72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hpcgmc · 10-31-2012, 08:37 PM

I found a front grille and bumper off a 72 GMC in the classifieds. Is there any reason this won't fit on my 67 GMC? When I look at the parts in LMC online catalogue, it shows 1967 grilles different from 1968 to 1972. Is this an installation difference or just a slight cosmetic difference?

**Tim Christian** · 11-01-2012, 02:25 AM

It will work but you will have to use the 67-68 style top bar not the 69-72 top bar

Square_78 · 11-01-2012, 06:57 AM

Fenders are all the same. Not sure how it would work with the 67/68 hood though. I'd be interested to find out how it would all fit. Is the core support the same through all the years?
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**Tim Christian** · 11-02-2012, 03:23 AM

Change the top bar and the hood will work the only thing different on the rad support is the 67-68 would have nut -serts for a gravel sheild and 69-72 would not.

**Tim Christian** · 11-02-2012, 03:32 AM

I should also say 67-68's had a Chevy bumper on them and a 69-72 had a GMC bumper with the cut out for the park lights

**special-K** · 11-02-2012, 06:52 AM

If all you want to do is use the '72 grille and bumper om your '67:

* The bumper is a bolt-on. Only difference is in '67 there were no dips where the turn signals are.

* The grille is the exact same dimensions in all three styles...67,68-70,& 71/72. The 67/68 top bars are different due to the hood difference. If you are retaining the '67 hood you can remove the rivets joining the upper bars on both grilles and exchange them. 67/68s must use the sheet metal upper bar/filler panel and 69-72s must use the chrome upper bar/grille surround with their original hoods.

sduckworth13 · 11-02-2012, 08:25 AM

Wow nice. Should start a FAQ under swapping grills.
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**special-K** · 11-02-2012, 11:46 PM

Tim said it all and I just said it again,only different...sort of

10-31-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? I found a front grille and bumper off a 72 GMC in the classifieds. Is there any reason this won't fit on my 67 GMC? When I look at the parts in LMC online catalogue, it shows 1967 grilles different from 1968 to 1972. Is this an installation difference or just a slight cosmetic difference? __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

11-01-2012, 02:25 AM	#2
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? It will work but you will have to use the 67-68 style top bar not the 69-72 top bar

11-01-2012, 06:57 AM	#3
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? Fenders are all the same. Not sure how it would work with the 67/68 hood though. I'd be interested to find out how it would all fit. Is the core support the same through all the years? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

11-02-2012, 03:23 AM	#4
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? Change the top bar and the hood will work the only thing different on the rad support is the 67-68 would have nut -serts for a gravel sheild and 69-72 would not.

11-02-2012, 03:32 AM	#5
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? I should also say 67-68's had a Chevy bumper on them and a 69-72 had a GMC bumper with the cut out for the park lights

11-02-2012, 06:52 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? If all you want to do is use the '72 grille and bumper om your '67: * The bumper is a bolt-on. Only difference is in '67 there were no dips where the turn signals are. * The grille is the exact same dimensions in all three styles...67,68-70,& 71/72. The 67/68 top bars are different due to the hood difference. If you are retaining the '67 hood you can remove the rivets joining the upper bars on both grilles and exchange them. 67/68s must use the sheet metal upper bar/filler panel and 69-72s must use the chrome upper bar/grille surround with their original hoods. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-02-2012, 08:25 AM	#7
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? Wow nice. Should start a FAQ under swapping grills. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott

11-02-2012, 11:46 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 GMC grill and bumper on a 67 GMC? Tim said it all and I just said it again,only different...sort of __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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