How convert 71 GMC to 72 Chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DUTCHMAN · 03-19-2003, 02:00 PM

Here is my new project, a 71 gmc suburban. Always wanted a burb but I already have my 72 lwb project. Stumbled across this burb and made a good deal so now I'm the new owner.

My question is how hard is it to convert this 71 GMC to a 72 chevy.
Do I have to change the complete front [of my 72 chevy] and is this a bold on "change" or is there more involved?

DUTCHMAN · 03-19-2003, 02:05 PM

71 GMC

jays68yak · 03-19-2003, 02:35 PM

I think you can go to a 67-68 chevy front end with out having to change the fenders. It you want the 72 chevy front end everything needs to be changed. Fenders, rad support, grill.

Too bad you are so far away otherwise I would say come over and ill swap you parts. I would love to have a GMC front end.

Blue Beard · 03-19-2003, 03:33 PM

You would need all the headlight parts, as well as the brackets for mounting the grill to the fenders....

**CPNE** · 03-19-2003, 03:37 PM

fenders, grille, radiator support, headlight harness, bumper, and hood (or remove GMC letters).

I'd keep the GMC if it were me unless the front is totally shot and you have no option.

Edmond · 03-21-2003, 07:12 AM

Looks like a lot of work, but I know you, that won't stop you

Good luck on the rebuild!!

Cya,
Edmond

tom hand · 03-21-2003, 07:53 AM

If you are wanting to swap with the truck you already have it is a piece of cake. You can swap the whole front clip in one piece by just removing a few bolts and unpluging the wiring from the firewall. Get a couple of buddies to help with the lifting and it should only take a few hours. Happy swapping

DUTCHMAN · 03-21-2003, 04:12 PM

Hey CPNE I thougt of keeping it GMC but then I need all the chromework new and man that costs a lot.
Thanks for the replys.

03-19-2003, 02:00 PM	#1
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03-19-2003, 02:05 PM	#2
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	71 GMC Attached Images __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

03-19-2003, 02:35 PM	#3
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I think you can go to a 67-68 chevy front end with out having to change the fenders. It you want the 72 chevy front end everything needs to be changed. Fenders, rad support, grill. Too bad you are so far away otherwise I would say come over and ill swap you parts. I would love to have a GMC front end. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

03-19-2003, 03:33 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	You would need all the headlight parts, as well as the brackets for mounting the grill to the fenders.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-19-2003, 03:37 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	fenders, grille, radiator support, headlight harness, bumper, and hood (or remove GMC letters). I'd keep the GMC if it were me unless the front is totally shot and you have no option. __________________ 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

03-21-2003, 07:12 AM	#6
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Looks like a lot of work, but I know you, that won't stop you Good luck on the rebuild!! Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

03-21-2003, 07:53 AM	#7
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	If you are wanting to swap with the truck you already have it is a piece of cake. You can swap the whole front clip in one piece by just removing a few bolts and unpluging the wiring from the firewall. Get a couple of buddies to help with the lifting and it should only take a few hours. Happy swapping __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

03-21-2003, 04:12 PM	#8
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	Hey CPNE I thougt of keeping it GMC but then I need all the chromework new and man that costs a lot. Thanks for the replys. Attached Images __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"



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