Front Clip...GMC or Chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubie · 11-19-2003, 11:27 AM

Which would you choose if you had 1 of each?? I need to buy the patch panel for below the battery anyways, and I have 2 complete front clips in my inventory to choose from. The GMC has the 67 fenders and hood and a 68 GMC chrome grill. The Chevy one is the stock one from my 72. They both need the same amount of work, so which one would you choose??

jorgensensc · 11-19-2003, 11:37 AM

I vote '72, but I think that is the best front end there is!!!!

**lock** · 11-19-2003, 11:54 AM

Of those Id go with the GMC.

tom hand · 11-19-2003, 12:05 PM

It's just a matter of opinion...which do you like best? If you did a poll...I'm sure the Chevy would win. When I bought my GMC, I prefered the Chevy's too, I bought the truck because it was low mileage and in great shape. The GMC grill has really grown on me....it is surprising to me how many people have never seen one. More than once people have asked me how I put 4 headlites on that chevy truck...lol. Chrome steel is sooo much cooler than plastic.

**CPNE** · 11-19-2003, 12:08 PM

Tim, if you don't use the GMC, I'm driving up there to slap you!

I have Erl's 68 GMC as my desktop, YOU could be next!

dubie · 11-19-2003, 12:12 PM

I have always preferred the GMC grill. It is actually the reason I wanted a 67-72 was for that front end. When I was in high school , a buddy of mine had a 71 GMC long fleet 4x4 with a 4" lift and painted orange, it was the coolest truck. The truck is still in town and is great shape!!

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I have Erl's 68 GMC as my desktop, YOU could be next!

You mean I could have my truck on your wallpaper???

I'm pretty much set on the GMC grill, but would also like to hear others opinions on this

**CPNE** · 11-19-2003, 12:15 PM

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Originally posted by dubie
You mean I could have my truck on your wallpaper???

Hell yes!. I'll even overlook the fact the engine is in the"wrong" location

dubie · 11-19-2003, 12:18 PM

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! I knew you were gonna throw that in!!!

boraxman · 11-19-2003, 12:42 PM

Personally, I would go w/

krue · 11-19-2003, 12:53 PM

Gotta love them GMC grills!

**Palf70Step** · 11-19-2003, 01:00 PM

Since it is n ot a 70 Grill

, definitely go with the GMC!!!

**StingRay** · 11-19-2003, 01:03 PM

GMC all of the way here Tim. When I build that Short box it will use the 67/68 hood with a GMC grill. They look especially sweet with the CST trim on the leading edge of the grille and fenders.

**CPNE** · 11-19-2003, 01:14 PM

IMO (for what it's worth; and this in no way is intended to insult those who have chosen differently), the Chevy grille looks better on a customized ride and SWB trucks, whereas the GMC grille looks better on trucks orientated towards work (4x4's, 3/4 and 1 tons). The GMC grille just screams "Ya, I can do that" to me, whereas the Chevy grilles have "softer" lines.

*dtlilly* · 11-19-2003, 01:38 PM

jcab · 11-19-2003, 06:01 PM

Locally I see more Chevys, than GMC's, so I would go with the GMC

1970blazin · 11-19-2003, 06:49 PM

I would choose the GMC, I like the 72 front end, but you see alot of them, and I prefer the hood of the 67-68 years. Nice lines!!

Alexis · 11-19-2003, 07:03 PM

i don't know, thats like asking which of the girls would you pick from landons old avatar that was taken away. i think no matter which one you go with it'll still look badass.

67cst · 11-19-2003, 07:06 PM

chevy without a doubt!

67cst · 11-19-2003, 07:06 PM

chevy without a doubt!

*Randy70C-10* · 11-19-2003, 07:12 PM

Tim, the GMC grille gets my vote.

*Gee_Emm* · 11-19-2003, 07:44 PM

GMC would look better with a flat bed.

**john** · 11-19-2003, 08:11 PM

I would use the Great Mountain Climber

1969 GMC · 11-19-2003, 08:26 PM

smoky02 · 11-19-2003, 08:33 PM

if it was a 67 or 68 chevy I would say different, go with the GMC

dinnut · 11-19-2003, 08:39 PM

chevys look better with billet ALUMINUM inserts... but the gmc is chrome. cant beat chroem all the way round

11-19-2003, 11:27 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Front Clip...GMC or Chevy Which would you choose if you had 1 of each?? I need to buy the patch panel for below the battery anyways, and I have 2 complete front clips in my inventory to choose from. The GMC has the 67 fenders and hood and a 68 GMC chrome grill. The Chevy one is the stock one from my 72. They both need the same amount of work, so which one would you choose?? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-19-2003, 11:37 AM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I vote '72, but I think that is the best front end there is!!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-19-2003, 11:54 AM	#3
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Of those Id go with the GMC. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

11-19-2003, 12:05 PM	#4
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	It's just a matter of opinion...which do you like best? If you did a poll...I'm sure the Chevy would win. When I bought my GMC, I prefered the Chevy's too, I bought the truck because it was low mileage and in great shape. The GMC grill has really grown on me....it is surprising to me how many people have never seen one. More than once people have asked me how I put 4 headlites on that chevy truck...lol. Chrome steel is sooo much cooler than plastic. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

11-19-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Tim, if you don't use the GMC, I'm driving up there to slap you! I have Erl's 68 GMC as my desktop, YOU could be next! Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-19-2003, 12:18 PM	#8
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! I knew you were gonna throw that in!!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-19-2003, 12:42 PM	#9
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Personally, I would go w/ __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-19-2003, 12:53 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Gotta love them GMC grills! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-19-2003, 01:00 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Since it is n ot a 70 Grill , definitely go with the GMC!!! __________________ 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!

11-19-2003, 01:03 PM	#12
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	GMC all of the way here Tim. When I build that Short box it will use the 67/68 hood with a GMC grill. They look especially sweet with the CST trim on the leading edge of the grille and fenders. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

11-19-2003, 01:14 PM	#13
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	IMO (for what it's worth; and this in no way is intended to insult those who have chosen differently), the Chevy grille looks better on a customized ride and SWB trucks, whereas the GMC grille looks better on trucks orientated towards work (4x4's, 3/4 and 1 tons). The GMC grille just screams "Ya, I can do that" to me, whereas the Chevy grilles have "softer" lines. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-19-2003, 01:38 PM	#14
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11-19-2003, 06:01 PM	#15
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Locally I see more Chevys, than GMC's, so I would go with the GMC __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-19-2003, 06:49 PM	#16
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I would choose the GMC, I like the 72 front end, but you see alot of them, and I prefer the hood of the 67-68 years. Nice lines!! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

11-19-2003, 07:03 PM	#17
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i don't know, thats like asking which of the girls would you pick from landons old avatar that was taken away. i think no matter which one you go with it'll still look badass.



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11-19-2003, 07:06 PM	#18
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11-19-2003, 07:12 PM	#20
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Tim, the GMC grille gets my vote.

11-19-2003, 07:44 PM	#21
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	GMC would look better with a flat bed.

11-19-2003, 08:11 PM	#22
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11-19-2003, 08:33 PM	#24
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	if it was a 67 or 68 chevy I would say different, go with the GMC __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

11-19-2003, 08:39 PM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	chevys look better with billet ALUMINUM inserts... but the gmc is chrome. cant beat chroem all the way round __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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