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*Phillip Johnson* · 09-22-2003, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sameyrasmea72

Some one should start a poll: Will Phil Swap or will he not.....will

I chenged a 72 4x4 Suburban and it didnt do anything to the value when I sold it. The only question was "why is it that the vin says GMC and the Burb looks like a Chevy"?
I replied that I wanted a CLONE to my 72 Cheyenne 4x4.
Sold it on the first day. Also sold the GMC fenders to someone that was in need of some 68 Chevy fenders.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-22-2003, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phillip Johnson

I chenged a 72 4x4 Suburban and it didnt do anything to the value when I sold it. The only question was "why is it that the vin says GMC and the Burb looks like a Chevy"?
I replied that I wanted a CLONE to my 72 Cheyenne 4x4.

I agree, These trucks are old enough that I would think the majority of them have had some sort of sheet metal replaced.And if for some reason they didn.t believe the "clone" explanation, surely they can tell the frame is in excellent shape and not wrecked.

What ever it was that i said earlier, I wasn't talking about resale actually. I meant for me personally I would not want to have to a title Jimmy and be driving a "blazer"

or a Title blazer and be driving a "jimmy" Switch the titles and I would be fine with it. I would just bug me for some reason. Stupid way of thinking ,I know, but jmo.

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-22-2003, 07:16 PM

Then the question is...changing the title. not possible. Frame and vin plate rivits. Thsi is going to be "planned" to be a keeper, unless I see it tomorrow and it was not the way it was represented. I only have 3 pictures and the word of the husband of the girl whos uncle ownes it.. Sounds like a soap opera huh? Well, My last NEW SUV was a GMC Yukon. The grill on it was nicer than the Chevy. The older GMC's {in my opinion} are butt ugly. No offence to be ment towards any die hard GMC person but, Ive always liked the egg crate grill on the 71 72 Chevy. Since Im building this ride to be a boat hauler and plan to keep it for quite some time, I thing that it will most likely end up a CHEVY. Thanks for the opinions and ideas. Its almost like "should I cut the doors and dash" syndrom. Its a 30+ year old truck and Im going to build it for one purpose only and that is dragging myboat and family to the lake. My first 72 Cheyenne, I kept for almost 30 years. Then the $10k offer made me week in the knees and I sold it. Dumb Dumb move. I miss that truck. Great memories in that truck! With a bit of luck, this Jimmy will be sport'n a tilt and a tack. Ill find out in about 24 hours. If so, its a real keeper! I can look out the window and see the cherry 72 clip that will take under 3 hours to transplant and then Im left to deal with the horn button. I can deal with a GMC vin. When was the last time anyone looked at your vin? Rarely have I ever checked one when I buy a truck. I guess we will all know when I return from Calif on Friday.. Thanks again for all the input and I in no way mean to offend any GMC diehards! A GM truck is still a GM truck. 2 or 4 headlights, it will still get 10 to 14 mpg and ride the same. I just think Ill be happier with the bowtie in the grill!

smokekiki · 09-22-2003, 07:42 PM

Do whatever will make you happy.If you want to sellit later,someone will buy it,gmc or chevy!I am looking at a suburban that was 2wd,and has had a 4x4 frame put under it.It was changed from 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton.In Pa a 3/4 ton is more to licence.The title still says 1/2ton sw.I am sure if I want to sell it,I could with no problem.

Blue_71 · 09-22-2003, 08:43 PM

i happen to have one of those gmc grills :P i used to like it but after i put it on my truck, it didnt look so hot to me anymore. granted soem trucks look better GMC, i just prefer a 71/2 chevy over anything..
now if any of you would be willing to trade a good 71/2 chevy grill to a 68 gmc one......

1969 GMC · 09-22-2003, 09:10 PM

How can you say no to this face???

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-23-2003, 12:12 AM

Sorry but...... in my opinion, its ugly including the bug deflector. No harm intended

krue · 09-23-2003, 01:31 AM

Some people just have no taste!

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-23-2003, 02:14 AM

We all have great taste in old GM trucks! I just happen to like the bowtie.. As for the new ones, Ill take an H2 anyday. Just may have one if I get my way. The wife got the home of her derams now so its my turn. I say Hummer! I passed on a 50th aniv Vette. I think the Hummer will be a good comp...

Longhorn Man · 09-23-2003, 11:33 PM

I was thinking about this thread today, and realized my responce is more biased than I had thought.
I think everyone knows I prefer the look of the GMC grill....I even went to the trouble of slapping a 69 GMC nose on my one ton CHEVY longhorn.

Thought I'd mention that since I guess I am one of the bastard grill swappers.

But at least I was doing it so I could have the good looking front end...and not the wrong way areound.

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-24-2003, 12:14 AM

The blazer is more cherry than thought. It will really be great with a 2 inch lift, 6x9 speakers in the doors, cd cut in the dash and split bench seat in the front out of a caddy. We must not forget the perfect 72 Grill and Bumper to match the new fenders. I think Im gonna paint it Ochre... I may be selling the Jimmy fenders to one of you that need 67-68 fenders. Not sure yet. The top is in perfect cond. That will be nice as it will be less likely to crack when I cut a hole for a sunroof and an air vent in back!

Pictures will be coming soon!

sameyrasmea72 · 09-24-2003, 12:27 AM

Did you luck out on the tilt and tach.....fingers crossed!!!

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-26-2003, 02:43 AM

Just came back from Chico and left the Jimmy there for another 6 weeks. It will need more attention than was led on to be. I put a shell on my rusty 71 and filled it to the top with parts and just got home. 500 miles in a 71 Chevy. My butt hurts, Im headed to the spa.

**pound41** · 09-26-2003, 09:13 AM

I am a chevy man all the way. When i got my 1st blazer 25 years ago I had a choice I took the blazer because of the front but now the more you look at the GMC front it will grow on you keep it

09-22-2003, 07:16 PM	#28
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Then the question is...changing the title. not possible. Frame and vin plate rivits. Thsi is going to be "planned" to be a keeper, unless I see it tomorrow and it was not the way it was represented. I only have 3 pictures and the word of the husband of the girl whos uncle ownes it.. Sounds like a soap opera huh? Well, My last NEW SUV was a GMC Yukon. The grill on it was nicer than the Chevy. The older GMC's {in my opinion} are butt ugly. No offence to be ment towards any die hard GMC person but, Ive always liked the egg crate grill on the 71 72 Chevy. Since Im building this ride to be a boat hauler and plan to keep it for quite some time, I thing that it will most likely end up a CHEVY. Thanks for the opinions and ideas. Its almost like "should I cut the doors and dash" syndrom. Its a 30+ year old truck and Im going to build it for one purpose only and that is dragging myboat and family to the lake. My first 72 Cheyenne, I kept for almost 30 years. Then the $10k offer made me week in the knees and I sold it. Dumb Dumb move. I miss that truck. Great memories in that truck! With a bit of luck, this Jimmy will be sport'n a tilt and a tack. Ill find out in about 24 hours. If so, its a real keeper! I can look out the window and see the cherry 72 clip that will take under 3 hours to transplant and then Im left to deal with the horn button. I can deal with a GMC vin. When was the last time anyone looked at your vin? Rarely have I ever checked one when I buy a truck. I guess we will all know when I return from Calif on Friday.. Thanks again for all the input and I in no way mean to offend any GMC diehards! A GM truck is still a GM truck. 2 or 4 headlights, it will still get 10 to 14 mpg and ride the same. I just think Ill be happier with the bowtie in the grill! Last edited by Phillip Johnson; 09-23-2003 at 12:10 AM.

09-22-2003, 07:42 PM	#29
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Do whatever will make you happy.If you want to sellit later,someone will buy it,gmc or chevy!I am looking at a suburban that was 2wd,and has had a 4x4 frame put under it.It was changed from 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton.In Pa a 3/4 ton is more to licence.The title still says 1/2ton sw.I am sure if I want to sell it,I could with no problem. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-22-2003, 09:10 PM	#31
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	How can you say no to this face??? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-23-2003, 01:31 AM	#33
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Some people just have no taste! __________________ "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"

09-24-2003, 12:14 AM	#36
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	The blazer is more cherry than thought. It will really be great with a 2 inch lift, 6x9 speakers in the doors, cd cut in the dash and split bench seat in the front out of a caddy. We must not forget the perfect 72 Grill and Bumper to match the new fenders. I think Im gonna paint it Ochre... I may be selling the Jimmy fenders to one of you that need 67-68 fenders. Not sure yet. The top is in perfect cond. That will be nice as it will be less likely to crack when I cut a hole for a sunroof and an air vent in back! Pictures will be coming soon! Last edited by Phillip Johnson; 09-24-2003 at 12:17 AM.

09-22-2003, 08:43 PM	#30
Blue_71 Bloo Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Barren County Kentucky Posts: 6,285	i happen to have one of those gmc grills :P i used to like it but after i put it on my truck, it didnt look so hot to me anymore. granted soem trucks look better GMC, i just prefer a 71/2 chevy over anything.. now if any of you would be willing to trade a good 71/2 chevy grill to a 68 gmc one......

09-23-2003, 12:12 AM	#32
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Sorry but...... in my opinion, its ugly including the bug deflector. No harm intended

09-23-2003, 02:14 AM	#34
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	We all have great taste in old GM trucks! I just happen to like the bowtie.. As for the new ones, Ill take an H2 anyday. Just may have one if I get my way. The wife got the home of her derams now so its my turn. I say Hummer! I passed on a 50th aniv Vette. I think the Hummer will be a good comp...

09-23-2003, 11:33 PM	#35
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was thinking about this thread today, and realized my responce is more biased than I had thought. I think everyone knows I prefer the look of the GMC grill....I even went to the trouble of slapping a 69 GMC nose on my one ton CHEVY longhorn. Thought I'd mention that since I guess I am one of the bastard grill swappers. But at least I was doing it so I could have the good looking front end...and not the wrong way areound.

09-24-2003, 12:27 AM	#37
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Did you luck out on the tilt and tach.....fingers crossed!!!

09-26-2003, 02:43 AM	#38
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Just came back from Chico and left the Jimmy there for another 6 weeks. It will need more attention than was led on to be. I put a shell on my rusty 71 and filled it to the top with parts and just got home. 500 miles in a 71 Chevy. My butt hurts, Im headed to the spa.

09-26-2003, 09:13 AM	#39
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	I am a chevy man all the way. When i got my 1st blazer 25 years ago I had a choice I took the blazer because of the front but now the more you look at the GMC front it will grow on you keep it



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