hood and a 71-72 grill. I think it looks very unique.

*FormerMember* · 08-21-2005, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Scroll down on this thread to see a Burb with a 67-68 hood and a 71-72 grill. I think it looks very unique.

Very similiar to what I want to do.

Although I want to run a 70 grill

The 67 front clip is starting to work on me though.

Longhorn Man · 08-21-2005, 05:12 PM

You considered goin with GMC metal?

*FormerMember* · 08-21-2005, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You considered goin with GMC metal?

Yes but I am not a fan of the double headlights.
I have a 70 GMC

08-20-2005, 08:14 PM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Minxing a front clip. Can I use 67 fenders, radiator support and hood with a 70 grill assembly? I don't like the turn signals in the bumper and want to use a roll pan instead of the bumper. I also want the thinner nose profile with a cowl hood. Thoughts?

08-20-2005, 08:24 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	No, the 70 grill will be too high. You will have to modify the grille or the hood. Edit: The grill won't line up correctly with the edge of the fenders either, they aren't recessed for the newer grille. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 08-20-2005 at 08:24 PM.

08-20-2005, 08:25 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	with GMC you probably could, but on chevy I don't think the grill will work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-20-2005, 08:26 PM	#4
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Hmn, I guess I need to find pictures of the 67 front grill. Last edited by FormerMember; 08-20-2005 at 08:26 PM.

08-20-2005, 09:44 PM	#5
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08-20-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I know. I have a 71 and I like the 67 front profile, but I really like the 70 grill. Last edited by FormerMember; 08-20-2005 at 09:58 PM.

08-20-2005, 10:41 PM	#7
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	GMC Fenders will fit all era GMC's and 67-67 Chevys. Chevy fenders are unique to the 67-68 and 69-72 eras. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

08-20-2005, 10:55 PM	#9
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Something close to what you're wanting to do has been done. I remember seeing a pic of a sweet looking 71 or 72 with the sloped hood on the board. I think you would see a lot of 69-72s with a sloped hoods if it were a bolt on mod. The only way I can see to do it is to modify a 67-68 hood to fit the later front clip. Not an easy mod but very cool IMHO. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

08-21-2005, 02:34 AM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Scroll down on this thread to see a Burb with a 67-68 hood and a 71-72 grill. I think it looks very unique.

08-21-2005, 05:12 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You considered goin with GMC metal?



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