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VictorFalkenklev · 03-08-2012, 12:47 PM

Just bought a 1968 C10, the previous owner have changed the grille to the 1969 grille.

I am nog bringing it back to original because the headlights dont match so good to the 1969 grille.

But as you can see in the pictures the 2 sides are different, perhaps have been a collision on the right side.

What would be the best thing to do?

I am in need of parts, front and back bumpers, grille frame, grille moldings, emblems and so on.

Regards from Sweden

jasons · 03-08-2012, 02:35 PM

The left fender is for a 68 Chevy or 68-72 GMC. The right fender is 69-72 Chevy. To change back to the 68 front you will need a RH fender, grille, hood and hood latch. It looks like the headlight buckets may not be mounted to the radiator support correctly causing them to be low.

VictorFalkenklev · 03-08-2012, 02:39 PM

You sure i need a new hood?
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jasons · 03-08-2012, 02:50 PM

The 67-68 hood is a little longer and sloped on the front to line up with the edge of the fenders. The 69-72 hood has a flat front edge that sits behind the grille. The blue truck is a 67-68 the orange one is a 69-72.

Chevyman680063 · 03-09-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jasons

The left fender is for a 68 Chevy or 68-72 GMC. The right fender is 69-72 Chevy. To change back to the 68 front you will need a RH fender, grille, hood and hood latch. It looks like the headlight buckets may not be mounted to the radiator support correctly causing them to be low.

If I read his post right I believe he is just gonna keep the '69 front end so he doesn't need a 67-68 hood. All you will need if you are keeping the '69 front end is a 69-72 Chevy driver's side fender b/c like jasons said you have a '68 Chevy/69-72 GMC driver's side fender on it currently and that is why the front is off.

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VictorFalkenklev · 03-09-2012, 03:58 AM

Do you really think the headlights will match if i swap the 68 fender for a 69 and put the 69 grille back?

Chevyman680063 · 03-09-2012, 05:06 AM

I'm wondering if it's still got the '68 core support on it instead of a 69-72 core. That could possibly have something to do with the headlights sitting so low. I'm sure someone else will chime in later who can tell you more.

jasons · 03-09-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

If I read his post right I believe he is just gonna keep the '69 front end so he doesn't need a 67-68 hood. All you will need if you are keeping the '69 front end is a 69-72 Chevy driver's side fender b/c like jasons said you have a '68 Chevy/69-72 GMC driver's side fender on it currently and that is why the front is off.

Also,

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I took it that he wanted to go back to the 68 front end.

03-08-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
VictorFalkenklev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 8	Problem with 68 C10 Front Just bought a 1968 C10, the previous owner have changed the grille to the 1969 grille. I am nog bringing it back to original because the headlights dont match so good to the 1969 grille. But as you can see in the pictures the 2 sides are different, perhaps have been a collision on the right side. What would be the best thing to do? I am in need of parts, front and back bumpers, grille frame, grille moldings, emblems and so on. Regards from Sweden Attached Images

03-08-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
jasons not enough hours in the day Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Axtell, NE Posts: 550	Re: Problem with 68 C10 Front The left fender is for a 68 Chevy or 68-72 GMC. The right fender is 69-72 Chevy. To change back to the 68 front you will need a RH fender, grille, hood and hood latch. It looks like the headlight buckets may not be mounted to the radiator support correctly causing them to be low. __________________ 65 K-10 Short Step 68 C-50 70 K-5 85 K-10 & piles of spare parts

03-08-2012, 02:39 PM	#3
VictorFalkenklev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 8	Re: Problem with 68 C10 Front You sure i need a new hood? Posted via Mobile Device

03-08-2012, 02:50 PM	#4
jasons not enough hours in the day Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Axtell, NE Posts: 550	Re: Problem with 68 C10 Front The 67-68 hood is a little longer and sloped on the front to line up with the edge of the fenders. The 69-72 hood has a flat front edge that sits behind the grille. The blue truck is a 67-68 the orange one is a 69-72. __________________ 65 K-10 Short Step 68 C-50 70 K-5 85 K-10 & piles of spare parts

03-09-2012, 03:58 AM	#6
VictorFalkenklev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 8	Re: Problem with 68 C10 Front Do you really think the headlights will match if i swap the 68 fender for a 69 and put the 69 grille back?

03-09-2012, 05:06 AM	#7
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Problem with 68 C10 Front I'm wondering if it's still got the '68 core support on it instead of a 69-72 core. That could possibly have something to do with the headlights sitting so low. I'm sure someone else will chime in later who can tell you more. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Step 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Step



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