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**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-25-2020, 11:44 AM

Thanks Jack! My radiator shop is closed until Monday so I'll let you know then after he looks it over. -Brian

jjzepplin · 07-25-2020, 11:55 AM

I would go ahead and get a new fan. Little story. I was 6 years old when I saw a fellow run past me bleeding like crazy. Shorten the story- His fan blade came apart as he was working on his car. I turned it off for him. Then I saw what happened. Nother quick one-68 Camaro at the shop for vibrations. Boss revved it a couple times and the fan went through the hood. Good thing it was closed.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-25-2020, 12:13 PM

Sounds like cheap insurance to get a new one that hasn't been bent back and forth. I truly appreciate this and all advice. I used to think I knew a lot about these trucks but after finding this site I've realized I'm in about 2nd grade knowledge-wise with these things. -BA

gmc684x4 · 07-25-2020, 12:43 PM

Ol blue longer in front which way ?

Seen several 72s running 67 68 hoods

**69 customcamper** · 07-25-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

It was a good run. 24 years with this "Longhorn" style GMC.

Was making a run to Ventura North 101 to pick up a motorcycle project and some kids lost their surfboard off the top of their mini-van and jumped out onto the freeway and were running around trying to retrieve it. People were swerving and panicking and it I ended up in the back of a semi. Of course the impact totally missed the bumper. Just creamed the front pretty bad. seems like I was barely moving on impact but the damage is pretty bad. Can't get the hood open but it looks like my new GM "Performance" engine is OK. The rest, not so much.

I have a core support and grille in good shape. Might have some fenders. I am in Glendale.

54blackhornet · 07-25-2020, 05:28 PM

Brian I have no use for the radiator so I will get a box for it next week and box it up. Don’t waste time repairing yours if it’s been hit. This one is perfect. Send me your zip code okay

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-25-2020, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Brian I have no use for the radiator so I will get a box for it next week and box it up. Don’t waste time repairing yours if it’s been hit. This one is perfect. Send me your zip code okay

PM sent

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-25-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 customcamper

I have a core support and grille in good shape. Might have some fenders. I am in Glendale.

I found a core support, and the left fender, inner and outer, at Pick Your Part.
I sure could use a RIGHT side set. Also the grill I bought seems to be the wrong one. So I'd really like to look at yours. Thanks! Brian

The one I had is taller (see pics).

RichardJ · 07-25-2020, 06:48 PM

There are guys on this forum that know a hell of a lot more about front sheet metal and grills. I think if you had bought a complete '68 front end for $300 you could have put it back together as a '68. From what i see, you bought a $300, '68 fender that won't fit any '69 parts.
'67 & '68 have the sloped hood. '68 & '69 have the same grill, but the '68 grill surround and fenders are different than '69 because of the sloped hood.

That's as much as I know and I may have that wrong
See if these LMC pages don't help you.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eel-body-parts

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc

It looks like the core support is GMC only and changed from '68 to '69.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...and-components

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-25-2020, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

There are guys on this forum that know a hell of a lot more about front sheet metal and grills. I think if you had bought a complete '68 front end for $300 you could have put it back together as a '68. From what i see, you bought a $300, '68 fender that won't fit any '69 parts.
'67 & '68 have the sloped hood. '68 & '69 have the same grill, but the '68 grill surround and fenders are different than '69 because of the sloped hood.

That's as much as I know and I may have that wrong
See if these LMC pages don't help you.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eel-body-parts

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc

It looks like the core support is GMC only and changed from '68 to '69.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...and-components

I guess I crapped out. Thanks for explaining this. I though I read that all GMC and 68 chevy would work. Oops. Back to the drawing board.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-25-2020, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

I guess I crapped out. Thanks for explaining this. I though I read that all GMC and 68 chevy would work. Oops. Back to the drawing board.

As long as your new grill is a 67 or 68 you're doing fine. 69 - 72 use a different upper bar. You just need a right fender......

**Steeveedee** · 07-25-2020, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

As long as your new grill is a 67 or 68 you're doing fine. 69 - 72 use a different upper bar. You just need a right fender......

That's the kind of fresh air some guy needing some relief needs to hear! Man, I love this place.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-25-2020, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

That's the kind of fresh air some guy needing some relief needs to hear! Man, I love this place.

Yeah it is. The guys on here make this a truly incredible place.

I'm just going to go with what I have for now and look for a right fender ! All the rest will be fixed to perfect later down the road. -BA

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-12-2020, 01:08 PM

Update: A little progress; (I have a hood lined up possibly) At least it is legal. -BA

gmc684x4 · 08-12-2020, 01:30 PM

Starting to look like a truck again nice work

jjzepplin · 08-12-2020, 01:33 PM

Glad you were able to save it! Have you done any work on the bike?

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2020, 03:41 PM

Sorry to see your truck was wrecked but so glad to see you fixed it instead of selling it or it going to the scrap yard!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-12-2020, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Glad you were able to save it! Have you done any work on the bike?

The bike (1972 Triumph) is coming alone. I'll post on that thread when I get it running. -BA

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-12-2020, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Sorry to see your truck was wrecked but so glad to see you fixed it instead of selling it or it going to the scrap yard!

Yeah, me too. It looked pretty bad there for a while. I don't give up easily plus it gave me a good chance to use my brand new Makita XWT11SR1 18v impact wrench. Great tool! Still need a hood and the other two headlights, paint the one fender.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-12-2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc684x4

Starting to look like a truck again nice work

Thank you sir. My first body work of any kind. It came out OK. I've learned a lot. -Brian

67C10Step · 08-12-2020, 05:47 PM

Looking good and glad you saved it.

The one thing that I find really refreshing on this site is the number of guys that aren't dropping $50K+ in builds. Many, like me, dropping a few thousand to get a decent truck running and on the street.

Don't get me wrong, I love the other stuff too. I covet many a truck on here for the time and money their owners have put into them. I just am glad to be in like company for the time being. I'll drive mine rough on the outside but shiny underneath until I get time and $$ to make it look better. Probably never great, but better.

**RenoKeene** · 08-12-2020, 06:26 PM

Good work. We're proud of you!

54blackhornet · 08-12-2020, 06:46 PM

Congratulations great job ! I wish I had plugged the outlets on that radiator..Jack

**Boog** · 08-12-2020, 07:32 PM

Well good. So are you able to drive it any? I bet that hood flutters in the wind a bit.

You're doing great and for not much money too.

72c20customcamper · 08-12-2020, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardJ

There are guys on this forum that know a hell of a lot more about front sheet metal and grills. I think if you had bought a complete '68 front end for $300 you could have put it back together as a '68. From what i see, you bought a $300, '68 fender that won't fit any '69 parts.
'67 & '68 have the sloped hood. '68 & '69 have the same grill, but the '68 grill surround and fenders are different than '69 because of the sloped hood.

That's as much as I know and I may have that wrong
See if these LMC pages don't help you.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eel-body-parts

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc

It looks like the core support is GMC only and changed from '68 to '69.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...and-components

I may be wrong but I was under the impression that 68 to 72 GMC fenders are all the same. 67 only difference is the side marker and 67 - 68 Chevy are interchangable with GMC

Truck looks great

07-25-2020, 11:44 AM	#51
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Thanks Jack! My radiator shop is closed until Monday so I'll let you know then after he looks it over. -Brian __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-25-2020, 11:55 AM	#52
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? I would go ahead and get a new fan. Little story. I was 6 years old when I saw a fellow run past me bleeding like crazy. Shorten the story- His fan blade came apart as he was working on his car. I turned it off for him. Then I saw what happened. Nother quick one-68 Camaro at the shop for vibrations. Boss revved it a couple times and the fan went through the hood. Good thing it was closed. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-25-2020, 12:13 PM	#53
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Sounds like cheap insurance to get a new one that hasn't been bent back and forth. I truly appreciate this and all advice. I used to think I knew a lot about these trucks but after finding this site I've realized I'm in about 2nd grade knowledge-wise with these things. -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-25-2020, 12:43 PM	#54
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Ol blue longer in front which way ? Seen several 72s running 67 68 hoods

07-25-2020, 05:28 PM	#56
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Brian I have no use for the radiator so I will get a box for it next week and box it up. Don’t waste time repairing yours if it’s been hit. This one is perfect. Send me your zip code okay __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

07-25-2020, 06:48 PM	#59
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,470	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? There are guys on this forum that know a hell of a lot more about front sheet metal and grills. I think if you had bought a complete '68 front end for $300 you could have put it back together as a '68. From what i see, you bought a $300, '68 fender that won't fit any '69 parts. '67 & '68 have the sloped hood. '68 & '69 have the same grill, but the '68 grill surround and fenders are different than '69 because of the sloped hood. That's as much as I know and I may have that wrong See if these LMC pages don't help you. https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eel-body-parts https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...grille-for-gmc It looks like the core support is GMC only and changed from '68 to '69. https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...and-components __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC Last edited by RichardJ; 07-25-2020 at 07:01 PM.

08-12-2020, 01:08 PM	#64
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Update: A little progress; (I have a hood lined up possibly) At least it is legal. -BA Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

08-12-2020, 01:30 PM	#65
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Starting to look like a truck again nice work

08-12-2020, 01:33 PM	#66
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Glad you were able to save it! Have you done any work on the bike? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

08-12-2020, 03:41 PM	#67
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Sorry to see your truck was wrecked but so glad to see you fixed it instead of selling it or it going to the scrap yard! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-12-2020, 05:47 PM	#71
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Looking good and glad you saved it. The one thing that I find really refreshing on this site is the number of guys that aren't dropping $50K+ in builds. Many, like me, dropping a few thousand to get a decent truck running and on the street. Don't get me wrong, I love the other stuff too. I covet many a truck on here for the time and money their owners have put into them. I just am glad to be in like company for the time being. I'll drive mine rough on the outside but shiny underneath until I get time and $$ to make it look better. Probably never great, but better. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

08-12-2020, 06:26 PM	#72
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08-12-2020, 06:46 PM	#73
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Congratulations great job ! I wish I had plugged the outlets on that radiator..Jack __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

08-12-2020, 07:32 PM	#74
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Accident on freeway, GMC finished? Well good. So are you able to drive it any? I bet that hood flutters in the wind a bit. You're doing great and for not much money too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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