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stepsider · 01-01-2022, 11:45 AM

I like the 67-68 grill look. Can I change my 71 Chevy step side to have the 67-68 look ? Any major or minor problems ? Thanks

**Accelo** · 01-01-2022, 11:58 AM

The hood and both fenders have to be changed along with the lower hood latch and the grille center support. The slope on the front changes a lot of things.

**special-K** · 01-01-2022, 12:30 PM

And the spread on the headlights is wider in 67/68, so a core support is needed.

**Accelo** · 01-01-2022, 12:47 PM

special-K
I am always learning from the board.
I think I know these trucks till! LOL.
Thanks for the clarification.

I like many others love the 67-68 Grille.
It is also evident GM lowered the cost to manufacture the grille as the years went on.

**LockDoc** · 01-01-2022, 01:10 PM

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Your best bet would be to change the whole front clip as a unit. You would have to change the core support brackets on the frame or weld a washer in the bushing hole to make it smaller. (the correct size for the '67 core support mounting)

LockDoc

**Getter-Done** · 01-01-2022, 01:38 PM

Here's an old thread.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ont-clip+on+72

**special-K** · 01-02-2022, 07:22 AM

Lock Doc sums it all up best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accelo

special-K
I am always learning from the board.
I think I know these trucks till! LOL.
Thanks for the clarification.

I like many others love the 67-68 Grille.
It is also evident GM lowered the cost to manufacture the grille as the years went on.

On your first paragraph... Me too!

On the 67/68 grille... I always liked that it is part of the body sheet metal, not a filler of plastic or aluminum trim. You look at the two bodies before (60-66 & 58/59) and, although the grilles were made of sheet metal, they are a trim work that fills a big void. Without the grille it's just a big opening and the radiator, same as after 67/68. The 67/68 grille is an integral part of the body. The trim part is just the narrow surrounds that simply 'trim' the air openings. There is no grille work. The before and after grilles 'are' trim

roboticjunky · 01-02-2022, 10:47 AM

Here's an aftermarket grill insert that uses a 71-72 grill surround that gives you the 67-68 grill look. $845 for just the insert.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/h...ckup/year/1972

**special-K** · 01-03-2022, 09:20 PM

Thanks for sharing, but falls short and wouldn't give the look of a 67/68 to me. Brightwork surround and not having the sloped hood doesn't say 67/68 in my eyes. For that much money you could do it right (minus paint). Everybody is trying to make a buck off these trucks, it seems. The good thing for me is I like them all just as they are. Plus, GMCs are my thing and swapping the years around for the front end is simple

01-01-2022, 11:45 AM	#1
stepsider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 207	67-68 grill I like the 67-68 grill look. Can I change my 71 Chevy step side to have the 67-68 look ? Any major or minor problems ? Thanks

01-01-2022, 11:58 AM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,301	Re: 67-68 grill The hood and both fenders have to be changed along with the lower hood latch and the grille center support. The slope on the front changes a lot of things.

01-01-2022, 12:30 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67-68 grill And the spread on the headlights is wider in 67/68, so a core support is needed. __________________ "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 ~

01-01-2022, 12:47 PM	#4
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,301	Re: 67-68 grill special-K I am always learning from the board. I think I know these trucks till! LOL. Thanks for the clarification. I like many others love the 67-68 Grille. It is also evident GM lowered the cost to manufacture the grille as the years went on. Last edited by Accelo; 01-01-2022 at 02:20 PM.

01-01-2022, 01:10 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 67-68 grill - Your best bet would be to change the whole front clip as a unit. You would have to change the core support brackets on the frame or weld a washer in the bushing hole to make it smaller. (the correct size for the '67 core support mounting) LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-01-2022, 01:38 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,442	Re: 67-68 grill Here's an old thread. Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ont-clip+on+72 __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-02-2022, 10:47 AM	#8
roboticjunky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: IN Posts: 209	Re: 67-68 grill Here's an aftermarket grill insert that uses a 71-72 grill surround that gives you the 67-68 grill look. $845 for just the insert. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/h...ckup/year/1972

01-03-2022, 09:20 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67-68 grill Thanks for sharing, but falls short and wouldn't give the look of a 67/68 to me. Brightwork surround and not having the sloped hood doesn't say 67/68 in my eyes. For that much money you could do it right (minus paint). Everybody is trying to make a buck off these trucks, it seems. The good thing for me is I like them all just as they are. Plus, GMCs are my thing and swapping the years around for the front end is simple __________________ "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 ~



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