will 72 rad support work w/ 68 hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

t3cochise · 12-31-2002, 02:58 PM

I just picked up a complete 68 front clip for a 68 GMC that will go onto my 72 Jimmy. What parts will need to be changed over. Bill from Vintage Chevy seems to think 72 support and grill will work with some exchange of upper grill trim piece and hood latch and center support. Anyone done this swap ? The 68 support is rusted through under battery area so if this does not work I'll need 68 support if 72 does not work. Thanks for any help. Dan

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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-31-2002, 04:53 PM

I have one of each and they seem to look the same to me but im not 100% sure.

Stano · 12-31-2002, 11:39 PM

The core support itself is the same. You will need to modify it according to the type of headlights you will be using. For example 67-68 chevy doesn't have any mounting stands 69-72 does and GMC's have dual headlights. But yes the core supports will work in all years with some imagination. I have had a 72 support in my 67. Til I found a correct one in good shape.

12-31-2002, 02:58 PM	#1
t3cochise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: N. California Posts: 85	will 72 rad support work w/ 68 hood I just picked up a complete 68 front clip for a 68 GMC that will go onto my 72 Jimmy. What parts will need to be changed over. Bill from Vintage Chevy seems to think 72 support and grill will work with some exchange of upper grill trim piece and hood latch and center support. Anyone done this swap ? The 68 support is rusted through under battery area so if this does not work I'll need 68 support if 72 does not work. Thanks for any help. Dan http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides __________________ 1972 2wd Jimmy 1967 Camaro 2000 Tahoe Limited 1998 Tahoe 2 door 2 wd Last edited by t3cochise; 12-31-2002 at 03:00 PM.

12-31-2002, 04:53 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I have one of each and they seem to look the same to me but im not 100% sure. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2002, 11:39 PM	#3
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	The core support itself is the same. You will need to modify it according to the type of headlights you will be using. For example 67-68 chevy doesn't have any mounting stands 69-72 does and GMC's have dual headlights. But yes the core supports will work in all years with some imagination. I have had a 72 support in my 67. Til I found a correct one in good shape. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain



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