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07-15-2005, 12:28 AM
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Front clip swap?
What all would be involved in changing a 72 gmc front clip to a 68 chevy clip? I know I'd need new fenders and grille. Would I need a chevy hood and radiator support too?
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07-15-2005, 12:53 AM
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you would need fenders and core support could use hood every thing else should fit \if you want to could ya sell the gmc grill
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07-15-2005, 01:30 AM
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K thanks, I don't have the truck yet, just getting ideas.
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07-15-2005, 05:09 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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actually, the fenders will be the same. However, i would say to get a whole front clip myself...that way trim holes will be correct and you can always sell your GMC stuff to recoup the added expense.
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07-15-2005, 05:30 AM
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Are you just going chevy or do you like the rake of the 67/68 hood? If so you'd need to swap hood. I agree with Andy, swap the whole front clip. Get the "grave guard" across the front of the core support also.
I swapped from a 70 gmc to a 72 chevy was able to use the GMC wiring harness as both trucks had gauges.
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07-15-2005, 06:08 AM
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Should be easy swap of the whole front unless it has air. Then it would get complicated.
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07-15-2005, 09:49 AM
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I swapped from a 72 Chevy to a 67 GMC on mine. I used the entire clip, fender (inner and outer) hood, grille rad support and the wiring harness
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