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NotEnuff$$$ · 11-27-2005, 08:55 AM

Good morning. I'm sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find any answers. I have a short list of questions...

- In general, what were the major/minor - and/or - cosmetic/mechanical differences between all Chevy trucks between '67 & '72?

- Specifically, what are the major/minor cosmetic/mechanical differences between the '67 & the '68 model years?

- Are there any books or online references that I could read up on to answer these questions?

Thanks in advance...

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-27-2005, 09:06 AM

67 - No side markers, same hood and grill as 68
68 - has side markers

69 - has side markers, bowtie on front of hood, different grill,
fenders, radiator support, and hood as the 67/68 models
70 - same as 69 for the most part

71 - has side markers, bowtie in grill, no bowtie on the hood,
same fenders, radiator support, as the 69/70 models
72 - same as a 71 for the most part

GMC - a little bit different, someone else chime in please

Fatback · 11-27-2005, 09:55 AM

LUV2XCLR8 summed it well....A couple more differences I can think of:
1967: last year of small back window and last year for 283 V8
1969 -: got a foot operated park brake as opposed to a hand brake.
1971 & 72:disc brakes!!!
GMC have the same mechanical differences as the above mentioned with the exception that GMC used a V6.....what cu. in.?? Im not sure. Also dont know whether GMC offered inline 6 at the same time.

Also, most GMC trucks youll see have leaf springs in rear whereas Chevy used coils.
1967 GMC has "GMC" stamped in center of the grill....1968-72 "GMC" letters moved to the hood.

NotEnuff$$$ · 11-27-2005, 10:56 AM

Thanks Fatback and LUV2XCLR8...

I thought there would be more differences. Trim levels/layout, differences in the dash, etc. I'm kind of surprised that so much would stay the same for those six years.

Anyway, can anyone answer my last question from my original post?

- Are there any books I could buy or online references that I could read that you would recommend for learning all there is to know about the 67-72 Chevy Trucks???

Thanks!

Chrome8 · 11-27-2005, 11:56 AM

I know that 72 is the only year with a rearview mirror attached to the windshield not the roof. I think 70 was the first year they didn't have a manual choke, someone would have to verify this. I know the 4x4's have a lot of diferences in rear and front ends transfer case etc. A buddy of mine told me np205 didn't come out till 70 but i need someone to verify this as I have a parts truck that is a 69 k20 that i'd like to build to a 72. You might grab a parts catalog to see some of the trim differences year to year, There were a lot of combinations and options. Guages, seats, exterior trim, interior trim....I haven't found a good book that explains all this but i need one too.

purple gas · 11-27-2005, 01:31 PM

One big cosmetic differnce I always notice . The earlier trucks had a hood that was more slopeing . The later year trucks the front of the hood was closer to a 90 degree angle. Taller and wider in the front and less aerodynamic looking. Look at a pic of a 67 / 68 next to a 71 / 72 and although the trucks are very similar. The differnce in the front sheetmetal is quite striking.

krue · 11-27-2005, 07:03 PM

The best place to read about these trucks is right here.

409biscayne · 11-27-2005, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

The best place to read about these trucks is right here.

I totally agree , this is the best site . I have a name of a book i've used for a while , Chevrolet Pickups 1946 - 1972 by John Gunnell , published by Motorbooks International it's pretty good , maybe you could find one on ebay . As for differences , just do what we do : buy one of each year . LoL
Good luck .

69TowRig · 11-27-2005, 10:30 PM

'69 has a silver-colored plastic inner grille. Early in '70 GM used up all the silver and started using black instead.
For '70 all the sidemarkers had lamps (was optional in '69), Fed. requirement.
71 and 72 grille differ in the paint around the outer edge of the grille. '71 has it, '72 doesn't.

11-27-2005, 08:55 AM	#1
NotEnuff$$$ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lizzy's Cabeza Posts: 37	Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. Good morning. I'm sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find any answers. I have a short list of questions... - In general, what were the major/minor - and/or - cosmetic/mechanical differences between all Chevy trucks between '67 & '72? - Specifically, what are the major/minor cosmetic/mechanical differences between the '67 & the '68 model years? - Are there any books or online references that I could read up on to answer these questions? Thanks in advance... __________________ I have been told by staff, and given a warning, not to advertise in my signature being I will not subscribe. I have been using this site to gain more traffic on my own, which is one of many in a network of sites that I own... even though I say I do not make anything off of them at all. Anyway the staff changed my signature instead of banning me, and will use it to advertise one of the sister sites instead! Check out www.http://streetcruizin.com or www.chevygmcclub.com they both rock. Also if you wish to subscribe to the site the information on how to do so is at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=50&a=17 Thank you and enjoy your day.

11-27-2005, 09:06 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. 67 - No side markers, same hood and grill as 68 68 - has side markers 69 - has side markers, bowtie on front of hood, different grill, fenders, radiator support, and hood as the 67/68 models 70 - same as 69 for the most part 71 - has side markers, bowtie in grill, no bowtie on the hood, same fenders, radiator support, as the 69/70 models 72 - same as a 71 for the most part GMC - a little bit different, someone else chime in please __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-27-2005, 09:55 AM	#3
Fatback Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central FL Posts: 126	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. LUV2XCLR8 summed it well....A couple more differences I can think of: 1967: last year of small back window and last year for 283 V8 1969 -: got a foot operated park brake as opposed to a hand brake. 1971 & 72:disc brakes!!! GMC have the same mechanical differences as the above mentioned with the exception that GMC used a V6.....what cu. in.?? Im not sure. Also dont know whether GMC offered inline 6 at the same time. Also, most GMC trucks youll see have leaf springs in rear whereas Chevy used coils. 1967 GMC has "GMC" stamped in center of the grill....1968-72 "GMC" letters moved to the hood. __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 69 Cougar 68 Mustang 68 GMC 4X4 SWB

11-27-2005, 10:56 AM	#4
NotEnuff$$$ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lizzy's Cabeza Posts: 37	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. Thanks Fatback and LUV2XCLR8... I thought there would be more differences. Trim levels/layout, differences in the dash, etc. I'm kind of surprised that so much would stay the same for those six years. Anyway, can anyone answer my last question from my original post? - Are there any books I could buy or online references that I could read that you would recommend for learning all there is to know about the 67-72 Chevy Trucks??? Thanks! __________________ I have been told by staff, and given a warning, not to advertise in my signature being I will not subscribe. I have been using this site to gain more traffic on my own, which is one of many in a network of sites that I own... even though I say I do not make anything off of them at all. Anyway the staff changed my signature instead of banning me, and will use it to advertise one of the sister sites instead! Check out www.http://streetcruizin.com or www.chevygmcclub.com they both rock. Also if you wish to subscribe to the site the information on how to do so is at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=50&a=17 Thank you and enjoy your day.

11-27-2005, 11:56 AM	#5
Chrome8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Park Rapids, MN Posts: 288	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. I know that 72 is the only year with a rearview mirror attached to the windshield not the roof. I think 70 was the first year they didn't have a manual choke, someone would have to verify this. I know the 4x4's have a lot of diferences in rear and front ends transfer case etc. A buddy of mine told me np205 didn't come out till 70 but i need someone to verify this as I have a parts truck that is a 69 k20 that i'd like to build to a 72. You might grab a parts catalog to see some of the trim differences year to year, There were a lot of combinations and options. Guages, seats, exterior trim, interior trim....I haven't found a good book that explains all this but i need one too. __________________ 1969 K20 not running, complete but rusty with wrecker boom and push bumper 1969 GMC C20 un-molested rust free original paint "a 4 eyed girl named 'Tina" 1971 Chev K20 4X4 Box Delete Commercial Truck Flatbed "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Confucius

11-27-2005, 01:31 PM	#6
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 686	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. One big cosmetic differnce I always notice . The earlier trucks had a hood that was more slopeing . The later year trucks the front of the hood was closer to a 90 degree angle. Taller and wider in the front and less aerodynamic looking. Look at a pic of a 67 / 68 next to a 71 / 72 and although the trucks are very similar. The differnce in the front sheetmetal is quite striking. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

11-27-2005, 07:03 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. The best place to read about these trucks is right here. __________________ "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"

11-27-2005, 10:30 PM	#9
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Chevy Trucks: Differences between years. '69 has a silver-colored plastic inner grille. Early in '70 GM used up all the silver and started using black instead. For '70 all the sidemarkers had lamps (was optional in '69), Fed. requirement. 71 and 72 grille differ in the paint around the outer edge of the grille. '71 has it, '72 doesn't. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...



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