front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67chevy1series · 11-23-2010, 02:54 PM

me and my dad like the 67 n 68 front alot more than the 69 72 nad my dad would like to chandge his truck from 70 to 68 we found a guy who has a front end from a 68 50th annv. and we would like to change front ends in one or two days waht needs to happen

ChevLoRay · 11-23-2010, 02:58 PM

If you have the "want to", that's 75% of the job.

Look at www.lmctruck.com website and find their catalog for these trucks. You should find their line drawings for the sheet metal and be able to see where the bolts and cushions are. There are bolts that hold the inner fender to the outer fenders. There are bolts that hold the outer fenders to the cab. There are bolts and cushions that mount the radiator support to the chassis. For the swap, you need the fenders (in/out), hood, grille, radiator support.

67chevy1series · 11-23-2010, 03:42 PM

i know but what i meant was avout thewiring and technical stuff i have taken off front ends and put them back on a bunch of times but not one so trucks that are running workind order

tantrumpipeline · 11-23-2010, 03:58 PM

as far as I know the wiring is interchangeable just don't have the marker lights on the 67's, other than that it's different hood, grille, fenders, and rad support, 68-72 gmc's also are the same as the 68 chevy fenders

usmcchevy · 11-23-2010, 05:46 PM

Swap the entire clip whole, keep your existing rad. support cushions and wiring. There is a how to on removing the clip in 1 pc.

extd56 · 11-23-2010, 10:18 PM

Bolt and go

**oldgold70c10** · 11-24-2010, 09:45 PM

Easy. Taking the front bumper off is probably the hardest part if it hasn't ever been off. (core support bolts second)
You can do it by yourself with a cherry picker, or have friend help you take it off and put it on.

HavinSomeFun · 11-24-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

68-72 gmc's also are the same as the 68 chevy fenders

can someone explain this to me? So my 72 GMC fenders are the same as the 68 Chevy fenders?

Jacfourteen · 11-25-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

can someone explain this to me? So my 72 GMC fenders are the same as the 68 Chevy fenders?

That is correct.

67chevy1series · 11-25-2010, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

can someone explain this to me? So my 72 GMC fenders are the same as the 68 Chevy fenders?

see gmc guy are lucky when they want to shave the side marker lights on ther 72 gm all they have to do is get 67 chevy or gmc front fenders and its shaved chevy guys got the worst part of it thats probably one reason why i am having a hard time trying to find a passenger fender for my 67

redbaron69 · 11-25-2010, 11:46 AM

the mounts on the frame for the radiator supports are different. the 67-68 bushings are smaller diameter than the 69-72. i have never done this swap so, i have no idea if you can use the 69-72 bushings on the 68 radiator support. i just know for sure the frame mounts are different.

HavinSomeFun · 11-30-2010, 12:02 PM

So if I wanted to put a 68 hood/grill on my 72 GMC I would need what? Hood, grill, rad support and?

denny5625 · 11-30-2010, 12:19 PM

Fenders

11-23-2010, 02:54 PM	#1
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? me and my dad like the 67 n 68 front alot more than the 69 72 nad my dad would like to chandge his truck from 70 to 68 we found a guy who has a front end from a 68 50th annv. and we would like to change front ends in one or two days waht needs to happen

11-23-2010, 02:58 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? If you have the "want to", that's 75% of the job. Look at www.lmctruck.com website and find their catalog for these trucks. You should find their line drawings for the sheet metal and be able to see where the bolts and cushions are. There are bolts that hold the inner fender to the outer fenders. There are bolts that hold the outer fenders to the cab. There are bolts and cushions that mount the radiator support to the chassis. For the swap, you need the fenders (in/out), hood, grille, radiator support. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-23-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? i know but what i meant was avout thewiring and technical stuff i have taken off front ends and put them back on a bunch of times but not one so trucks that are running workind order

11-23-2010, 03:58 PM	#4
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? as far as I know the wiring is interchangeable just don't have the marker lights on the 67's, other than that it's different hood, grille, fenders, and rad support, 68-72 gmc's also are the same as the 68 chevy fenders __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

11-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? Swap the entire clip whole, keep your existing rad. support cushions and wiring. There is a how to on removing the clip in 1 pc. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-23-2010, 10:18 PM	#6
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? Bolt and go

11-24-2010, 09:45 PM	#7
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? Easy. Taking the front bumper off is probably the hardest part if it hasn't ever been off. (core support bolts second) You can do it by yourself with a cherry picker, or have friend help you take it off and put it on. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

11-25-2010, 11:46 AM	#11
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? the mounts on the frame for the radiator supports are different. the 67-68 bushings are smaller diameter than the 69-72. i have never done this swap so, i have no idea if you can use the 69-72 bushings on the 68 radiator support. i just know for sure the frame mounts are different. __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed Last edited by redbaron69; 11-25-2010 at 11:46 AM. Reason: spelling?

11-30-2010, 12:02 PM	#12
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? So if I wanted to put a 68 hood/grill on my 72 GMC I would need what? Hood, grill, rad support and? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

11-30-2010, 12:19 PM	#13
denny5625 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 152	Re: front end swap from 70 to 68 how hard is it????? Fenders __________________ 66 el Camino 70 1/2 RS Z-28 71 C10 2wd 72 2 wd Blazer (2) 72 4 x 4 Blazers 88 24' Mirage 70 mph+ 08 Harley Night Train 08 Silverado 4d 4 x 4



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