GMC Hood Letter Difference ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 07-25-2018, 07:17 PM

Okay, just looking thru the forum this evening and noticed a reference to the letter " M " being somewhat different in two separate letter offerings?? I have a letter " M " , do not have the G & the C to go with it. Not sure where I acquired it but it's in the parts stash. Has the number # 3929263 cast into the back, both mount studs intact and directly across from each other. Seems there is a difference from a " flat " letter M and one that has a "notch" or is V cut to the letter? Don't have a GMC to look at, can't compare it to my '71 Chevy 4x4. My BIL has a '67 GMC he will be parting out as he has time. The GMC on it is in the grill area, not on the hood? Need some help here guys,

**too much stuff** · 07-25-2018, 09:46 PM

As stated, 67 will have gmc in the grill, 68 "M" will have a center with a bend in it, and 69-72 will have more of a notch in it to match the hood. (picture the hood line on your chevy)

71sierragrande · 07-25-2018, 09:52 PM

After 67 the letters were on the hood. 68 is probably different than 69-72 cuz the hood changed in 69 and had a ridge.

Edit: Too much stuff explained this much better than I did.

**Ironhorse** · 07-25-2018, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the reply and the explanations. Having never owned a GMC did not realize the oddities about the hood letters. Til my BIL acquired the 67 GMC did not know it is the only year with the GMC in the grille. STILL learning about these trucks and have played with them for years, LOL. (The Chevys that is.)

Being a one year only hood letter do I dare ask here what it's value may be? If I get my hand slapped from a moderator I guess I'll know the answer to the value question huh?

**too much stuff** · 07-25-2018, 10:40 PM

If you have all 3 in decent shape for 68 with good studs I would say maybe $30. If it was the 69-72 style I would guess around $20

07-25-2018, 07:17 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,028	GMC Hood Letter Difference ?? Okay, just looking thru the forum this evening and noticed a reference to the letter " M " being somewhat different in two separate letter offerings?? I have a letter " M " , do not have the G & the C to go with it. Not sure where I acquired it but it's in the parts stash. Has the number # 3929263 cast into the back, both mount studs intact and directly across from each other. Seems there is a difference from a " flat " letter M and one that has a "notch" or is V cut to the letter? Don't have a GMC to look at, can't compare it to my '71 Chevy 4x4. My BIL has a '67 GMC he will be parting out as he has time. The GMC on it is in the grill area, not on the hood? Need some help here guys, __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-25-2018, 09:46 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,697	Re: GMC Hood Letter Difference ?? As stated, 67 will have gmc in the grill, 68 "M" will have a center with a bend in it, and 69-72 will have more of a notch in it to match the hood. (picture the hood line on your chevy) __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

07-25-2018, 09:52 PM	#3
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: GMC Hood Letter Difference ?? After 67 the letters were on the hood. 68 is probably different than 69-72 cuz the hood changed in 69 and had a ridge. Edit: Too much stuff explained this much better than I did. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

07-25-2018, 10:28 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,028	Re: GMC Hood Letter Difference ?? Thanks for the reply and the explanations. Having never owned a GMC did not realize the oddities about the hood letters. Til my BIL acquired the 67 GMC did not know it is the only year with the GMC in the grille. STILL learning about these trucks and have played with them for years, LOL. (The Chevys that is.) Being a one year only hood letter do I dare ask here what it's value may be? If I get my hand slapped from a moderator I guess I'll know the answer to the value question huh? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-25-2018, 10:40 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,697	Re: GMC Hood Letter Difference ?? If you have all 3 in decent shape for 68 with good studs I would say maybe $30. If it was the 69-72 style I would guess around $20 __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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