Questions about a 68 c20 hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

iliveintn · 02-16-2008, 02:09 AM

If I go back to the yard and get it do I need to get the hood hinges as well or are they the same as the 72's? Also i'm pretty sure it is but just in case, the c20 hood should be the same as a c10 correct? And one last thing, how much would it be worth if it's in good condition?

jsbgump · 02-16-2008, 03:06 AM

The hinges are the same. The hoods are different between the 67-68 and the 69-72. The hoods are the same in 1/2 ton through the 1 tons

Dingfodgy · 02-16-2008, 04:01 AM

Hinges are universal for 67-72. I'm assuming you already have the 67/68 core support, grill and fenders otherwise that hood will be kinda lonely sittin in the corner of the shop. If you already have the rest of the front clip- I wouldn't pay more than $100 for a dent/rust free hood out of a junk yard. Going rate in these parts is between 50-75 bucks, unless it's a NOS part or vintage take-off.

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2008, 04:22 AM

if I read right, you wanna install a 67/68 hood on a 72?
It won't work.

iliveintn · 02-16-2008, 04:59 AM

ok I typed this post before I took a nap so i'm sorry if it was kind of confusing. so lemme explain. Thanks so far for the help.

The hood is on a 68 c-20 work truck at the pull-a-part and from what I could tell it was in exceptional shape. I know that I need the core support/grill/fenders to make it work but I just figured if I get this hood now for a cheap price then I can just have it handy on down the line if I ever wanna do this swap and find a more suitable front end cause the grill on this one is pretty crappy lookin. not to mention I really dont feel like pulling a front end apart in a pullapart lot. If I go back and the fenders seem straight then I may have to make an exception though.

BASICALLY is a 68 hood in pretty good shape worth the $35 that pull a part charges? matbe i'll see how much they want for the rest of the stuff too

PanelDeland · 02-16-2008, 05:54 AM

You don't have to pull it apart to remove it.IIRC 13 or so bolts and the lighting plug,then the whole front clip can be tilted forward.If the core support and fenders aren't any good and the grille is trashed there's really no reason to pull the whole thing.If you need the hood it's worth $35.00 if you don't it will probably just be in your way.

iliveintn · 02-16-2008, 10:21 AM

really? anyone care to explain that a little more. If i could get that front end out in one piece id be ecstatic.

PanelDeland · 02-17-2008, 06:57 AM

I'll try to remember.There are two bolts on the core support (the nuts are square and in the channel of the core support they may break loose and have to be held).One in each fenderwell.One on each side of the cab behind the door(near the upper hinge).The connector at the firewall for electrical(has a bolt in the center IIRC.Four bolts on the brace for the drivers fenderwell by the syeering shaft.Make sure you close the hood so everything stays in alignment.
I may have missed a couple.Try using this search
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...earchid=704705
several threads with more tips.

iliveintn · 02-17-2008, 09:11 AM

thanks for the help man! I think some of this might be a pain to do at a pull apart but idk.....id really like this front end for a future project or to put on my blazer cause its pretty nice. oh well I guess i'll figure it out. Thanks for the help!

EDIT - I think that search may be short a few numbers or something because its not pulling up any threads for me.

TN67chevy · 02-18-2008, 06:23 AM

well unless they got another truck in since wed. i got the hood and grill.it was the only 68 on the yard.the fenders was to rusty plus when they set it dont on those wheels it crused the bottoms.i give 40 bucks no rust and 1 dent.the grill was kinda dinged up but after some bangin with a hammer looks pretty good compared to about 300 for a new 1.

02-16-2008, 02:09 AM	#1
iliveintn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee Posts: 33	Questions about a 68 c20 hood If I go back to the yard and get it do I need to get the hood hinges as well or are they the same as the 72's? Also i'm pretty sure it is but just in case, the c20 hood should be the same as a c10 correct? And one last thing, how much would it be worth if it's in good condition?

02-16-2008, 03:06 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood The hinges are the same. The hoods are different between the 67-68 and the 69-72. The hoods are the same in 1/2 ton through the 1 tons __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-16-2008, 04:01 AM	#3
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood Hinges are universal for 67-72. I'm assuming you already have the 67/68 core support, grill and fenders otherwise that hood will be kinda lonely sittin in the corner of the shop. If you already have the rest of the front clip- I wouldn't pay more than $100 for a dent/rust free hood out of a junk yard. Going rate in these parts is between 50-75 bucks, unless it's a NOS part or vintage take-off. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

02-16-2008, 04:22 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood if I read right, you wanna install a 67/68 hood on a 72? It won't work.

02-16-2008, 04:59 AM	#5
iliveintn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee Posts: 33	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood ok I typed this post before I took a nap so i'm sorry if it was kind of confusing. so lemme explain. Thanks so far for the help. The hood is on a 68 c-20 work truck at the pull-a-part and from what I could tell it was in exceptional shape. I know that I need the core support/grill/fenders to make it work but I just figured if I get this hood now for a cheap price then I can just have it handy on down the line if I ever wanna do this swap and find a more suitable front end cause the grill on this one is pretty crappy lookin. not to mention I really dont feel like pulling a front end apart in a pullapart lot. If I go back and the fenders seem straight then I may have to make an exception though. BASICALLY is a 68 hood in pretty good shape worth the $35 that pull a part charges? matbe i'll see how much they want for the rest of the stuff too Last edited by iliveintn; 02-16-2008 at 09:48 AM.

02-16-2008, 05:54 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood You don't have to pull it apart to remove it.IIRC 13 or so bolts and the lighting plug,then the whole front clip can be tilted forward.If the core support and fenders aren't any good and the grille is trashed there's really no reason to pull the whole thing.If you need the hood it's worth $35.00 if you don't it will probably just be in your way. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-16-2008, 10:21 AM	#7
iliveintn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee Posts: 33	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood really? anyone care to explain that a little more. If i could get that front end out in one piece id be ecstatic.

02-17-2008, 06:57 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood I'll try to remember.There are two bolts on the core support (the nuts are square and in the channel of the core support they may break loose and have to be held).One in each fenderwell.One on each side of the cab behind the door(near the upper hinge).The connector at the firewall for electrical(has a bolt in the center IIRC.Four bolts on the brace for the drivers fenderwell by the syeering shaft.Make sure you close the hood so everything stays in alignment. I may have missed a couple.Try using this search http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...earchid=704705 several threads with more tips. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#9
iliveintn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee Posts: 33	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood thanks for the help man! I think some of this might be a pain to do at a pull apart but idk.....id really like this front end for a future project or to put on my blazer cause its pretty nice. oh well I guess i'll figure it out. Thanks for the help! EDIT - I think that search may be short a few numbers or something because its not pulling up any threads for me. Last edited by iliveintn; 02-17-2008 at 09:13 AM.

02-18-2008, 06:23 AM	#10
TN67chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: hohenwald TN Posts: 12	Re: Questions about a 68 c20 hood well unless they got another truck in since wed. i got the hood and grill.it was the only 68 on the yard.the fenders was to rusty plus when they set it dont on those wheels it crused the bottoms.i give 40 bucks no rust and 1 dent.the grill was kinda dinged up but after some bangin with a hammer looks pretty good compared to about 300 for a new 1.



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