72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmmm229 · 01-11-2012, 01:22 AM

Hey guys. I've been gone for quite a while, but now I finally have the time to work on my burb again. I need help from someone who has actually done this. I have a 72 GMC burb and have a 67 hood. I was told on a GMC you can do this by simply removing the grille trim and using 67 GMC latch and latch support. Are the radiator supports themselves different? Any help would be great.

Street Smart · 01-11-2012, 09:45 AM

I love my `67 sub, i want to do a 67-68 hood on my `70 panel. There are post here how its done.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

jmmm229 · 01-11-2012, 11:52 PM

I really appreciate the help. I've actually seen that thread, and it pertains to Chevrolets only. 69-72 GMC grilles have a removable upper moulding, that I was told if removed then the 67-68 hood would fit, and simply use a latch and support from a 67-68. I would simply try it out on my suburban, but i dont have a radiator support or a 67-68 hood in the shop. Has anyone done this on a

spefically?

Street Smart · 01-12-2012, 07:15 AM

Sorry for the mix up.
I think the hood would go past the end of the fenders. Keep us posted !

Livrat · 01-14-2012, 06:32 PM

Your thinking is almost correct. you would need a 67-68 GMC upper grill filler panel to replace the upper 69/72 version moulding, a 67-68 hood latch and grill support and your good to go.. The difference in the GMC core supports are the 67-68 ones had bolt holes across the bottom to attach the splash apron..

jmmm229 · 01-15-2012, 11:27 PM

Thank you so much for the right direction. I have been asking around for years.

01-11-2012, 01:22 AM	#1
jmmm229 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victoria texas Posts: 114	72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? Hey guys. I've been gone for quite a while, but now I finally have the time to work on my burb again. I need help from someone who has actually done this. I have a 72 GMC burb and have a 67 hood. I was told on a GMC you can do this by simply removing the grille trim and using 67 GMC latch and latch support. Are the radiator supports themselves different? Any help would be great. __________________ 72 GMC Suburban (former ambulance), soon to be set atop a 2009 SIERRA K2500 chassis w/6.0L&4L80E

01-11-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: 72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? I love my `67 sub, i want to do a 67-68 hood on my `70 panel. There are post here how its done. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455 __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

01-11-2012, 11:52 PM	#3
jmmm229 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victoria texas Posts: 114	Re: 72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? I really appreciate the help. I've actually seen that thread, and it pertains to Chevrolets only. 69-72 GMC grilles have a removable upper moulding, that I was told if removed then the 67-68 hood would fit, and simply use a latch and support from a 67-68. I would simply try it out on my suburban, but i dont have a radiator support or a 67-68 hood in the shop. Has anyone done this on a spefically? __________________ 72 GMC Suburban (former ambulance), soon to be set atop a 2009 SIERRA K2500 chassis w/6.0L&4L80E

01-12-2012, 07:15 AM	#4
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: 72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? Sorry for the mix up. I think the hood would go past the end of the fenders. Keep us posted ! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

01-14-2012, 06:32 PM	#5
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: 72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? Your thinking is almost correct. you would need a 67-68 GMC upper grill filler panel to replace the upper 69/72 version moulding, a 67-68 hood latch and grill support and your good to go.. The difference in the GMC core supports are the 67-68 ones had bolt holes across the bottom to attach the splash apron..

01-15-2012, 11:27 PM	#6
jmmm229 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victoria texas Posts: 114	Re: 72 GMC burb with 67 hood...how? Thank you so much for the right direction. I have been asking around for years. __________________ 72 GMC Suburban (former ambulance), soon to be set atop a 2009 SIERRA K2500 chassis w/6.0L&4L80E



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