Why do i see more Chevy than GMC trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ronniej · 08-27-2003, 02:37 PM

Why do i see so many Chevy trucks at shows and such but hardly any GMC's. Is it harder to find the GMC's or what? someone told me once that it is probably because GMC's were mostly bought by farmers and were driven to death. i myself prefer the grill style of a GMC over a chevy. and when i went looking for a good used tail gate it was harder than @$#% to find one. i have seen a few GMC's at shows but most of them have really basic interior in them. mine has the custom interior and tach dash from the factory plus "AC". i can not remember ever seeing another GMC like mine with "AC". this could be that mine was ordered from the factory with a list of options.
anyway, was the production of the GMC's less or what is the deal. i would like to see more GMC's.
just what i like.

ronniej

Porkchop · 08-27-2003, 02:59 PM

Yeah, I agree that there seem to be more Chevies that GMCs, but I think that more chevies were made than GMCs?????????? (that is the only explanation I can think of) Are you still looking for a GMC tailgate? I have an old one that is in decent condition, and I think I have seen some in the junkyards around here.

Yellow Cheyenne · 08-27-2003, 03:29 PM

I think the general number is about 5 Chevy's were made for each GMC that was made.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-27-2003, 04:48 PM

Ronnie, as a proud new owner of a GMC, I'm glad that I don't see that many.

jef5150 · 08-27-2003, 07:35 PM

as a chevy owner,,,,,i also am glad i dont see many gmc's,,,,,,,lol,,,,,,jeff

casey · 08-27-2003, 07:39 PM

ronniej your opening a can a worms here man,LOL are all you CHEVY & GMC guys and girls armed and ready to do battle? who's going first?

OldSkool71 · 08-27-2003, 08:30 PM

jef5150, couldn't of said it better myself....

oh yeah, nice avatar. gotta get me one of those. Is that a Chevy or GMC?

Piper71c10 · 08-27-2003, 08:41 PM

Chevys were obviously the better truck. Imho, GMC's were always what guys bought when they couldn't afford the Chevy. It's a brand name thing.

My opinion =

Piper!

Billy G · 08-27-2003, 08:42 PM

When I was a kid....the old-timers in MY area referred to GMC as ..
"The Cadillac of Trucks"

Billy G

**passthebuck** · 08-27-2003, 09:00 PM

GMC is a workin' man's (or woman's

) truck. The common man needed four headlights 'cause he needed to see what he was workin' on! (mending fences, oil rigs, etc) but chevies being mainly driven by soft-handed city folk only needed two headlights. Now this is just one of a many reasons why GMC rulz, but it's a start. (This is all just my half-joking/tonge-in-cheek opinion)

*Randy70C-10* · 08-27-2003, 09:10 PM

A GMC is a Chevy. Someone from the Chevy plant was brain storming one day and thought, "how can we make these Chevy trucks look better"? So they re-designed the grill so it would look like a mans truck and put the GMC logos on them (so women who happen to be looking for a date would know that there's a man behind the wheel).

casey · 08-27-2003, 10:18 PM

ok-- thats it, you gay man cruisers, don't know what your talking about, that double head light thing was installed on the GMC"S cause they knew nobody would drive them in the day light, it would be all after dark driving LOL

Fred T · 08-27-2003, 10:20 PM

Up until 67, the GMC was a better built truck. They mostly used the same sheet metal, but most of the rest of the parts were built to a higher standard. Engines had higher nickel content, better oil system, and were far better truck engines than the car engines Chevy used. This was why GMC was called the Cadillac of pickups.

The GMC sold for a higher price because of its construction. Most were bought by businesses, where they knew the GMC would last longer. Homeowners and most farmers went with the Chevy, they chose initial cost over longevity.

With the 67 model, GM started started using the same parts and drivetrain components in both the Chevy and GMC. A different grill, nameplate and trim package was about it. It's called badge engineering.

So why are there more Chevys? They sold a lot more of them because they were cheaper.

tom hand · 08-27-2003, 10:24 PM

The only reason GMC's exist is so olds,pontiac, and buick dealers could sell trucks on their lot. They were just a tad higher priced for same truck with a different grill, so most people would not pay the difference and just bought a Chevy.

A.P. · 08-28-2003, 04:00 AM

Don't know much about the GMC since I hardly ever see one around here LA CA but I do see a lot of the chevys.

Billy G · 08-28-2003, 05:53 AM

Ive always thought that the GMC's....from 88 up had a better looking front end...ie grill....but when I bought my 2001 Chev...I could get the Chev dealers to ...'deal' more on them...dunno why....but they did

Back in the 60's...just about every town had a Chevy dealer....but how many GMC dealers did ya see??.....

Billy G

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-28-2003, 06:13 AM

Somebody once told me GMC stood for Government Model Chevrolet

VTKidder · 08-28-2003, 06:32 AM

I've heard the number as closer to 3-1 Chevy's made to GMC's made.....any opinions? (I like my Chevy, but would like to find a nice GMC as a next project.)

Nova_Cobra64 · 08-28-2003, 09:47 AM

If you guys want to know where all the GMC's are, come up to Canada. Lately it seems like all I am seeing is GMC's. Probably a ratio of 5 GMC's for every Chevy I see.

GMC_Aaron · 08-28-2003, 10:05 AM

Here's mine. I love it! I'm glad that I don't see as many GMC's. I like the grill much better than the Chevy's too. My truck is a 1972 Super Custom. I was wondering the same thng when I bought mine about a year ago. I did alot of research on these trucks.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-28-2003, 10:15 AM

Very nice!

Chevelle454 · 08-28-2003, 10:25 AM

As long as it's a 67-72, I'm happy with it.

ronniej · 08-28-2003, 10:44 AM

Looks like i should have avioded this subject. to me the Chevy and GMC's are the same truck with a different grill. i just happen to prefer the GMC grills. When i look at the grill i see power. That is my opinion. i did not realize there was such a rivalrey between Chevy and GMC people. like i said, basicly it is the same truck with a different grill.
I guess that if the production numbers are lower for GMC's than that would explain why there are more Chevys on the road.
But am i wrong to think that the two trucks are the same truck except the grill? i don't see any differance between everything else about the truck. Oh ya, there is the tail gate.
Well eather way i sorta like haveing a uncommon truck. like i said, i see so many Chevy's but not many of the GMC's. this means no matter what Mods i do to my truck as long as i keep the grill it will be something you don't see many of.

ronniej

*Randy70C-10* · 08-28-2003, 10:49 AM

No rivalrey here Ronnie, we're all friends......besides, if you look at my signature you'll see that I own both.

**CPNE** · 08-28-2003, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy70C-10
No rivalrey here Ronnie, we're all friends......besides, if you look at my signature you'll see that I own both.

Randy drives the Chevy when he wants to get in touch with his feminine side. Come to think about it, he just bought the GMC and he's got long hair. Maybe he's just an ugly "man wannabe" woman!

08-27-2003, 02:37 PM	#1
ronniej Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: illinois Posts: 21	Why do i see more Chevy than GMC trucks? Why do i see so many Chevy trucks at shows and such but hardly any GMC's. Is it harder to find the GMC's or what? someone told me once that it is probably because GMC's were mostly bought by farmers and were driven to death. i myself prefer the grill style of a GMC over a chevy. and when i went looking for a good used tail gate it was harder than @$#% to find one. i have seen a few GMC's at shows but most of them have really basic interior in them. mine has the custom interior and tach dash from the factory plus "AC". i can not remember ever seeing another GMC like mine with "AC". this could be that mine was ordered from the factory with a list of options. anyway, was the production of the GMC's less or what is the deal. i would like to see more GMC's. just what i like. ronniej

08-27-2003, 03:29 PM	#3
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	I think the general number is about 5 Chevy's were made for each GMC that was made. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

08-27-2003, 08:30 PM	#7
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	jef5150, couldn't of said it better myself.... oh yeah, nice avatar. gotta get me one of those. Is that a Chevy or GMC? __________________ -Ron-

08-27-2003, 08:42 PM	#9
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	When I was a kid....the old-timers in MY area referred to GMC as .. "The Cadillac of Trucks" Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

08-27-2003, 09:00 PM	#10
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	GMC is a workin' man's (or woman's ) truck. The common man needed four headlights 'cause he needed to see what he was workin' on! (mending fences, oil rigs, etc) but chevies being mainly driven by soft-handed city folk only needed two headlights. Now this is just one of a many reasons why GMC rulz, but it's a start. (This is all just my half-joking/tonge-in-cheek opinion) __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-27-2003, 02:59 PM	#2
Porkchop Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dowagiac, MI US Posts: 579	Yeah, I agree that there seem to be more Chevies that GMCs, but I think that more chevies were made than GMCs?????????? (that is the only explanation I can think of) Are you still looking for a GMC tailgate? I have an old one that is in decent condition, and I think I have seen some in the junkyards around here.

08-27-2003, 04:48 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Ronnie, as a proud new owner of a GMC, I'm glad that I don't see that many.

08-27-2003, 07:35 PM	#5
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	as a chevy owner,,,,,i also am glad i dont see many gmc's,,,,,,,lol,,,,,,jeff

08-27-2003, 07:39 PM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	ronniej your opening a can a worms here man,LOL are all you CHEVY & GMC guys and girls armed and ready to do battle? who's going first?

08-27-2003, 08:41 PM	#8
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	Chevys were obviously the better truck. Imho, GMC's were always what guys bought when they couldn't afford the Chevy. It's a brand name thing. My opinion = Piper!

08-27-2003, 09:10 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	A GMC is a Chevy. Someone from the Chevy plant was brain storming one day and thought, "how can we make these Chevy trucks look better"? So they re-designed the grill so it would look like a mans truck and put the GMC logos on them (so women who happen to be looking for a date would know that there's a man behind the wheel).

08-27-2003, 10:18 PM	#12
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	ok-- thats it, you gay man cruisers, don't know what your talking about, that double head light thing was installed on the GMC"S cause they knew nobody would drive them in the day light, it would be all after dark driving LOL

08-27-2003, 10:20 PM	#13
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Up until 67, the GMC was a better built truck. They mostly used the same sheet metal, but most of the rest of the parts were built to a higher standard. Engines had higher nickel content, better oil system, and were far better truck engines than the car engines Chevy used. This was why GMC was called the Cadillac of pickups. The GMC sold for a higher price because of its construction. Most were bought by businesses, where they knew the GMC would last longer. Homeowners and most farmers went with the Chevy, they chose initial cost over longevity. With the 67 model, GM started started using the same parts and drivetrain components in both the Chevy and GMC. A different grill, nameplate and trim package was about it. It's called badge engineering. So why are there more Chevys? They sold a lot more of them because they were cheaper. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

08-27-2003, 10:24 PM	#14
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	The only reason GMC's exist is so olds,pontiac, and buick dealers could sell trucks on their lot. They were just a tad higher priced for same truck with a different grill, so most people would not pay the difference and just bought a Chevy. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-28-2003, 04:00 AM	#15
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Don't know much about the GMC since I hardly ever see one around here LA CA but I do see a lot of the chevys. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400



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08-28-2003, 05:53 AM	#16
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	Ive always thought that the GMC's....from 88 up had a better looking front end...ie grill....but when I bought my 2001 Chev...I could get the Chev dealers to ...'deal' more on them...dunno why....but they did Back in the 60's...just about every town had a Chevy dealer....but how many GMC dealers did ya see??..... Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

08-28-2003, 06:13 AM	#17
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Somebody once told me GMC stood for Government Model Chevrolet __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-28-2003, 06:32 AM	#18
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I've heard the number as closer to 3-1 Chevy's made to GMC's made.....any opinions? (I like my Chevy, but would like to find a nice GMC as a next project.)

08-28-2003, 09:47 AM	#19
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	If you guys want to know where all the GMC's are, come up to Canada. Lately it seems like all I am seeing is GMC's. Probably a ratio of 5 GMC's for every Chevy I see. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

08-28-2003, 10:05 AM	#20
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Here's mine. I love it! I'm glad that I don't see as many GMC's. I like the grill much better than the Chevy's too. My truck is a 1972 Super Custom. I was wondering the same thng when I bought mine about a year ago. I did alot of research on these trucks. Attached Images __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

08-28-2003, 10:15 AM	#21
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Very nice!

08-28-2003, 10:25 AM	#22
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	As long as it's a 67-72, I'm happy with it. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-28-2003, 10:44 AM	#23
ronniej Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: illinois Posts: 21	Looks like i should have avioded this subject. to me the Chevy and GMC's are the same truck with a different grill. i just happen to prefer the GMC grills. When i look at the grill i see power. That is my opinion. i did not realize there was such a rivalrey between Chevy and GMC people. like i said, basicly it is the same truck with a different grill. I guess that if the production numbers are lower for GMC's than that would explain why there are more Chevys on the road. But am i wrong to think that the two trucks are the same truck except the grill? i don't see any differance between everything else about the truck. Oh ya, there is the tail gate. Well eather way i sorta like haveing a uncommon truck. like i said, i see so many Chevy's but not many of the GMC's. this means no matter what Mods i do to my truck as long as i keep the grill it will be something you don't see many of. ronniej

08-28-2003, 10:49 AM	#24
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	No rivalrey here Ronnie, we're all friends......besides, if you look at my signature you'll see that I own both.

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