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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 134 | can someone tell me the difference in the hoods of the 1947-1954 3100's thanks for any info
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Side emblem mounting holes (extra holes in some years) http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/i...ign/Advance%20Design%20Spotting%20Guide/The style of the front emblem mounting holes (54/55 differs from 47-53) - I think that all front emblems can be mounted on all years' hoods? Maybe someone can confirm the front latch is the same for all years? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,278 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,278 | I recently mounted a 54 hood on a 49 Frankenstein truck. It was comprised of a 47-53 GMC fender, a 52 Chevrolet fender, a 47-49 upper radiator baffle and an aftermarket grille.
I am here to say that I was able to fit the entire front clip, including the 54 hood perfectly without having to modify anything.
It was no more difficult than assembling a front clip with all original parts. (which, BTW, is a major pain).
The only significant difference in the 54 hood is the front emblem holes. They are not recessed in the 54 hood. They are located in the same locations as the earlier hoods and are easy enough to deal with, using body trim clips in place of the original emblem backing, which is usually rusted out anyway. As mentioned above by Tim, extra holes for side emblems may need to be drilled for some years.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 | Carl, How much different was the GMC front fender and the Chevy?
Did you use the GMC grille surround or a chevy grille?I thought the GMC hood was different than the Chevy.Don't want to hijack this thread,but we are talking about hoods.
Thanks, Doug
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,278 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,278 | The only difference between the Chevrolet and GMC fenders from 47-53 is the hole in the front of the GMC fender for the parking light.
Everything else which I used was Chevrolet.
You are correct that the GMC hoods are different.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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