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Mudder · 07-28-2003, 01:15 PM

If i was to change the front clip on a 70 to a 68?????? I looked at a very nice 70 swb fleet 4x4 yesterday with a 4 speed and orginal big block truck. I just dont care for the 69 and 70 fronts. This truck has no rust, is teal green (that I would change), and I can get it without breaking the bank.

**CPNE** · 07-28-2003, 01:18 PM

No, but there were no factory BB 4x4's made.

Mudder · 07-28-2003, 01:31 PM

Hummm just wondering, because it did have 396 badges on it and I didnt think they used the 396 in 70. The guy wasn't there when I looked at it so I couldn't ask questions. It also had Custom badges on it.

1969 GMC · 07-28-2003, 02:11 PM

it's not a sin...i prefer 67-68's myself also. but find out the story on that truck before you buy.

lukecp · 07-28-2003, 02:36 PM

396 badges were only available in '69......I think '67-68's look great as a lowered street truck, but not so good as a 4x4. '71-'72s look best as 4x4's, or any year GMC's IMO.

Mudder · 07-28-2003, 02:50 PM

I could go with a 71-72 front easier and I like those. The guy that has this truck is very peticular and hasn't really driven this truck that much. He has had it for a long time. He has told me what is wrong with it as far as he knows and he won't sell this truck to just anyone. He wants it to go to someone that won't tear it up.

GMC71k20 · 07-28-2003, 03:04 PM

a 67-68 front clip on a swb fleet with a big block is a good combo if you ask me

*racedvl* · 07-28-2003, 03:41 PM

Dunno if it's a sin or not. . . . . . better post some pics!!!!

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2003, 03:59 PM

A GMC clip would look better since you're already thinkin bout replacing the front end.

70c10 · 07-28-2003, 04:21 PM

I love the 67/68 front too!. That truck is awesome!

**Palf70Step** · 07-28-2003, 04:35 PM

I think 70 is the way to go.

Headlights are optional

bluec10 · 07-28-2003, 09:33 PM

The 67-68 front clip is definitely the way to go. When our trucks were designed the 67-68 front clip was, of course, part of an integrated design concept for the new truck series. All of the concept drawings included some form of the 67-68 front clip design. In 69-72 GM felt a need to "beef up" the look of the truck in order to give it a more aggressive look, apparently to compete with Ford (As if Ford could fool anyone with an aggressive looking truck.)

Blue_71 · 07-28-2003, 09:36 PM

sin to go to 67-8 perfectly fine to to 71/2

crazy longhorn · 07-28-2003, 09:41 PM

I have grown to love that 69-70 chev nose, but I will say that it is a sin......if you dont modify that truck to suit you own personal tastes!

Drag out the sawzall, & crank up the welder......& most of all, have fun crazyL

krazy_texan · 07-29-2003, 01:04 AM

how about a 71-72 outer and a billit grill, those always look good on a truck as long as it is done properly.

Mudder · 07-29-2003, 02:48 AM

Thanks all......great answers. Now all I have to do is talk him down a bit and go see my banker (sigh)...........I will have to change the clor and the 4 speed. I'm too lazy to shift even tho I like the thought and the sound fo a 4speed. Seat tank needs to be switched out but over all this is a very nice truck. Thanks again for the great replys.

**Chevy4Life** · 07-29-2003, 03:39 AM

If it turns out anything like your 67' it will be sweeet.

Pont's truck is bada$$ BTW

Mudder · 07-29-2003, 03:42 AM

It will probably be pretty much a Pont's look alike, a little different color, a automatic, and different wheels and tires, with a sun visor. I can't stand copycats LOL.................... Pont has a very sweet truck. It was on my desktop for some time.

VTKidder · 07-29-2003, 08:59 AM

Whatever you end up doing, it had better look as nice when you're done as your '67 does now!

Pont · 07-29-2003, 11:04 AM

Mudder, whatever you decide to do, it will look awesome! Thanks for the kind words guys but remember, if it wasn't for Mudder's 67, I might not have ever had the inspiration to do what I did to my truck. Thanks again Randy, your slowly sending me to the poor house trying to catch up with you

SweetandLong68 · 07-29-2003, 12:20 PM

Pont! Truck sure does look good tho!....Keep it up!

lata
CHRIS

Mudder · 07-29-2003, 12:30 PM

Pont you're out in the passing lane LOL...................

Digger51 · 07-29-2003, 03:43 PM

Do what you like - sinning is impossible!

Dandeluxe · 07-29-2003, 06:41 PM

hey mudder what's wrong with 69-70 front clips???

teeitup · 07-29-2003, 07:27 PM

I'm partial to 67-68 front ends but I do like the 71-72 frontends also. Thats why I have one of each.

Don't have the burb anymore though.

07-28-2003, 01:15 PM	#1
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Is it a Sin? If i was to change the front clip on a 70 to a 68?????? I looked at a very nice 70 swb fleet 4x4 yesterday with a 4 speed and orginal big block truck. I just dont care for the 69 and 70 fronts. This truck has no rust, is teal green (that I would change), and I can get it without breaking the bank.

07-28-2003, 01:18 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	No, but there were no factory BB 4x4's made. __________________ 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

07-28-2003, 02:11 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	it's not a sin...i prefer 67-68's myself also. but find out the story on that truck before you buy. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-28-2003, 02:36 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	396 badges were only available in '69......I think '67-68's look great as a lowered street truck, but not so good as a 4x4. '71-'72s look best as 4x4's, or any year GMC's IMO. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-28-2003, 03:04 PM	#7
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	a 67-68 front clip on a swb fleet with a big block is a good combo if you ask me Attached Images

07-28-2003, 01:31 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Hummm just wondering, because it did have 396 badges on it and I didnt think they used the 396 in 70. The guy wasn't there when I looked at it so I couldn't ask questions. It also had Custom badges on it.

07-28-2003, 02:50 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I could go with a 71-72 front easier and I like those. The guy that has this truck is very peticular and hasn't really driven this truck that much. He has had it for a long time. He has told me what is wrong with it as far as he knows and he won't sell this truck to just anyone. He wants it to go to someone that won't tear it up.

07-28-2003, 03:41 PM	#8
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Dunno if it's a sin or not. . . . . . better post some pics!!!!

07-28-2003, 03:59 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	A GMC clip would look better since you're already thinkin bout replacing the front end.

07-28-2003, 04:21 PM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I love the 67/68 front too!. That truck is awesome! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-28-2003, 04:35 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	I think 70 is the way to go. Headlights are optional __________________ 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!

07-28-2003, 09:33 PM	#12
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	The 67-68 front clip is definitely the way to go. When our trucks were designed the 67-68 front clip was, of course, part of an integrated design concept for the new truck series. All of the concept drawings included some form of the 67-68 front clip design. In 69-72 GM felt a need to "beef up" the look of the truck in order to give it a more aggressive look, apparently to compete with Ford (As if Ford could fool anyone with an aggressive looking truck.) __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

07-28-2003, 09:41 PM	#14
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have grown to love that 69-70 chev nose, but I will say that it is a sin......if you dont modify that truck to suit you own personal tastes! Drag out the sawzall, & crank up the welder......& most of all, have fun crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-29-2003, 01:04 AM	#15
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	how about a 71-72 outer and a billit grill, those always look good on a truck as long as it is done properly. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-29-2003, 02:48 AM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Thanks all......great answers. Now all I have to do is talk him down a bit and go see my banker (sigh)...........I will have to change the clor and the 4 speed. I'm too lazy to shift even tho I like the thought and the sound fo a 4speed. Seat tank needs to be switched out but over all this is a very nice truck. Thanks again for the great replys.



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07-29-2003, 03:39 AM	#17
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 750	If it turns out anything like your 67' it will be sweeet. Pont's truck is bada$$ BTW

07-29-2003, 03:42 AM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	It will probably be pretty much a Pont's look alike, a little different color, a automatic, and different wheels and tires, with a sun visor. I can't stand copycats LOL.................... Pont has a very sweet truck. It was on my desktop for some time.

07-29-2003, 08:59 AM	#19
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Whatever you end up doing, it had better look as nice when you're done as your '67 does now!

07-29-2003, 11:04 AM	#20
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Mudder, whatever you decide to do, it will look awesome! Thanks for the kind words guys but remember, if it wasn't for Mudder's 67, I might not have ever had the inspiration to do what I did to my truck. Thanks again Randy, your slowly sending me to the poor house trying to catch up with you __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

07-29-2003, 12:20 PM	#21
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Pont! Truck sure does look good tho!....Keep it up! lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

07-29-2003, 12:30 PM	#22
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Pont you're out in the passing lane LOL...................

07-29-2003, 03:43 PM	#23
Digger51 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 51	There is no such thing! Do what you like - sinning is impossible! __________________ 70 GMC, SWB, 2WD, low

07-29-2003, 06:41 PM	#24
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	69-70 cool fronts hey mudder what's wrong with 69-70 front clips??? __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it Last edited by Dandeluxe; 07-29-2003 at 07:02 PM.

07-29-2003, 07:27 PM	#25
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I'm partial to 67-68 front ends but I do like the 71-72 frontends also. Thats why I have one of each. Don't have the burb anymore though. __________________ 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"

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