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Differences Between GMC and Chevy?
Besides the obvious like headlights and grill, is there any other differences between a GMC and Chevy? Someone just told me the hood and fenders are different. Is there anything to that claim?
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Re: Differences Between GMC and Chevy?
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![]() Seriously, though...GMC fenders are the same as Chevy in '67, and the same as '68 Chevys for all GMCs thereafter ('68-'72), the only difference being between the two is marker lights. The core support is different for GMC (to accomodate the headlights) and the hoods I believe are only different in the holes for badging. The tailgates are different of course, as are the factory steering wheel center cap and the factory hubcaps...and a few other badging differences, but aside from that, the only mechanical difference is that early GMC's could be had with the 305V6. That, and it seems that GMCs are more likely to be leaf-spring trucks. They were not standard this way, however; I used to believe that, but I've got a '70 GMC brochure that says otherwise.
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the casting of the transmissions and motors are different int he respect that they two tops are different different designs so to speak and maybe bolt patterns
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The only difference in the hood is the emblems. The GMC fenders are the same as a 68 chev. 69-72 chev fenders are different. The core support is also different to accomodate the headlights. Hood latches are a little different, and the chev has a center grill support. I don't think my GMC has one.
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Center grill support bolts to the latch bracket, and core support, and to the grill. Maybe a PO took mine out?
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Not many people know this but the instrument panel bezel and rubber floormat (if equipped) are color coded to the interior on GMC's
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Not all insterment panels were color matched in GMC trucks.
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i was told by my grandpa that back in the day the GMC was built for the man who took his family to the show and a sunday driver and the CHEVROLET was built for haulin bales and what not
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You sure you don't have that backwards? GMC has always been the work truck.
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I have always thought that GMC's were the "nicer" Chevys. I don't know why but I have always felt the same way as pissonNOS's grandpappy.
I happen to own a GMC and there ain't nutin like a big 'ol shiny grill.
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I always thought that the 71-72 Chevy was the best looking truck ever made. Ive converted 2 GMC's to Chevys. New fenders, and bumper. Cut the headlight mounts and replace with Chevy ones. That way you don't have to recharge the A/C (if it works).
I just think the Chevy is a better looking truck. BUT, I must admit that I own a GMC YUKON XL 4x4. I like the new GMC grills better than the Chevy ones (only on the new ones) |
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i think today, GMC's are played out to be better (i.e. fancier) than Chevies...maybe it was the same way back then? but it's weird, since GMC has ever only made trucks or trucklike cars, you think it'd be the workhorse of the two.
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Yes, the instrument panel bezels were color coded on "Custon" and hihgher trim levels I think.
I think that GMC's were always intended to be a "Chevy in a Tuxedo" and were probably supposed to be more optioned trucks. However, the popularity of tilt wheel and AC across the board watered down this theory. I think the ratio of work truck to lux truck is higher on Chevy's than GMC's of the total number built of each brand.
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So if I undersand this the 69-72 GMC Fenders = 68 Chevy Fenders. Is that correct?
The only reason I'm even concerned is I have a broker trying to locate a Chevy or GMC for me. I just wanted to make sure most of my spare parts work if I get a GMC. Thanks for the input
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I believe on the frame nuts/bolts you will find washers on GMC.its something ive noticed and also had heard,i was under the impression that GMC was a step above the Chevrolet.I prefer the GMCs unique front ends.nothing better than a 67-8 GMC but a 67-8 Chevy grille is close.any 69-72 chevy would for sure get a GMC nose,and tailgate.In the trucks ive bought it seems that more of the GMCs have had tachs and big blocks,and bucket seats
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