68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rusty72 · 03-31-2006, 12:48 PM

I would like to put a 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72.

From looking at the parts catalog I think I need:
67-68 Hood
67-68 Raidatator support
68 Fenders (I want the marker lights)
67-68 Bumper
67-68 filler panel (Grill)
Am I missing anything?

Does anyone make a reproduction filler panel (Grill) for the 67-68?

Richard Dobson · 03-31-2006, 12:58 PM

No one makes the grill aftermarket wise. Only the original parts, and finding a nice one is somewhat difficult. Good Luck.

**raggedjim** · 03-31-2006, 01:02 PM

The hood latch is different, trim rings for lights, trim rings for grill, and there is a support between the grill and radiator surround you will need.

As far as a repo grill, I'm not aware of anyone making one.

I think that's about it...

Good luck and welcome to the board, Roger

Joe67 · 03-31-2006, 01:33 PM

the grille isn't reproduced yet as stated above.
Nice bare grilles tend to go for about $100 or so

ohmsc10 · 03-31-2006, 01:55 PM

I am doing the same to my 71. If you already have a nice bumper, you could use that and eliminate the turn signals from the grill. That would save you the cost of a new bumper.

rusty72 · 03-31-2006, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the tips

*wolfthing2000* · 03-31-2006, 03:02 PM

I purchased the entire front clip with lights et all for a 68 that I am using on my 69. No rust with exception the front right fender inner area under the battery.

Cost 400, needs no body work.

I would look around if I were you.
Check all of the pick and pulls.

legends · 03-31-2006, 03:18 PM

the grill is reproduced, chevy duty lists it in thier catalog.

72armyswbtruck · 03-31-2006, 04:28 PM

I say find a good donor truck, swap it all over then, sell off the rest of the parts truck. Best way to work on these trucks in my opion

03-31-2006, 12:48 PM	#1
rusty72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 4	68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 I would like to put a 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72. From looking at the parts catalog I think I need: 67-68 Hood 67-68 Raidatator support 68 Fenders (I want the marker lights) 67-68 Bumper 67-68 filler panel (Grill) Am I missing anything? Does anyone make a reproduction filler panel (Grill) for the 67-68? __________________ ChevyRides

03-31-2006, 12:58 PM	#2
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 No one makes the grill aftermarket wise. Only the original parts, and finding a nice one is somewhat difficult. Good Luck. __________________ Richard Dobson

03-31-2006, 01:02 PM	#3
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 The hood latch is different, trim rings for lights, trim rings for grill, and there is a support between the grill and radiator surround you will need. As far as a repo grill, I'm not aware of anyone making one. I think that's about it... Good luck and welcome to the board, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

03-31-2006, 01:33 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 the grille isn't reproduced yet as stated above. Nice bare grilles tend to go for about $100 or so __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-31-2006, 01:55 PM	#5
ohmsc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hanover PA Posts: 24	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 I am doing the same to my 71. If you already have a nice bumper, you could use that and eliminate the turn signals from the grill. That would save you the cost of a new bumper.

03-31-2006, 02:43 PM	#6
rusty72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 4	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 Thanks for the tips __________________ ChevyRides

03-31-2006, 03:02 PM	#7
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 I purchased the entire front clip with lights et all for a 68 that I am using on my 69. No rust with exception the front right fender inner area under the battery. Cost 400, needs no body work. I would look around if I were you. Check all of the pick and pulls.

03-31-2006, 03:18 PM	#8
legends Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lebanon pa Posts: 81	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 the grill is reproduced, chevy duty lists it in thier catalog.

03-31-2006, 04:28 PM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: 68 Chevrolet clip on my 72 I say find a good donor truck, swap it all over then, sell off the rest of the parts truck. Best way to work on these trucks in my opion __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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