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rustycarr · 11-05-2007, 07:40 PM

can gmc and chevy front clips be swapped?

1969k10stepside · 11-05-2007, 07:45 PM

Radiator support,fenders,tailgate,grill,bumper,and other minor stuff depending on how close you want to make it look like a chevy.

carl609 · 11-05-2007, 08:05 PM

i could be wrong, but I think the radiator support is gonna be a tough iem to find. most of the used ones have a lo of rust, and i am not sure they make new ones, but like i said, i could be wrong. i would leave it alone, 4 headlights makes it easier to see at night.

rustycarr · 11-05-2007, 08:09 PM

test

1969k10stepside · 11-05-2007, 08:11 PM

You could use the GMC radiator support I believe, if you cut off the extra headlight buckets.

HotGMC · 11-05-2007, 08:44 PM

dont do it! save the pre 72 GMC's from extinction haha just my 2 cents.

rstewart09 · 11-05-2007, 08:45 PM

Don't know about making it look like a 71, but you can make it look like a 68 with just the grill and knocking the head light brackets off the core support. At least it works with the 67 GMC and I believe the newer are the same. Here is my 67 GMC.

68GMCCustom · 11-05-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rstewart09

Don't know about making it look like a 71, but you can make it look like a 68 with just the grill and knocking the head light brackets off the core support. At least it works with the 67 GMC and I believe the newer are the same. Here is my 67 GMC.

Was it an easy switch for the wiring from quads to dual headlights? Whats required, just use the high beam wiring or what?

**Palf70Step** · 11-05-2007, 10:09 PM

If you can find a vehicle with the entire front clip, then it is a simple unbolt and bolt on the new to have a 71/72 chevy. But just about every piece of the front clip is different between the GMC and the chevy (In 71).

rogergodding · 11-05-2007, 11:10 PM

so what's wrong with GMC's?!?!?!!??

68GMCCustom · 11-06-2007, 12:50 PM

nothing's wrong with GMC's. I've owned nothing BUT GMC's (well, one '91 S10 Blazer and my current '06 TBSS which aren't really trucks) which have included a 64, 68, 77, 86, an 01 C3 (the 1st Denali truck), and an '04 Yukon.
I generally prefer the look of a GMC front end over the Chevy's...but when it comes to the '67-'72 trucks...I prefer the "look" of the '67-'68 Chevy grill. Just my personal preference...doesn't mean anyone has to agree with it.

**88JRFAN** · 11-06-2007, 01:26 PM

What Kind Of Shape Is Your Front Clip In?

11-05-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
rustycarr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 13	Gmc To Chevy. can gmc and chevy front clips be swapped? Last edited by rustycarr; 02-13-2011 at 07:18 PM.

11-05-2007, 07:45 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Gmc To Chevy. Radiator support,fenders,tailgate,grill,bumper,and other minor stuff depending on how close you want to make it look like a chevy. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-05-2007 at 07:46 PM.

11-05-2007, 08:05 PM	#3
carl609 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 63	Re: Gmc To Chevy. i could be wrong, but I think the radiator support is gonna be a tough iem to find. most of the used ones have a lo of rust, and i am not sure they make new ones, but like i said, i could be wrong. i would leave it alone, 4 headlights makes it easier to see at night.

11-05-2007, 08:09 PM	#4
rustycarr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 13	Re: Gmc To Chevy. test Last edited by rustycarr; 02-13-2011 at 07:17 PM.

11-05-2007, 08:11 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Gmc To Chevy. You could use the GMC radiator support I believe, if you cut off the extra headlight buckets.

11-05-2007, 08:44 PM	#6
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	Re: Gmc To Chevy. dont do it! save the pre 72 GMC's from extinction haha just my 2 cents.

11-05-2007, 08:45 PM	#7
rstewart09 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport, Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Gmc To Chevy. Don't know about making it look like a 71, but you can make it look like a 68 with just the grill and knocking the head light brackets off the core support. At least it works with the 67 GMC and I believe the newer are the same. Here is my 67 GMC. __________________ The start of a new toy 1967 GMC 3/4 ton

11-05-2007, 10:09 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Gmc To Chevy. If you can find a vehicle with the entire front clip, then it is a simple unbolt and bolt on the new to have a 71/72 chevy. But just about every piece of the front clip is different between the GMC and the chevy (In 71). __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-05-2007 at 10:09 PM.

11-05-2007, 11:10 PM	#10
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: Gmc To Chevy. so what's wrong with GMC's?!?!?!!??

11-06-2007, 12:50 PM	#11
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Gmc To Chevy. nothing's wrong with GMC's. I've owned nothing BUT GMC's (well, one '91 S10 Blazer and my current '06 TBSS which aren't really trucks) which have included a 64, 68, 77, 86, an 01 C3 (the 1st Denali truck), and an '04 Yukon. I generally prefer the look of a GMC front end over the Chevy's...but when it comes to the '67-'72 trucks...I prefer the "look" of the '67-'68 Chevy grill. Just my personal preference...doesn't mean anyone has to agree with it. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-06-2007, 01:26 PM	#12
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Gmc To Chevy. What Kind Of Shape Is Your Front Clip In?



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