66-67 body header panel question

[aeon280]

I am in the process of assembling a 67 coronet that had been someone else,s project before I got hold of it. In checking out the grille fitment it appears perhaps a 66 coronet header panel (for lack of a better word) was used because the headlight gill buckets don't line up with the holes in the header panel. Any 66/67 b-body folks familiar with this arrangement. Did dodge use a different headlight offset form 66 to 67? I have an assembly book but it is not real clear on this particular setup.

 

[RT K_line]

Post a picture of what you are talking about and I'll go thru my pics to see if I have anything that may help. I think the 66 headlights mount differently than 67 if I remember correctly. It's been awhile so I may be wrong. I just receintly assembled my 67 grill.

 

[Mike67]

The buckets are different, 66 allowed for for the blinkers and the headlights were more inboard. Look at the hood line... I'm not sure but maybe they replaced the fenders???

 

[aeon280]

Thanks, I will get some pics this week and post them but I am thinking they probably did replace the fenders and use 66 fenders because the fender mounted buckets are more inboard. Paint is already complete so it looks like I may have to fab up alternate mounting system if I am going to use my 67 grille assembly.

 

[Mike67]

Here are some pics of my 67 fenders and core support.

 

[aeon280]

Here is what mine looks like.

 

[Mike67]

As far as the buckets are inboard I'd say that's a 66...I'll try to mock mine up this weekend and take a pic....