72 to 68 GMC hood change. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nicolas72gmc · 11-12-2008, 01:14 AM

I just read a thread about it and saw several pics with GMC's that were done. Does anyone know if it is as simple as just changing out the hood latch and trim? I love the look of the old hoods, I wish they would have left them the the 67-68's.

*paisaloco67* · 11-12-2008, 01:31 AM

That was the first mod I did to my 72 sierra when I first got it. Like u
mentioned, u will need a 67-68 chevy or gmc hood, a 67-68 hood latch, and
in order to reuse your stock 69-72 gmc grill, u will have to remove the
upper trim of grill that is attached with rivets, then u will have to find a body
piece that covers tha gap from the hood and the grill,it attaches to the fenders, u will have to find that piece in a wrecking yard or ebay (hard to get) cause those only came with original 67-68 gmc trucks and are not
remanufactured.

OARNGESI · 11-12-2008, 01:36 AM

Do you know anything about doing the same but with a chevy

dan42 · 11-12-2008, 01:46 AM

there are a couple of threads on it - it really doesn't look right on the Chevys, IMO- Do a search

*paisaloco67* · 11-12-2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Do you know anything about doing the same but with a chevy

For 69-72 chevys its either replacing the whole clip, (fenders,hood,grill,
radiator support,etc off a 67-68, or cutting and making a 67-68 hood
fit. Not an easy task, (been temped) a member did it, so its not impissible
(he is good though) . Heres a pic showing what Im talking about. Nice huh?

OARNGESI · 11-12-2008, 02:04 AM

Yeah thats the truck with the avalanche taillights just curious how he did it

nicolas72gmc · 11-12-2008, 02:19 AM

Hey paisaloco67, what is that piece called you are telling me about? I will start the search.

*paisaloco67* · 11-12-2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Hey paisaloco67, what is that piece called you are telling me about? I will start the search.

Hey! I dont even know what that piece is called, but take a closer look at
the picture u posted earlier of the gmc, the 67-68 gmc grills were a 1 piece
unit, 69-72s have a thick molding on the top attached on the grill itself, in
order to make your existing 72 grill fit with the 67-68 hood, u will need to
remove this molding, after u remove it, the 67-68 hood will shut correctly
but, there will be a small gap betwen the actual grill and hood, now, this
is where that filling piece comes along. Like I said before, this pieces
came available only with the 67-68 original gmc's, I will try to take a picture
of mine to show u, just be patient brotha.

nicolas72gmc · 11-12-2008, 04:30 AM

Thanks man.

68gmsee · 11-12-2008, 09:40 AM

I'm not familiar with the 69-72 GMC front grills but here's a pic of the front of my 68 GMC. I think it shows the part that paisaloco67 is referring to.

*paisaloco67* · 11-12-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I'm not familiar with the 69-72 GMC front grills but here's a pic of the front of my 68 GMC. I think it shows the part that paisaloco67 is referring to.

Yep! thats it, good job 68gmsee!

nicolas72gmc · 11-12-2008, 10:20 AM

Thanks 68gmsee!!
Hey paisaloco67, I will get back with you when I get ready to work on that. Your knowledge of getting that done will be very valuable. I appreciate it.

68gmsee, I live the same place you do.....

67ChevyRedneck · 11-12-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I'm not familiar with the 69-72 GMC front grills but here's a pic of the front of my 68 GMC. I think it shows the part that paisaloco67 is referring to.

I know little about GMC's, but looking at the pic... you can MAKE that piece by cutting up a 67/68 Chevy grill... (did I just say that!

)

Pic of the top of my Chevy Grill...

67ChevyRedneck · 11-12-2008, 11:09 AM

Also, for anyone brave enough to try, 67/68 hood modification for the 69-72 Chevy's:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=hood

nicolas72gmc · 11-12-2008, 11:19 AM

make me one pleaseeeeeeeee! lol

that is what I want but not enough time to do myself. that is the coolest...

nicolas72gmc · 11-12-2008, 11:38 AM

just send pics of yours, that would be the easiest for me. thanks dude.

*paisaloco67* · 11-13-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Thanks 68gmsee!!
Hey paisaloco67, I will get back with you when I get ready to work on that. Your knowledge of getting that done will be very valuable. I appreciate it.

68gmsee, I live the same place you do.....

Anytime nico.

clos69 · 11-13-2008, 07:01 AM

Here are some pics that i saved....I like how the side markers were relocated on the blue mutt

71sierragrande · 11-16-2018, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

I just read a thread about it and saw several pics with GMC's that were done. Does anyone know if it is as simple as just changing out the hood latch and trim? I love the look of the old hoods, I wish they would have left them the the 67-68's.

Bringing back an old thread here....

I have long pondered doing this mod/hood swap to my '71 GMC and I have all the parts needed around here somewhere. I had originally imagined I would use a 68-70 GMC grille with the 67-68 hood, basically making it look like a '68 up front. But, the orange and white truck in the OP has a 71-72 GMC grille with the early hood. It sure looks different, and I kinda like it.

Anyone else have pics of 71-72 GMC's with the 67-68 hood?

11-12-2008, 01:14 AM	#1
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	72 to 68 GMC hood change. I just read a thread about it and saw several pics with GMC's that were done. Does anyone know if it is as simple as just changing out the hood latch and trim? I love the look of the old hoods, I wish they would have left them the the 67-68's. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-12-2008, 01:31 AM	#2
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. That was the first mod I did to my 72 sierra when I first got it. Like u mentioned, u will need a 67-68 chevy or gmc hood, a 67-68 hood latch, and in order to reuse your stock 69-72 gmc grill, u will have to remove the upper trim of grill that is attached with rivets, then u will have to find a body piece that covers tha gap from the hood and the grill,it attaches to the fenders, u will have to find that piece in a wrecking yard or ebay (hard to get) cause those only came with original 67-68 gmc trucks and are not remanufactured.

11-12-2008, 01:36 AM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. Do you know anything about doing the same but with a chevy

11-12-2008, 01:46 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. there are a couple of threads on it - it really doesn't look right on the Chevys, IMO- Do a search __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-12-2008, 02:04 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. Yeah thats the truck with the avalanche taillights just curious how he did it

11-12-2008, 02:19 AM	#7
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. Hey paisaloco67, what is that piece called you are telling me about? I will start the search. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-12-2008, 04:30 AM	#9
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. Thanks man. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-12-2008, 09:40 AM	#10
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. I'm not familiar with the 69-72 GMC front grills but here's a pic of the front of my 68 GMC. I think it shows the part that paisaloco67 is referring to. Attached Images

11-12-2008, 10:20 AM	#12
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. Thanks 68gmsee!! Hey paisaloco67, I will get back with you when I get ready to work on that. Your knowledge of getting that done will be very valuable. I appreciate it. 68gmsee, I live the same place you do..... __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-12-2008, 11:09 AM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. Also, for anyone brave enough to try, 67/68 hood modification for the 69-72 Chevy's: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=hood __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-12-2008, 11:19 AM	#15
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. make me one pleaseeeeeeeee! lol that is what I want but not enough time to do myself. that is the coolest... __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-12-2008, 11:38 AM	#16
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 72 to 68 GMC hood change. just send pics of yours, that would be the easiest for me. thanks dude. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-13-2008, 07:01 AM	#18
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