Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smh292 · 03-02-2007, 03:07 PM

I might be buying a 68 C-10. Is the only difference in the front end the 3 pieces of trim on the 68s? How hard would it be to make the front look like a 67.

Joe67 · 03-02-2007, 03:08 PM

The grilles themselves are the same as far as I know.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-02-2007, 03:09 PM

Grilles are the same, the real distinction up front is the marker lights in the fenders

BigSky71 · 03-02-2007, 03:46 PM

Shave the markers and trim, waalaa a 67!

smh292 · 03-02-2007, 03:48 PM

So I could convert the front end to a 67 by removing the 3 peice trim and filling the mounting holes.

Robznob11 · 03-02-2007, 03:52 PM

and fill the turn marker lights on the front fenders

jkaylor68gmc · 03-02-2007, 04:10 PM

exactly, and if your fenders are rough, pick up some brand new '67s for about125 each and don't bother with welding. I tried that one time and warped a fender. oops!

smh292 · 03-02-2007, 05:05 PM

Anyone have any trouble with inspections if you shave the side markers or would they let it slide since the trucks are so old?

1fast71 · 03-02-2007, 05:09 PM

the diffrence is the years lol jk

Joe67 · 03-02-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smh292

So I could convert the front end to a 67 by removing the 3 peice trim and filling the mounting holes.

Which 3 piece trim are you referring to?

woodrow59 · 03-02-2007, 10:49 PM

My '68 had the "hockey stick" chrome fender molding on the front of the fenders which made it look like it was actually part of the grill. The 3rd piece was a chrome hood molding that i think attached to the bottom of the hood front. If I remember right the '68 had holes on the front of the fender to mount the "hockey Stick" chrome.

I may be wrong but it wouldn't be the first time !!!!!!

CPNEJR · 03-02-2007, 10:54 PM

you are correct another difference is that the grill on 68's are all white no matter the body color and the 67's only have white in the openings the the two trim rings go around and the rest is body color

dave2953 · 03-02-2007, 11:02 PM

My '68 grill is the polished type; was it originally white??

Bamm · 03-02-2007, 11:04 PM

Were the '67 grill loops steel painted and the '68 chrome? Not sure, but that's what I was thinking. Help me out if I'm wrong.......Jerry

CPNEJR · 03-02-2007, 11:06 PM

the trim rings for the openings were painted for both years unless the bright metal trim was ordered

dave2953 · 03-02-2007, 11:11 PM

That's pretty cool, thanks for the info. Did they put that on the SPID if it was an option?

CPNEJR · 03-02-2007, 11:19 PM

i'm not sure i've never had a 67-68 with the bright moldings only painted

stllookn · 03-03-2007, 12:24 AM

'67 and '68 CST and Custom Comfort packages both had bright grill surrounds. I have only seen the painted grill surrounds on the '67 standard package.

03-02-2007, 03:07 PM	#1
smh292 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenixville PA Posts: 197	Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille I might be buying a 68 C-10. Is the only difference in the front end the 3 pieces of trim on the 68s? How hard would it be to make the front look like a 67. __________________ www.diverserides.com WTB 67-68 SWB, 350, Auto, Coil frame, Discs up front - PM me with details

03-02-2007, 03:08 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille The grilles themselves are the same as far as I know. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-02-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille Grilles are the same, the real distinction up front is the marker lights in the fenders

03-02-2007, 03:46 PM	#4
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille Shave the markers and trim, waalaa a 67! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

03-02-2007, 03:48 PM	#5
smh292 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenixville PA Posts: 197	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille So I could convert the front end to a 67 by removing the 3 peice trim and filling the mounting holes. __________________ www.diverserides.com WTB 67-68 SWB, 350, Auto, Coil frame, Discs up front - PM me with details

03-02-2007, 03:52 PM	#6
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03-02-2007, 04:10 PM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille exactly, and if your fenders are rough, pick up some brand new '67s for about125 each and don't bother with welding. I tried that one time and warped a fender. oops!

03-02-2007, 05:05 PM	#8
smh292 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenixville PA Posts: 197	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille Anyone have any trouble with inspections if you shave the side markers or would they let it slide since the trucks are so old? __________________ www.diverserides.com WTB 67-68 SWB, 350, Auto, Coil frame, Discs up front - PM me with details

03-02-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille the diffrence is the years lol jk

03-02-2007, 10:49 PM	#11
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille My '68 had the "hockey stick" chrome fender molding on the front of the fenders which made it look like it was actually part of the grill. The 3rd piece was a chrome hood molding that i think attached to the bottom of the hood front. If I remember right the '68 had holes on the front of the fender to mount the "hockey Stick" chrome. I may be wrong but it wouldn't be the first time !!!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

03-02-2007, 10:54 PM	#12
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille you are correct another difference is that the grill on 68's are all white no matter the body color and the 67's only have white in the openings the the two trim rings go around and the rest is body color __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

03-02-2007, 11:02 PM	#13
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille My '68 grill is the polished type; was it originally white?? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 03-02-2007 at 11:05 PM.

03-02-2007, 11:04 PM	#14
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille Were the '67 grill loops steel painted and the '68 chrome? Not sure, but that's what I was thinking. Help me out if I'm wrong.......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS Last edited by Bamm; 03-02-2007 at 11:04 PM.

03-02-2007, 11:06 PM	#15
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille the trim rings for the openings were painted for both years unless the bright metal trim was ordered __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

03-02-2007, 11:11 PM	#16
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille That's pretty cool, thanks for the info. Did they put that on the SPID if it was an option? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250



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03-02-2007, 11:19 PM	#17
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille i'm not sure i've never had a 67-68 with the bright moldings only painted __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

03-03-2007, 12:24 AM	#18
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Differenc between a 67 & 68 Front Grille '67 and '68 CST and Custom Comfort packages both had bright grill surrounds. I have only seen the painted grill surrounds on the '67 standard package. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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