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rocky2 · 11-15-2003, 09:21 PM

Well you have helped me alot so far, so here goes some more questions.
I have a 1970 gmc burb, I would like to put a 1967-1968 hood on it, and a 72 chev grill.
from what I have been reading on other posts this just may be possible.
I understand the headlight differences, but will these phisically bolt on and line up.
again thanks alot for all of the help.

dinnut · 11-15-2003, 09:27 PM

this is what you are talking about done. a 72 front clip with a modified 67 hood. i dont know about the mods done to the hood

rocky2 · 11-15-2003, 09:34 PM

that is exactly the look I want just need to know what I have to do to do it.

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 01:19 AM

I don't klnow from first hand experiance...however, i think the 67/68 hood is longer than the 69-72.

lukecp · 11-16-2003, 02:55 AM

I saw it done on a '69 truck once....but the top bar on the grille was hacked off......

**GMCPaul** · 11-16-2003, 03:39 AM

In order to use the complete 71-72 style grill you would need to cut the front of hood off a 69-72 style and lay it back at the 67-68 angle, the 67-68 hood front edge extends downward another 2 1/2-3" lower than a 69-72 hood so to use a 67-68 hood with the 71-72 grille would require that 2 1/2-3" be removed from the top of the grille where it meets the hood which would look totally butchered as you would have the grille sticking up this amount above hood edge on either side as it wraps onto the front fender leading edge.
GMCPaul

Andy4639 · 11-16-2003, 11:53 AM

If you want that look, just pancake the hood and use a earlier radator support. I have seen this done quit a bit. You cut the hood at the leading edge and back to the window you tapper it off to the orignal edge. I thought I had a picture of one but I can't find it right now.

ozarkhippie · 11-16-2003, 12:17 PM

I like that look. Got me thinking.

rocky2 · 11-16-2003, 12:26 PM

okay so the hood thing may be out, I am not that talented in body work and I wanted to do all of this myself. but will the 72 chevy grill fit my 70 gmc?

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 02:04 PM

A 72 chevy grill will fit your GMC...but you'll need new fenders, rad cupport and bumper too.
Not to mention the grill.
And entire front clip is the best way to go.

11-15-2003, 09:21 PM	#1
rocky2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mcintosh, NM. Posts: 197	more questions Well you have helped me alot so far, so here goes some more questions. I have a 1970 gmc burb, I would like to put a 1967-1968 hood on it, and a 72 chev grill. from what I have been reading on other posts this just may be possible. I understand the headlight differences, but will these phisically bolt on and line up. again thanks alot for all of the help. __________________ is this a hobby or an addiction?

11-15-2003, 09:27 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	this is what you are talking about done. a 72 front clip with a modified 67 hood. i dont know about the mods done to the hood Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-15-2003, 09:34 PM	#3
rocky2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mcintosh, NM. Posts: 197	exactly that is exactly the look I want just need to know what I have to do to do it. __________________ is this a hobby or an addiction?

11-16-2003, 02:55 AM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I saw it done on a '69 truck once....but the top bar on the grille was hacked off...... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-16-2003, 03:39 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	In order to use the complete 71-72 style grill you would need to cut the front of hood off a 69-72 style and lay it back at the 67-68 angle, the 67-68 hood front edge extends downward another 2 1/2-3" lower than a 69-72 hood so to use a 67-68 hood with the 71-72 grille would require that 2 1/2-3" be removed from the top of the grille where it meets the hood which would look totally butchered as you would have the grille sticking up this amount above hood edge on either side as it wraps onto the front fender leading edge. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-16-2003, 01:19 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I don't klnow from first hand experiance...however, i think the 67/68 hood is longer than the 69-72.

11-16-2003, 11:53 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Pancake it! If you want that look, just pancake the hood and use a earlier radator support. I have seen this done quit a bit. You cut the hood at the leading edge and back to the window you tapper it off to the orignal edge. I thought I had a picture of one but I can't find it right now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-16-2003, 12:17 PM	#8
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I like that look. Got me thinking. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

11-16-2003, 12:26 PM	#9
rocky2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mcintosh, NM. Posts: 197	okay so the hood thing may be out, I am not that talented in body work and I wanted to do all of this myself. but will the 72 chevy grill fit my 70 gmc? __________________ is this a hobby or an addiction?

11-16-2003, 02:04 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	A 72 chevy grill will fit your GMC...but you'll need new fenders, rad cupport and bumper too. Not to mention the grill. And entire front clip is the best way to go.



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