Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

STOCKISH · 05-11-2009, 03:40 PM

I really like the look of the 67-72 GMC trucks. I am thinking about turning my 72 Super project into a GMC. Only problem is I cant find many pics of customized GMC's for inspiration. Looking for something LOW with big or stock wheels. Could anyone please post pics they have stored on their computer PLEASE. Thanks in advance--Josh

Willys47 · 05-11-2009, 03:59 PM

I click and saved some to keep me going on my stuff so I'll share with you.

STOCKISH · 05-11-2009, 04:12 PM

That red truck is sick. Any idea what year front end that is?

my67chevytruck · 05-11-2009, 04:14 PM

those are kick A$$.. looks like a '67 gmc grill without the GMC stamped in the center.

my67chevytruck · 05-11-2009, 04:34 PM

this one looks good too... I'm partial to BLUE.....

bigblazerboy · 05-11-2009, 04:49 PM

some from my files 2 of them have custom grills

Kel's 72 GMC · 05-11-2009, 05:15 PM

The red 1969 GMC was featured in Truckin. Which he also has a red 1970 Chevy Blazer to match.

Kel's 72 GMC · 05-11-2009, 05:25 PM

also heres some more custom GMC's

The LIGHT Blue one parked at Daytona International Speedway is my own.

Willys47 · 05-11-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

That red truck is sick. Any idea what year front end that is?

It looks like a 69 or newer grill with the hood worked onI hope this link works

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

**special-K** · 05-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Willys47,howya been?
I`m glad to see more love for the GMCs.That grille in the red truck is a 68-70.The front of the hood was sloped back,more like a 67/68.

Willys47 · 05-12-2009, 12:24 AM

[QUOTE=special-K;3305163]Willys47,howya been? I have been good well I try to be, and you?
I`m glad to see more love for the GMCs. Me two! I have seen most of the GMC's in my area with coil spring and I even have a 1970 3/4 tone with the coils. I think it might be the way the oshawa plant made all there trucks.

Nova_Cobra64 · 05-12-2009, 01:04 AM

It must just be that part of human nature where we tend to want whatever it is that we don't have. For me, I would much rather have the Chev front end. To me the GMC front end either has to be painted in a similar way to the silver/red flamed truck (similar to my current paint job) or have spotless chrome. It just doesn't lend itself to a subtle look at all, which is something I prefer. I have been mighty tempted by a very minty looking Chev front end in Calgary, but decided when the time comes I am probably going to end up hacking the GMC grille until it is something more to my liking.

**KevsClassics** · 05-12-2009, 01:09 AM

Here

**special-K** · 05-12-2009, 06:17 AM

No offense,but chevy or gMC is fine with me.But,I hate it when someone ruins a GMC grille by hacking it up.

When I look at the first two pictures in post #8 my thoughts were:
1st pic)...WTF?Who put a GMC grille on a Lamboghini?

2nd pic)...Subtle.Some things are best left well enough alone.

Some like Camaros,some like Firebirds,and others say,"Aren`t they about the same?"That`s my take on GMC & Chevy.After looking at the same 3 style grilles for 40 years it`s nice to have a 4th style to look at.

**N2TRUX** · 05-12-2009, 08:07 AM

From a custom guys point of view, this has to be the best looking GMC I have ever seen. The subtle satin gray gives the grill awesome definition without hacking it up.

The orange one is a very close second.

STOCKISH · 05-13-2009, 04:04 PM

I love that red one. Just cant decide if I want to swap it out or run the 72 front end and leave it a Cheyenne Super

nicolas72gmc · 05-14-2009, 01:55 AM

I would like to start off by saying no disrespect to the chevy guys whatsoever, but the chevy grills look cheap in my opinion. What I mean by that is the plastic inner on the 71-72 look cheap. The GMC look heavier with all that chrome on the front. Chrome=Class.

68GMCCustom · 05-14-2009, 01:47 PM

Interesting. I did just the opposite with my '68 GMC. I felt the grill of the '67-'68 Chevy looked better then my '68 GMC grill...so I swapped mine out. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a GMC...just with a custom grill.

To each their own!

foosed · 05-14-2009, 01:57 PM

one more of that orange one and another (not a fan of the chop top)

Dynomutt · 05-14-2009, 02:10 PM

[QUOTE=68GMCCustom;3309698]Interesting. I did just the opposite with my '68 GMC. I felt the grill of the '67-'68 Chevy looked better then my '68 GMC grill...so I swapped mine out. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a GMC...just with a custom grill.

How much of the front end did you have to change to get the grill in there? Is the sheetmetal the same?

Mayo · 05-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Interesting. I did just the opposite with my '68 GMC. I felt the grill of the '67-'68 Chevy looked better then my '68 GMC grill...so I swapped mine out. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a GMC...just with a custom grill.

To each their own!

Looks cool. I would have left the letters on the hood though. I always thought it would be cool to get a 68 GMC and put a Chevy grill in it and get a 69 Chevy Blazer and put a GMC front clip on it.

Big J'72 GMC · 05-14-2009, 02:58 PM

this one really turns me on lol

Big J'72 GMC · 05-14-2009, 03:00 PM

sorry here it is

68GMCCustom · 05-15-2009, 06:24 PM

[quote=Dynomutt;3309730]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Interesting. I did just the opposite with my '68 GMC. I felt the grill of the '67-'68 Chevy looked better then my '68 GMC grill...so I swapped mine out. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a GMC...just with a custom grill.

How much of the front end did you have to change to get the grill in there? Is the sheetmetal the same?

The hood and fenders are the same for '68 Chevy's and GMC's. All I swapped was the grill and of course changed the headlight setup.

When you get to '69 and up GMC's, I think the fenders are OK but you have to also change the hood.

Dynomutt · 05-15-2009, 07:32 PM

[quote=68GMCCustom;3311688]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynomutt

The hood and fenders are the same for '68 Chevy's and GMC's. All I swapped was the grill and of course changed the headlight setup.

When you get to '69 and up GMC's, I think the fenders are OK but you have to also change the hood.

Thank you Sir! I did not know that.

05-11-2009, 03:40 PM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap I really like the look of the 67-72 GMC trucks. I am thinking about turning my 72 Super project into a GMC. Only problem is I cant find many pics of customized GMC's for inspiration. Looking for something LOW with big or stock wheels. Could anyone please post pics they have stored on their computer PLEASE. Thanks in advance--Josh __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#2
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap I click and saved some to keep me going on my stuff so I'll share with you. Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

05-11-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap That red truck is sick. Any idea what year front end that is? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-11-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap those are kick A$$.. looks like a '67 gmc grill without the GMC stamped in the center. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 05-11-2009 at 04:16 PM.

05-11-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap this one looks good too... I'm partial to BLUE..... Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

05-11-2009, 04:49 PM	#6
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap some from my files 2 of them have custom grills Attached Images __________________ 1995 tahoe lt 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3856942

05-11-2009, 05:15 PM	#7
Kel's 72 GMC GM made with FORD paint Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 127	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap The red 1969 GMC was featured in Truckin. Which he also has a red 1970 Chevy Blazer to match. Attached Images

05-11-2009, 05:25 PM	#8
Kel's 72 GMC GM made with FORD paint Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 127	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap also heres some more custom GMC's The LIGHT Blue one parked at Daytona International Speedway is my own. Attached Images

05-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap Willys47,howya been? I`m glad to see more love for the GMCs.That grille in the red truck is a 68-70.The front of the hood was sloped back,more like a 67/68. __________________ "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 ~

05-12-2009, 12:24 AM	#11
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap [QUOTE=special-K;3305163]Willys47,howya been? I have been good well I try to be, and you? I`m glad to see more love for the GMCs. Me two! I have seen most of the GMC's in my area with coil spring and I even have a 1970 3/4 tone with the coils. I think it might be the way the oshawa plant made all there trucks. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

05-12-2009, 01:04 AM	#12
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,145	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap It must just be that part of human nature where we tend to want whatever it is that we don't have. For me, I would much rather have the Chev front end. To me the GMC front end either has to be painted in a similar way to the silver/red flamed truck (similar to my current paint job) or have spotless chrome. It just doesn't lend itself to a subtle look at all, which is something I prefer. I have been mighty tempted by a very minty looking Chev front end in Calgary, but decided when the time comes I am probably going to end up hacking the GMC grille until it is something more to my liking. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck. Last edited by Nova_Cobra64; 05-12-2009 at 01:05 AM.

05-12-2009, 01:09 AM	#13
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap Here __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

05-12-2009, 06:17 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap No offense,but chevy or gMC is fine with me.But,I hate it when someone ruins a GMC grille by hacking it up. When I look at the first two pictures in post #8 my thoughts were: 1st pic)...WTF?Who put a GMC grille on a Lamboghini? 2nd pic)...Subtle.Some things are best left well enough alone. Some like Camaros,some like Firebirds,and others say,"Aren`t they about the same?"That`s my take on GMC & Chevy.After looking at the same 3 style grilles for 40 years it`s nice to have a 4th style to look at. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-12-2009 at 06:18 AM.

05-12-2009, 08:07 AM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap From a custom guys point of view, this has to be the best looking GMC I have ever seen. The subtle satin gray gives the grill awesome definition without hacking it up. The orange one is a very close second. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-12-2009 at 08:07 AM.

05-13-2009, 04:04 PM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap I love that red one. Just cant decide if I want to swap it out or run the 72 front end and leave it a Cheyenne Super __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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05-14-2009, 01:55 AM	#17
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap I would like to start off by saying no disrespect to the chevy guys whatsoever, but the chevy grills look cheap in my opinion. What I mean by that is the plastic inner on the 71-72 look cheap. The GMC look heavier with all that chrome on the front. Chrome=Class. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

05-14-2009, 01:47 PM	#18
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap Interesting. I did just the opposite with my '68 GMC. I felt the grill of the '67-'68 Chevy looked better then my '68 GMC grill...so I swapped mine out. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a GMC...just with a custom grill. To each their own! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-14-2009, 01:57 PM	#19
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap one more of that orange one and another (not a fan of the chop top) Attached Images

05-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#20
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap [QUOTE=68GMCCustom;3309698]Interesting. I did just the opposite with my '68 GMC. I felt the grill of the '67-'68 Chevy looked better then my '68 GMC grill...so I swapped mine out. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a GMC...just with a custom grill. How much of the front end did you have to change to get the grill in there? Is the sheetmetal the same? __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194

05-14-2009, 02:58 PM	#22
Big J'72 GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Strathroy, Ontario, Canada Posts: 108	Re: Thinking....Chevy to GMC clip swap this one really turns me on lol

05-14-2009, 03:00 PM	#23
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