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tattooedblue 09-15-2017 12:25 PM

Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Ok, so I have been spending a lot of time working on my 66 Mustang lately, but I have not completely neglected the truck..

Ever since getting my 69, I have wanted to switch out the nose to a 67. I just like that whole sloped look better.
Then I found out just how proud they are of the 67 hood and grille, not to mention I would also need all the trim, fenders, core support, etc...

I had been watching Craigslist for a 67-68 hood, and finally found one for $50. It was rusted out at the front lip, but I would not be needing that. ;)

I took both hoods, and cut the front supports out of each one.

https://s19.postimg.org/4bdgjlpyr/21270997.jpg

then welded the 69 support into the 67 hood (tacked in place here)

https://s19.postimg.org/83wyzc5gz/21369611.jpg

Then of course the 67-68 hood is too long for the 69-72 trucks, so I cut the front 1.5" - 2" off the hood.. (started at 1.5", then trimmed back 2 more times until it fit)

https://s19.postimg.org/gtu206myb/21270879.jpg

Now, I have the sloped hood of a 67 on a 69.. A hood that should not be ;)
I have about 1.5 hours into this one so far..

https://s19.postimg.org/y9o81vlwz/21270947.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/jrr0tvulv/21314383.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/jcfr0v8oj/21271035.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/wpiw3hdir/21231572.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/8aao2felv/21230902.jpg

flashed 09-15-2017 12:35 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
I like it .

bs46488 09-15-2017 12:38 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Nice lines and fitment on the hood.

Indyspecracer 09-15-2017 01:54 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
I like it! I need some of your metal working skills...

BlueBullet 09-15-2017 01:55 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Looks good!!

rob32472 09-16-2017 06:52 AM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Really nice job on that hood! Makes you wonder why they didn't put this hood on from the factory. Very sleek looking.

72 tigger 09-16-2017 07:34 AM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Looks great- could you post a pic of how you finished the front edge that you cut off? Thx

67c10rustbuket 09-16-2017 06:31 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
I too would like to see how you finished the front edge that you cut. Looks great!

71BUCKET 09-16-2017 07:26 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Nice work!

notsolo 09-16-2017 07:42 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Nicely fitted roll pan doesn't hurt the sleek lines either, really slick metal work.

Camaroguy 09-17-2017 10:15 AM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Very cool! Looks nice.

72_swb 09-17-2017 11:03 AM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Definitely different and not done a lot. I don't like I've ever seen it done. Looks good. Just currious I thought the core supports where the same on 67-72 besides the hood latch.

72 tigger 09-30-2017 10:50 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Any pics of the front edge? thx

raggedjim 10-01-2017 10:48 AM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
There's a couple write-ups on doing this somewhere on the site. It's a cool change, good work.

Here's a good one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

Rg

indymachinist 10-06-2017 12:29 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Very cool! I like it a lot!

tattooedblue 11-05-2017 05:39 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim (Post 8051529)
There's a couple write-ups on doing this somewhere on the site. It's a cool change, good work.

Here's a good one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

Rg

Thank you. That is the write up I saw that inspired me to do it. :metal:

tattooedblue 11-12-2017 07:05 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Few updated pics from today, though I MIGHT be trading it next weekend.

https://s19.postimg.org/6wsd9uhc3/Trade1.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/6k0z3o6s3/Trade2.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/ilwcxt0kz/Trade3.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/ub0clrjtv/Trade4.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/xhuw5dwk3/Trade5.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/7mb5m5zv7/Trade6.jpg

68Gold/white 11-12-2017 07:31 PM

Re: Take a deep breath and C to 10 - 67 hood on a 69
 
Job well done!!!
A unique pickup! The mod's you've made are very well done! Whatever you trade for, the other guy will be getting the better end of the deal!!!


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