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Old 11-18-2006, 04:22 AM   #1
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GMC vs Chevy

I was wondering how compatible GMC and Chevy 67-72 trucks were. I might get a 67 gmc and I have a 69 chevy. Both are lwb and I was hoping I might be able to interchange some parts to get a whole truck. I primarily need a cab for my 69, would the 67 gmc cab work for the chevy? What other problems might occur in combining two of these trucks?
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Old 11-18-2006, 04:29 AM   #2
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Re: GMC vs Chevy

Everything is the same from the fenders back. To change grills you need to swap core supports. Someone else chime in if I am wrong about the grill and core support.
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Old 11-18-2006, 07:47 AM   #3
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Re: GMC vs Chevy

Rear suspension might be different.....it may be leaf springs. I think the fenders/ hood/ core support/ headlights wiring might be different also.

Other than that......all should be the same
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Old 11-18-2006, 07:56 AM   #4
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Re: GMC vs Chevy

The parking brake location on the 67 GMC is different than your 69 Chev. but that's not a problem if the GMC cab is in good shape.
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Old 11-19-2006, 03:37 AM   #5
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Thanks guys. The deal might have fallen through. I will keep my eyes out though I really need a different truck.
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Old 11-19-2006, 03:40 AM   #6
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Front clip is really the only major difference between chevy/gmc and the different yrs.
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Re: GMC vs Chevy

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To change grills you need to swap core supports. Someone else chime in if I am wrong about the grill and core support.
if a good Chevy support is not attainable you can just change the headlight buckets that are spot welded to the front.it may be a lot of work and end up with lights that dont fit correctly in the grill.
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