69 to 67

[low&slow]

Hi all. I have a 69 c10 that's in good condition/straight and I don't really like the front clip on it. Never really been a fan of the design other than the grill. I have been a big fan of the 67 front clip. Question is, Can I put a 67 front clip on a 69 cab and chassis?

I know you have to change the core support, but I don't care about that. I won't be using a core support. The front clip is going to tilt forward. Also, along with the front clip, do I have to use the cowl off a 67 or can I use my 69 cowl? Or is there even a difference on that part?

Aside from those questions, would it be cheaper to buy a brand new front clip or to find a good used one somewhere?

To buy a brand new front clip, what is (in your opinion) be the best place to buy new fenders, hood, and other parts?

PS: I'm not interested in fiberglass parts. All steel is what I want.

Thanks in Advance to the Number 1 site I go to for Everything and all the great people here.

[low&slow]

Ok so I found a thread on here about interchangeable parts. I'll post it so I don't have to type it. Here it is:

"Either you have to go with the entire 69-72 Front End which includes fenders, hood, rad support and grill (Inner Fenders and Bumper should be the same) or go with the 67-68 Front End (that Front End includes fenders, hood, rad support and grill. Bottom line: The 67-68 and the 69-72 front end parts Do Not Interchange."

So with all that being said, What about the cowl. Are the cowls all the same for 67-72?

Also, let me get this straight, 67/68 fenders are basically the same other than 67 having no marker lights and 68 having marker lights. So if I was to get a 68 fender, take out the marker lights, and weld a patch panel in, then I'd have a 67 fender. Correct?

As for all that, if I buy all new parts, where can I find a 67/68 grill?

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by low&slow

Ok so I found a thread on here about interchangeable parts. I'll post it so I don't have to type it. Here it is:

"Either you have to go with the entire 69-72 Front End which includes fenders, hood, rad support and grill (Inner Fenders and Bumper should be the same) or go with the 67-68 Front End (that Front End includes fenders, hood, rad support and grill. Bottom line: The 67-68 and the 69-72 front end parts Do Not Interchange."

So with all that being said, What about the cowl. Are the cowls all the same for 67-72?

Also, let me get this straight, 67/68 fenders are basically the same other than 67 having no marker lights and 68 having marker lights. So if I was to get a 68 fender, take out the marker lights, and weld a patch panel in, then I'd have a 67 fender. Correct?

As for all that, if I buy all new parts, where can I find a 67/68 grill?

Welding a patch panel over the marker lights does a GREAT job of turning a 68 fender into a 67.
LMC now has a repop 67-68 Grille. Some of their stuff doesn't fit well so be prepared to spend a day or three fitting it. The big one is price. Get ready for this...with all of the light trims and chrome...almost $500.00. and that doesn't get you the core support, center brace, hood latch support or air deflector.

[Tx Firefighter]

Cowls are the same. Hood hinges are the same.

Core support, grille, hood, and fenders are the difference. You can reuse your existing front wire harness and all hardware.
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