GMC Fender Question????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bglad420 · 07-05-2010, 06:26 PM

OK I tried to find what I'm looking for and haven't really had any luck, I have a 70 GMC, And I really like the front off the 68. So my question is can I use my fenders for this or do I need 67-68 fenders? I also plan on running the 67-8 hood I know I'll need the filler piece and what not, but other than filling and redoing the trim holes will it work?? Thanks.

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-05-2010, 07:10 PM

Yes, they are the same. here's one link for you.......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=356982

bglad420 · 07-05-2010, 08:21 PM

OK so my 70 fenders will work for a 68 hood. I'm not swapping to a chev nose, but keeping my 4 eyes. What is different about the rad support?

Thealien · 07-05-2010, 08:48 PM

I'm interested in the core support question also.

Deaol · 07-05-2010, 09:02 PM

I recently asked this question as I recently picked up a 68 gmc swb that needs a new support and I just picked up a 72 support today and there truly is not much of a difference other than what livrat stated in my thread, there are threaded holes for the valance.. otherwise it is the same.. grille lines up perfect with the 72 bucket mounts..

here was my thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410478

bglad420 · 07-05-2010, 09:14 PM

Well that's no big deal. A drill can fix that. Does anybody know how much of a difference there is between the "eyebrow" moldings as far as mount goes? Do they use the same holes or do I need to fill and redrill my 70 fenders to fit 68 trim?

Livrat · 07-05-2010, 10:42 PM

All the GMC eyebrow mouldings use the same holes..
All that you absolutely need to convert a 72 GMC to the 67/68 style GMC is a 67/68 hood (either chev or GMC), 67/68 upper grill bar (GMC) and 67/68 hood latch (GMC).

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Originally Posted by bglad420

Well that's no big deal. A drill can fix that. Does anybody know how much of a difference there is between the "eyebrow" moldings as far as mount goes? Do they use the same holes or do I need to fill and redrill my 70 fenders to fit 68 trim?

bglad420 · 07-05-2010, 11:05 PM

How different are the hood latches? Are they easily acquired? Is it just the latch, or the whole piece that I'd need?

Livrat · 07-05-2010, 11:38 PM

The 67/68 GMC hood latch is taller than the 69/72, if you are not going to use a lower valance you can use the 72 grill support, (bolts to the bottom of the hood latch,
I do not think the 67/68 GMC hood latch is being reproduced, you would need to keep a look out for someone parting a 67/68 GMC

bglad420 · 07-06-2010, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the replys, Would a chev hood latch be the same or is it GMC specific?

bglad420 · 07-06-2010, 12:47 AM

I was checking ECE and Manes and they sell them used and new. But they list them as 67-72 GMC, 67-8 Chev, 69-70 Chev, and 71-72 Chev, so Now I'm kinda confused. they list a different latch support is that all I'd need to change?? Livrat would you mind taking a pic of you latch for me so I can compare it to my 70?

Deaol · 07-06-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bglad420

Thanks for the replys, Would a chev hood latch be the same or is it GMC specific?

I got a rad support complete with latch assembly from a 68' chev that I was going to convert prior to finding the 72 gmc rad support and i see no differences between my 1968 gmc latch assembly and the assembly on the 68 chev support I picked up.

So im assuming they were the same. Hopefully someone else can confirm that.

bglad420 · 07-06-2010, 01:00 AM

Heres the link to Manes used latches

Latch

It doesnt make sense...

Livrat · 07-06-2010, 01:23 AM

The 67/68 Chev latches are different from 67/68 GMC.. the both are the same height but use different release lever, the chev one tips forward and down.. the GMC makes a jog towards the driver side to clear the center of the grill
Here is a pic of a 67/68 chev one.. notice the release lever

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406116

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=381556
Left picture is a 69/70 chev, center pic is a 71/72 chev, right pic is 67/68 chev (you can see it is taller)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343052
scroll down to Post #13 it shows a 67/68 GMC latch (notice the lever offset to the drivers side)

Livrat · 07-06-2010, 01:24 AM

Manes picture is a 67/68 Chev latch

Quote:

Originally Posted by bglad420

Heres the link to Manes used latches

Latch

It doesnt make sense...

bglad420 · 07-06-2010, 01:40 AM

Thanks for the links. If you click on the options for which latch you want it only lists the GMC as 67-72 which is why I asked.

07-05-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: GMC Fender Question????? Yes, they are the same. here's one link for you....... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=356982 __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

07-05-2010, 08:21 PM	#3
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? OK so my 70 fenders will work for a 68 hood. I'm not swapping to a chev nose, but keeping my 4 eyes. What is different about the rad support? __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-05-2010, 08:48 PM	#4
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: GMC Fender Question????? I'm interested in the core support question also. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

07-05-2010, 09:02 PM	#5
Deaol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N. Vancouver Island Posts: 122	Re: GMC Fender Question????? I recently asked this question as I recently picked up a 68 gmc swb that needs a new support and I just picked up a 72 support today and there truly is not much of a difference other than what livrat stated in my thread, there are threaded holes for the valance.. otherwise it is the same.. grille lines up perfect with the 72 bucket mounts.. here was my thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410478 __________________ * 1968 GMC Swb - 98% done (current restoration) * 1971 Chevy Lwb - Retired Dump Hauler * 1982 K10 Longbox - New Dump Hauler

07-05-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? Well that's no big deal. A drill can fix that. Does anybody know how much of a difference there is between the "eyebrow" moldings as far as mount goes? Do they use the same holes or do I need to fill and redrill my 70 fenders to fit 68 trim? __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-05-2010, 06:26 PM	#1
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	GMC Fender Question for fitting 68 Nose????? OK I tried to find what I'm looking for and haven't really had any luck, I have a 70 GMC, And I really like the front off the 68. So my question is can I use my fenders for this or do I need 67-68 fenders? I also plan on running the 67-8 hood I know I'll need the filler piece and what not, but other than filling and redoing the trim holes will it work?? Thanks. __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50. Last edited by bglad420; 07-06-2010 at 01:22 AM.

07-05-2010, 11:05 PM	#8
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? How different are the hood latches? Are they easily acquired? Is it just the latch, or the whole piece that I'd need? __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-05-2010, 11:38 PM	#9
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: GMC Fender Question????? The 67/68 GMC hood latch is taller than the 69/72, if you are not going to use a lower valance you can use the 72 grill support, (bolts to the bottom of the hood latch, I do not think the 67/68 GMC hood latch is being reproduced, you would need to keep a look out for someone parting a 67/68 GMC

07-06-2010, 12:36 AM	#10
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? Thanks for the replys, Would a chev hood latch be the same or is it GMC specific? __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-06-2010, 12:47 AM	#11
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? I was checking ECE and Manes and they sell them used and new. But they list them as 67-72 GMC, 67-8 Chev, 69-70 Chev, and 71-72 Chev, so Now I'm kinda confused. they list a different latch support is that all I'd need to change?? Livrat would you mind taking a pic of you latch for me so I can compare it to my 70? __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-06-2010, 01:00 AM	#13
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? Heres the link to Manes used latches Latch It doesnt make sense... __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-06-2010, 01:23 AM	#14
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: GMC Fender Question????? The 67/68 Chev latches are different from 67/68 GMC.. the both are the same height but use different release lever, the chev one tips forward and down.. the GMC makes a jog towards the driver side to clear the center of the grill Here is a pic of a 67/68 chev one.. notice the release lever http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406116 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=381556 Left picture is a 69/70 chev, center pic is a 71/72 chev, right pic is 67/68 chev (you can see it is taller) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343052 scroll down to Post #13 it shows a 67/68 GMC latch (notice the lever offset to the drivers side) Last edited by Livrat; 07-06-2010 at 01:26 AM.

07-06-2010, 01:40 AM	#16
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: GMC Fender Question????? Thanks for the links. If you click on the options for which latch you want it only lists the GMC as 67-72 which is why I asked. __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.



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