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*1972Ryan* · 11-19-2007, 07:12 PM

Ok, here goes. I've had two different opinions and want a definite answer from the knowledgeable people here. Is there a difference in the radiator supports for a 67-68 GMC compared to a 72? The reason I ask is I have a 72 and wanting to put a 67 hood on it and a 67 grille. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ben IV · 11-19-2007, 08:59 PM

Yep they are the same form 67-72 and gmc's used 68 fenders all the way through 72 so its a simple swap. Im doing the same to my panel, I bought a great 67 grill but am having trouble finding the part that bolts to the top of the girll that holds the hood bumpers and the latch bolts to.

Husker · 11-19-2007, 09:04 PM

Wouldn't the top bar of the grille be the same for a Chevy?
Also 1 difference in the older Rad supports is it has bolt and holes for the bottom gravel guard.
I am changing my 70 Gmc to a 68, Need a Hood.
Ron

**special-K** · 11-19-2007, 09:28 PM

They are virtually the same.The gravel guard holes can be drilled.The person that saidthey were different was going by Chevy information.The grilles are even interchangeable.

Ben IV · 11-19-2007, 09:30 PM

Forgot about the gravel guard, dont know that ive seen one on a gmc before though. And if I remember correctly the 67-68 grills are all one pice could be wrong though

pickupman · 11-19-2007, 09:33 PM

I have a good top grill bar for a 67-68 GMC for $50 + ship if anyone needs it

*1972Ryan* · 11-19-2007, 11:30 PM

Ben IV, Uncle has a complete grille with top bar and bottom gravel pan for a GMC. thanks for the info, I was hoping I wouldn't have to find another radiator support.

70GMCer · 11-20-2007, 07:33 AM

My 70 GMC has a 68 core support in it. Everything fits as it should.

**special-K** · 11-20-2007, 08:29 AM

The person telling you otherwise must be confuing this with Chevy info.

*1972Ryan* · 11-20-2007, 08:55 AM

I think thats what it is, He is a guy that I have trusted in the past, but he also a parts dealer. I've spent a little money with him and I think he was just wanting a little more. Hopefully an honest mistake on his part. Also, it wasn't a vendor on here that I know of, at least I don't think he is. Wish me luck I'm on my way to take the GRE to try and move from a teacher to principal.

11-19-2007, 07:12 PM	#1
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! Ok, here goes. I've had two different opinions and want a definite answer from the knowledgeable people here. Is there a difference in the radiator supports for a 67-68 GMC compared to a 72? The reason I ask is I have a 72 and wanting to put a 67 hood on it and a 67 grille. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

11-19-2007, 08:59 PM	#2
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! Yep they are the same form 67-72 and gmc's used 68 fenders all the way through 72 so its a simple swap. Im doing the same to my panel, I bought a great 67 grill but am having trouble finding the part that bolts to the top of the girll that holds the hood bumpers and the latch bolts to. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

11-19-2007, 09:04 PM	#3
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! Wouldn't the top bar of the grille be the same for a Chevy? Also 1 difference in the older Rad supports is it has bolt and holes for the bottom gravel guard. I am changing my 70 Gmc to a 68, Need a Hood. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

11-19-2007, 09:28 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! They are virtually the same.The gravel guard holes can be drilled.The person that saidthey were different was going by Chevy information.The grilles are even interchangeable. __________________ "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 ~

11-19-2007, 09:30 PM	#5
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! Forgot about the gravel guard, dont know that ive seen one on a gmc before though. And if I remember correctly the 67-68 grills are all one pice could be wrong though __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

11-19-2007, 09:33 PM	#6
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! I have a good top grill bar for a 67-68 GMC for $50 + ship if anyone needs it __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

11-19-2007, 11:30 PM	#7
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! Ben IV, Uncle has a complete grille with top bar and bottom gravel pan for a GMC. thanks for the info, I was hoping I wouldn't have to find another radiator support.

11-20-2007, 07:33 AM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! My 70 GMC has a 68 core support in it. Everything fits as it should. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-20-2007, 08:29 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! The person telling you otherwise must be confuing this with Chevy info. __________________ "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 ~

11-20-2007, 08:55 AM	#10
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: GMC Guys Help!!!!!!!!!! I think thats what it is, He is a guy that I have trusted in the past, but he also a parts dealer. I've spent a little money with him and I think he was just wanting a little more. Hopefully an honest mistake on his part. Also, it wasn't a vendor on here that I know of, at least I don't think he is. Wish me luck I'm on my way to take the GRE to try and move from a teacher to principal.



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