67 vs 69 war time

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by Acorn

I am going through this exact same delemmah. I have a 69 blazer that has a 67 front clip on it. Originally wanted to go back to stock but then I saw a few blazers with 67 clips.......I guess I too have to figure out which one I like before I start working on it!
I would have posted that link and a few others for you but I can't figure out how to do it with my new phone. It's easy to find.
Keep us posted and post some picks of what your workin with.

I may just have to post some pics of my truck tomorrow with the 69 clip on and the 67 clip on. Tried going without posting pics of my truck until I start my build thread in a couple months or so, but every time I post a thread, every one wants me to post pics, so I may just have too lol.

And yeah I'd advise figuring out which clip you want before starting in on it, but hey if you do a lot of work on the clip and later change your mind, you could sell and have enough money to buy a different clip in real good condition.

[Baker819]

67 is alright but 69 is my favorite

[suspect]

I swapped my 72 clip for a 68. It was a very tough decision because I love the taller 69-72 hoods, but I like the 67-68 grill just a little more.

[alsriv2]

I have had a '67 4 eye, a '69 4 eye and currently have a '69 Chevy...

By far my favorite is a '67 GMC (small window), but I really like the clean lines of the '68 Chevy.
I am currently looking to buy a '67 cab to convert my '69 over to a '67/'68 look with a small rear window.

So my vote is the '67 look.

[steelhorse]

I like 67 for a 2wd and 69-72 for a 4wd

[67Kruser]

I have a 67 with a 69 front clip. Get a lot of compliments. Best of both worlds.

[67 cst swb]

I recommend you go with the 69 front end on the 69 truck.
Then...
Keep the 67 front end for the next project (because we all do it) once we get something "done" we start another one. So make the next one a 67.
Then you will have both.
OR...
I will drive over to see you and take that 67 front end off your hands.

[Elliot949]

67 All the way..

[low&slow]

I know there's a lot of 69-70 fans. Wonder where they all are. hmmm

Well here's some pics of my truck with a 69 nose and a 67 nose. My truck in the second picture is kinda being used as storage right now from when I moved back to Idaho from Bend, OR.

[mud.man.rj]

Interesting, especially if you build 2 clips, still have had many of both and like the cleaner look of the 67, the no side markers are a special touch.

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Interesting, especially if you build 2 clips, still have had many of both and like the cleaner look of the 67, the no side markers are a special touch.

Yeah it'd be interesting for sure, but I'd still be stuck on, "which clip to I want to drive today." lol

[fast&low]

In 69 they perfected the 67 grill

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by fast&low

In 69 they perfected the 67 grill

never heard that one before. They are very similar though.

I may just go out and do a little of my other idea and throw everyone a curve ball here.

[mud.man.rj]

We are ready...curve ball us.
Still like 2 clips, like driving a different truck, could flame one front end, leave the other pristine.

[Sklptrljay]

Originally Posted by low&slow

never heard that one before. They are very similar though.

I may just go out and do a little of my other idea and throw everyone a curve ball here.

What? Forget the struggle between a 67' and 69', and go with the best looking grille -71'/72'?

[1969_CM2590D]

Usually the first year of a new design is the best one, as time goes on they get "improved" and "updated" and usually gooped up and busy in appearance. The '67's were clean and had a simple elegance to their style. The GM trucks were pretty radical anyway when introduced (think of Dodge and IH!). When I was five, there was a Chevy Suburban at the Montgomery County fair in Dayton, Ohio that was all cutaway and animated to show off all the new features. I've always called the 67-68's the Camaro trucks- they had similar front end styling cues- kind of a "family" look.

So one day I want a 292 six Suburban- and it will likely be a '67 (ok, maybe a '68)- so that's my vote.

Those of us who have GMC's however, don't have this dilemma. If you liked the '67 GMC, you'll probably like the '69... and the '72...

[smallwin67]

In My opinion,Rock the Slant nose.Of course I'm biased..:}

[Hawghauler]

I have to say that to me the best look is the '67. I debated all of them when I first started looking and ended with what I think is the best looking choice.
When the seller opened up his garage and I saw that black '67 nose, I realized there was no question which I liked best. These trucks are sleek enough in appearance that I still think they almost look like cars from the front. Set up nicely, I think '67-'68 look very nice indeed. '69's are okay, but I always think of my granpa's truck when I see them. I may be a granpa myself now, but I don't want my truck to look like one.

[Sicklajoie]

67
This is coming from someone who has a 69.

[fast&low]

Nacho truck is one of the most famous & nicest looking truck out there & guess what year is it

[dakattack7]

69-70!

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

What? Forget the struggle between a 67' and 69', and go with the best looking grille -71'/72'?

Got a 72 sitting right next to my truck that has the 67 clip on in the picture.

[o6r1man]

67

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

We are ready...curve ball us.
Still like 2 clips, like driving a different truck, could flame one front end, leave the other pristine.

That'd be a good idea if I was to go that route, but with the route I'm already going with this truck, both clips would have to be built the same exact way and painted the exact same as well. Still a cool idea regardless to have 2 clips.


Curve ball coming soon

[fast&low]

Weber or Old Smokey?