GMC front clips, all the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Americanrider · 11-17-2006, 11:56 PM

I located a straight 72 GMC front bumper today and a nice core support, would like to know if they are all the same across the years. I'm building a 67 GMC clip on the front of my 70 GMC shorty.
Thanks !

Livrat · 11-18-2006, 12:04 AM

Ben... the only difference is the 67/68 GMC core supports have the "nut inserts" for the lower splash shield like the 67/68 chevs.. the 69 - 72 GMC core supports do not.

Americanrider · 11-18-2006, 12:39 AM

How about the bumpers?

Longhorn Man · 11-18-2006, 06:49 AM

I know 67 used a chevy bumper without the notches for the parking lights, I'm not sure if they started the later ones in 68 or in 69. Either way, either one will work fine.

wibilly · 11-18-2006, 01:59 PM

i belive the notch in the bumpers for parking lights started in 69. i have a new one in the wrapper it is labeled 69-72 gmc

krue · 11-18-2006, 03:13 PM

qksilver · 11-18-2006, 05:41 PM

yep

lilpup69chevy · 11-18-2006, 06:14 PM

i have a question isn't there a certain year or years gmc fenders would work on a 67-68 chevy or is that on a 69-72?
i know someone who needs a 67-68 fender and i have a 69 gmc front clip

Longhorn Man · 11-18-2006, 06:23 PM

all 68 - 72 GMC fenders, are the exact same as a 68 Chevy. (trim holes not withstanding)

Americanrider · 11-18-2006, 07:54 PM

I know where there is a stock 67 GMC sitting in Parkland rusting away. I'll drop by it and double check the front bumper. Anyone here a stock 68 that we can compare the bumper with?

BarryB · 11-18-2006, 07:58 PM

Hey Longhorn man, I thought that 70 up GMC's had the recess in the fender for the grill. like the 69-72 chevy. I am not for sure though maybe I get educated also.

Longhorn Man · 11-18-2006, 08:33 PM

gmc used 68 chevy fenders. A lot of people find out after buying the wrong fender.
Look in any parts catalog at the part numbers.
Plus, if you look, you'll see the the grill is the same from 68 - 70, they just added outter trim (seperate pieces) and a larger top bar rivited to the grill starting in 69.

BarryB · 11-18-2006, 09:12 PM

Well crap, I passed up a couple of good used GMC fenders for my 68 Chevy build. because I thought they had the recess. Now I know better.

11-17-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	GMC front clips, all the same? I located a straight 72 GMC front bumper today and a nice core support, would like to know if they are all the same across the years. I'm building a 67 GMC clip on the front of my 70 GMC shorty. Thanks !

11-18-2006, 12:04 AM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? Ben... the only difference is the 67/68 GMC core supports have the "nut inserts" for the lower splash shield like the 67/68 chevs.. the 69 - 72 GMC core supports do not.

11-18-2006, 12:39 AM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? How about the bumpers?

11-18-2006, 06:49 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? I know 67 used a chevy bumper without the notches for the parking lights, I'm not sure if they started the later ones in 68 or in 69. Either way, either one will work fine.

11-18-2006, 01:59 PM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? i belive the notch in the bumpers for parking lights started in 69. i have a new one in the wrapper it is labeled 69-72 gmc __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-18-2006, 03:13 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-18-2006, 05:41 PM	#7
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? yep

11-18-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? i have a question isn't there a certain year or years gmc fenders would work on a 67-68 chevy or is that on a 69-72? i know someone who needs a 67-68 fender and i have a 69 gmc front clip __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

11-18-2006, 06:23 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? all 68 - 72 GMC fenders, are the exact same as a 68 Chevy. (trim holes not withstanding)

11-18-2006, 07:54 PM	#10
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? I know where there is a stock 67 GMC sitting in Parkland rusting away. I'll drop by it and double check the front bumper. Anyone here a stock 68 that we can compare the bumper with?

11-18-2006, 07:58 PM	#11
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? Hey Longhorn man, I thought that 70 up GMC's had the recess in the fender for the grill. like the 69-72 chevy. I am not for sure though maybe I get educated also.

11-18-2006, 08:33 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? gmc used 68 chevy fenders. A lot of people find out after buying the wrong fender. Look in any parts catalog at the part numbers. Plus, if you look, you'll see the the grill is the same from 68 - 70, they just added outter trim (seperate pieces) and a larger top bar rivited to the grill starting in 69.

11-18-2006, 09:12 PM	#13
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: GMC front clips, all the same? Well crap, I passed up a couple of good used GMC fenders for my 68 Chevy build. because I thought they had the recess. Now I know better.



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