70 GMC to 72 Chev??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pimperout · 01-28-2007, 03:25 AM

is it very hard to make a 70 GMC into a 72 chev what all needs to be changed and how hard would it be? i probly will never do this but i was just kinda toying with the idea the other day while day dreaming of what i would make my truck look like if i suddenly had a large excess of money.

PrinsGMC · 01-28-2007, 03:28 AM

Well the first obvios thing ateticly would be the grill and headlight fixtures, and the badges. It would start to look like one.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-28-2007, 03:39 AM

i believe you have to change the entire front clip over to the chevy stuff if you do it which would be the hood, fenders, grill, and rad support

Aarons72s · 01-28-2007, 03:39 AM

I am guessing you want it to look like a 71-72 Chevy from the outside right?Well everything except the hood and hinges on the front clip would have to be replaced. Tailgate. Front bumper and park lights and of coarse emblems.

D-Bo · 01-28-2007, 03:59 AM

No way bro, the GMC grille is awesome. Don't change a thing!

**special-K** · 01-28-2007, 08:43 AM

The smartest way to do it is sell the GMC and buy a Chevy.Sorry,my standard response.

72dually · 01-28-2007, 09:40 AM

My 72.........was a 70 GMC, and yes Aarons72s is correct, everything was swapped except the hood, hinges, and inner fenders

I'd have to agree with Special-k tho.

Longhorn Man · 01-28-2007, 10:48 AM

may as well swap out the hod too, easier than welding the holes for the GMC badges closed.

I vote keep it a GMC.

RedZ71 · 01-28-2007, 12:37 PM

i have to agree, the GMC is a much rarer truck, ive seen only a handful in my life. im a chevy lover thru and thru, but if i had an old GMC i would charish it even more.

70gmcjimmy · 01-28-2007, 12:52 PM

That question again! Keep it GMC! If you want a Chevy, sell the GMC and buy a Chevy! If you do change tho, I have a big dumpster you can throw the GMC clip in.

Later---DAC

pimperout · 01-28-2007, 05:51 PM

wow i didnt realize all that had to be changed i just figured the grills would be an easy swap i think im gonna keep her GMC and thanks fer the help

01-28-2007, 03:25 AM	#1
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	70 GMC to 72 Chev??? is it very hard to make a 70 GMC into a 72 chev what all needs to be changed and how hard would it be? i probly will never do this but i was just kinda toying with the idea the other day while day dreaming of what i would make my truck look like if i suddenly had a large excess of money.

01-28-2007, 03:28 AM	#2
PrinsGMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Redcliff Alberta Posts: 46	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? Well the first obvios thing ateticly would be the grill and headlight fixtures, and the badges. It would start to look like one.

01-28-2007, 03:39 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? i believe you have to change the entire front clip over to the chevy stuff if you do it which would be the hood, fenders, grill, and rad support __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-28-2007, 03:39 AM	#4
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? I am guessing you want it to look like a 71-72 Chevy from the outside right?Well everything except the hood and hinges on the front clip would have to be replaced. Tailgate. Front bumper and park lights and of coarse emblems.

01-28-2007, 03:59 AM	#5
D-Bo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 34	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? No way bro, the GMC grille is awesome. Don't change a thing!

01-28-2007, 08:43 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? The smartest way to do it is sell the GMC and buy a Chevy.Sorry,my standard response. __________________ "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 ~

01-28-2007, 09:40 AM	#7
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? My 72.........was a 70 GMC, and yes Aarons72s is correct, everything was swapped except the hood, hinges, and inner fenders I'd have to agree with Special-k tho. __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume Last edited by 72dually; 01-28-2007 at 09:48 AM.

01-28-2007, 10:48 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? may as well swap out the hod too, easier than welding the holes for the GMC badges closed. I vote keep it a GMC.

01-28-2007, 12:37 PM	#9
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? i have to agree, the GMC is a much rarer truck, ive seen only a handful in my life. im a chevy lover thru and thru, but if i had an old GMC i would charish it even more.

01-28-2007, 12:52 PM	#10
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? That question again! Keep it GMC! If you want a Chevy, sell the GMC and buy a Chevy! If you do change tho, I have a big dumpster you can throw the GMC clip in. 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!

01-28-2007, 05:51 PM	#11
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	Re: 70 GMC to 72 Chev??? wow i didnt realize all that had to be changed i just figured the grills would be an easy swap i think im gonna keep her GMC and thanks fer the help



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