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Old 08-01-2012, 01:11 PM   #1
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1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

Hey guys can you please color the wheels on this truck red and change hood inserts and grill to 1960 version. I have a 1960 stepside and am wondering if I should go back to the original hood and grill on it. It currently has a hood and grill off a 1964, my dad made the swap years ago when it was his cause he didnt like the hood, but I'm really liking the 60 hood better. Let me know what you guys think.... Any input is greatly appreciated.

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Old 08-01-2012, 02:03 PM   #2
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

I like the 60-61 hoods more myself. If I had a 60 w/a 62-66 hood I would definitely swap it out and the grill also.
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Old 08-01-2012, 02:32 PM   #3
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

60 - 61 hood and grill combo is more desired now than it was in the past...ChevyFreak you've seen mine already...chk my avatar pic. The truck sits lower now... Have you found one yet?
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Old 08-01-2012, 02:53 PM   #4
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

The older I get, the more I like things to be original. I would go back to original... I used to have a 60 grill on my '62, but a couple years back, I went back to original...
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Old 08-01-2012, 03:14 PM   #5
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

Yes,Yes do it. Just by comparing the photos the answer ( to me ) is obvious. Nice truck BTW
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Old 08-01-2012, 04:30 PM   #6
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

Do the 60 hood because they are wicked to look at.....everybody has a flat hood....not many have the double bubble.
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Old 08-01-2012, 04:35 PM   #7
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

BTW- if thats an AZ hood and you do swap, let me know. Good hoods are hard to find in NC and it'll help offset the cost of that 60-61 hood...
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Old 08-01-2012, 04:53 PM   #8
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

lol I am the minority this time. I dislike the bugeyed hood so much I traded a mint condition one off my '61 for a pretty haggard 63+ style.
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Old 08-01-2012, 11:31 PM   #9
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

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60 - 61 hood and grill combo is more desired now than it was in the past...ChevyFreak you've seen mine already...chk my avatar pic. The truck sits lower now... Have you found one yet?
Thanks brother! No i haven't found a grill I like yet. I have the hood, it needs a lil work but will look good once it's cherried out.
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Old 08-01-2012, 11:34 PM   #10
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The older I get, the more I like things to be original. I would go back to original... I used to have a 60 grill on my '62, but a couple years back, I went back to original...
I agree with you about keeping it OG brother! I really wish you still had that bad ass 60 grill, I'd buy from you in a heartbeat! I love your 62 bro, its well known on this site and in Santa ha ha.
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Old 08-01-2012, 11:35 PM   #11
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Yes,Yes do it. Just by comparing the photos the answer ( to me ) is obvious. Nice truck BTW
Thanks Bro!!
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Old 08-01-2012, 11:37 PM   #12
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BTW- if thats an AZ hood and you do swap, let me know. Good hoods are hard to find in NC and it'll help offset the cost of that 60-61 hood...
I'm gonna do the swap man! Its a NM hood and has a lil body work done to it. Not sure if you are still interested in it.
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Old 08-01-2012, 11:40 PM   #13
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

Thanks guys! I am gonna do the swap, lets see how long it takes me to find what I need.....Is there any other pics of steppers with this hood/grill combo out there?
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Old 08-01-2012, 11:59 PM   #14
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

Tough to find a good quality 60-61 hood....at least it has been for me.

Looking for a 61 chevy hood if you stumble across one in really good condition.
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Old 08-02-2012, 10:29 AM   #15
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

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I agree with you about keeping it OG brother! I really wish you still had that bad ass 60 grill, I'd buy from you in a heartbeat! I love your 62 bro, its well known on this site and in Santa ha ha.
Thanks bro! That grille went to my girl's brother. He got a killer deal too! I have a decent chrome '60 shell. It doesn't have the bezels or the bars. I just have it hanging in the garage for deco... it's a start.

Also, my cousin bought a '61 for his boy. They were talking about swapping out the hood for a '62-'66. Willing to trade? He's in Burque.
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Old 08-02-2012, 02:30 PM   #16
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Thanks bro! That grille went to my girl's brother. He got a killer deal too! I have a decent chrome '60 shell. It doesn't have the bezels or the bars. I just have it hanging in the garage for deco... it's a start.

Also, my cousin bought a '61 for his boy. They were talking about swapping out the hood for a '62-'66. Willing to trade? He's in Burque.
Yea bro I'd be willing to trade, it might be in better shape than the 60 hood I have. Talk to him and let me know what he says. How much you want for that grill shell bro? Did you ever that that guy about the bumper for your truck?
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:00 PM   #17
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Re: 1960 Stepside Hood Chioce HELP!!

Oh man.. I totally understand the hood choice debacle.

I can't decide for my 64 in I want the 60 hood or the 62-66 hood.



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Old 08-03-2012, 10:23 AM   #18
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Yea bro I'd be willing to trade, it might be in better shape than the 60 hood I have. Talk to him and let me know what he says. How much you want for that grill shell bro? Did you ever that that guy about the bumper for your truck?
I'll call him. From what I remember, the hood's in good shape. Text me this weekend and we can discuss the grille. My bro-in-law says he has the bumper I need. I've been kicking around the idea of selling the '67 after I do a few things to it. Know anyone?
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I'd buy one of you guys a 62-66 hood if you had a 61 chevy hood in like condition.

Just let me know and maybe we can do something?
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