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Hoffman65burb · 03-15-2009, 02:49 AM

Has anyone done the grill swap from GMC to a Chevy grill? difficult? pictures? you need any brackets? do i need a whole new rad support?

**special-K** · 03-15-2009, 05:35 AM

If you want to change your somewhat unique special hansome GMC into a common everyday run of the mill Chevy we need to know what year Chevy grille you want.

69-72 Chevy fenders are different from GMCs.67/68 are the same.The core supports,center bar,wiring,& hood latches are different.If you are going from`69 GMC to 67/68 Chevy you need a 67/68 hood.67/68s have a gravel shield below the grille.If you are going to 67/68 you can use your core support and modify the headlight buckets.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2009, 11:03 AM

basicly, the whole front clip, fenders, hood, core support, all as one piece.That's the easy way to do it.
Leaving it a GMC would be real easy, and make the truck cooler.

67_C-30 · 03-15-2009, 11:49 AM

I'm assuming its a '69 since you have '69 GMC on your sig line. You can make it look like '68 Chevy without changing your fenders and radiator support, but you have to change the hood, the grill and the bumper. You will have have to drill out the GMC headlight bracket radiator bracket on the radiator support.
If you want it look like a '69 - '72 Chevy, you have to change the whole front clip like Andy said, but you can still use your hood. I feel you on wanting change the grill. I overwhelmingly prefer the Chevy's too. Just tell 'em you're giving your truck LASIK surgery!

Ackattack · 03-15-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I'm assuming its a '69 since you have '69 GMC on your sig line. You can make it look like '68 Chevy without changing your fenders and radiator support, but you have to change the hood, the grill and the bumper. You will have have to drill out the GMC headlight bracket radiator bracket on the radiator support.
If you want it look like a '69 - '72 Chevy, you have to change the whole front clip like Andy said, but you can still use your hood. I feel you on wanting change the grill. I overwhelmingly prefer the Chevy's too. Just tell 'em you're giving your truck LASIK surgery!

you will also have to drill some holes for the headlight adjuster screws. I used a GMC core support for my 68 chevy and did this, comparing it with a rusted out 68 chevy core support.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2009, 01:26 PM

the hood will only have to be swapped if you don't want the GMC lettering or holes to remain.

Hoffman65burb · 03-15-2009, 01:50 PM

Ahh, ok, thanks for the info

03-15-2009, 02:49 AM	#1
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	GMC to Chevy Has anyone done the grill swap from GMC to a Chevy grill? difficult? pictures? you need any brackets? do i need a whole new rad support? __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

03-15-2009, 05:35 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GMC to Chevy If you want to change your somewhat unique special hansome GMC into a common everyday run of the mill Chevy we need to know what year Chevy grille you want. 69-72 Chevy fenders are different from GMCs.67/68 are the same.The core supports,center bar,wiring,& hood latches are different.If you are going from`69 GMC to 67/68 Chevy you need a 67/68 hood.67/68s have a gravel shield below the grille.If you are going to 67/68 you can use your core support and modify the headlight buckets. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-15-2009 at 09:45 AM.

03-15-2009, 11:03 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GMC to Chevy basicly, the whole front clip, fenders, hood, core support, all as one piece.That's the easy way to do it. Leaving it a GMC would be real easy, and make the truck cooler.

03-15-2009, 11:49 AM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: GMC to Chevy I'm assuming its a '69 since you have '69 GMC on your sig line. You can make it look like '68 Chevy without changing your fenders and radiator support, but you have to change the hood, the grill and the bumper. You will have have to drill out the GMC headlight bracket radiator bracket on the radiator support. If you want it look like a '69 - '72 Chevy, you have to change the whole front clip like Andy said, but you can still use your hood. I feel you on wanting change the grill. I overwhelmingly prefer the Chevy's too. Just tell 'em you're giving your truck LASIK surgery! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-15-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GMC to Chevy the hood will only have to be swapped if you don't want the GMC lettering or holes to remain.

03-15-2009, 01:50 PM	#7
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: GMC to Chevy Ahh, ok, thanks for the info __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's



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