60 "Eyebrow" hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FamilyMike · 03-27-2010, 11:38 PM

Will non eyebrow hoods fit on a 60 truck? I am not a huge fan of the eyebrow hoods at all. I may be able to pick up a 60 stepside for $500 with running 6 cyl. but out of truck. Some of the usual rust but thought it was a good deal. Thanks

jbgroby · 03-27-2010, 11:44 PM

Yes, the hood will drop right on. BUT you need to make sure that you have the correct hood latch. The design changed "I think" in 63 to a slightly offset latch. Other know how to explain this a little better than me.

Jake

FamilyMike · 03-27-2010, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the info.....Just can't do that eyebrow thing.....But I do like the look of the double hump dash......and for $500 Bones, I really can't complain. Thanks again.

markeb01 · 03-28-2010, 01:01 AM

Actually the latch changed with the hood design in 1962. On the 60-61 hood the release lever points down and is accessed via the gap at the bottom of the hood. On the 62-66 design the handle points toward the driver side and is reached through the rectangular opening on the front of the hood. Just make sure the hood you pick comes with the correct latch.

*LILRED66* · 03-28-2010, 01:06 AM

If the factory hood on the '60 you are prospecting is in good shape you can more than pay for the truck by finding the right buyer for it. I was trying to locate one for a customer and he ended up finding one and having it shipped to him. He paid almost $700.00 for the hood and another $200.00 to have it crated and shipped to him, via dedicate truck line. Obviously, you need to find the right buyed, but most of them were removed long ago and they are rather hard to find, not to mention, seemingly, fewer owners of the '60-'66 Chevy trucks "love them up very much".

I sold one locally for $375.00, so they do fetch a decent price, if you are patient and find the right buyer. Also, being reasonable with your price, is rather important, but I think $400.00-$500.00 is the range for a nice-to-very nice condition '60-'61 hood will go for.

Good luck and let us know if you pull the trigger on the purchase.

scotts62 · 03-28-2010, 01:17 AM

Dang i had 2 of them and let them go for $100 each, wow 4-500 seem kinda high but thats just me. Im not a fan of them either but on some trucks the go with the stlye they have and look ok.

Vernski · 03-28-2010, 08:33 PM

Hi all here is a web site about gmc & chevy hoods, the whole story...Vernski

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/Hood.htm

03-27-2010, 11:38 PM	#1
FamilyMike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Georgia Posts: 50	60 "Eyebrow" hood Will non eyebrow hoods fit on a 60 truck? I am not a huge fan of the eyebrow hoods at all. I may be able to pick up a 60 stepside for $500 with running 6 cyl. but out of truck. Some of the usual rust but thought it was a good deal. Thanks

03-27-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 60 "Eyebrow" hood Yes, the hood will drop right on. BUT you need to make sure that you have the correct hood latch. The design changed "I think" in 63 to a slightly offset latch. Other know how to explain this a little better than me. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-27-2010, 11:52 PM	#3
FamilyMike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Georgia Posts: 50	Re: 60 "Eyebrow" hood Thanks for the info.....Just can't do that eyebrow thing.....But I do like the look of the double hump dash......and for $500 Bones, I really can't complain. Thanks again.

03-28-2010, 01:01 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60 "Eyebrow" hood Actually the latch changed with the hood design in 1962. On the 60-61 hood the release lever points down and is accessed via the gap at the bottom of the hood. On the 62-66 design the handle points toward the driver side and is reached through the rectangular opening on the front of the hood. Just make sure the hood you pick comes with the correct latch. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-28-2010, 01:06 AM	#5
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 60 "Eyebrow" hood If the factory hood on the '60 you are prospecting is in good shape you can more than pay for the truck by finding the right buyer for it. I was trying to locate one for a customer and he ended up finding one and having it shipped to him. He paid almost $700.00 for the hood and another $200.00 to have it crated and shipped to him, via dedicate truck line. Obviously, you need to find the right buyed, but most of them were removed long ago and they are rather hard to find, not to mention, seemingly, fewer owners of the '60-'66 Chevy trucks "love them up very much". I sold one locally for $375.00, so they do fetch a decent price, if you are patient and find the right buyer. Also, being reasonable with your price, is rather important, but I think $400.00-$500.00 is the range for a nice-to-very nice condition '60-'61 hood will go for. Good luck and let us know if you pull the trigger on the purchase. Last edited by LILRED66; 03-28-2010 at 01:08 AM.

03-28-2010, 01:17 AM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 60 "Eyebrow" hood Dang i had 2 of them and let them go for $100 each, wow 4-500 seem kinda high but thats just me. Im not a fan of them either but on some trucks the go with the stlye they have and look ok. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-28-2010, 08:33 PM	#7
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: 60 "Eyebrow" hood Hi all here is a web site about gmc & chevy hoods, the whole story...Vernski http://www.6066gmcguy.org/Hood.htm



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