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theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 09:11 PM

Convince me that this is not a 68 front end with just a 70 grill insert. Looks like the grill center is just bolted in with some small machine screws.
Could you tell me the differences between the years?

LuckyHenriksen · 11-27-2008, 09:15 PM

No advice for ya but the truck looks awesome!

67_C-30 · 11-27-2008, 09:17 PM

That's not a 68 or a 70 front end. It is a 71-72 grill and insert. It also has the 71-72 front bumper as well.

Cyclone44 · 11-27-2008, 09:17 PM

It's a 71-72 Grille......

67_C-30 · 11-27-2008, 09:18 PM

67-68

69-70

71-72

sdailey · 11-27-2008, 09:19 PM

It's a '72. The rear view mirror mounted to the windshield is the tell-tell sign.

67_C-30 · 11-27-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

It's a '72. The rear view mirror mounted to the windshield is the tell-tell sign.

As Lee Corso would say, NOT SO FAST!! my friend! It has 6 lug wheels, making it most likely a '70 or older since 5 lug are rarely changed over to 6 lugs!

My '69 has also has the mirror on the windshield, but it didn't come on there.

theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 09:40 PM

Ok, title says it is a 68.
Carpet over the dash pad so I havent looked at the VIN to make sure I didn't got ripped off.

Is thre another spot on the truck has has a VIN?

You say it's a 71 grill insert, grill and bumper. Are the fenders and hood from a 71 or are they all the same?

Thanks for all the help guys. I dont know much about these trucks. I know metric motorcycles. Lol

OARNGESI · 11-27-2008, 09:46 PM

Theyre 69 and up fenders and hood the 68 hoods slope down

sdailey · 11-27-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

As Lee Corso would say, NOT SO FAST!! my friend! It has 6 lug wheels, making it most likely a '70 or older since 5 lug are rarely changed over to 6 lugs!

My '69 has also has the mirror on the windshield, but it didn't come on there.

Good eye. I didn't notice the 6 lugs.

1LoC10 · 11-27-2008, 09:48 PM

the vin is in the door jamb not the dash....and everything on the front end of that truck is a 72

**Boog** · 11-27-2008, 09:53 PM

It could be a 68 cab and frame with the later model front cap. Some folks like the 71-72 better or maybe that's the only good front end the guy could find when building the truck. Main thing is does the vin match the title.

theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

It could be a 68 cab and frame with the later model front cap. Some folks like the 71-72 better or maybe that's the only good front end the guy could find when building the truck. Main thing is does the vin match the title.

Just looked and they are matching numbers.

powell72 · 11-27-2008, 10:17 PM

Is there a plastic vent in the door jamb by the VIN tag? If not then it is most likely a '68 with a '72 clip.

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2008, 10:21 PM

whats the first 1/2 of the VIN? Just becouse it matches the title doesn't mean anything. I can tell the DMV here that my truck is a 69 and that's what they'll put on the title.

Cyclone44 · 11-27-2008, 10:22 PM

If the #'s match you must have a 68 with a 71-72 clip....Whatever the case you have a great looking truck.....

theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn man

whats the first 1/2 of the vin? Just becouse it matches the title doesn't mean anything. I can tell the dmv here that my truck is a 69 and that's what they'll put on the title.

ce148s197292

theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone44

If the #'s match you must have a 68 with a 71-72 clip....Whatever the case you have a great looking truck.....

Thanks man. It actually looks like the atlantic ocean when looking down the side of it. I dug into the paint to day at a random spot and of course there is bondo.

dont know if I should sand it all down and redo everything or TRY and save the money for new sheetmetal.

I've never restored a truck but have built several choppers so Im not an idiot when it comes to this stuff.

I have a feeling this will be one of those 10 year projects. lol

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2008, 10:44 PM

ce148s197292
cool
c 2 wheel drive
e v-8
1 1/2 ton
4 cab and bed
8 1968
S built in St louis
197292 97292 truck built... probably a very late 68 truck.

theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ce148s197292
cool
c 2 wheel drive
e v-8
1 1/2 ton
4 cab and bed
8 1968
S built in St louis
197292 97292 truck built... probably a very late 68 truck.

Thanks for looking that up man.

I guess I will stay with the 71-72 front clip but the core support and hood latch support will have to be replaced, they are both rusted out at the bottoms.

I need to get my air compressor running right on a good circuit so i can start the body work.

powell72 · 11-27-2008, 10:55 PM

Just so you know, you need to find a '69-72 radiator support, the '67/68's are different. And a '71/72 only latch support.

You might already know this, but since you where asking front end questions I'd thought I'd mention it.

theyammieguy · 11-27-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

Just so you know, you need to find a '69-72 radiator support, the '67/68's are different. And a '71/72 only latch support.

You might already know this, but since you where asking front end questions I'd thought I'd mention it.

Thanks for the info. Im gonna stick with this front end. Unless I decide to buy all new parts and that hood is expensive.

STOCKISH · 11-27-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Ok, title says it is a 68.
Carpet over the dash pad so I havent looked at the VIN to make sure I didn't got ripped off.

Is thre another spot on the truck has has a VIN?

You say it's a 71 grill insert, grill and bumper. Are the fenders and hood from a 71 or are they all the same?

Thanks for all the help guys. I dont know much about these trucks. I know metric motorcycles. Lol

Nice looking truck no matter the year. wouldn't say you got ripped off either way.

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Thanks for looking that up man...

Actually, no looking up on that one... it was in my head.
However, if you wanna look at your model number (Listed on the SPID) you can check it out here;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

drivethechevy · 11-27-2008, 11:30 PM

there might not be as much bondo as you think, grab a napkin or paper towel and a deacent magnet and start goin around on the body, start at the general rust areas like the rockers, the bottom of the tailgate, bottoms of the fenders, the bottom corners of the doors, once you figure out the amount bondo you may be looking at, then you will have a better idea of how much money you will need to spend on sheet metal
deffiantely a nice looking daily driver i would drive the s@%t out of it

11-27-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Front end pictures Convince me that this is not a 68 front end with just a 70 grill insert. Looks like the grill center is just bolted in with some small machine screws. Could you tell me the differences between the years? __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

11-27-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Front end pictures No advice for ya but the truck looks awesome! __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-27-2008, 09:17 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Front end pictures That's not a 68 or a 70 front end. It is a 71-72 grill and insert. It also has the 71-72 front bumper as well. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 11-27-2008 at 09:22 PM.

11-27-2008, 09:17 PM	#4
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Front end pictures It's a 71-72 Grille......

11-27-2008, 09:18 PM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Front end pictures 67-68 69-70 71-72 __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 11-27-2008 at 09:21 PM.

11-27-2008, 09:19 PM	#6
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Front end pictures It's a '72. The rear view mirror mounted to the windshield is the tell-tell sign. __________________ Shannon

11-27-2008, 09:40 PM	#8
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Front end pictures Ok, title says it is a 68. Carpet over the dash pad so I havent looked at the VIN to make sure I didn't got ripped off. Is thre another spot on the truck has has a VIN? You say it's a 71 grill insert, grill and bumper. Are the fenders and hood from a 71 or are they all the same? Thanks for all the help guys. I dont know much about these trucks. I know metric motorcycles. Lol __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett Last edited by theyammieguy; 11-27-2008 at 09:43 PM.

11-27-2008, 09:46 PM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Front end pictures Theyre 69 and up fenders and hood the 68 hoods slope down

11-27-2008, 09:48 PM	#11
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Front end pictures the vin is in the door jamb not the dash....and everything on the front end of that truck is a 72 __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 11-27-2008 at 09:48 PM.

11-27-2008, 09:53 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,436	Re: Front end pictures It could be a 68 cab and frame with the later model front cap. Some folks like the 71-72 better or maybe that's the only good front end the guy could find when building the truck. Main thing is does the vin match the title. __________________ 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

11-27-2008, 10:17 PM	#14
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Front end pictures Is there a plastic vent in the door jamb by the VIN tag? If not then it is most likely a '68 with a '72 clip. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-27-2008, 10:21 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Front end pictures whats the first 1/2 of the VIN? Just becouse it matches the title doesn't mean anything. I can tell the DMV here that my truck is a 69 and that's what they'll put on the title.

11-27-2008, 10:22 PM	#16
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Front end pictures If the #'s match you must have a 68 with a 71-72 clip....Whatever the case you have a great looking truck.....

11-27-2008, 10:44 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Front end pictures ce148s197292 cool c 2 wheel drive e v-8 1 1/2 ton 4 cab and bed 8 1968 S built in St louis 197292 97292 truck built... probably a very late 68 truck.

11-27-2008, 10:55 PM	#21
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Front end pictures Just so you know, you need to find a '69-72 radiator support, the '67/68's are different. And a '71/72 only latch support. You might already know this, but since you where asking front end questions I'd thought I'd mention it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 11-27-2008 at 10:57 PM.



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11-27-2008, 11:30 PM	#25
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Front end pictures there might not be as much bondo as you think, grab a napkin or paper towel and a deacent magnet and start goin around on the body, start at the general rust areas like the rockers, the bottom of the tailgate, bottoms of the fenders, the bottom corners of the doors, once you figure out the amount bondo you may be looking at, then you will have a better idea of how much money you will need to spend on sheet metal deffiantely a nice looking daily driver i would drive the s@%t out of it __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

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