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useRc10 · 02-06-2003, 08:26 PM

what would be required to put a gmc grill in a '72 front clip...or would the whole clip have to be changed...just wondering
-Nick

Project1970 · 02-06-2003, 08:32 PM

I see the chrome is calling you.

Aside from the grille itself, you'd need new fenders, headlights, headlight buckets, redo the wiring somewhat to accomodate 4 headlights, and to either mod the original core support or replace it.

I think that's it...

useRc10 · 02-06-2003, 08:35 PM

so basically the whole front clip, i was hoping the fenders wouldnt require changing...we'll see...the idea just popped into my head and i posted

useRc10 · 02-06-2003, 08:37 PM

67-68 chevy fenders are same as gmcs...damn...i was thinking of making the blazer a "jimmy clone"

useRc10 · 02-06-2003, 11:05 PM

whats the diff in the core supports? what would need to be done to mod it?

useRc10 · 02-06-2003, 11:34 PM

hood too, right? maybe i'll keep my '72 grill...he he...i need soem money and a few more trucks...

Project1970 · 02-06-2003, 11:44 PM

I think the only differences in the hood are the holes for the emblems.

Core supports are different only because of the headlight buckets, I think. If you were to remove the old ones and install the new ones, you'd be fine, you'd just have to do a lot of measuring and stuff to get them lined up right.

useRc10 · 02-06-2003, 11:47 PM

i know the 67-68 chevy hood sloped more to match fenders...if gmc uses the same fender, shouldnt the hood be the same as the 67-68 chevy hood?

Longhorn Man · 02-07-2003, 12:26 AM

no, they used the same hood as the Chevy in any given year. They used the chrome trim on the top of the grill to take up the slack when the hood chainged.

02-06-2003, 08:26 PM	#1
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	gmc/chevy interchangable grill? what would be required to put a gmc grill in a '72 front clip...or would the whole clip have to be changed...just wondering -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-06-2003, 08:32 PM	#2
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I see the chrome is calling you. Aside from the grille itself, you'd need new fenders, headlights, headlight buckets, redo the wiring somewhat to accomodate 4 headlights, and to either mod the original core support or replace it. I think that's it... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-06-2003, 08:35 PM	#3
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	so basically the whole front clip, i was hoping the fenders wouldnt require changing...we'll see...the idea just popped into my head and i posted __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-06-2003, 08:37 PM	#4
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	67-68 chevy fenders are same as gmcs...damn...i was thinking of making the blazer a "jimmy clone" __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-06-2003, 11:05 PM	#5
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	whats the diff in the core supports? what would need to be done to mod it? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-06-2003, 11:34 PM	#6
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	hood too, right? maybe i'll keep my '72 grill...he he...i need soem money and a few more trucks... __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-06-2003, 11:44 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I think the only differences in the hood are the holes for the emblems. Core supports are different only because of the headlight buckets, I think. If you were to remove the old ones and install the new ones, you'd be fine, you'd just have to do a lot of measuring and stuff to get them lined up right. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-06-2003, 11:47 PM	#8
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i know the 67-68 chevy hood sloped more to match fenders...if gmc uses the same fender, shouldnt the hood be the same as the 67-68 chevy hood? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-07-2003, 12:26 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	no, they used the same hood as the Chevy in any given year. They used the chrome trim on the top of the grill to take up the slack when the hood chainged.



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