Question on GMC's hood fitment??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BarryB · 01-14-2007, 01:34 PM

I have read that a 67 / 68 Chevy hood won't fit correctly on a 69 up Chevy front end. But since the GMC's didn't change fender configurations. Will a 67 68 hood fit and look correct on a 70 model GMC front end ? I am going to go pick up a 70 GMC custom in the near future and it needs a hood from being banged up alittle. I have a 67 68 hood and curious of its fitment.

Bob Moore · 01-14-2007, 05:14 PM

BarryB - the area that doesen't fit is at the grill. If you replace the the top bar of the GMC grill with the 67/68 style the early hood will fit the 69 and up front end. I believe you also have to replace the hood latch with the early style.

49studebaker · 01-14-2007, 05:42 PM

I'd like to put a 67-68 hood on my 71 GMC as well. Anybody out there that has actually done it? Thanks.

BarryB · 01-14-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

I believe you also have to replace the hood latch with the early style.

O.K. well I also have a Chevy hood latch. Another question should it fit in place of the factory 70's one??

01-14-2007, 01:34 PM	#1
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Question on GMC's hood fitment??? I have read that a 67 / 68 Chevy hood won't fit correctly on a 69 up Chevy front end. But since the GMC's didn't change fender configurations. Will a 67 68 hood fit and look correct on a 70 model GMC front end ? I am going to go pick up a 70 GMC custom in the near future and it needs a hood from being banged up alittle. I have a 67 68 hood and curious of its fitment.

01-14-2007, 05:14 PM	#2
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Question on GMC's hood fitment??? BarryB - the area that doesen't fit is at the grill. If you replace the the top bar of the GMC grill with the 67/68 style the early hood will fit the 69 and up front end. I believe you also have to replace the hood latch with the early style. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

01-14-2007, 05:42 PM	#3
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Question on GMC's hood fitment??? I'd like to put a 67-68 hood on my 71 GMC as well. Anybody out there that has actually done it? Thanks. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup



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