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northerngmc · 02-01-2009, 01:45 AM

Just wondering about the value of Chevrolet trucks and GMC trucks, is there a difference in value?

**fine69** · 02-01-2009, 01:46 AM

Well. For some reason most buyers like Chevy grills.

I personally like them all.

*Puropedo* · 02-01-2009, 02:03 AM

As a 67-72 gm truck fan, I would have to say I like them both, but if I were
to buy another GMC the first thing I would do is to change the front clip to a
67-68 or 71-72 chevy ,,,, they just look a lot better

LuckyHenriksen · 02-01-2009, 02:09 AM

I think it would just be a personal preference. I like both

thirdstreettito · 02-01-2009, 03:59 AM

I like me all, except the 69/70 bowtie on the hood.

**70cst** · 02-01-2009, 08:49 AM

Geeee...I like the 69-70 bowtie. I prefere Chevy but if my 70cst that I found back in 2000 was an equally loaded GMC...I would have bought it. As been said...it is preference.

stope4 · 02-01-2009, 08:55 AM

In my opinion, the GM two light headlight system doesn't look as good as the Chevy one light system. It's kinda like the 67 - 69 Camaro and the 67 - 69 Firebird. The Camaro is way more desireable than the Firebird. Has something to do with the differences in the front end. Same here. With that said, it comes down to opportunity and preference.

big_al_71 · 02-01-2009, 08:59 AM

I like both styles and would pay according to what I believe the truck is worth, I am not too much into name brands.

teeitup · 02-01-2009, 09:57 AM

Well I like chevy's, from my experience around here in parting and buying GMC's dont do as well

67_C-30 · 02-01-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teeitup

Well I like chevy's, from my experience around here in parting and buying GMC's dont do as well

I agree with that. The prefer the Chevy's, and the market seems to favor Chevy's overwhelmingly. In most cases you can theoretically 2 identical trucks, the Chevy will bring more money than the GMC.

With that being said, I would love to have a '67 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 with a 351 V6 and a SM435 tranny in the worst way!!!

Call me crazy...

**El Jay** · 02-01-2009, 07:15 PM

I have 1 each. Paid about the same for each 1.

For me, it just comes down to a couple of things:
Do I like the way it's equipped?
Do I think the price is "reasonable"?

Other than that, it doesn't really matter a whole lot.

Just my .02.

4tiresngas · 02-01-2009, 07:35 PM

You know with the Big 3 having all their problems, one of the thoughts is that GM will do away with the GMC Truck line. If so, I would think the lettered trucks would become more valuable.

But for right now, I'm sticking with my bowtie.

ETsC10 · 02-01-2009, 08:29 PM

I've had both but prefer the '67-68 f.e. ...given equal trucks.

To me, it makes the snout look less bulky than a GMC and combined with the sloped hood, blends better
with the trucks sleek lines. It also resembles the same year Chevelles which, IMHO were the nicest looking
cars GM ever built sans the old Corvettes.

Value wise, I don't think the word "classic GM truck" will be any more universal than
the '67-68 Chevy and thier value will probably continue to reflect that.

...all in all..I love em all!

70' GMC · 02-01-2009, 09:58 AM

I like the 67 grills on the gmc and the 71 72 chevy grill

sjarrett71 · 02-01-2009, 11:12 AM

I've always had Chevys but really dig the GMC grills.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2009, 11:41 AM

The only GMC I would actively search out to buy would be a '67 swb fleet truck, BUT if I found two trucks, EXACTLY the same, same color, trim options, engine, tranny, options, etc... on a year to year comparison, I would probably go with the Chevy version and pay a tad more for it.

**special-K** · 02-01-2009, 02:05 PM

As a GM hauler fanatic I think they`re all equal and you can just pic what you want.I`ve had them all.I wouldn`t change one around unless I was building it rom scratch.I`m building GMCs from scratch these days.It`s the same with the GM cars for me.

**kwmech** · 02-01-2009, 03:07 PM

I have 1 chevy ---a 68 longhorn and 2 gmcs one of them a 68 3/4 ton, the other a 69 1 ton dually (used to be a class B). I would have to say I prefer the GMC. For some reason to me they always seem to have more beef to them, can't explain it. I have been taking them apart and rebuilding them for 30 years and know they are just about identical.

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

I think it's all too obvious, you ALL want my truck!

dieselarmy13 · 02-01-2009, 09:12 PM

We all know an acre of chrome on the front makes it faster/cooler/worth more

**El Jay** · 02-01-2009, 09:20 PM

As I tried to teach my favorite (& only) son, "Chrome don't getcha home!"

dieselarmy13 · 02-01-2009, 10:00 PM

But it sure looks nice, even when broken down on the road.

10pointgmc · 02-02-2009, 06:45 PM

I like gmc and not really because the front end but cause i like leaf spring rearend

david jobs · 02-02-2009, 07:04 PM

Have had both over the years

ETsC10 · 02-03-2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10pointgmc

I like gmc and not really because the front end but cause i like leaf spring rearend

Gee, 10Point, don't give up...you're just not lookin in the right place!
Both of my '68 Chevy C-10's are stock leaf sprung and one has a Posi. Not common but available.

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02-01-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? Well. For some reason most buyers like Chevy grills. I personally like them all. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

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Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? As a 67-72 gm truck fan, I would have to say I like them both, but if I were to buy another GMC the first thing I would do is to change the front clip to a 67-68 or 71-72 chevy ,,,, they just look a lot better

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LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I think it would just be a personal preference. I like both __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

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thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I like me all, except the 69/70 bowtie on the hood. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? Geeee...I like the 69-70 bowtie. I prefere Chevy but if my 70cst that I found back in 2000 was an equally loaded GMC...I would have bought it. As been said...it is preference. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-01-2009, 08:55 AM	#7
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? In my opinion, the GM two light headlight system doesn't look as good as the Chevy one light system. It's kinda like the 67 - 69 Camaro and the 67 - 69 Firebird. The Camaro is way more desireable than the Firebird. Has something to do with the differences in the front end. Same here. With that said, it comes down to opportunity and preference.

02-01-2009, 08:59 AM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I like both styles and would pay according to what I believe the truck is worth, I am not too much into name brands. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-01-2009, 09:57 AM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? Well I like chevy's, from my experience around here in parting and buying GMC's dont do as well __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-01-2009, 07:15 PM	#11
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I have 1 each. Paid about the same for each 1. For me, it just comes down to a couple of things: Do I like the way it's equipped? Do I think the price is "reasonable"? Other than that, it doesn't really matter a whole lot. Just my .02. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

02-01-2009, 07:35 PM	#12
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? You know with the Big 3 having all their problems, one of the thoughts is that GM will do away with the GMC Truck line. If so, I would think the lettered trucks would become more valuable. But for right now, I'm sticking with my bowtie. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

02-01-2009, 08:29 PM	#13
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I've had both but prefer the '67-68 f.e. ...given equal trucks. To me, it makes the snout look less bulky than a GMC and combined with the sloped hood, blends better with the trucks sleek lines. It also resembles the same year Chevelles which, IMHO were the nicest looking cars GM ever built sans the old Corvettes. Value wise, I don't think the word "classic GM truck" will be any more universal than the '67-68 Chevy and thier value will probably continue to reflect that. ...all in all..I love em all! Last edited by ETsC10; 02-01-2009 at 08:29 PM.

02-01-2009, 09:58 AM	#14
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02-01-2009, 11:41 AM	#16
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? As a GM hauler fanatic I think they`re all equal and you can just pic what you want.I`ve had them all.I wouldn`t change one around unless I was building it rom scratch.I`m building GMCs from scratch these days.It`s the same with the GM cars for me. __________________ "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 ~

02-01-2009, 03:07 PM	#18
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,500	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I have 1 chevy ---a 68 longhorn and 2 gmcs one of them a 68 3/4 ton, the other a 69 1 ton dually (used to be a class B). I would have to say I prefer the GMC. For some reason to me they always seem to have more beef to them, can't explain it. I have been taking them apart and rebuilding them for 30 years and know they are just about identical.

02-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#19
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? I think it's all too obvious, you ALL want my truck! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

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dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Which would you pay more for, Chev or GMC? We all know an acre of chrome on the front makes it faster/cooler/worth more __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

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02-01-2009, 10:00 PM	#22
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02-02-2009, 06:45 PM	#23
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