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addicted2dunes · 02-17-2010, 01:44 AM

I am wondering who's truck this is? I know I stole this picture from here but just can't remember where! I have a few questions for um.

Bubba4spd · 02-17-2010, 10:59 AM

Don't have the slightest clue who's truck it is but you've got me wondering what the questions might be.

I know the front clips on 67 & 68's cost chevy a lot of additional money to manufacture over the later models but boy they sure look good!

addicted2dunes · 02-17-2010, 11:31 AM

My question was, How did they get rid of the stainless trim around the two openings? I think that looks good.

**wancosc356** · 02-17-2010, 02:21 PM

I have seen that front end before...and many more pics of the truck. I can't remember his screen name though. I believe he is out in California. I could be wrong though.

Anyways, to me it looks like he used the painted metal trim and smoothed it into the grill. Or he just used some filler metal to smooth it out.

*Shane* · 02-17-2010, 02:53 PM

the top opening it looks like the trim is still there, just painted/primed the same color as the surrounding metal.

68 short step · 02-17-2010, 06:47 PM

looks like a one piece fiberglass kit from http://www.usbody.com/

umwtnt · 02-17-2010, 07:17 PM

I agree with 68 short step. There are no seams where the fenders meet the grille and where the rollpan meets the grille. If I remember correctly there is normally a large opening there.

*Shane* · 02-17-2010, 08:25 PM

If i remember right the fiberglass front ends were one piece "clips" and I don't recall them having a separate opening hood.

**wancosc356** · 02-17-2010, 09:00 PM

That front end is not a fiberglass front end. The grill, fenders and roll pan were all welded together. This guy shaved everything on the truck.

addicted2dunes · 02-17-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

That front end is not a fiberglass front end. The grill, fenders and roll pan were all welded together. This guy shaved everything on the truck.

Exactly my thoughts

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-17-2010, 10:02 PM

Nice clip anyone have any other pics of this mystery ride?

addicted2dunes · 02-17-2010, 10:05 PM

I can see for a fact that the whole front end is sheetmetal, not fiberglass. Look how thin the tab is where the headlight trim screws too and also the park lamps, that is sheetmetal. I know the fenders, grill, and roll pan are welded together, but just the opening confuse me, it could just be some round stock welded in and smoothed over.

As far as the mention of painted metal trim welded in. Did they even offer that? I have never seen metal trim on these only the stainless trim.

**wancosc356** · 02-17-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

I can see for a fact that the whole front end is sheetmetal, not fiberglass. Look how thin the tab is where the headlight trim screws too and also the park lamps, that is sheetmetal. I know the fenders, grill, and roll pan are welded together, but just the opening confuse me, it could just be some round stock welded in and smoothed over.

As far as the mention of painted metal trim welded in. Did they even offer that? I have never seen metal trim on these only the stainless trim.

Yes. They did offer painted metal trim. Not all of them came with aluminum.

bigsnookmaster · 02-18-2010, 09:30 AM

The trim is either steel or aluminum. I wish they had made it out of stainless,it would look and hold up better than alum.

**68jewel** · 02-18-2010, 11:45 AM

Like the owl that told the little boy on the Tootsie Roll commercial, when asked, "How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" The owl politely told him, "THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW."

johnechi · 02-18-2010, 12:07 PM

The grille hoops are aluminum. I wish they would have been made from stainless. Stainless holds up much better, but its also much harder to beat on (straighten)

chevy_mike · 02-18-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnechi

The grille hoops are aluminum. I wish they would have been made from stainless. Stainless holds up much better, but its also much harder to beat on (straighten)

I believe the painted ones are steel and could be welded. I think the steel ones are used by people who go and have them chromed.

**LockDoc** · 02-18-2010, 08:10 PM

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Here is a picture of a '67 grille with the painted steel hoops. It would be easy to weld them on but I think it would be hard to blend them in unless you ground the back lip off of them so they would sit flat against the grill. Otherwise they would stick out too far.

LockDoc

02-17-2010, 01:44 AM	#1
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Who's truck is this? I am wondering who's truck this is? I know I stole this picture from here but just can't remember where! I have a few questions for um.

02-17-2010, 10:59 AM	#2
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Re: Who's truck is this? Don't have the slightest clue who's truck it is but you've got me wondering what the questions might be. I know the front clips on 67 & 68's cost chevy a lot of additional money to manufacture over the later models but boy they sure look good!

02-17-2010, 11:31 AM	#3
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Who's truck is this? My question was, How did they get rid of the stainless trim around the two openings? I think that looks good.

02-17-2010, 02:21 PM	#4
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Who's truck is this? I have seen that front end before...and many more pics of the truck. I can't remember his screen name though. I believe he is out in California. I could be wrong though. Anyways, to me it looks like he used the painted metal trim and smoothed it into the grill. Or he just used some filler metal to smooth it out. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-17-2010, 02:53 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Who's truck is this? the top opening it looks like the trim is still there, just painted/primed the same color as the surrounding metal.

02-17-2010, 06:47 PM	#6
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Who's truck is this? looks like a one piece fiberglass kit from http://www.usbody.com/

02-17-2010, 07:17 PM	#7
umwtnt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 226	Re: Who's truck is this? I agree with 68 short step. There are no seams where the fenders meet the grille and where the rollpan meets the grille. If I remember correctly there is normally a large opening there. __________________ The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know. 69 Chevy SWB w/67 front end 4 wheel discs 468 BB 700R4 Bagged Coming around slowly

02-17-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Who's truck is this? If i remember right the fiberglass front ends were one piece "clips" and I don't recall them having a separate opening hood.

02-17-2010, 09:00 PM	#9
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Who's truck is this? That front end is not a fiberglass front end. The grill, fenders and roll pan were all welded together. This guy shaved everything on the truck. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-17-2010, 10:02 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Who's truck is this? Nice clip anyone have any other pics of this mystery ride? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-17-2010, 10:05 PM	#12
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Who's truck is this? I can see for a fact that the whole front end is sheetmetal, not fiberglass. Look how thin the tab is where the headlight trim screws too and also the park lamps, that is sheetmetal. I know the fenders, grill, and roll pan are welded together, but just the opening confuse me, it could just be some round stock welded in and smoothed over. As far as the mention of painted metal trim welded in. Did they even offer that? I have never seen metal trim on these only the stainless trim.

02-18-2010, 09:30 AM	#14
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Who's truck is this? The trim is either steel or aluminum. I wish they had made it out of stainless,it would look and hold up better than alum. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-18-2010, 11:45 AM	#15
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Who's truck is this? Like the owl that told the little boy on the Tootsie Roll commercial, when asked, "How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" The owl politely told him, *"THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW."* __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

02-18-2010, 12:07 PM	#16
johnechi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 159	Re: Who's truck is this? The grille hoops are aluminum. I wish they would have been made from stainless. Stainless holds up much better, but its also much harder to beat on (straighten)

02-18-2010, 08:10 PM	#18
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: Who's truck is this? - Here is a picture of a '67 grille with the painted steel hoops. It would be easy to weld them on but I think it would be hard to blend them in unless you ground the back lip off of them so they would sit flat against the grill. Otherwise they would stick out too far. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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