How to swap in a 68 hood?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregbr · 01-31-2005, 07:25 PM

I currently have a 70 GMC, but I would like to know what item will have to be changed to go to a 68 stylr hood on my GMC or a 70-72 Chevy. Thanks ahead of time. Greg

71swb4x4 · 01-31-2005, 07:53 PM

To do it on your 70 GMC you will have to swap out the radiator support and switch to a 67-68 grill. That's the only "bolt-in" way. Otherwise you could modify the leading edge of the hood of the grill to make it fit. The 67-68 grill sort of hangs over. Same concern with doing the same conversion on a 69-72 Chevy.

71swb4x4 · 01-31-2005, 08:06 PM

I am not too sure how these pictures will show up but they will give you a general idea. You are going to run into similar problems on Chevy's and GMC's. There are additional fender/grill problems when switching over a Chevy but that shouldn't hurt you since you have a GMC.

gregbr · 02-01-2005, 05:29 AM

So, with either Chevy or GMC, I need to change to a 67/68 Chevy radiator support and grille, then add the 67/68 Chevy hood. If adding this to a GMC the fenders are OK, but on a 69-72 Chevy I would also have to add the 68 Chevy fenders.....Correct? Doesn't seem that bad, and I think it looks better, especially with the 68 cowl induction hood.....ooooooooohhhh.

71swb4x4 · 02-01-2005, 09:06 AM

What you said is correct. You can use a 67-68 GMC hood as well.

booth · 02-01-2005, 09:15 AM

Question,
What is the differences in the rad. supports from '68 to '70 and is there any difference between the '67 chevy rad support and a '68 GMC besides the twin headlights?
Thanks,

Paul

71swb4x4 · 02-01-2005, 09:17 AM

I think the hood latch on the rad support is different from 69 up. I am pretty sure the dual headlights is your only difference on the Chevy/GMC rad supports.

72gord · 02-01-2005, 10:21 AM

If I'm not mistaken, you can take the dual headlight brackets off the GMC support and put the single Chevy buckets on, just drill out the spot welds holding the brackets on.

gregbr · 02-01-2005, 07:25 PM

Thanks, I'm glad to have access to experts!! Greg

01-31-2005, 07:25 PM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	How to swap in a 68 hood?? I currently have a 70 GMC, but I would like to know what item will have to be changed to go to a 68 stylr hood on my GMC or a 70-72 Chevy. Thanks ahead of time. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

01-31-2005, 07:53 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	To do it on your 70 GMC you will have to swap out the radiator support and switch to a 67-68 grill. That's the only "bolt-in" way. Otherwise you could modify the leading edge of the hood of the grill to make it fit. The 67-68 grill sort of hangs over. Same concern with doing the same conversion on a 69-72 Chevy. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-31-2005, 08:06 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I am not too sure how these pictures will show up but they will give you a general idea. You are going to run into similar problems on Chevy's and GMC's. There are additional fender/grill problems when switching over a Chevy but that shouldn't hurt you since you have a GMC. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-01-2005, 05:29 AM	#4
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	So, with either Chevy or GMC, I need to change to a 67/68 Chevy radiator support and grille, then add the 67/68 Chevy hood. If adding this to a GMC the fenders are OK, but on a 69-72 Chevy I would also have to add the 68 Chevy fenders.....Correct? Doesn't seem that bad, and I think it looks better, especially with the 68 cowl induction hood.....ooooooooohhhh. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

02-01-2005, 09:06 AM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	What you said is correct. You can use a 67-68 GMC hood as well. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-01-2005, 09:15 AM	#6
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	Question, What is the differences in the rad. supports from '68 to '70 and is there any difference between the '67 chevy rad support and a '68 GMC besides the twin headlights? Thanks, Paul __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

02-01-2005, 09:17 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I think the hood latch on the rad support is different from 69 up. I am pretty sure the dual headlights is your only difference on the Chevy/GMC rad supports. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-01-2005, 10:21 AM	#8
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	If I'm not mistaken, you can take the dual headlight brackets off the GMC support and put the single Chevy buckets on, just drill out the spot welds holding the brackets on.

02-01-2005, 07:25 PM	#9
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Thanks, I'm glad to have access to experts!! Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424



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