71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mieser3 · 10-21-2011, 10:23 PM

I recently acquired a real nice 71 GMC grille. I've always liked the look of the GMC grilles and was wondering if it was possible to use that grille with the sloped 67-68 hood? Has anyone done this or is it not possible?

sanford66 · 10-21-2011, 10:42 PM

I've seen the 67-68 hood on 71-72 trucks before. I don't know why it wouldn't work. Joseph

Mieser3 · 10-21-2011, 11:04 PM

I guess my main concern is the top of the grille. The 71 grille that I have has a chrome piece riveted to the top of it that holds the hood stops. It doesn't appear that this piece is the same on a 67 grille. Does anyone have any pictures of this piece on their 67 grille? Could I take that top piece from a 67 grille and rivet it onto the 71 grille to make it work with the 67-68 hood?

sanford66 · 10-21-2011, 11:23 PM

I have both a 68 and 72 and the stops appear to be in the same place on both trucks in relation to the top of the fender. If it wasn't dark outside i would get a couple of pics for you. Joseph

Mieser3 · 10-21-2011, 11:36 PM

If you could take a picture of each in the next day or two I'd appreciate it. Thanks for your help.

sanford66 · 10-21-2011, 11:45 PM

I will try to in the morning, unless someone beats me to it. Joseph

c1069 · 10-22-2011, 12:51 AM

Here is a thread from a board member Rokcrln http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

**special-K** · 10-22-2011, 10:17 AM

67-72 GMC grilles are all identical by dimensions and will interchange flawlessly. The 69-72 grilles have a surround riveted to the top in place of the body filler on 67/68s. That has to be removed and you are good to go.

**71swb4x4** · 10-22-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

67-72 GMC grilles are all identical by dimensions and will interchange flawlessly. The 69-72 grilles have a surround riveted to the top in place of the body filler on 67/68s. That has to be removed and you are good to go.

I agree with Tim, simply remove the top bar and you are good to go.

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2011, 11:43 PM

not simply removiong the top bar, but swapping in one from a 67/68... THEN it'll fit.

mas09ts · 10-23-2011, 01:25 AM

Heres a pic from a local show I went to. 67/68 hood looks great on a 71/72 when its done right.

*project 67 sub* · 10-23-2011, 01:27 AM

thats how it should have been done from the factory, it looks so much better that way

mas09ts · 10-23-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

thats how it should have been done from the factory, it looks so much better that way

I agree

**special-K** · 10-23-2011, 07:51 AM

Jay,here are some pictures:

I was assuming you had a 67/68 GMC and just wondered if you could use a 71/72 grille in it. I have a spare filler. If you decide to go this route let me know.

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Originally Posted by mas09ts

Heres a pic from a local show I went to. 67/68 hood looks great on a 71/72 when its done right.

That's actually a customized/reworked hood. You can't simply exchange a 67/68 hood for a 69-72 hood on a Chevy. The purpose of the grille surround is to fill the void left by the later hoods being shorter. This thread is about GMCs. GMC did the surround to fill the void,but the surround is an attachment to the grille and two pieces to the front edge of the fenders,unlike Chevys,which have a one piece surround that is the whole grille except for plastic insert. 67-72 GMC fenders are the same as 67/68 Chevy fenders. Chevy changed the fenders when the hood changed. The later Chevy grilles won't work with the earlier hood and fenders.

gringoloco · 10-23-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's actually a customized/reworked hood. You can't simply exchange a 67/68 hood for a 69-72 hood on a Chevy. The purpose of the grille surround is to fill the void left by the later hoods being shorter. This thread is about GMCs. GMC did the surround to fill the void,but the surround is an attachment to the grille and two pieces to the front edge of the fenders,unlike Chevys,which have a one piece surround that is the whole grille except for plastic insert. 67-72 GMC fenders are the same as 67/68 Chevy fenders. Chevy changed the fenders when the hood changed. The later Chevy grilles won't work with the earlier hood and fenders.

Flawless info. The early hood on that red Chevy looks

Mieser3 · 10-23-2011, 11:28 AM

Great information here guys. Thanks!

How about the radiator supports for GMCs? Are 67-72 GMC radiator supports all the same? I have a 71 support and want to use it with 67 Chevy fenders, 67 Chevy hood and 71 GMC grille (with the top piece on the grille removed and replaced with one from a 67-68 GMC grille).

Livrat · 10-23-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

Great information here guys. Thanks!

How about the radiator supports for GMCs? Are 67-72 GMC radiator supports all the same? I have a 71 support and want to use it with 67 Chevy fenders, 67 Chevy hood and 71 GMC grille (with the top piece on the grille removed and replaced with one from a 67-68 GMC grille).

Your 71 (GMC) suport will work with what you have in mind, The only difference is 67/68 GMC supports have nut inserts across the bottom for the 67/68 splash shield, the 69/72 support does not.

tiny tim · 11-16-2011, 08:08 PM

I am trying to remove a chrome filler that is riveted to the grille , what type of socket fits the four bolts that hold it on a half inch is to big and a seven sixteenth is to small ?

**Tim Christian** · 11-16-2011, 08:55 PM

The red/orange truck is a good friend of mine Robbie Seals and he did use a 67-68 hood but did also have to rework the front of it. The green truck belongs to another friend Bill Legg These are two Rogersville Tennessee boys!

**CC69Rat** · 11-16-2011, 09:21 PM

I have never seen it done, but man the red truck looks awesome. I have heard people have done it but wow .. very nice.

Street Smart · 11-16-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by c1069

Here is a thread from a board member Rokcrln http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

Great info, i love the 67-68 hoods, i Would love to have one fit my `70.

Street Smart · 11-16-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

The red/orange truck is a good friend of mine Robbie Seals and he did use a 67-68 hood but did also have to rework the front of it. The green truck belongs to another friend Bill Legg These are two Rogersville Tennessee boys!

The red truck is hot! I`d love to see more pics.

10-21-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I recently acquired a real nice 71 GMC grille. I've always liked the look of the GMC grilles and was wondering if it was possible to use that grille with the sloped 67-68 hood? Has anyone done this or is it not possible? __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

10-21-2011, 10:42 PM	#2
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I've seen the 67-68 hood on 71-72 trucks before. I don't know why it wouldn't work. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

10-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#3
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I guess my main concern is the top of the grille. The 71 grille that I have has a chrome piece riveted to the top of it that holds the hood stops. It doesn't appear that this piece is the same on a 67 grille. Does anyone have any pictures of this piece on their 67 grille? Could I take that top piece from a 67 grille and rivet it onto the 71 grille to make it work with the 67-68 hood? __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

10-21-2011, 11:23 PM	#4
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I have both a 68 and 72 and the stops appear to be in the same place on both trucks in relation to the top of the fender. If it wasn't dark outside i would get a couple of pics for you. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

10-21-2011, 11:36 PM	#5
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood If you could take a picture of each in the next day or two I'd appreciate it. Thanks for your help. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

10-21-2011, 11:45 PM	#6
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I will try to in the morning, unless someone beats me to it. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

10-22-2011, 12:51 AM	#7
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood Here is a thread from a board member Rokcrln http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455 __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

10-22-2011, 10:17 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood 67-72 GMC grilles are all identical by dimensions and will interchange flawlessly. The 69-72 grilles have a surround riveted to the top in place of the body filler on 67/68s. That has to be removed and you are good to go. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-22-2011, 11:43 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood not simply removiong the top bar, but swapping in one from a 67/68... THEN it'll fit.

10-23-2011, 01:25 AM	#11
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood Heres a pic from a local show I went to. 67/68 hood looks great on a 71/72 when its done right. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

10-23-2011, 01:27 AM	#12
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood thats how it should have been done from the factory, it looks so much better that way

10-23-2011, 11:28 AM	#16
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood Great information here guys. Thanks! How about the radiator supports for GMCs? Are 67-72 GMC radiator supports all the same? I have a 71 support and want to use it with 67 Chevy fenders, 67 Chevy hood and 71 GMC grille (with the top piece on the grille removed and replaced with one from a 67-68 GMC grille). __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

11-16-2011, 08:08 PM	#18
tiny tim Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: GRISWOLD IOWA Posts: 6	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I am trying to remove a chrome filler that is riveted to the grille , what type of socket fits the four bolts that hold it on a half inch is to big and a seven sixteenth is to small ?

11-16-2011, 08:55 PM	#19
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood The red/orange truck is a good friend of mine Robbie Seals and he did use a 67-68 hood but did also have to rework the front of it. The green truck belongs to another friend Bill Legg These are two Rogersville Tennessee boys!

11-16-2011, 09:21 PM	#20
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: 71 GMC Grille with 67/68 Hood I have never seen it done, but man the red truck looks awesome. I have heard people have done it but wow .. very nice. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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