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Estanley · 08-13-2002, 09:38 AM

I'm doing a frame off on my 72 and I am really considering going back with a 70 grill and bumper. I have noticed that as I look at pics of trucks I really like the 70 grill. Would it be a crime to use the wrong front end? Will I get tired of having to explain that it is a 72 but has a 70 grill???

68 Suburban · 08-13-2002, 09:42 AM

I personally get turned off if the trucks sheet metal does not match the year of the truck, but if you are doing it to make yourself happy, do it. It can always be changed back. If you are goint to try to sell it this way, you might want to think about it before you do it.

Kind of like this truck. It is suppose to be a 68, but has a 69-70 front end. I don't care how nice the truck might be, I would not be interested. It just makes me think that the thing is pieced together.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1849419642

ebfabman · 08-13-2002, 09:54 AM

Who would know it wasn't a 70 unless you told them. The only thing that would give it away is the bolt pattern the wheels have.

But then how would anyone know it wasn't a 70 thats been updated unless you tell them.

Heck, just do what you want and don't tell anybody.

guypm · 08-13-2002, 09:57 AM

If its sacreligous, im about as big a sinner as they come. Lots of my 71 are mix and match parts.
Guy

palallin · 08-13-2002, 10:42 AM

I have a '71-'72 bumper on my '69 (I like lights--lots of 'em), and it looks pretty cool. Your situation would be similar.

Reumster · 08-13-2002, 10:48 AM

It's your beast. When I built my 68 step side, I found a perfect 67 front clip, and then shaved the side markers in the steps. Also put a 72 front bumper on it.( I like the lights too!!) Some people prefer all origanal parts, but most people just look for a solid rust free truck. But now I like the side markers, use 85-96 full size van side markers and they are low profile and light up very good.

Estanley · 08-13-2002, 11:20 AM

I like the 70 grill and bumper. I want to eliminate the lights in the bumper and run just the ones in the grill. Isn't the 70 bumper solid (with no light holes)?

Southpa · 08-13-2002, 11:53 AM

Geez , I put a 67 bedside on my truck and even my auto-mechanic buddy couldn't tell the difference. I've also got 5 lugs on front and 6 on back. If you won't tell I won't

**JIMs70GMC** · 08-13-2002, 12:21 PM

It would probably be even better if you got a grill from a 70 GMC. I'm driving around with a bed/tailgate from a 68 Chevy. People see the GMC in the front and Chevrolet in the back. Talk about confusion. I bet if I took the hood letters off I could tell everybody about my rare 4 headlight optioned Chevy.

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2002, 05:12 PM

Correct, Chevy '70 and older have no light holes.
I'll be putting a '69 GMC front clip on a '70 chevy Longhorn...do what you want. It's your rig.
If you can...hold onto the correct pieces, in case teh next owner don't think like you.

08-13-2002, 09:38 AM	#1
Estanley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eatonton, GA, USA Posts: 191	Is it Sacrilege?????????? I'm doing a frame off on my 72 and I am really considering going back with a 70 grill and bumper. I have noticed that as I look at pics of trucks I really like the 70 grill. Would it be a crime to use the wrong front end? Will I get tired of having to explain that it is a 72 but has a 70 grill???

08-13-2002, 09:42 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I personally get turned off if the trucks sheet metal does not match the year of the truck, but if you are doing it to make yourself happy, do it. It can always be changed back. If you are goint to try to sell it this way, you might want to think about it before you do it. Kind of like this truck. It is suppose to be a 68, but has a 69-70 front end. I don't care how nice the truck might be, I would not be interested. It just makes me think that the thing is pieced together. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1849419642 __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation. Last edited by 68 Suburban; 08-13-2002 at 09:50 AM.

08-13-2002, 09:57 AM	#4
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	If its sacreligous, im about as big a sinner as they come. Lots of my 71 are mix and match parts. Guy __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/

08-13-2002, 10:42 AM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	I have a '71-'72 bumper on my '69 (I like lights--lots of 'em), and it looks pretty cool. Your situation would be similar. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-13-2002, 10:48 AM	#6
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	DO it It's your beast. When I built my 68 step side, I found a perfect 67 front clip, and then shaved the side markers in the steps. Also put a 72 front bumper on it.( I like the lights too!!) Some people prefer all origanal parts, but most people just look for a solid rust free truck. But now I like the side markers, use 85-96 full size van side markers and they are low profile and light up very good. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

08-13-2002, 09:54 AM	#3
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Who would know it wasn't a 70 unless you told them. The only thing that would give it away is the bolt pattern the wheels have. But then how would anyone know it wasn't a 70 thats been updated unless you tell them. Heck, just do what you want and don't tell anybody.

08-13-2002, 11:20 AM	#7
Estanley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eatonton, GA, USA Posts: 191	I like the 70 grill and bumper. I want to eliminate the lights in the bumper and run just the ones in the grill. Isn't the 70 bumper solid (with no light holes)?

08-13-2002, 11:53 AM	#8
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Geez , I put a 67 bedside on my truck and even my auto-mechanic buddy couldn't tell the difference. I've also got 5 lugs on front and 6 on back. If you won't tell I won't __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

08-13-2002, 12:21 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	It would probably be even better if you got a grill from a 70 GMC. I'm driving around with a bed/tailgate from a 68 Chevy. People see the GMC in the front and Chevrolet in the back. Talk about confusion. I bet if I took the hood letters off I could tell everybody about my rare 4 headlight optioned Chevy. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

08-13-2002, 05:12 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Correct, Chevy '70 and older have no light holes. I'll be putting a '69 GMC front clip on a '70 chevy Longhorn...do what you want. It's your rig. If you can...hold onto the correct pieces, in case teh next owner don't think like you.



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