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06-03-2005, 03:22 AM
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1972 Front Grill Swap
I want a GMC front Grill on my 1972 blazer, I think the GMC grills are Bad Ass!
My question is will a GMC front grill bolt right up to my blazer? 
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06-03-2005, 09:54 AM
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Hot Damn - Here I Am!!
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The fenders are different on the GMC's from what I recall. The difference is in the front where the grill attaches. I've known several people who swapped from the GMC front end to a Chevy but never the other way around.
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06-03-2005, 10:15 AM
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Fenders, radiator support, front wiring harness (4 lights instead of 2...) are different
Hood will work... Good luck, Rg
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06-03-2005, 10:41 AM
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Check out GMTrucks.org
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Location: Boise, Id
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Bumpers are different too. The GMC ones have cutout areas on the top on either side for a better view of the parking lights.
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06-03-2005, 01:28 PM
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Where are you at? I am swapping my GMC front end for a Chevy.
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06-04-2005, 02:23 AM
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Thank's for the response, I'm in Hawaii. I just prefer the look of the GMC front Grill (metal and chrome) over my plastic chevy grill.
Will a 69-70 blazer grill bolt up to my 72?
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06-04-2005, 09:12 AM
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A 69 - 70 Chevy grill will bolt up.
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06-04-2005, 04:02 PM
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Thank you for the info, Finding used parts in Hawaii is quite the challenge. So far all the junkyards have come up empty. Does anyone have a preference as to which aftermarket company to order repro or replacement parts from?
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06-04-2005, 06:51 PM
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Location: South Mississippi
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Try some of the board supporting vendors.
www.gmcpauls.com www.classicheartbeat.com www.mothertruckers.com are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
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06-04-2005, 07:32 PM
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06-05-2005, 01:02 AM
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Thank you for the links, I especially like the ClassicHeartbeat.com site.
Looks like I will be purchasing their fenders in the future, I like the sound of thicker than original steel. |
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06-05-2005, 10:38 AM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Welcome to the board from southern oregon we have a board ember named jaydawg that is also located is hawaii..
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06-05-2005, 05:46 PM
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Thank's for the welcome, Great to find a site with fellow enthusiast's.
I'm looking forward to the day that I can say my Blazer is finished. I really want to put A/C in, 6 inch Lift and some rims and tires; Not to mention a perfect body and paint job. |
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