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otsenre · 01-29-2009, 08:06 PM

I have heard that the 72 GMC front clip is the same as the 67-68 chevys, Is this correct? Other than the grill

**oldgold70c10** · 01-29-2009, 08:09 PM

I think the fenders are the same on 68-72 GMC's as they are on 68 Chevy.

**jaros44sr** · 01-29-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by otsenre

I have heard that the 72 GMC front clip is the same as the 67-68 chevys, Is this correct? Other than the grill

And you have the double headlite buckets spot welded to the core support

otsenre · 01-29-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

And you have the double headlite buckets spot welded to the core support

Thats right, I forgot about the core support. By the way , I just shipped the harness via Fed ex, Let me know when you recieve

**jaros44sr** · 01-29-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by otsenre

Thats right, I forgot about the core support. By the way , I just shipped the harness via Fed ex, Let me know when you recieve

Thank you

**special-K** · 01-29-2009, 09:09 PM

68-72 GMC fenders are the same as 68 Chevy,that`s all.

dieselarmy13 · 01-29-2009, 09:10 PM

67 GMC's and Chevy's had the same fenders. 68-72 GMC's all used the same fender as 68 Chevy's. Only difference between the 67 and the 68 fenders were the addition of the side marker lights in 68.

dieselarmy13 · 01-29-2009, 09:11 PM

Tim beat me to it.

Longhorn Man · 01-29-2009, 11:20 PM

you can swap out the entire front clip GMC to chevy though.

**special-K** · 01-29-2009, 11:31 PM

True,and that would be "different".Especially the hood.

otsenre · 01-30-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

True,and that would be "different".Especially the hood.

So the hood is different than the 67-68 chevy? I can answer my own question here, I went and saw this 72 GMC, I saw where the hood is same as 69-72 chevy, Now if fenders are the same as 67-68, I can use the 67-68 hood on this 72 GMC front clip. Right? This 72 is in nice shape, I bought it for the bed, has a nice grill, AC cab, solid cab supports, nice doors etc. You will see it in parts here as soon as I get it home

otsenre · 01-30-2009, 04:21 PM

ttt

**special-K** · 01-30-2009, 05:40 PM

Yeah,let me break it down....

First of all,`67 Chevy & GMC grilles are the same,except Chevy has letters.`68 is the same except for the different letters.

Only Chevy fenders changed in`69.

All hoods changed to the same hood on Chevy/GMC in`69,except GMC has holes for letters.

All GMC grilles,67-72 can be interchanged on GMCs.

In`69 when the hood changed GMCs recieved a surround just like chevys did,but...it is three seperate pieces not part of the grille:2 fender brows fastened to the fenders and a top piece fastened to the grille.
This was necessary because when the hood got steeper in`69 it got shorter and the surround fills the gap.

So...if you use a 67/68 hood you can run any GMC grille w/o the surround.There`s the narrow trim that`68s came with if you want to use that.
You can use a 69/72 hood with any grille,but you`ll need the 69/72 surround pieces.

otsenre · 01-30-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah,let me break it down....

First of all,`67 Chevy & GMC grilles are the same,except Chevy has letters.`68 is the same except for the different letters.

Only Chevy fenders changed in`69.

All hoods changed to the same hood on Chevy/GMC in`69,except GMC has holes for letters.

All GMC grilles,67-72 can be interchanged on GMCs.

In`69 when the hood changed GMCs recieved a surround just like chevys did,but...it is three seperate pieces not part of the grille:2 fender brows fastened to the fenders and a top piece fastened to the grille.
This was necessary because when the hood got steeper in`69 it got shorter and the surround fills the gap.

So...if you use a 67/68 hood you can run any GMC grille w/o the surround.There`s the narrow trim that`68s came with if you want to use that.
You can use a 69/72 hood with any grille,but you`ll need the 69/72 surround pieces.

Thanks

ChevLoRay · 01-30-2009, 07:46 PM

I (for one) would like to see the pictures that illustrate these differences. Since I'm into Chevies, I don't have the detailed info on GMC's. But, I have owned Jimmies, but not the '67-72's.

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2009, 10:15 PM

I find it disturbing that you have that photo on your computer.
I find it even more disturbing that i am most likely gonna come back later and right click and save it.

**jaros44sr** · 01-30-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I (for one) would like to see the pictures that illustrate these differences. Since I'm into Chevies, I don't have the detailed info on GMC's. But, I have owned Jimmies, but not the '67-72's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I find it disturbing that you have that photo on your computer.
I find it even more disturbing that i am most likely gonna come back later and right click and save it.

Now that is just plain funny, that being said, will also rite click(tired of those little people)

If you buy the '67, '68 core support you can make any of the above combinations work

67_C-30 · 01-30-2009, 11:59 PM

Here you go LoRay,

First pic: 68-72 GMC and 68 Chevy fender. This is a '69 fender pictured, but as you can see even with the brow trim removed it still smooth on the front.

Second pic: 69-72 Chevy ONLY fender. Notice the indention on the front for the aluminum grills on the Chevys.

Third pic: 67 ONLY GMC and Chevy. Note there is no side marker light.

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 12:02 AM

Jaros44, although your trim combo works and look good, it isn't factory correct. I'm sure you know this, I am just clarifying for the others that the 69 - 72 GMC's that came with that upper brow you are using did not have the indention like you fenders do. Your fender is a '69 - '72 Chevy fender.

That is a very unique look you have though. I like it!

**jaros44sr** · 01-31-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Jaros44, although your trim combo works and look good, it isn't factory correct. I'm sure you know this, I am just clarifying for the others that the 69 - 72 GMC's that came with that upper brow you are using did not have the indention like you fenders do. Your fender is a '69 - '72 Chevy fender.

That is a very unique look you have though. I like it!

That is why I posted both, but I didn't like it and went full '68. My point was that anything can be created, and thanks for keeping that clear

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That is why I posted both, but I didn't like it and went full '68. My point was that anything can be created, and thanks for keeping that clear

Cool. I was hoping you wouldn't think I was trying to correct you or anything, because I knew you knew the difference in them.

You're exactly right about creating any combination. Rokcrln's Low Buck truck is a the perfect example of a Duke's mixture in regards to these trucks. He's got just about every variation covered from 67 to 72 on it!

ChevLoRay · 01-31-2009, 09:36 AM

I appreciate the photos. My (damaged) brain just wasn't letting me visualize everything that it needed to assemble it. Thanks.

As for the picture, I refuse to take credit for it. It was on another post a few weeks ago and I did a right-click to capture it, too. Go for it.

**jaros44sr** · 01-31-2009, 10:16 AM

If you try to put anything but a factory 2 core radiator in the '67,'68 core support you will have problems with the flange underneath the rad. You can bend it down or cut it off. Also the lower rad. mounts need to be clearanced for 4 core...Simply stuff

Changed it again, got some OEM '68 fenders off of the classified, waiting to paint, then I'll hang 'em

Support the Classifieds, great resource for used parts, and you'll meet some very interesting people

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

If you try to put anything but a factory 2 core radiator in the '67,'68 core support you will have problems with the flange underneath the rad. You can bend it down or cut it off. Also the lower rad. mounts need to be clearanced for 4 core...Simply stuff

Hmmm, I did not know that. I am going to have to run a big 4 row in my '67 C-30 to keep the diesel cool. Thanks for the heads up! I guess I can plan on modifying yet another part of my truck!

I don't think a 2 row is gonna work with big green beast!

**jaros44sr** · 01-31-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Hmmm, I did not know that. I am going to have to run a big 4 row in my '67 C-30 to keep the diesel cool. Thanks for the heads up! I guess I can plan on modifying yet another part of my truck!

I don't think a 2 row is gonna work with big green beast!

Sweet, what is that thing?

01-29-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	72 GMC front clip I have heard that the 72 GMC front clip is the same as the 67-68 chevys, Is this correct? Other than the grill Last edited by otsenre; 01-29-2009 at 08:06 PM.

01-29-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: 72 GMC front clip I think the fenders are the same on 68-72 GMC's as they are on 68 Chevy. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

01-29-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 GMC front clip 68-72 GMC fenders are the same as 68 Chevy,that`s all. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-29-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 72 GMC front clip 67 GMC's and Chevy's had the same fenders. 68-72 GMC's all used the same fender as 68 Chevy's. Only difference between the 67 and the 68 fenders were the addition of the side marker lights in 68. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-29-2009, 09:11 PM	#8
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 72 GMC front clip Tim beat me to it. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-29-2009, 11:20 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 GMC front clip you can swap out the entire front clip GMC to chevy though.

01-29-2009, 11:31 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 GMC front clip True,and that would be "different".Especially the hood. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-30-2009, 04:21 PM	#12
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: 72 GMC front clip ttt

01-30-2009, 05:40 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 GMC front clip Yeah,let me break it down.... First of all,`67 Chevy & GMC grilles are the same,except Chevy has letters.`68 is the same except for the different letters. Only Chevy fenders changed in`69. All hoods changed to the same hood on Chevy/GMC in`69,except GMC has holes for letters. All GMC grilles,67-72 can be interchanged on GMCs. In`69 when the hood changed GMCs recieved a surround just like chevys did,but...it is three seperate pieces not part of the grille:2 fender brows fastened to the fenders and a top piece fastened to the grille. This was necessary because when the hood got steeper in`69 it got shorter and the surround fills the gap. So...if you use a 67/68 hood you can run any GMC grille w/o the surround.There`s the narrow trim that`68s came with if you want to use that. You can use a 69/72 hood with any grille,but you`ll need the 69/72 surround pieces. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-30-2009 at 05:43 PM.

01-30-2009, 07:46 PM	#15
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 72 GMC front clip I (for one) would like to see the pictures that illustrate these differences. Since I'm into Chevies, I don't have the detailed info on GMC's. But, I have owned Jimmies, but not the '67-72's. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-30-2009, 10:15 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 GMC front clip I find it disturbing that you have that photo on your computer. I find it even more disturbing that i am most likely gonna come back later and right click and save it.

01-30-2009, 11:59 PM	#18
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 72 GMC front clip Here you go LoRay, First pic: 68-72 GMC and 68 Chevy fender. This is a '69 fender pictured, but as you can see even with the brow trim removed it still smooth on the front. Second pic: 69-72 Chevy ONLY fender. Notice the indention on the front for the aluminum grills on the Chevys. Third pic: 67 ONLY GMC and Chevy. Note there is no side marker light. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-31-2009, 12:02 AM	#19
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 72 GMC front clip Jaros44, although your trim combo works and look good, it isn't factory correct. I'm sure you know this, I am just clarifying for the others that the 69 - 72 GMC's that came with that upper brow you are using did not have the indention like you fenders do. Your fender is a '69 - '72 Chevy fender. That is a very unique look you have though. I like it! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 01-31-2009 at 12:03 AM.

01-31-2009, 09:36 AM	#22
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 72 GMC front clip I appreciate the photos. My (damaged) brain just wasn't letting me visualize everything that it needed to assemble it. Thanks. As for the picture, I refuse to take credit for it. It was on another post a few weeks ago and I did a right-click to capture it, too. Go for it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-31-2009, 10:16 AM	#23
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: 72 GMC front clip If you try to put anything but a factory 2 core radiator in the '67,'68 core support you will have problems with the flange underneath the rad. You can bend it down or cut it off. Also the lower rad. mounts need to be clearanced for 4 core...Simply stuff Changed it again, got some OEM '68 fenders off of the classified, waiting to paint, then I'll hang 'em Support the Classifieds, great resource for used parts, and you'll meet some very interesting people __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-31-2009 at 10:29 AM.



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