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etg · 07-20-2006, 04:47 AM

So I just spent about an hour looking for a website that I found about 4 months ago. I had bookmarked the website but couldnt find the bookmark in my browser. I just checked again and there it was....grrrr. Although most of you are probably aware of the changes between the years I thought for those of you that didn't know this would help. grr 1 hour looking for this thing and it was right there the whole time. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm
http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm

**Palf70Step** · 07-20-2006, 05:42 AM

That is one of the nicer put together pages showing the differences. Thanks

chevybill · 07-20-2006, 07:34 AM

This link is for all the GMC lovers on the board.

http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm

krue · 07-20-2006, 07:46 AM

I sent the owner of the site an email to see if we could copy that to our FAQ.

And to invite him to join over here (if he hasn't already.)

**special-K** · 07-20-2006, 07:58 AM

I just checked the GMC link and immediately found two incorrect statements:
1)`67 and`68 have the lettering in different locations.Maybe he just didn`t mention it,but still misleading.
2)But more so...in`67 the front narrow eyebrow trim was not offered.That started in`68.The top-of-the-line "Customs" with the unique verticle fender badge and chrome grille did not come with any surround moulding at all.

Looked a little more...He`s talking about engines in 67/68 and doesn`t mention V6s.He says the I-6 250 and V8 283 are standard with the 292 and 327 as optional.

Was upper and lower side trim available in`68???I can`t take anymore.If you`re gonna be an authority,get it right!(this is BO...GUS!!)Look at the hubcaps and mirrors on the`68.This guy has some learnin`to do.
Hey,I just think accuracey is important here,if anywhere.

**Palf70Step** · 07-20-2006, 08:41 AM

Edit

He is... his board name is johnnyp

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=3009

krue · 07-20-2006, 09:06 AM

Thanks Bill.

glock35ipsc · 07-20-2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I just checked the GMC link and immediately found two incorrect statements:
1)`67 and`68 have the lettering in different locations.Maybe he just didn`t mention it,but still misleading.

To his credit, he very clearly noted the different locations of the letters between the 67 and 68.

BowTieOgre · 07-20-2006, 10:42 AM

Incorrect information or not you have to give the guy credit for a great site. Maybe I can get my intraweb thingy savvy buddy to create a build site for me.

Hook'em · 07-20-2006, 11:36 AM

That is some great info. Good job johnnyp!

**special-K** · 07-21-2006, 08:59 AM

I think it`s a nice looking site and a great effort.I admit I posted the thing about the Grille differences when I had only seen the upper description of differences and saw the mis-information about`67 eyebrow trim.I just think since the purpose of the site is info,it should be correct.I`d be more than willing to help there and sure others would,too.I would never get what he did done,so kudos on effort.

McFly · 07-21-2006, 02:02 PM

SpecialK, I picked up a project 3 weeks ago, I was wondering how true these statements are.

Its a 67 wide window, 396BB, automatic, shortwide, A/C, power steering, Power Brakes, tilt wheel. Can this be original? I was questioning looking at this website, but understand the options, but how rare is this truck?

Its been converted to front disc already, and the 396 is not there, everything is in a box with many new parts. Price was good and I love these trucks. I can't afford stock, but really hate to ruin a rare classic. Please let me know.

Thanks
Marty

krue · 07-21-2006, 05:30 PM

I think 69 was the first yr for tilt steering.

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2006, 05:49 PM

68 for the tilt
68 for the 396

Sounds liek a kick @ss truck though.. once you empty the boxes onto the frame anyways.

**special-K** · 07-22-2006, 08:43 AM

Marty,sounds like you have a great truck to build.Like the post before me says,it`s not all original.So,do what you want.It`s cool you had the regard to want to leave it original if it was a rare original.The guy that told you these things were original may very well believe what he said is true.That`s my point.I don`t mean to come off as a know-it-all,believe me I`m not.I`m as ready to learn as the next guy and have learned things here that I thought were different for several years based on mis-information.There is so much to know about these trucks and not everyone gives a s--t.But,I think it`s important that we,here,strive to be the place to go for authoritive/correct info on these trucks.

McFly · 07-24-2006, 12:46 AM

Thank you for the replies. I am soo glad I stummbled across this site. I was looking for info about my 67'. I'm in the process of moving from a 1 car garage to a 3 car garage, and hope to show progress on here like the others have done. (Those are my favorite posts).

**special-K** · 07-24-2006, 09:08 AM

Is T-Town Tinseltown,by chance?

re1 · 07-01-2007, 12:54 AM

ttt

SacramentoJoe · 07-01-2007, 10:51 AM

Thanks for bringing this to the top. The website is great and I am sure he would love it if everything in his site was exactly correct. Help him get it right 'cause he is doing a great service there.

bad6772 · 07-01-2007, 10:59 AM

great site there. hope he joins up. i was just wondering. was 67 the only year that the small back window was offered? i was at a show not long ago. and i seen a 71 with a small back window. the rear view mirror was bolted rather than glued.... but they didnt glue them on the windshield till 72 right? i talked to the owner , and he said it was all original... i was thinking he just added a 71 dog house to it ....am i right??????????

Longhorn Man · 07-01-2007, 11:11 AM

67 is the only year for the small window, yes. That guy either put a 67 cab on his 71, or put a 71 front clip on a 67 truck... and i hope he added rear markers too, otherwise it'd look stupid.
That guy is a member, but I haven't seen him around in years.

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2007, 06:47 PM

Couple things on the GMC
He didn't mention the painted top bar on the 67-68 grills
He didn't mention the cutouts on the front bumper for 69-72 (not there on the 67-68)
He didn't mention the smaller GMC letters on the tailgates of the 67-68

Other than those he did a good job, I know I couldn't have done better, Rg

07-20-2006, 04:47 AM	#1
etg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	ARGH The Differences! So I just spent about an hour looking for a website that I found about 4 months ago. I had bookmarked the website but couldnt find the bookmark in my browser. I just checked again and there it was....grrrr. Although most of you are probably aware of the changes between the years I thought for those of you that didn't know this would help. grr 1 hour looking for this thing and it was right there the whole time. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm

07-20-2006, 05:42 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: ARGH The Differences! That is one of the nicer put together pages showing the differences. Thanks __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-20-2006, 07:34 AM	#3
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: ARGH The Differences! This link is for all the GMC lovers on the board. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-20-2006, 07:46 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: ARGH The Differences! I sent the owner of the site an email to see if we could copy that to our FAQ. And to invite him to join over here (if he hasn't already.) __________________ "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"

07-20-2006, 07:58 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ARGH The Differences! I just checked the GMC link and immediately found two incorrect statements: 1)`67 and`68 have the lettering in different locations.Maybe he just didn`t mention it,but still misleading. 2)But more so...in`67 the front narrow eyebrow trim was not offered.That started in`68.The top-of-the-line "Customs" with the unique verticle fender badge and chrome grille did not come with any surround moulding at all. Looked a little more...He`s talking about engines in 67/68 and doesn`t mention V6s.He says the I-6 250 and V8 283 are standard with the 292 and 327 as optional. Was upper and lower side trim available in`68???I can`t take anymore.If you`re gonna be an authority,get it right!(this is BO...GUS!!)Look at the hubcaps and mirrors on the`68.This guy has some learnin`to do. Hey,I just think accuracey is important here,if anywhere. __________________ "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; 07-20-2006 at 08:12 AM.

07-20-2006, 08:41 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: ARGH The Differences! Edit He is... his board name is johnnyp http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=3009 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 07-20-2006 at 08:44 AM.

07-20-2006, 09:06 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: ARGH The Differences! Thanks Bill. __________________ "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"

07-20-2006, 10:42 AM	#9
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: ARGH The Differences! Incorrect information or not you have to give the guy credit for a great site. Maybe I can get my intraweb thingy savvy buddy to create a build site for me. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

07-20-2006, 11:36 AM	#10
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: ARGH The Differences! That is some great info. Good job johnnyp! __________________ Hook'em

07-21-2006, 08:59 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ARGH The Differences! I think it`s a nice looking site and a great effort.I admit I posted the thing about the Grille differences when I had only seen the upper description of differences and saw the mis-information about`67 eyebrow trim.I just think since the purpose of the site is info,it should be correct.I`d be more than willing to help there and sure others would,too.I would never get what he did done,so kudos on effort. __________________ "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 ~

07-21-2006, 02:02 PM	#12
McFly Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: T-Town Posts: 4	Re: ARGH The Differences! SpecialK, I picked up a project 3 weeks ago, I was wondering how true these statements are. Its a 67 wide window, 396BB, automatic, shortwide, A/C, power steering, Power Brakes, tilt wheel. Can this be original? I was questioning looking at this website, but understand the options, but how rare is this truck? Its been converted to front disc already, and the 396 is not there, everything is in a box with many new parts. Price was good and I love these trucks. I can't afford stock, but really hate to ruin a rare classic. Please let me know. Thanks Marty

07-21-2006, 05:30 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: ARGH The Differences! I think 69 was the first yr for tilt steering. __________________ "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"

07-21-2006, 05:49 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: ARGH The Differences! 68 for the tilt 68 for the 396 Sounds liek a kick @ss truck though.. once you empty the boxes onto the frame anyways.

07-22-2006, 08:43 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ARGH The Differences! Marty,sounds like you have a great truck to build.Like the post before me says,it`s not all original.So,do what you want.It`s cool you had the regard to want to leave it original if it was a rare original.The guy that told you these things were original may very well believe what he said is true.That`s my point.I don`t mean to come off as a know-it-all,believe me I`m not.I`m as ready to learn as the next guy and have learned things here that I thought were different for several years based on mis-information.There is so much to know about these trucks and not everyone gives a s--t.But,I think it`s important that we,here,strive to be the place to go for authoritive/correct info on these trucks. __________________ "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 ~

07-24-2006, 12:46 AM	#16
McFly Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: T-Town Posts: 4	Re: ARGH The Differences! Thank you for the replies. I am soo glad I stummbled across this site. I was looking for info about my 67'. I'm in the process of moving from a 1 car garage to a 3 car garage, and hope to show progress on here like the others have done. (Those are my favorite posts).



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07-24-2006, 09:08 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ARGH The Differences! Is T-Town Tinseltown,by chance? __________________ "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 ~

07-01-2007, 12:54 AM	#18
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: ARGH The Differences! ttt __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green

07-01-2007, 10:51 AM	#19
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: ARGH The Differences! Thanks for bringing this to the top. The website is great and I am sure he would love it if everything in his site was exactly correct. Help him get it right 'cause he is doing a great service there. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

07-01-2007, 10:59 AM	#20
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: ARGH The Differences! great site there. hope he joins up. i was just wondering. was 67 the only year that the small back window was offered? i was at a show not long ago. and i seen a 71 with a small back window. the rear view mirror was bolted rather than glued.... but they didnt glue them on the windshield till 72 right? i talked to the owner , and he said it was all original... i was thinking he just added a 71 dog house to it ....am i right??????????

07-01-2007, 11:11 AM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: ARGH The Differences! 67 is the only year for the small window, yes. That guy either put a 67 cab on his 71, or put a 71 front clip on a 67 truck... and i hope he added rear markers too, otherwise it'd look stupid. That guy is a member, but I haven't seen him around in years.

07-02-2007, 06:47 PM	#22
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Re: ARGH The Differences! Couple things on the GMC He didn't mention the painted top bar on the 67-68 grills He didn't mention the cutouts on the front bumper for 69-72 (not there on the 67-68) He didn't mention the smaller GMC letters on the tailgates of the 67-68 Other than those he did a good job, I know I couldn't have done better, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

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