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skorpioskorpio · 02-28-2014, 08:10 PM

If you ever get the car in your avitar you could name it "Hoover" or maybe "Dyson". Gotta love the days when the rules were more relaxed and you could have things like 6 wheel F1 cars, turbine Indy cars and well anti hovercraft CAN-AM cars.

Agent915 · 02-28-2014, 08:34 PM

Mine was born a GMC back in 1969. I got it a few years ago with full intentions of getting it back on the road (with a few upgrades), BUT, it had sooo much rust in it that all I could save was the cab. O.E. parts for a GMC are hard to find around here and if you do, they're expensive. I stumbled across an entire '68 Chevy clip just a few miles from my home for a reasonable price. I love the '67-'68 Chevys AND GMC's but economics and parts availability made the choice a "no brainer" for me.

Danny

leh72super1500 · 02-28-2014, 08:44 PM

I say go ahead and do it. I just makes my GMC more rare.

Gmcfolife · 02-28-2014, 08:58 PM

I will always love GMC's. It's even in my name. In a little over a year mine should be complete and on the road for everyone to appreciate.

Thomashsturgill · 02-28-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Who wouldn't fall in love with a face like this.....

I like that color! (and those headlights)

Aussie Ol' Blue · 03-01-2014, 12:00 AM

I like them both. When I started my search over 12 months ago it started with a '69 GMC that caught my eye in Queensland. I paid to have it inspected only to find it had some major rust issues and for 18K wasn't worth it. After more searching I managed to find my new toy down in Philip Island and was better value for money, even though the motor needed rebuilding.
Sadly we don't have the vast choices to pick from as you guys so we don't have the luxury of being GMC / Chevy biased. I'm a GM fan, and love driving a classic American pickup.

swamp rat · 03-01-2014, 03:26 AM

My favorite look is the 68 Chevy followed by the GMC..Love them both!

Z10 · 03-01-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

If you ever get the car in your avitar you could name it "Hoover" or maybe "Dyson". Gotta love the days when the rules were more relaxed and you could have things like 6 wheel F1 cars, turbine Indy cars and well anti hovercraft CAN-AM cars.

Their's only one 2J Chaparral and it has a name "The Sucker" Theoretically it has enough suction to stick it to the ceiling. It's in trust and staying in Midland. Ya'll come see it.

VDOG · 03-01-2014, 04:50 PM

Guess im the exception, still back and forth on keeping the GMC or converting it to Chevy. Not a big fan of the four headlights, but I do like the rareness of it.

1972RedNeck · 03-01-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundarr

Funny, I had planned to do the exact opposite if I couldn't find a suitable GMC.

Tons of awesome Chevys around here but the GMC caught my eye and now I'm hooked.

I bought a '72 Chevy and swapped the grille and core support for a GMC setup. Everything bolted up. They have different hood latches and latch supports.

I have always liked 4 headlights and prefer metal to plastic.

02-28-2014, 08:10 PM	#26
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: GMC into Chevy? If you ever get the car in your avitar you could name it "Hoover" or maybe "Dyson". Gotta love the days when the rules were more relaxed and you could have things like 6 wheel F1 cars, turbine Indy cars and well anti hovercraft CAN-AM cars.

02-28-2014, 08:34 PM	#27
Agent915 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 228	Re: GMC into Chevy? Mine was born a GMC back in 1969. I got it a few years ago with full intentions of getting it back on the road (with a few upgrades), BUT, it had sooo much rust in it that all I could save was the cab. O.E. parts for a GMC are hard to find around here and if you do, they're expensive. I stumbled across an entire '68 Chevy clip just a few miles from my home for a reasonable price. I love the '67-'68 Chevys AND GMC's but economics and parts availability made the choice a "no brainer" for me. Danny

02-28-2014, 08:44 PM	#28
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: GMC into Chevy? I say go ahead and do it. I just makes my GMC more rare. __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

02-28-2014, 08:58 PM	#29
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	Re: GMC into Chevy? I will always love GMC's. It's even in my name. In a little over a year mine should be complete and on the road for everyone to appreciate. Attached Images

03-01-2014, 12:00 AM	#31
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: GMC into Chevy? I like them both. When I started my search over 12 months ago it started with a '69 GMC that caught my eye in Queensland. I paid to have it inspected only to find it had some major rust issues and for 18K wasn't worth it. After more searching I managed to find my new toy down in Philip Island and was better value for money, even though the motor needed rebuilding. Sadly we don't have the vast choices to pick from as you guys so we don't have the luxury of being GMC / Chevy biased. I'm a GM fan, and love driving a classic American pickup. Attached Images __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

03-01-2014, 03:26 AM	#32
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: GMC into Chevy? My favorite look is the 68 Chevy followed by the GMC..Love them both! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-01-2014, 04:50 PM	#34
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: GMC into Chevy? Guess im the exception, still back and forth on keeping the GMC or converting it to Chevy. Not a big fan of the four headlights, but I do like the rareness of it.



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