1972 Front Grill Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ian villeza · 06-03-2005, 03:22 AM

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?

Roberty · 06-03-2005, 09:54 AM

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.

**raggedjim** · 06-03-2005, 10:15 AM

Fenders, radiator support, front wiring harness (4 lights instead of 2...) are different

Hood will work...

Good luck, Rg

Scrubby · 06-03-2005, 10:41 AM

Bumpers are different too. The GMC ones have cutout areas on the top on either side for a better view of the parking lights.

71swb4x4 · 06-03-2005, 01:28 PM

Where are you at? I am swapping my GMC front end for a Chevy.

ian villeza · 06-04-2005, 02:23 AM

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?

71swb4x4 · 06-04-2005, 09:12 AM

A 69 - 70 Chevy grill will bolt up.

ian villeza · 06-04-2005, 04:02 PM

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?

krue · 06-04-2005, 06:51 PM

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.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-04-2005, 07:32 PM

And you can also try,

www.christiansclassics.com

ian villeza · 06-05-2005, 01:02 AM

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.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-05-2005, 10:38 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon we have a board ember named jaydawg that is also located is hawaii..

ian villeza · 06-05-2005, 05:46 PM

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.

06-03-2005, 03:22 AM	#1
ian villeza Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 153	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?

06-03-2005, 09:54 AM	#2
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	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. __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

06-03-2005, 10:15 AM	#3
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,477	Fenders, radiator support, front wiring harness (4 lights instead of 2...) are different Hood will work... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

06-03-2005, 01:28 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Where are you at? I am swapping my GMC front end for a Chevy. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-04-2005, 09:12 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	A 69 - 70 Chevy grill will bolt up. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-03-2005, 10:41 AM	#4
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Bumpers are different too. The GMC ones have cutout areas on the top on either side for a better view of the parking lights.

06-04-2005, 02:23 AM	#6
ian villeza Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 153	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?

06-04-2005, 04:02 PM	#8
ian villeza Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 153	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?

06-04-2005, 06:51 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	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. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-04-2005, 07:32 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	And you can also try, www.christiansclassics.com __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-05-2005, 01:02 AM	#11
ian villeza Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 153	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.

06-05-2005, 10:38 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board from southern oregon we have a board ember named jaydawg that is also located is hawaii.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-05-2005, 05:46 PM	#13
ian villeza Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 153	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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