Grille and Fender choices - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6D8_C10 · 03-28-2010, 03:54 PM

Hey guys, this is what I got going.

I am currently driving a
68 c10 longbed fleetside with all the parts including fenders, grille and hood.

I just bought a
69 c10 cab, with 71 disk brake shortbed frame.
I just purchased inner and outer fenders for 71-72 with the core support and cowl. (Thank you, "Wasted Income"). I almost have a complete truck

My question is, if you had a choice between the 67-68 style hood and fenders/grille, or the 69-72 style hood fenders/grille?
the 67-68 has the grille confined inside the fenders, where the 69-72 grille runs all the way around to the fenders and grille.

If I pull the hood fenders and grill from the 68, I would be complete, but if I keep the 71 fenders, I will have to find the whole grille assemble and the hood.

So, which combo do you like and why?

Longhorn Man · 03-28-2010, 03:59 PM

i think the 67/68 looks better by far.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-28-2010, 04:06 PM

A lot of people prefer the 67-68's, though I personally enjoy the 69-72's the best. Trevor

67chevy2wd · 03-28-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i think the 67/68 looks better by far.

x2, I would choose the 67-68 front end over any other style any day.

Stano · 03-28-2010, 07:23 PM

67-68 has my vote also. Cleaner n meaner lookin

RocketKing · 03-28-2010, 07:26 PM

IMHO 67/68 may be the best lookin' truck chevy ever built.

Trip59 · 03-28-2010, 10:06 PM

The 67/68 was so good looking you can find it's lines and style reflected in more later models than any of the other years...

I just got one to incorporate into my 72GMC build...

Trip

67_C-30 · 03-28-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i think the 67/68 looks better by far.

What he said!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-28-2010, 10:55 PM

67/68 is drop dead sexy.

chevy71c10 · 03-28-2010, 11:19 PM

Well, it looks like I stand alone in saying that I think the 71-72 Chevys look the best. The honeycomb grill, blinkers in the bumper, and a more vertical front on the hood is just a classic look IMHO. Thats if I had to choose, however we all agree that nothing can compare to the body lines on any of the 67-72 chevy trucks.

Justin

**lolife99** · 03-28-2010, 11:43 PM

I say 71-72.
That way I can trade you a 69-72 hood for those 68 fenders! HA.

I really need a nice set of 68 fenders.
I see you are another Missouri member.
Welcome to the board.
Got any pics?

usmcchevy · 03-28-2010, 11:57 PM

67-68 all the way, my 72 is turning into a 68 right now

67_C-30 · 03-29-2010, 12:17 AM

I posted a poll a few years ago on here, and the 67-68's overwhelmingly took the prize. 69-70 and 71 - 72 were surprisingly close to each other.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261642

jojo · 03-29-2010, 12:29 AM

If it were for my truck,

If its a 67-68, then keep the 67-68 grill/fenders.

If its a 69-72 then do any of the 69-72 grill/fenders (I like the 69-70 and the 71-72 equally)

For some reason (even though I wish I had originally got a 67 or 68), I don't like the idea of creating a 67/68 clone from a 69+

I wouldn't like the idea of having to explain that I don't have a 67/68 but rather a 1970.

6D8_C10 · 03-29-2010, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I posted a poll a few years ago on here, and the 67-68's overwhelmingly took the prize. 69-70 and 71 - 72 were surprisingly close to each other.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261642

Thanks I didn't know there was already a poll. I really like the 67-68 grilles.

JoJo the only reason I got the 69 cab was it was less rusted than the 68. Plus I am driving the 68 now, and I can work on the 69 cab. This truck will never be all numbers matching show truck, so I will put together a truck that I can piece together and which people will agree that looks good.

Plus, It will be fun to get people to guess what year my truck is. LOL

Thanks for the posts guys.
Anyone have a spare 69-72 hood and grille. They don't have to be in good condition, since I will sell the 68 once I get the 69 built.

silver.gray72 · 03-29-2010, 12:29 PM

im a big fan of the 71-72 front with a 67-68 hood...its a little bit of work but its worth it in my opinion(which aint worth jack lol)

PowerPro · 03-29-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketKing

IMHO 67/68 may be the best lookin' truck chevy ever built.

tubbedII · 03-29-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver.gray72

im a big fan of the 71-72 front with a 67-68 hood...its a little bit of work but its worth it in my opinion(which aint worth jack lol)

I almost agree the ^...but I like the 67-68 hood with the 69-70 grille...I think the hood and lines off the 67-68 are the cleanest, but the 69-70 grill/smooth bumpers are the meanest.

03-28-2010, 03:54 PM	#1
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Grille and Fender choices Hey guys, this is what I got going. I am currently driving a 68 c10 longbed fleetside with all the parts including fenders, grille and hood. I just bought a 69 c10 cab, with 71 disk brake shortbed frame. I just purchased inner and outer fenders for 71-72 with the core support and cowl. (Thank you, "Wasted Income"). I almost have a complete truck My question is, if you had a choice between the 67-68 style hood and fenders/grille, or the 69-72 style hood fenders/grille? the 67-68 has the grille confined inside the fenders, where the 69-72 grille runs all the way around to the fenders and grille. If I pull the hood fenders and grill from the 68, I would be complete, but if I keep the 71 fenders, I will have to find the whole grille assemble and the hood. So, which combo do you like and why? __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

03-28-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Grille and Fender choices i think the 67/68 looks better by far.

03-28-2010, 04:06 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Grille and Fender choices A lot of people prefer the 67-68's, though I personally enjoy the 69-72's the best. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-28-2010, 07:23 PM	#5
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: Grille and Fender choices 67-68 has my vote also. Cleaner n meaner lookin __________________ 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

03-28-2010, 07:26 PM	#6
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Grille and Fender choices IMHO 67/68 may be the best lookin' truck chevy ever built.

03-28-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	Re: Grille and Fender choices The 67/68 was so good looking you can find it's lines and style reflected in more later models than any of the other years... I just got one to incorporate into my 72GMC build... Trip

03-28-2010, 10:55 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Grille and Fender choices 67/68 is drop dead sexy. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-28-2010, 11:19 PM	#10
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: Grille and Fender choices Well, it looks like I stand alone in saying that I think the 71-72 Chevys look the best. The honeycomb grill, blinkers in the bumper, and a more vertical front on the hood is just a classic look IMHO. Thats if I had to choose, however we all agree that nothing can compare to the body lines on any of the 67-72 chevy trucks. Justin __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

03-28-2010, 11:43 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Grille and Fender choices I say 71-72. That way I can trade you a 69-72 hood for those 68 fenders! HA. I really need a nice set of 68 fenders. I see you are another Missouri member. Welcome to the board. Got any pics? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-28-2010, 11:57 PM	#12
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Grille and Fender choices 67-68 all the way, my 72 is turning into a 68 right now __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

03-29-2010, 12:17 AM	#13
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Grille and Fender choices I posted a poll a few years ago on here, and the 67-68's overwhelmingly took the prize. 69-70 and 71 - 72 were surprisingly close to each other. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261642 __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-29-2010, 12:29 AM	#14
jojo printing is my trade Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 349	Re: Grille and Fender choices If it were for my truck, If its a 67-68, then keep the 67-68 grill/fenders. If its a 69-72 then do any of the 69-72 grill/fenders (I like the 69-70 and the 71-72 equally) For some reason (even though I wish I had originally got a 67 or 68), I don't like the idea of creating a 67/68 clone from a 69+ I wouldn't like the idea of having to explain that I don't have a 67/68 but rather a 1970. __________________ Jojo's '70 stepside build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344184

03-29-2010, 12:29 PM	#16
silver.gray72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BFE, IN Posts: 13	Re: Grille and Fender choices im a big fan of the 71-72 front with a 67-68 hood...its a little bit of work but its worth it in my opinion(which aint worth jack lol) __________________ 72 Cheyenne C-10 lwb - Guess the color?



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