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12-06-2002, 09:42 PM
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can i do this?
cani install a phantom grill on a gmc? i know the fenders have a different crease but i dont see another reason why i couldnt. my gmc grill is shot and they dont make a repo for it yet only 71-72 so im lockin for different opsions. any one have any advise?
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02-14-2003, 11:38 PM
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E.H.F.D Engine #2
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Yeah kyle, change it to a 68 chevy front end. Make it look like a real truck...
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02-15-2003, 01:03 AM
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nah a real truck looks like this yfs200p
im only kiddin, my next project is a 67 
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02-15-2003, 01:31 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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You may want to give GMC Paul a call, but I think the 68-70 GMC grills are going to be made soon.
There is a GMC down the street with an ugly bar type grill on it...not sure if that's what your talking about. I'll see if i can't get a pic of it tomoroa if I get off of work before night fall. |
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02-15-2003, 01:36 AM
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FYI folks, the only difference between the '69-'70 and '71-'72 grilles is a matter of paint/chrome.
My dad maintains that this sweet chrome face came originally done up '71 style, half-black... (Oh, and yes, this is a real truck front end. Hehe. Only ones I like better are the '67 and '68 GMC grilles in that order.) 
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02-15-2003, 01:36 AM
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Man, you got to love the look of the front end on a '68. Sure wish I had one!!!
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02-15-2003, 02:06 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Actually, there is a depression differance in the 68-70 verses 71/72 grills.
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02-15-2003, 02:24 AM
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14.1 @ 96MPH
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*retracts previous statement*
How much of one? That could be proof as to whether my dad was dreaming or not...
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02-15-2003, 02:28 AM
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Look at this beauty, I'll bet some of you are jeleous.
Just joking (obviously) I wish I could find a 68 front end. A lifted 68 3/4 ton would be great.
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02-15-2003, 02:36 AM
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I am jealous......I'd like to find a 3/4 ton GMC 4x4. There aren't many GMC's in my area, they are all bowties.
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02-15-2003, 11:53 AM
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Mutual feelings
Man I dig the front of that GMC, all chromed out like that. I'd take one of every style and combination GMC & Chevrolet Truck ever made (67 -72) as daily drivers but, I have that little problem, the money. So I got the one that first drew me to these trucks since I was eight years old, it was a red 67 long bed, small rear window. Mine is actually green and a short bed. If you ask me, if Bill Gates doesn't own at least one these trucks he doesn't know how live.(lol)
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02-15-2003, 11:55 AM
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IMO i would keep it GMC and make a custom insert to go behind the openings.Chevy seems to out number Gmc by 20 to 1 around here.
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02-15-2003, 12:02 PM
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Your all wrong, 69 is the ultimate, MUSCLE TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!
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02-15-2003, 01:34 PM
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i am looking at buying a GMC front clip to put on my 72 Chevy. Everything on it is from a 67 with the exception of the grille. It's from a 68 GMC.
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02-15-2003, 01:54 PM
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I would just get the 71-72 grill and remove the black paint. Only a purist would be able to tell the difference and it will look great
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02-15-2003, 05:03 PM
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