67/8 front sheetmetal questions.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged91 · 02-17-2005, 09:13 AM

I picked up a rustfree 67/8 grille, core support & lower splashpan. I want to eventually put these on the 72'. I know I need the 67/8 Hood & fenders and I still need the grille brace.

Can I use the 71/2 hood latch with the 67/8 hood or am I going to have to hunt up one of them? Are the hood hinges the same? What are the diffence's in the 67-70 & 71/2 bumperbrackets? Can I use/modify my 71/2 brackets for use on a 67-70 bumper?

**CPNE** · 02-17-2005, 10:59 AM

Latch is different, at least the latch release lever. This is because of the differences between the grille styles. The latch relese lever for 67/68 is designed so you can depress it by reaching into the upper grille opening. The 71/72 is shorter for access at a higher point between plastic inner and outer grilles.

You'll need the 67-70 bumper brackets. You could probably modify but why?, when its a common and cheap part to locate.

Hood hinges are interchangeable.

*wolfthing2000* · 02-17-2005, 01:12 PM

hood hinges are same

396 SS · 02-17-2005, 08:02 PM

You will have to have a 67-68 hood latch

mac · 02-17-2005, 08:26 PM

I may have one if you're interested in it. I'm not sure if its a Chev or GMC. The only difference is the release handle on the GMC latch is set left of center to miss the verticle grill bar that the Chevy doesn't have. PM me and I'll go find it. I had it black powder coated and have @ $25 in it.
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Mac
'67 ZZ4/700R4 dropped and shaved

bagged91 · 02-17-2005, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the info guys... mac, I'lle let you know. I have to go check on one I found at the boneyard to see if the stuff is still there and what the condition is...

L8R - Joe

02-17-2005, 09:13 AM	#1
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	67/8 front sheetmetal questions.... I picked up a rustfree 67/8 grille, core support & lower splashpan. I want to eventually put these on the 72'. I know I need the 67/8 Hood & fenders and I still need the grille brace. Can I use the 71/2 hood latch with the 67/8 hood or am I going to have to hunt up one of them? Are the hood hinges the same? What are the diffence's in the 67-70 & 71/2 bumperbrackets? Can I use/modify my 71/2 brackets for use on a 67-70 bumper? __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-17-2005, 10:59 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Latch is different, at least the latch release lever. This is because of the differences between the grille styles. The latch relese lever for 67/68 is designed so you can depress it by reaching into the upper grille opening. The 71/72 is shorter for access at a higher point between plastic inner and outer grilles. You'll need the 67-70 bumper brackets. You could probably modify but why?, when its a common and cheap part to locate. Hood hinges are interchangeable. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-17-2005, 10:16 PM	#6
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Thanks for the info guys... mac, I'lle let you know. I have to go check on one I found at the boneyard to see if the stuff is still there and what the condition is... L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-17-2005, 01:12 PM	#3
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	hood hinges are same

02-17-2005, 08:02 PM	#4
396 SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cameron, Ok. Posts: 112	You will have to have a 67-68 hood latch

02-17-2005, 08:26 PM	#5
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	I may have one if you're interested in it. I'm not sure if its a Chev or GMC. The only difference is the release handle on the GMC latch is set left of center to miss the verticle grill bar that the Chevy doesn't have. PM me and I'll go find it. I had it black powder coated and have @ $25 in it. ________________________________ Mac '67 ZZ4/700R4 dropped and shaved



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