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powerline84 · 12-09-2008, 06:42 PM

Well guys phase one has begun--parts collection lol. I found out from the Early Classics guys that the 67-68 GMC radiator supports arent re-produced....but it just so happened that they had one laying around. She needs a little work but the guys gave me a great deal on a hard to find part and it will clean up nicely(needs a little patch work). (also side note....The ECE guys are Top Notch, and there customer service is awsome...they earned a longtime customer in me and i recommend them).

Question 1-
Will my 70 front bumper still work?
Question 2-
Is the 67-68 gmc grille identical other then the fact the 68 doesnt have the GMC letters on it?

Longhorn Man · 12-09-2008, 07:49 PM

your bumper should be fine
the grill is the same 67 - 70 with the exception of the GMC embossed in the center of the 67.

BluTrukker · 12-10-2008, 09:50 AM

Will everything swap from a '68-'70? hood, fenders, grill,core support, etc.? I like the look of the '70, and I am kicking around the idea of swapping the clip on my '68. If it is a direct bolt-in, and there is no rust involved, maybe we could trade.

powerline84 · 12-10-2008, 06:57 PM

67-68s are interchangible.
69-72s etc.
entire front clips will swap no problem but you cant mix and match 70 with 67 stuff. Seing as how i am in Iraq still my Conversion wont happen till next summer

noteron · 12-10-2008, 07:48 PM

I was gonna say go for it...but it looks like you have... also the guys from ECE are top notch...with them being local ive dealt with them many times, and as always was very happy with their service...Good Luck with your truck and come home safe!

Chevymann1968 · 12-10-2008, 08:10 PM

Go for it!!!! I fell in love with the 4 headlight site seen!!!!

dieselarmy13 · 12-10-2008, 10:04 PM

GMC-- Get's More Chicks. Good decision.
The Chevy bumper will work fine. The only diference is that the GMC bumpers have small dips in them to clear the parking lamps. I have a Chevy bumper, and I think it looks ok. If you don't know what you are looking for, you'll never notice it.

**CPNE** · 12-10-2008, 10:15 PM

In 67 and 68, the front bumper did not have the clearance "dips" for the turn signals. That started in 69. A 67/68 GMC bumper is the same as the 67-70 Chevy bumper, as are the outer bumper brackets.

Don't forget the 67/68 GMC hood latch. I'm currently looking for one too.

dieselarmy13 · 12-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

In 67 and 68, the front bumper did not have the clearance "dips" for the turn signals. That started in 69. A 67/68 GMC bumper is the same as the 67-70 Chevy bumper, as are the outer bumper brackets.

Don't forget the 67/68 GMC hood latch. I'm currently looking for one too.

Good call. Forgot about that. Guess I'm the "dip" now.

powerline84 · 12-16-2008, 07:49 AM

part number 2 aquired

now i will prob just order a front clip kit from gmc pauls i.e. outer/inner fenders and cowl hood when i get back.

dieselarmy13 · 12-16-2008, 09:08 AM

I like your style

pcwillsie · 12-16-2008, 10:51 AM

i am happy to see i am not the only thinking of going to the gmc front grill. I have a 70 cst blazer love the 4 headlight look.

powerline84 · 12-16-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcwillsie

i am happy to see i am not the only thinking of going to the gmc front grill. I have a 70 cst blazer love the 4 headlight look.

I know i just dont understand why everyone converts to the 67 chevy i think the 67 gmc looks way better, but hey to each his own. Plus its kinda cool cause their is not as many of them floatin around. I just dont know what i will call my truck when people ask me...theyll look at me funny when i say a 70 chevy cst-10 lol.

**CPNE** · 12-16-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by powerline84

I know i just dont understand why everyone converts to the 67 chevy i think the 67 gmc looks way better, but hey to each his own. Plus its kinda cool cause their is not as many of them floatin around. I just dont know what i will call my truck when people ask me...theyll look at me funny when i say a 70 chevy cst-10 lol.

You're late to the party, but welcome.

We've been doing this for some time now. The blue truck on the left is a 72 GMC with a 67 nose, the one on the right is a 70 Chevy with a 68 nose (and 67 "Custom" fender badges). Currently converting a 67 2wd Chevy to a 67 GMC

Crumley · 12-16-2008, 03:37 PM

Not to high jack this thread, but what is the difference between the 67-72 GMC front ends? I thought the core support and fenders where the same between 67 thru 72 GMC excet for the 67 not having park lights. Am I confused to think that the only GMC differance was the front grill sheetmetal and hood latch?

powerline84 · 12-16-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

You're late to the party, but welcome.

We've been doing this for some time now. The blue truck on the left is a 72 GMC with a 67 nose, the one on the right is a 70 Chevy with a 68 nose (and 67 "Custom" fender badges). Currently converting a 67 2wd Chevy to a 67 GMC

nice i stand corrected lol

**CPNE** · 12-16-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crumley

Not to high jack this thread, but what is the difference between the 67-72 GMC front ends? I thought the core support and fenders where the same between 67 thru 72 GMC excet for the 67 not having park lights. Am I confused to think that the only GMC differance was the front grill sheetmetal and hood latch?

The hood is different on 67/68. It is the same hood as used on 67/68 Chevys. If you look at the painted top bar on a 67/68 grille grille is is not as tall as the chrome one found on 69-72 GMC grilles.

67 hoods had no GMC hood letters, 68's did. 68 GMC's had the fender eybrows and hood trim as their 68 Chevy cousins had. 67 GMCs have no fender eyebrows or hood trim.

Stock72c10 · 12-16-2008, 04:18 PM

If four is good, then eight must be great!!!!

DirtyLarry · 12-16-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stock72c10

If four is good, then eight must be great!!!!

oh, now that is just wrong.

Bigbore · 12-16-2008, 06:35 PM

I like the dual headlights too, I think it makes the truck look wider when lowered. I have a 67 GMC and that's the reason I bought it was the look of the head lights....

Dingfodgy · 12-16-2008, 09:43 PM

Rock the "Jimmy" clip!
a. They look better, especially w/ chrome grilles.
b. They aren't as common, so the unique factor is much higher.
c. I also have a '67 GMC SWB and we need as many members in our exclusive "club" to thwart the "Bowtie Hoards".

Yeah.......GMC's are the $hit!
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Wreckless_71 · 12-17-2008, 01:54 AM

Hey... I have 4 headlights

powerline84 · 12-20-2008, 06:23 PM

ok Next question....I am assuming in order to do this swap i am going to have to order a 67 gmc headlight harness right? I assume that with 4 headlights my 70 harness wont work

dieselarmy13 · 12-20-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerline84

ok Next question....I am assuming in order to do this swap i am going to have to order a 67 gmc headlight harness right? I assume that with 4 headlights my 70 harness wont work

I think that would be your best bet, unless you want to hack your existing harness. For around a $150, I'd just get a new harness. I'm getting ready to replace mine, just to solve a few gremlins.

Off the record, where you at over there?

*OBTG62* · 12-20-2008, 07:15 PM

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12-09-2008, 06:42 PM	#26
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: Am I crazy? lol Well guys phase one has begun--parts collection lol. I found out from the Early Classics guys that the 67-68 GMC radiator supports arent re-produced....but it just so happened that they had one laying around. She needs a little work but the guys gave me a great deal on a hard to find part and it will clean up nicely(needs a little patch work). (also side note....The ECE guys are Top Notch, and there customer service is awsome...they earned a longtime customer in me and i recommend them). Question 1- Will my 70 front bumper still work? Question 2- Is the 67-68 gmc grille identical other then the fact the 68 doesnt have the GMC letters on it? Attached Images __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

12-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#27
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Am I crazy? lol your bumper should be fine the grill is the same 67 - 70 with the exception of the GMC embossed in the center of the 67.

12-10-2008, 09:50 AM	#28
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Am I crazy? lol Will everything swap from a '68-'70? hood, fenders, grill,core support, etc.? I like the look of the '70, and I am kicking around the idea of swapping the clip on my '68. If it is a direct bolt-in, and there is no rust involved, maybe we could trade. Attached Images

12-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#29
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: Am I crazy? lol 67-68s are interchangible. 69-72s etc. entire front clips will swap no problem but you cant mix and match 70 with 67 stuff. Seing as how i am in Iraq still my Conversion wont happen till next summer __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923 Last edited by powerline84; 12-10-2008 at 06:57 PM.

12-10-2008, 07:48 PM	#30
noteron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 89	Re: Am I crazy? lol I was gonna say go for it...but it looks like you have... also the guys from ECE are top notch...with them being local ive dealt with them many times, and as always was very happy with their service...Good Luck with your truck and come home safe!

12-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#31
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Am I crazy? lol Go for it!!!! I fell in love with the 4 headlight site seen!!!! Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

12-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#32
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Am I crazy? lol GMC-- Get's More Chicks. Good decision. The Chevy bumper will work fine. The only diference is that the GMC bumpers have small dips in them to clear the parking lamps. I have a Chevy bumper, and I think it looks ok. If you don't know what you are looking for, you'll never notice it. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

12-10-2008, 10:15 PM	#33
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: Am I crazy? lol In 67 and 68, the front bumper did not have the clearance "dips" for the turn signals. That started in 69. A 67/68 GMC bumper is the same as the 67-70 Chevy bumper, as are the outer bumper brackets. Don't forget the 67/68 GMC hood latch. I'm currently looking for one too. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-16-2008, 07:49 AM	#35
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: Am I crazy? lol part number 2 aquirednow i will prob just order a front clip kit from gmc pauls i.e. outer/inner fenders and cowl hood when i get back. Attached Images __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

12-16-2008, 09:08 AM	#36
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Am I crazy? lol I like your style __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

12-16-2008, 10:51 AM	#37
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: Am I crazy? lol i am happy to see i am not the only thinking of going to the gmc front grill. I have a 70 cst blazer love the 4 headlight look.

12-16-2008, 03:37 PM	#40
Crumley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sharpsburg GA Posts: 136	Re: Am I crazy? lol Not to high jack this thread, but what is the difference between the 67-72 GMC front ends? I thought the core support and fenders where the same between 67 thru 72 GMC excet for the 67 not having park lights. Am I confused to think that the only GMC differance was the front grill sheetmetal and hood latch?

12-16-2008, 04:18 PM	#43
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Am I crazy? lol If four is good, then eight must be great!!!! Attached Images

12-16-2008, 06:35 PM	#45
Bigbore just stuff and more stuff Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 26	Re: Am I crazy? lol I like the dual headlights too, I think it makes the truck look wider when lowered. I have a 67 GMC and that's the reason I bought it was the look of the head lights....

12-16-2008, 09:43 PM	#46
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Am I crazy? lol Rock the "Jimmy" clip! a. They look better, especially w/ chrome grilles. b. They aren't as common, so the unique factor is much higher. c. I also have a '67 GMC SWB and we need as many members in our exclusive "club" to thwart the "Bowtie Hoards". Yeah.......GMC's are the $hit! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")



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12-17-2008, 01:54 AM	#47
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Am I crazy? lol Hey... I have 4 headlights Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

12-20-2008, 06:23 PM	#48
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: Am I crazy? lol ok Next question....I am assuming in order to do this swap i am going to have to order a 67 gmc headlight harness right? I assume that with 4 headlights my 70 harness wont work __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

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