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jcsbrat · 04-30-2010, 10:23 PM

Here's my situation, I had more money than common since when i drove by and saw this truck...I bought it NO questions asked and very little info told. Other than the truck bed not a whole lot a rust, cab has new corners and window seals which to me was great. Anyway the guy told me he put the chevy stuff on because it was easier to find and cheaper. And he put the '70's grill on cause he thought it was the best looking...BUT the truck has a door tag that says '72 GMC and thats whats on the title as well. And those are the only two things that show GMC. There is an extra set of wires for the other headlights. Which made me think GMC unless Chevy had two sets at some point, but i dont think so. So, there it is i'm trying to figure out what to do to get the title and truck to match closer kinda cheap. Its not a high priority thing cause no matter what im enjoying her and love driving her even though she makes me crazy sometimes. And if theres any questions or more pics you want to see tell me of what.

68GMCCustom · 04-30-2010, 10:30 PM

the door frame tag and glove box have info. If title says '72 GMC and so does the tag...then its a '72 GMC.

jcsbrat · 04-30-2010, 10:36 PM

No, info in glove box. And the tag could have been switched out thats why im trying to find other numbers or identifying marks if that makes since.

t&tkennels · 04-30-2010, 10:43 PM

i think the s/n stamped on top the chassis on the drivers side next to the fenderwell.

jcsbrat · 04-30-2010, 10:53 PM

ok thank you

hgs_notes · 04-30-2010, 10:53 PM

It has 72 doors, based on the little screw below the wing window, but the door panels are from 71 and earlier. It has the cable style throttle, so thats a 71 or 72 feature. The rear view mirror should be mounted to the windshield on a 72, on the metal above the windshield for a 71 and earlier. If the rear axle is mounted on leaf springs, it is most likely a GMC, though there are a few chevys that were optioned that way. If the rear end is on coils, it's a chevy.

Old Money · 04-30-2010, 10:55 PM

the passenger door is a 72. you can tell by the screw dimple under the wing window. the door panel is earlier model. 72 has rearview mirror glued to windshield, earlier are mounted to header panel. o ld money.

jcsbrat · 04-30-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

It has 72 doors, based on the little screw below the wing window, but the door panels are from 71 and earlier. It has the cable style throttle, so thats a 71 or 72 feature. The rear view mirror should be mounted to the windshield on a 72, on the metal above the windshield for a 71 and earlier. If the rear axle is mounted on leaf springs, it is most likely a GMC, though there are a few chevys that were optioned that way. If the rear end is on coils, it's a chevy.

Only pass door has screw, the rear view is mounted on top of windshield. And its mounted on leaf springs.

msgross · 04-30-2010, 11:13 PM

sounds like a GMC... what's on the tailgate? engine doesn't look original and it has headers....

I say drive it like it is.. nothing wrong with that...

I'm originally from Fairmount, IN and my last house was in Morristown... welcome.

04-30-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
jcsbrat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 49	What the HECK is she anyway? Here's my situation, I had more money than common since when i drove by and saw this truck...I bought it NO questions asked and very little info told. Other than the truck bed not a whole lot a rust, cab has new corners and window seals which to me was great. Anyway the guy told me he put the chevy stuff on because it was easier to find and cheaper. And he put the '70's grill on cause he thought it was the best looking...BUT the truck has a door tag that says '72 GMC and thats whats on the title as well. And those are the only two things that show GMC. There is an extra set of wires for the other headlights. Which made me think GMC unless Chevy had two sets at some point, but i dont think so. So, there it is i'm trying to figure out what to do to get the title and truck to match closer kinda cheap. Its not a high priority thing cause no matter what im enjoying her and love driving her even though she makes me crazy sometimes. And if theres any questions or more pics you want to see tell me of what. Attached Images Last edited by jcsbrat; 04-30-2010 at 10:32 PM.

04-30-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? the door frame tag and glove box have info. If title says '72 GMC and so does the tag...then its a '72 GMC. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

04-30-2010, 10:36 PM	#3
jcsbrat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 49	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? No, info in glove box. And the tag could have been switched out thats why im trying to find other numbers or identifying marks if that makes since.

04-30-2010, 10:43 PM	#4
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? i think the s/n stamped on top the chassis on the drivers side next to the fenderwell.

04-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#5
jcsbrat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 49	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? ok thank you

04-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#6
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? It has 72 doors, based on the little screw below the wing window, but the door panels are from 71 and earlier. It has the cable style throttle, so thats a 71 or 72 feature. The rear view mirror should be mounted to the windshield on a 72, on the metal above the windshield for a 71 and earlier. If the rear axle is mounted on leaf springs, it is most likely a GMC, though there are a few chevys that were optioned that way. If the rear end is on coils, it's a chevy. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 04-30-2010 at 10:54 PM.

04-30-2010, 10:55 PM	#7
Old Money Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milton wi. 53563 Posts: 128	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? the passenger door is a 72. you can tell by the screw dimple under the wing window. the door panel is earlier model. 72 has rearview mirror glued to windshield, earlier are mounted to header panel. o ld money.

04-30-2010, 11:13 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What the HECK is she anyway? sounds like a GMC... what's on the tailgate? engine doesn't look original and it has headers.... I say drive it like it is.. nothing wrong with that... I'm originally from Fairmount, IN and my last house was in Morristown... welcome. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-30-2010 at 11:15 PM.



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