72 c-10 into 68

[rdbman]

Hey people I am trying to put a 1968 front end sheet metal only on to my 1972. Will it work and only change out core supports. Thank you very much

[ochre70]

From what I understand only the inner fenders will swap between a 67/68 front end and a 69-72 front end. I'm sure others will chime in on this. I believe its been covered many times if you'll do a search also.

[hugger6933]

The inner fenders are the same throughout the production run 67-72. The core support is different for the 67-8 and the 69-72. So there will have to be a core support change along with the hood and fenders. Jim

[rdbman]

so make sure i have this straight change my core support and my fenders and hood? i do have the fenders off my 68 and the hood off the 68, plus the hood latch off the 68 i will change the mounting bushings for the core support also is that right

[low&slow]

I've only been told from this forum that all you need is the front clip and it all will work.

Also for the core support, the only difference is the headlight buckets.

[rdbman]

no it wont work I have searched this site on this matter and i only seen the swap between a 68 and a 71 can i put a whole clip from my 1968 on to my 1972. i have everything to do this with i just wanted to buy a new core support and new inner fenders thanks so much

[colgad]

The core support is different, it has fasteners for the splash pan, only the 67/8 has a splash pan

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by colgad

The core support is different, it has fasteners for the splash pan, only the 67/8 has a splash pan

You are correct. Forgot about that. But, if you're not going to run a splash pan (like myself), then you could use the 69-72 core supports with the only difference being the headlights

[cheviss427]

Hello, If i'm getting this right, you would need different headlight buckets.....which ones? The 68 buckets are a 1/4" off. Thanks.

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by cheviss427

Hello, If i'm getting this right, you would need different headlight buckets.....which ones? The 68 buckets are a 1/4" off. Thanks.

That's correct. You'll need different headlight buckets if you are using a 69-72 core support. If you use the original buckets on a 69-72 core support with a 67-8 grille, your headlights will be off and not centered in the hole of the grille

[19673ontree]

Yep lot of stuff different , we need to write an article with parts diagram on this , making a 69 to 72 look like a 67 or 68 is about the most popular mod nowadays ,,,,,, im flattered LOL

[In The Ten Ring]

I have a 67 hood, grill, and both front fenders if you are interested. They are in my dad's garage attic (hood is outside on blocks and under a tarp). Just PM me.

[rdbman]

Which headlight buckets will work if I use 72 core support on a 67 front grill and fenders

[low&slow]

Originally Posted by rdbman

Which headlight buckets will work if I use 72 core support on a 67 front grill and fenders

The 69-72 supports have a bucket the bulb sits in and that bucket is mounted on a spacer type thing that is spot welded to the core support. Take those off with an air hammer or something. Once you do that, you'll have a 67-8 core support.

If you're going to use a 72 core support, as mentioned above, you won't be able to use the splash pan.

[rdbman]

what do you mean splash pan? inner fenders?