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71sierragrande · 11-13-2012, 04:57 PM

And, if a 71-72 grille top bar was removed, would it fit with a 68 hood?

**Tim Christian** · 11-13-2012, 07:26 PM

The only thing different I know for sure is the 67-68 has welded nuts along the bottom were you can bolt the splash apron on and the 69-72 does not have that. The only other thing would be some has a hole for your metal condenser lines for A/C and some don't. Yes it would fit but you would have to use a 67-68 top bar. Hope this helps.

71sierragrande · 11-13-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

The only thing different I know for sure is the 67-68 has welded nuts along the bottom were you can bolt the splash apron on and the 69-72 does not have that. The only other thing would be some has a hole for your metal condenser lines for A/C and some don't. Yes it would fit but you would have to use a 67-68 top bar. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the help, Tim. My reason for asking is that I want to remove as much trim as I can cuz I love the body lines of these trucks. I like the "67 look" with no eyebrows or top bar and was wondering if I could get that with what I have(even tho Ill be using an all chrome 71-72 grille, and a 68 hood with the letters removed and holes welded up) I just want the no trim look even though its the wrong grille. Purists would notice it of course, but I think it could look good

And, I just looked at your awesome stepside! Gorgeous truck. Is that an aftermarket grille?

**Tim Christian** · 11-13-2012, 08:18 PM

Thanks I have had the steeper all my life almost. The grill is a orginal 67 that has been rechromed

71sierragrande · 11-13-2012, 08:21 PM

I thought the 67's had the GMC logo?

Ole Greenie · 11-13-2012, 08:56 PM

Check with LMC but I think the core supports for 67/68 were different from 69-72. I don't think that the hood will fit.

From my intel gathering over a couple years, if you want to swap the sheet metal either way, you will need the fenders, hood, and complete grill. Just my $0.02

**Tim Christian** · 11-13-2012, 09:15 PM

It does have the GMCembossed in the grill if you look close.

ole greenie you are thinking Chevy. GMC's use the same fender 68-72 were Chevys are 67-68 and 69-72

Ole Greenie · 11-13-2012, 11:21 PM

Very well! Indeed, I am speaking of Chevy metal. My ignorance has been exposed! hehe

11-13-2012, 04:57 PM	#1
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? And, if a 71-72 grille top bar was removed, would it fit with a 68 hood? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-13-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? The only thing different I know for sure is the 67-68 has welded nuts along the bottom were you can bolt the splash apron on and the 69-72 does not have that. The only other thing would be some has a hole for your metal condenser lines for A/C and some don't. Yes it would fit but you would have to use a 67-68 top bar. Hope this helps.

11-13-2012, 08:18 PM	#4
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? Thanks I have had the steeper all my life almost. The grill is a orginal 67 that has been rechromed

11-13-2012, 08:21 PM	#5
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? I thought the 67's had the GMC logo? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-13-2012, 08:56 PM	#6
Ole Greenie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 246	Re: All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? Check with LMC but I think the core supports for 67/68 were different from 69-72. I don't think that the hood will fit. From my intel gathering over a couple years, if you want to swap the sheet metal either way, you will need the fenders, hood, and complete grill. Just my $0.02 __________________ John Paap Ole Greenie Hagerstown, MD My Mistress 70 CST Short/Step LS 5.3/4L65E New motor install Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667773

11-13-2012, 09:15 PM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? It does have the GMCembossed in the grill if you look close. ole greenie you are thinking Chevy. GMC's use the same fender 68-72 were Chevys are 67-68 and 69-72

11-13-2012, 11:21 PM	#8
Ole Greenie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 246	Re: All 67-72 GMC rad core supports identical? Very well! Indeed, I am speaking of Chevy metal. My ignorance has been exposed! hehe __________________ John Paap Ole Greenie Hagerstown, MD My Mistress 70 CST Short/Step LS 5.3/4L65E New motor install Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667773



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