What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BH_CustomTrucks · 02-07-2010, 10:11 AM

I've been playing with the idea of putting a 72 GMC grill in my 71 chevy (I call it a 71 but it's got parts from about 69-72.). Knowing that the radiator support is a little different I was curious of how hard it would be to either add the extra two headlights or do I need to find a gmc core support?

**Palf70Step** · 02-07-2010, 10:26 AM

You'll need fenders, core support, plus the upper grill filler piece to make it work rigth. the 69-72 Chevy fenders/core support are not the same as the 69-72 GMC (67/68 Chevy and 67-72 GMC re swappable)

BH_CustomTrucks · 02-07-2010, 10:43 AM

I guess I never realized the fenders are different. I've owned several of these trucks (6 by age 25) but never a GMC. I just have a few GMC parts around.

I take it the fenders are only different where the grill mounts up against the front of the fender or is it where the core support and fender bolts together?

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-07-2010, 10:57 AM

Brant, the fenders are only different around the grille. You can use 67-68 Chevy fenders though if you can't find GMC ones, except the 67's won't have the side markers. Like others said, you will definitely have to find a GMC support, but the fenders should be pretty easy to come by around our area. Trevor

BH_CustomTrucks · 02-07-2010, 10:59 AM

The good news is I have a whole '68 front clip tucked back in one of the hay sheds. Who knows what I'll do, Trevor you probably know as well as anyone....by the time I get the thing put together....my ideas will change 100 times. Thanks for the input guys!

OhOneWS6 · 02-07-2010, 11:00 AM

What about the inner fenders? Are they the same for GMC & Chevrolet?

02-07-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
BH_CustomTrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan, KS / Warrensburg, MO Posts: 30	What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? I've been playing with the idea of putting a 72 GMC grill in my 71 chevy (I call it a 71 but it's got parts from about 69-72.). Knowing that the radiator support is a little different I was curious of how hard it would be to either add the extra two headlights or do I need to find a gmc core support?

02-07-2010, 10:26 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? You'll need fenders, core support, plus the upper grill filler piece to make it work rigth. the 69-72 Chevy fenders/core support are not the same as the 69-72 GMC (67/68 Chevy and 67-72 GMC re swappable) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#3
BH_CustomTrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan, KS / Warrensburg, MO Posts: 30	Re: What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? I guess I never realized the fenders are different. I've owned several of these trucks (6 by age 25) but never a GMC. I just have a few GMC parts around. I take it the fenders are only different where the grill mounts up against the front of the fender or is it where the core support and fender bolts together?

02-07-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? Brant, the fenders are only different around the grille. You can use 67-68 Chevy fenders though if you can't find GMC ones, except the 67's won't have the side markers. Like others said, you will definitely have to find a GMC support, but the fenders should be pretty easy to come by around our area. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-07-2010, 10:59 AM	#5
BH_CustomTrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan, KS / Warrensburg, MO Posts: 30	Re: What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? The good news is I have a whole '68 front clip tucked back in one of the hay sheds. Who knows what I'll do, Trevor you probably know as well as anyone....by the time I get the thing put together....my ideas will change 100 times. Thanks for the input guys!

02-07-2010, 11:00 AM	#6
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: What does it take to fit a 72 GMC grill on a 71 Chevy? What about the inner fenders? Are they the same for GMC & Chevrolet? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

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