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02-27-2014, 11:41 PM
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GMC into Chevy?
I've heard a number of people talking about turning their GMC into a Chevy. Why would someone do that? No GMC pride? Thoughts?
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02-27-2014, 11:48 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Cant figure that one out myself!Love my 4 headlight GMC!
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02-27-2014, 11:51 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
I considered it when I bought my GMC first. I ended up just pulling the drivetrain out and putting it in a chevy that needed it more. Now I have what I was originally after. I like the extra lighting the GMC provided, but I liked the look of the chevy more.
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02-27-2014, 11:57 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
I don't get that either... I love the GMC look!!
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02-28-2014, 12:41 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Well for me growing up, we always had GM cars, Dad, Mom, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins etc. Except for my Papa. He drove a 56 GMC Short step with a Pontiac V8 engine. I always thought there was something special about GMCs. I've owned two new Yukon's and now the 72. I think Papa would approve.
 
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02-28-2014, 12:52 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Mine is a GMC but had the Chevy treatment. Wish I had the proper nose on her... o well....
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02-28-2014, 08:19 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Back in many many days past people would buy GMC's to work with and Chevys a little less so. Or at least that was a general concenus back then but I did say that was long ago when they did carry different drivetrains. I like the 4 eye's my self but I also like the bowtie 's as well. So we could go round and round like we are at Bristol banging into each other all day then still all being right and all liking each other when it is done. Z10 I think your Papa would be proud as well. Jim
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02-28-2014, 08:34 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
People are afraid of individuality.
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02-28-2014, 08:42 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
The only time we ever did it was so we could race our GMC pickup at a Super Chevy event.
The rules have changed enough now that we wouldn't need to in order to participate. K
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02-28-2014, 09:22 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
GMC = General Motors has Class.....
It is all GM, love my 4-eyed ones....also less of them on the road! 
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02-28-2014, 09:55 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
I've always thought that four headlights are twice as good as two.
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02-28-2014, 10:11 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Ive always thought of running a gmc front clip with a chevy headlight wiring harness and using the extra headlight holes for a ramair setup. Not sure if it has been done or not. Mines a chevy and gmc clips are hard to find in my area. If I ever come across a good deal I might have to try it. If It didnt work I could just put chevy clip back on
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02-28-2014, 10:37 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Who wouldn't fall in love with a face like this.....
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02-28-2014, 11:17 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Damn, I want one of each!
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02-28-2014, 09:57 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
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02-28-2014, 11:31 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
I love my GMC, how about Chevy into GMC?
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02-28-2014, 12:45 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
When I got my 68 GMC from the original owner it had sat unmoved for over a decade. The battery leaked and ruined the core support, pass inner and outer fender and battery box. After looking unsuccessful for a GMC core I turned it into a C-10 ! I do have a "Real" 71 GMC ! People just love all the Chrome on the front end of the GMC.....
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02-28-2014, 05:03 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
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Well it's your lucky day! I just installed a Goodmark replacement core support and it fit like a glove. Change that thing back. Oh Black Hornet, noticed your Chaparral photo in your signature. If you ever make it to Midland, I'll get you a personal up close visit with the 2J. My buddy has a key to the Chaparral Gallery.
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02-28-2014, 05:20 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
Z10 Thanks for the heads up ! I did not think the GMC core support was available ? Just Chevy's ? I always thought Jim Hall has been overlooked as a engineer ? His fan cars kicked but until they where banned ? O We'll ! I will take up your offer one day, a friend is moving to TX and I will have to go down and see you guys.......
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02-28-2014, 05:35 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
I've owned lots of GMs but the only Chevrolet I ever owned was an '82 Malibu which I subsequently changed all the badging and steering wheel to that of a Caballero, making it a GMC coupe.
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02-28-2014, 05:59 PM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
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03-01-2014, 03:26 AM
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Re: GMC into Chevy?
My favorite look is the 68 Chevy followed by the GMC..Love them both!
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