GMC or Chevy only option? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IBGOATIN · 01-17-2011, 04:08 PM

I'm sure the question has been asked and I did a little searcing to no avail.

Were there any GMC only or Chevrolet only options?

I was reading this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440534 and I wondered if there were any exclusive options for either.

TIA

**special-K** · 01-17-2011, 05:21 PM

All I can think of is some colors weren't used on both,GMCs had a 351 V6 option and base 302 V6 available through '69,GMC had no V8s until '68 except for 327s at the end of '67,in '67 GMC called the Camper package the Camper Cruiser (and '66)...that's the only differences I can gather at the moment. Pretty much,either brand shared the same options. What I listed are differences,but not necessarily options.

IBGOATIN · 01-17-2011, 05:53 PM

That's what I was curious about, thanks for the info.

**JQ-72** · 01-17-2011, 07:49 PM

What about the map light made into the mirror head on 1971 trucks? I'm pretty sure it was only offered by GMC.

JQ

Longhorn Man · 01-17-2011, 11:42 PM

that was never offered in a pick up at all 67 - 72, not as a factory installed option.

Critter · 01-18-2011, 12:05 AM

Dual headlights were a GMC only option, NOT available on Chevys.

HA, sorry couldn't resist.

Special K pretty much covered what I was aware of, some paint colors and the v6 engines.

Here are some of the paint sheets if anyone is interested. If you zoom in on the images you can see some of the footnotes that distinguish GMC or Chevy only colors.

**JQ-72** · 01-18-2011, 12:17 AM

Here's the map light - pic taken from back of 1971 GMC owner's manual. Not sure if it was factory or dealer, but in all my literature (and I've got lots!) I've only seen it for GMC.

Joshua

**too much stuff** · 01-18-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

Here's the map light - pic taken from back of 1971 GMC owner's manual. Not sure if it was factory or dealer, but in all my literature (and I've got lots!) I've only seen it for GMC.

Joshua

Just curious, is that from the bigger truck section? I think they broke them down in sections.

Longhorn Man · 01-18-2011, 06:53 AM

thats a dealer installed accessory... i'll bet ifyou looked at the to of the bage... it says it. You only see that in GMC manuals, becouse chevy didin't any dealer accessorys in there owners manual

72freak · 01-18-2011, 07:09 AM

Seat upholstery???... GMC had some that looked like it came from a car and I dont think they put it in Chevrolets.

**special-K** · 01-18-2011, 08:15 AM

I never knew about those mirrors w/map light. I'll be looking for one of those.

Other differences,but not necessarily options were 2500 series GMCs came with Dana 60s and 20 series Chevys came with Corporate HO52s...as a rule. Either rear could be opted. The same type of thing for C-series rear springs. GMCs are believed to have come with leaf with coil as an option and visa-versa for Chevy. But,many GMCs had coils that were not listed as an option. Definitely,as a rule,GMCs came with leaf and Chevy with coil. Another thing that seemed to be "mostly" a GMC option is the 6-lug Dana 60 rear for 1/2t.

ls1nova71 · 01-19-2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I never knew about those mirrors w/map light. I'll be looking for one of those.

Other differences,but not necessarily options were 2500 series GMCs came with Dana 60s and 20 series Chevys came with Corporate HO52s...as a rule. Either rear could be opted. The same type of thing for C-series rear springs. GMCs are believed to have come with leaf with coil as an option and visa-versa for Chevy. But,many GMCs had coils that were not listed as an option. Definitely,as a rule,GMCs came with leaf and Chevy with coil. Another thing that seemed to be "mostly" a GMC option is the 6-lug Dana 60 rear for 1/2t.

I believe that most. GMCs were optioned with the leaf. spring rear and that coil was standard. I"ve never seen an option sheet that listed coilspring rear.
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**special-K** · 01-19-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I never knew about those mirrors w/map light. I'll be looking for one of those.

Other differences,but not necessarily options were.....GMCs are believed to have come with leaf with coil as an option and visa-versa for Chevy. But,many GMCs had coils that were not listed as an option. Definitely,as a rule,GMCs came with leaf and Chevy with coil.

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

I believe that most. GMCs were optioned with the leaf. spring rear and that coil was standard. I"ve never seen an option sheet that listed coilspring rear.
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That's pretty much what I was saying. Thanks for clarifying. I'm not always so clear.

**JQ-72** · 01-18-2011, 08:37 PM

The map light pic. is from a 1971 1500-3500 models owner's manual - not big truck. I'm sure that is was a dealer installed accessory, but I thought the thread starter was curious to know if GMC offered any options (factory or dealer) that Chevy didn't - or vise-versa. I have 2 different Chevy accessory booklets (one very detailed) and neither show the map light. I've heard this was a GMC-only item from a reputable 67-72 parts dealer and since I've seen no literature about it from Chevy, I believe it was a GMC only accessory.

Joshua

Longhorn Man · 01-18-2011, 09:01 PM

Personally, when someone says options, then I take it for what the word means. When documenting things like this in 40+ year old vehicles, the word option and accessory have entirely different meanings, and confusing the two can mislead people. Since this site is basicly here for educating each other, then we should do our best to educate properly. The OP never asked about accessorys.... GMC dealers would sell you sunglasses that said GMC on the arms. I don't see that as having anything to do with originality of the trucks. They had some very interesting things, like the mirror mentioned, the glove box lights, the tissue dispenser we've all heard about, the 8 track players, and the glasses I mentioned... some of these SHOULD have been factory installed options, but never were.
The mirror mentioned above was actually a factory option in other GM cars, so I can't see the chevy dealer not offering it if asked.

chewychevy67 · 01-19-2011, 02:49 AM

I added this mirror to my 67. is neat to have. i used the factory 67 arm though. very hard to drill a hole all the way up from bottom to top for the wire feed so you cant see it at all. if i ever did it again i would use the 68 71 style bracket and arm made for the wire already. tried 6 times on the 67 arms.

01-17-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
IBGOATIN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florduh Posts: 16	GMC or Chevy only option? I'm sure the question has been asked and I did a little searcing to no avail. Were there any GMC only or Chevrolet only options? I was reading this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440534 and I wondered if there were any exclusive options for either. TIA

01-17-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? All I can think of is some colors weren't used on both,GMCs had a 351 V6 option and base 302 V6 available through '69,GMC had no V8s until '68 except for 327s at the end of '67,in '67 GMC called the Camper package the Camper Cruiser (and '66)...that's the only differences I can gather at the moment. Pretty much,either brand shared the same options. What I listed are differences,but not necessarily options. __________________ "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; 01-18-2011 at 08:04 AM.

01-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#3
IBGOATIN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florduh Posts: 16	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? That's what I was curious about, thanks for the info.

01-17-2011, 07:49 PM	#4
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? What about the map light made into the mirror head on 1971 trucks? I'm pretty sure it was only offered by GMC. JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

01-17-2011, 11:42 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? that was never offered in a pick up at all 67 - 72, not as a factory installed option.

01-18-2011, 12:05 AM	#6
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? Dual headlights were a GMC only option, NOT available on Chevys. HA, sorry couldn't resist. Special K pretty much covered what I was aware of, some paint colors and the v6 engines. Here are some of the paint sheets if anyone is interested. If you zoom in on the images you can see some of the footnotes that distinguish GMC or Chevy only colors. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-18-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? Here's the map light - pic taken from back of 1971 GMC owner's manual. Not sure if it was factory or dealer, but in all my literature (and I've got lots!) I've only seen it for GMC. Joshua Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

01-18-2011, 06:53 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? thats a dealer installed accessory... i'll bet ifyou looked at the to of the bage... it says it. You only see that in GMC manuals, becouse chevy didin't any dealer accessorys in there owners manual

01-18-2011, 07:09 AM	#10
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? Seat upholstery???... GMC had some that looked like it came from a car and I dont think they put it in Chevrolets. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 01-18-2011 at 07:10 AM.

01-18-2011, 08:15 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? I never knew about those mirrors w/map light. I'll be looking for one of those. Other differences,but not necessarily options were 2500 series GMCs came with Dana 60s and 20 series Chevys came with Corporate HO52s...as a rule. Either rear could be opted. The same type of thing for C-series rear springs. GMCs are believed to have come with leaf with coil as an option and visa-versa for Chevy. But,many GMCs had coils that were not listed as an option. Definitely,as a rule,GMCs came with leaf and Chevy with coil. Another thing that seemed to be "mostly" a GMC option is the 6-lug Dana 60 rear for 1/2t. __________________ "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 ~

01-18-2011, 08:37 PM	#14
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? The map light pic. is from a 1971 1500-3500 models owner's manual - not big truck. I'm sure that is was a dealer installed accessory, but I thought the thread starter was curious to know if GMC offered any options (factory or dealer) that Chevy didn't - or vise-versa. I have 2 different Chevy accessory booklets (one very detailed) and neither show the map light. I've heard this was a GMC-only item from a reputable 67-72 parts dealer and since I've seen no literature about it from Chevy, I believe it was a GMC only accessory. Joshua __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

01-18-2011, 09:01 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? Personally, when someone says options, then I take it for what the word means. When documenting things like this in 40+ year old vehicles, the word option and accessory have entirely different meanings, and confusing the two can mislead people. Since this site is basicly here for educating each other, then we should do our best to educate properly. The OP never asked about accessorys.... GMC dealers would sell you sunglasses that said GMC on the arms. I don't see that as having anything to do with originality of the trucks. They had some very interesting things, like the mirror mentioned, the glove box lights, the tissue dispenser we've all heard about, the 8 track players, and the glasses I mentioned... some of these SHOULD have been factory installed options, but never were. The mirror mentioned above was actually a factory option in other GM cars, so I can't see the chevy dealer not offering it if asked.

01-19-2011, 02:49 AM	#16
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: GMC or Chevy only option? I added this mirror to my 67. is neat to have. i used the factory 67 arm though. very hard to drill a hole all the way up from bottom to top for the wire feed so you cant see it at all. if i ever did it again i would use the 68 71 style bracket and arm made for the wire already. tried 6 times on the 67 arms.



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