'68 fenders with a '72 hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sandking · 01-13-2008, 03:35 PM

Will they work together? I am not worried about the core support or any of the other mounts. The fenders and the hood will be fiberglass therefore have different mounts anyway. The problem I am having is, the fenders that I want are molded after the '68, but I want the '72 style hood. Any info? Thanks.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-13-2008, 04:41 PM

The 71 or 72 hood will be too short to work correcty.

sandking · 01-13-2008, 05:35 PM

Too short as far as front to rear? If thats the case, I can trim the fenders to fit the hood. Will the lines, or the mating surface match where the hood meet the top of the fenders along the whole seam? Thanks for the reply!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-14-2008, 02:20 AM

You can lay back the nose of a 69/72 to work with 67/68 fenders, there is a white
2wd blazer on Evil bay (Been on there for months) that did it, looks really sharp

1969k10stepside · 01-14-2008, 04:37 AM

You can use 68 fenders and a 72 hood...You just need to put a GMC grill and all the trim around the grill on it...That's the way GMC's are.

sandking · 01-14-2008, 06:11 AM

Great, thanks for the replies!!

sandking · 01-14-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

You can lay back the nose of a 69/72 to work with 67/68 fenders, there is a white
2wd blazer on Evil bay (Been on there for months) that did it, looks really sharp

Can you post a link to this one? I am trying to picture the "lay back" Thanks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-14-2008, 07:30 AM

This is the one I speak of, he laid back a 69-72 hood on a 69-72 clip. It gives
the illusion of a 67/68 hood. Not sure what was involved in doing the grafting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...QQcmdZViewItem

Not exactly what I phrased originally, but anything can be done with some work.

sandking · 01-14-2008, 08:23 AM

I see what you are saying. I want the look of a '72 hood on '68 style fenders. I am not a big fan of the slant nose look.

Rokcrln · 01-14-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

This is the one I speak of, he laid back a 69-72 hood on a 69-72 clip. It gives
the illusion of a 67/68 hood. Not sure what was involved in doing the grafting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...QQcmdZViewItem

Not exactly what I phrased originally, but anything can be done with some work.

What you are seeing is a 67-68 hood that has been shortened up for a 69-72 front clip. If you look the sides of the hood come in more before starting to turn up and that is a 67-68 thing. The 69-72 start to turn up sooner. I did the same thing on Low Buck and I think I did a How-To on it as well if I remember right.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kwhite4 · 03-23-2008, 12:31 AM

You stated you were going to use fiberglass fenders.
Did you find someone that makes them or you going to make your own?

I been looking for some for a long time with no luck.

Just curious

sandking · 03-24-2008, 07:08 AM

There is a guy that make the fenders I want (flared, Baja/prerunner style), but they are for the '68 style front clip. I like my '72 style.

vtblazer · 03-24-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandking

There is a guy that make the fenders I want (flared, Baja/prerunner style), but they are for the '68 style front clip. I like my '72 style.

Pics of those please.

sandking · 03-24-2008, 07:11 PM

Would these work with a '72 hood?????

vtblazer · 03-24-2008, 08:57 PM

That's pretty wicked!

jaros44sr · 03-25-2008, 01:30 AM

Wonder if they make back fender bed sides for '67s...Cool pics. any more?

sandking · 03-28-2008, 04:32 PM

You can read all about it HERE

Rokcrln · 03-28-2008, 05:19 PM

Thanks for the link, too bad they did not make their own bed sides like they did the front fenders. I have saved all his pics for a future build

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sandking · 03-28-2008, 05:41 PM

You can get the rear bedsides HERE They are for a long bed, but can easily be trimmed to fit a short box.

jaros44sr · 03-29-2008, 01:03 AM

Thanks, saved it...J.

sandking · 04-11-2008, 04:15 AM

Bump, still wondering if I can go this route. '68 style fenders with a '72 hood and grill.

jaros44sr · 04-11-2008, 02:49 PM

Here's one with the opposite scenario='67 hood and '69-'72 fenders

You can see the problem with the leading edge, about 3/4" longer. Sooooo, think opposite of this condition

Your fenders are going tobe long and your hood short

sandking · 04-11-2008, 03:23 PM

Thats clears things up, thanks!!

01-13-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	'68 fenders with a '72 hood? Will they work together? I am not worried about the core support or any of the other mounts. The fenders and the hood will be fiberglass therefore have different mounts anyway. The problem I am having is, the fenders that I want are molded after the '68, but I want the '72 style hood. Any info? Thanks. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

01-13-2008, 04:41 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? The 71 or 72 hood will be too short to work correcty. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-13-2008, 05:35 PM	#3
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Too short as far as front to rear? If thats the case, I can trim the fenders to fit the hood. Will the lines, or the mating surface match where the hood meet the top of the fenders along the whole seam? Thanks for the reply!! __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

01-14-2008, 02:20 AM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? You can lay back the nose of a 69/72 to work with 67/68 fenders, there is a white 2wd blazer on Evil bay (Been on there for months) that did it, looks really sharp __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-14-2008, 04:37 AM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? You can use 68 fenders and a 72 hood...You just need to put a GMC grill and all the trim around the grill on it...That's the way GMC's are. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-14-2008 at 04:38 AM.

01-14-2008, 06:11 AM	#6
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Great, thanks for the replies!! __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

01-14-2008, 07:30 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? This is the one I speak of, he laid back a 69-72 hood on a 69-72 clip. It gives the illusion of a 67/68 hood. Not sure what was involved in doing the grafting. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...QQcmdZViewItem Not exactly what I phrased originally, but anything can be done with some work. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-14-2008, 08:23 AM	#9
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? I see what you are saying. I want the look of a '72 hood on '68 style fenders. I am not a big fan of the slant nose look. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

03-23-2008, 12:31 AM	#11
kwhite4 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gatesville texas Posts: 180	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? You stated you were going to use fiberglass fenders. Did you find someone that makes them or you going to make your own? I been looking for some for a long time with no luck. Just curious __________________ 68 GMC 565 BBC Abruzzi super pro glide 9.85@135.00

03-24-2008, 07:08 AM	#12
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? There is a guy that make the fenders I want (flared, Baja/prerunner style), but they are for the '68 style front clip. I like my '72 style.

03-24-2008, 07:11 PM	#14
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Would these work with a '72 hood?????

03-24-2008, 08:57 PM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? That's pretty wicked!

03-25-2008, 01:30 AM	#16
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Wonder if they make back fender bed sides for '67s...Cool pics. any more? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-28-2008, 04:32 PM	#17
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? You can read all about it HERE

03-28-2008, 05:19 PM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Thanks for the link, too bad they did not make their own bed sides like they did the front fenders. I have saved all his pics for a future build Kevin LFD Inc.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-28-2008, 05:41 PM	#19
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? You can get the rear bedsides HERE They are for a long bed, but can easily be trimmed to fit a short box.

03-29-2008, 01:03 AM	#20
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Thanks, saved it...J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-11-2008, 04:15 AM	#21
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Bump, still wondering if I can go this route. '68 style fenders with a '72 hood and grill.

04-11-2008, 02:49 PM	#22
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Here's one with the opposite scenario='67 hood and '69-'72 fenders You can see the problem with the leading edge, about 3/4" longer. Sooooo, think opposite of this condition Your fenders are going tobe long and your hood short __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 04-11-2008 at 03:13 PM.

04-11-2008, 03:23 PM	#23
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: '68 fenders with a '72 hood? Thats clears things up, thanks!!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.