Help me decide...Time or money? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rust Buster · 03-05-2008, 07:39 AM

Decided to go with a 67 GMC front clip on my 72 K20 project. I'm getting close to paint on my project, and need to score a front clip pretty soon.

So the question is, am I better off holding out for a decent used GM front clip or combination of hood/fenders, and spend the time to prep, fix rust and clean up, or is it worth the money to buy new repros, taking the chance with fitment and lesser gauge metal? New hoods alone are going for $400+
Any preference on vendors? I saw one vendor advertising fenders with new tooling?

shifty · 03-05-2008, 09:04 AM

If you can find a used front clip for cheap, I'd go for it. In VA, expect to patch the core support beneath the battery, and replace the passenger side inner fender, possibly driver side. This is the cheaper route.

If you have the spendola, I would definitely look into getting repop front fenders, inner fenders and a repop core support, then reuse everything else.

View Poll Results: Used, new, or other?
Used, factory fit and finish is worth the prep time	2	40.00%
New, repros are better now, saves time, clean metal	1	20.00%
Combination of the #1 and #2	1	20.00%
None, stick with the stock 72 stuff	1	20.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2008, 07:39 AM	#1
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Help me decide...Time or money? Decided to go with a 67 GMC front clip on my 72 K20 project. I'm getting close to paint on my project, and need to score a front clip pretty soon. So the question is, am I better off holding out for a decent used GM front clip or combination of hood/fenders, and spend the time to prep, fix rust and clean up, or is it worth the money to buy new repros, taking the chance with fitment and lesser gauge metal? New hoods alone are going for $400+ Any preference on vendors? I saw one vendor advertising fenders with new tooling? __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

03-05-2008, 09:04 AM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Help me decide...Time or money? If you can find a used front clip for cheap, I'd go for it. In VA, expect to patch the core support beneath the battery, and replace the passenger side inner fender, possibly driver side. This is the cheaper route. If you have the spendola, I would definitely look into getting repop front fenders, inner fenders and a repop core support, then reuse everything else. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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