Which front clip would you go with? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-23-2010, 09:43 PM

I am gathering up parts for the build of my 69 K10. I am going to get this to as close to done as I can before I sell it. I doubt I'll have it painted because my goal is to have it at the All truck Nats in Kc in September. But anyhow, I have really been thinking about putting a 67/68 front clip on it. Do you think it would help or hinder the sale of the truck? I'm guessing it will just be a buyer preference. But I was thinking the 67/68 front clip would be cool because you don't see too many 67/68 4x4's. What are your thoughts on it?

**Yukon Jack** · 06-23-2010, 10:35 PM

I don't think it will make enough of a difference to be worth your time, unless the existing front end is in bad shape.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-23-2010, 10:44 PM

Well, I was just wondering because I'll have to purchase fenders and a radiator support at minimum. So that's why I was curious. I'd like to think that putting the 67/68 front on it would help it sell faster, but I doubt it.

raycow · 06-24-2010, 12:52 AM

Do it if you like the look yourself, but don't do because you expect it to bring a higher selling price. You may be disappointed.

Ray

rwolf9653 · 06-24-2010, 08:20 AM

Personally I like the look of the 69-72 front clips on 4x4's. I would keep the one you have.

mstrav1973 · 06-24-2010, 11:41 PM

I'm kind of partial to this look myself. If it cost you more money or work and your just going to sell it, I say no way. If you had all the parts laying around and were just going to make a frankenstein truck anyways, then only to save you from buying other aditional parts. it will cut into your potential profit anyways (If there even is any).

Matt

**ms2335** · 07-06-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rwolf9653

Personally I like the look of the 69-72 front clips on 4x4's. I would keep the one you have.

I am with you, on 4x4s I like the 69-72 front clips. On the two drive I am building I have the 67-68 front clip. On my sons 4x4 were going to put the 72 front clip. Just my opinion

martindc1 · 07-08-2010, 10:04 PM

In my experience vehicles sell better when they are closer to stock.

USSkoval · 07-09-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by martindc1

In my experience vehicles sell better when they are closer to stock.

Agreed. If you plan to sell it, just leave it stock.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-09-2010, 08:29 PM

You guys are right. I am sticking with the 69-72 front. For now I will use my 71 grill, but if I can find a decent 69 or 70 for cheap, I'll use the correct one for it.

laplander · 07-25-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

You guys are right. I am sticking with the 69-72 front. For now I will use my 71 grill, but if I can find a decent 69 or 70 for cheap, I'll use the correct one for it.

Dumb question, do the 69-70 grilles interchange with the 71-72? the reason I ask is on the 71 I picked up it's got the earlier grill, but the sheetmetal looks correct. Is this something I can just unbolt and go back to stock with?
Thanks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2010, 03:07 PM

Yes, the 69-70 grilles can be bolted into a 71-72. Fenders, radiator support, hood, and cowl are all the same for 69-72 chevy.

06-23-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Which front clip would you go with? I am gathering up parts for the build of my 69 K10. I am going to get this to as close to done as I can before I sell it. I doubt I'll have it painted because my goal is to have it at the All truck Nats in Kc in September. But anyhow, I have really been thinking about putting a 67/68 front clip on it. Do you think it would help or hinder the sale of the truck? I'm guessing it will just be a buyer preference. But I was thinking the 67/68 front clip would be cool because you don't see too many 67/68 4x4's. What are your thoughts on it? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-23-2010, 10:35 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Which front clip would you go with? I don't think it will make enough of a difference to be worth your time, unless the existing front end is in bad shape. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-23-2010, 10:44 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Which front clip would you go with? Well, I was just wondering because I'll have to purchase fenders and a radiator support at minimum. So that's why I was curious. I'd like to think that putting the 67/68 front on it would help it sell faster, but I doubt it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-24-2010, 12:52 AM	#4
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Which front clip would you go with? Do it if you like the look yourself, but don't do because you expect it to bring a higher selling price. You may be disappointed. Ray

06-24-2010, 08:20 AM	#5
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Which front clip would you go with? Personally I like the look of the 69-72 front clips on 4x4's. I would keep the one you have. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

06-24-2010, 11:41 PM	#6
mstrav1973 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 321	Re: Which front clip would you go with? I'm kind of partial to this look myself. If it cost you more money or work and your just going to sell it, I say no way. If you had all the parts laying around and were just going to make a frankenstein truck anyways, then only to save you from buying other aditional parts. it will cut into your potential profit anyways (If there even is any). Matt Attached Images __________________ 72 chevy k-10, swb, auto, 35's, rally's, posi, 4" lift, 2.5" old style 40 series flows with headers and crossover pipe and some other stuff!!

07-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#8
martindc1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 218	Re: Which front clip would you go with? In my experience vehicles sell better when they are closer to stock. __________________ Currently truckless, previous trucks: 67 K20, 87 K10 aka V10 & 72 C10

07-09-2010, 08:29 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Which front clip would you go with? You guys are right. I am sticking with the 69-72 front. For now I will use my 71 grill, but if I can find a decent 69 or 70 for cheap, I'll use the correct one for it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-26-2010, 03:07 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Which front clip would you go with? Yes, the 69-70 grilles can be bolted into a 71-72. Fenders, radiator support, hood, and cowl are all the same for 69-72 chevy. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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