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roj2323 · 08-13-2006, 07:31 PM

hey guys,
i just picked up a beautiful 1969 gmc lwb and i love everything about it including the lack of rust everywhere but i hate hate hate the nose. it's out right ugly. anyway i was wondering what others have done to modify there gmc to give it a nose job. i'm not afraid of power tools or making something custom so from mild to wild let me see it. thanks guys.
ondrew
p.s. i'll probably have pics tommarow.

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2006, 08:44 PM

wow, never heard anyone THAT against the beauty of a GMC.
You could install a 67/68 grill... may need the rad core support, will certianlly need the hood.
Or, you could go with any other booring chevy grill, but you'll need the entire front clip.

JAKES 68GMC · 08-13-2006, 08:59 PM

You can't bolt a Chevy grille on/in to a GMC nose? Huh, I thought they were all the same. Learn something new everyday I suppose.

70gmcjimmy · 08-13-2006, 09:04 PM

Probly shouldnt have gotten a GMC if it repulses you that badly! Leave em for us that think the design is great!

Later---DAC

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2006, 11:01 PM

GMC kept using the fenders from 68, which, chevy went to a new fender in 69, so becouse of that, no, you can't use a chevy grill, except a 67 or 68.

67chevy2wd · 08-13-2006, 11:55 PM

I say get a different clip, don't hack it up if it is in good shape.

1969K10 · 08-14-2006, 11:37 AM

YOu could bring the parts over to my place, and i'll swap you for my "tube" looking grill and 69 chevy front end...

abadsvt · 08-14-2006, 12:20 PM

Styling concepts make a phantom grill for that truck. I found a pic somewhere of it done. It looked nice but it all depends on what you like. Good luck

roj2323 · 08-14-2006, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I’ll make sure I post when I finally figure out what I’m doing with it.

As for why a GMC over a Chevy well, the price was right, there was no rust, it was only 1 mile from my house, I need a truck to drive now and I wanted it to be the 67-72 body style.

Thanks guys,
Ondrew
p.s. pics later tonight.

cdowns · 08-14-2006, 09:12 PM

you could always mount a stubeabaker bullit in the center of the grill like the 50's starlite coupes used to have

08-13-2006, 07:31 PM	#1
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	gmc grill alternatives? hey guys, i just picked up a beautiful 1969 gmc lwb and i love everything about it including the lack of rust everywhere but i hate hate hate the nose. it's out right ugly. anyway i was wondering what others have done to modify there gmc to give it a nose job. i'm not afraid of power tools or making something custom so from mild to wild let me see it. thanks guys. ondrew p.s. i'll probably have pics tommarow.

08-13-2006, 08:44 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: gmc grill alternatives? wow, never heard anyone THAT against the beauty of a GMC. You could install a 67/68 grill... may need the rad core support, will certianlly need the hood. Or, you could go with any other booring chevy grill, but you'll need the entire front clip.

08-13-2006, 08:59 PM	#3
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: gmc grill alternatives? You can't bolt a Chevy grille on/in to a GMC nose? Huh, I thought they were all the same. Learn something new everyday I suppose.

08-13-2006, 09:04 PM	#4
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: gmc grill alternatives? Probly shouldnt have gotten a GMC if it repulses you that badly! Leave em for us that think the design is great! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

08-13-2006, 11:01 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: gmc grill alternatives? GMC kept using the fenders from 68, which, chevy went to a new fender in 69, so becouse of that, no, you can't use a chevy grill, except a 67 or 68.

08-13-2006, 11:55 PM	#6
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: gmc grill alternatives? I say get a different clip, don't hack it up if it is in good shape. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

08-14-2006, 11:37 AM	#7
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: gmc grill alternatives? YOu could bring the parts over to my place, and i'll swap you for my "tube" looking grill and 69 chevy front end...

08-14-2006, 12:20 PM	#8
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: gmc grill alternatives? Styling concepts make a phantom grill for that truck. I found a pic somewhere of it done. It looked nice but it all depends on what you like. Good luck

08-14-2006, 08:45 PM	#9
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: gmc grill alternatives? Thanks for the info guys. I’ll make sure I post when I finally figure out what I’m doing with it. As for why a GMC over a Chevy well, the price was right, there was no rust, it was only 1 mile from my house, I need a truck to drive now and I wanted it to be the 67-72 body style. Thanks guys, Ondrew p.s. pics later tonight. Last edited by roj2323; 08-14-2006 at 08:48 PM.

08-14-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: gmc grill alternatives? you could always mount a stubeabaker bullit in the center of the grill like the 50's starlite coupes used to have __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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