GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkaylor68gmc · 02-06-2007, 10:36 AM

I finally recieved all my new parts from lMC and man are they nice. I finnaly got some pics of the frontend before I began any work on it. The previous owner shaved the emblems off the sides along with the front marker lights. Hope you guys dig-it, there isn't much good stuff on the front-end, the splash pan, bumper would be good for a pinted canidate and the grille support is all that is really good. Ordered all that new though. Name: GMC.JPG
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bad_turbo · 02-06-2007, 11:34 PM

looks like a good project

jkaylor68gmc · 02-07-2007, 09:17 AM

I have worked on the suspension first and now I really want to improve on the looks of it. Once I finish the front-end, I am going to replace everything on the cab.

DennisL · 02-08-2007, 09:13 PM

Is that lowered? and how much if it is?

Thanks
I just bought a 71 Chev with a 71 GMC front end and was looking for a few pics of one lowered a little.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-09-2007, 09:40 AM

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Yea, 2 1/2 spindles, 2 in drop coils and 1/2 round taken out of that. It sits 1 inch above the stock height bumpstops.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-09-2007, 10:29 AM

I also have to fix that firewall/heater mess. I am going to weld that up and install a full Vintage Air A/C. I also have a new sport bumper with the small round foglights.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 12:05 PM

Here it is, I have to remove the front bumper, it is just mocked into place and I have to figure out how to fix those chrome grille trim clips and put the new BowTie on. I hope everyone likes it, I will load in some more pics later.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 12:09 PM

Here is a side shot of the truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-12-2007, 12:09 PM

Nice! How did everything line up for you?

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 12:21 PM

It wasn't too aweful bad, I still havn't figured out how to slide those annoying spring studs into the two chrome grille peices for the center but besides that I really dug it. I had to do a little trimming on the inner fender on the passenger side and the gaps still need a little work but I was able to line up every hole and insert the bolts straight, guess that counts for something.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 12:22 PM

Once I get home I will take some better finished shots of the gaps and stuff.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 12:32 PM

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72freak · 02-12-2007, 02:30 PM

I would be VERY intersted. Where in Tn. and how much for all of it.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 02:40 PM

I am just north of Chattanooga but I could meet you in Chattanooga.

70GMCer · 02-12-2007, 04:50 PM

guess I'm a purest......damn shame......hope it works out for ya.....

jkaylor68gmc · 02-12-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm sorry, I just have no love for the GMC quad headlights. I am a sinner. Every time I look at that truck I love it even more with the new front-end

70gmcjimmy · 02-12-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

guess I'm a purest......damn shame......hope it works out for ya.....

Me too 70GMCer, Sure seems easier to buy a Chevy to me if ya want a Chevy. What I really dont understand is that after guys make the switch, many of them continue to call em GMCs JMHO.

Later---DAC

hp1967c10 · 02-12-2007, 09:55 PM

Are you running regular headers or shorty headers? I already dropped my truck 2" with springs but now want to install the 2.5" drop spindles and I was wondering how much header clearance I would have. Let me know when you get a chance. I see you have 15" tires on the front, what size would they be?

Oh ya... it looks great!

jkaylor68gmc · 02-13-2007, 09:33 AM

I currently have a set of long tubes but I haven't driven it since I slammed it and I probably, make that i won't be able to until I change them. The flanges are about 1inch of the ground. Thanks I love the front-end. I am going to post the final results later this morning.

For everyone else, O.k, I don't have a GMC any more, I have a '68 Chevy with shaved marker lights, SORRY.

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Here it is with all the chrome trim and Bowtie installed.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-13-2007, 12:30 PM

I will be covering the entire install in the upcoming issue of TRUCK BUILDER magazine from start to finish in color.

faribran · 02-13-2007, 02:37 PM

did u "borrow" 67chevyrednecks" front bumper?

jkaylor68gmc · 02-13-2007, 02:44 PM

No,
picked up a new one from LMC Truck. They offer the bumper new with the fog lights in it.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-13-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by faribran

did u "borrow" 67chevyrednecks" front bumper?

Nah, the bumpers are everywhere. This truck makes about the 4th one I've seen one on. User 68GMCdually had one before I did.

You can get them from LMC, the truck shop, lots of our board venders, and there's even a seller on ebay with them. I got mine real cheap at the charlotte auto fair. I paid around 140 or 150? and no shipping, but from catalogs I've seen them from about 190 to 230 or so.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-13-2007, 04:22 PM

Yea, exactly. I hope to start on the cab, It is going to get new rockers (inner and outer), doors and cab corners. Finally I will replace the bed with a whole new set-up like I did the front. I will definitly use the LMC parts again.

02-06-2007, 10:36 AM	#1
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I finally recieved all my new parts from lMC and man are they nice. I finnaly got some pics of the frontend before I began any work on it. The previous owner shaved the emblems off the sides along with the front marker lights. Hope you guys dig-it, there isn't much good stuff on the front-end, the splash pan, bumper would be good for a pinted canidate and the grille support is all that is really good. Ordered all that new though.

02-06-2007, 11:34 PM	#2
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update looks like a good project __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-07-2007, 09:17 AM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I have worked on the suspension first and now I really want to improve on the looks of it. Once I finish the front-end, I am going to replace everything on the cab.

02-08-2007, 09:13 PM	#4
DennisL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaleefornia Posts: 15	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Is that lowered? and how much if it is? Thanks I just bought a 71 Chev with a 71 GMC front end and was looking for a few pics of one lowered a little.

02-09-2007, 09:40 AM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Yea, 2 1/2 spindles, 2 in drop coils and 1/2 round taken out of that. It sits 1 inch above the stock height bumpstops. Last edited by jkaylor68gmc; 02-09-2007 at 10:28 AM.

02-09-2007, 10:29 AM	#6
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I also have to fix that firewall/heater mess. I am going to weld that up and install a full Vintage Air A/C. I also have a new sport bumper with the small round foglights.

02-12-2007, 12:05 PM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Here it is, I have to remove the front bumper, it is just mocked into place and I have to figure out how to fix those chrome grille trim clips and put the new BowTie on. I hope everyone likes it, I will load in some more pics later. Attached Images Last edited by jkaylor68gmc; 02-12-2007 at 12:08 PM.

02-12-2007, 12:09 PM	#8
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Here is a side shot of the truck. Attached Images

02-12-2007, 12:09 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Nice! How did everything line up for you? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-12-2007, 12:21 PM	#10
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update It wasn't too aweful bad, I still havn't figured out how to slide those annoying spring studs into the two chrome grille peices for the center but besides that I really dug it. I had to do a little trimming on the inner fender on the passenger side and the gaps still need a little work but I was able to line up every hole and insert the bolts straight, guess that counts for something.

02-12-2007, 12:22 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Once I get home I will take some better finished shots of the gaps and stuff.

02-12-2007, 12:32 PM	#12
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Please remember that any sales, Want to Buys, or trades are to be accomplished on the Classified board areas, not it the discussion board areas. Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-12-2007 at 05:00 PM.

02-12-2007, 02:30 PM	#13
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I would be VERY intersted. Where in Tn. and how much for all of it.

02-12-2007, 02:40 PM	#14
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I am just north of Chattanooga but I could meet you in Chattanooga.

02-12-2007, 04:50 PM	#15
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update guess I'm a purest......damn shame......hope it works out for ya..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang



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02-12-2007, 05:09 PM	#16
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I'm sorry, I just have no love for the GMC quad headlights. I am a sinner. Every time I look at that truck I love it even more with the new front-end

02-12-2007, 09:55 PM	#18
hp1967c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Are you running regular headers or shorty headers? I already dropped my truck 2" with springs but now want to install the 2.5" drop spindles and I was wondering how much header clearance I would have. Let me know when you get a chance. I see you have 15" tires on the front, what size would they be? Oh ya... it looks great! __________________ Happy Truckin HP

02-13-2007, 09:33 AM	#19
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I currently have a set of long tubes but I haven't driven it since I slammed it and I probably, make that i won't be able to until I change them. The flanges are about 1inch of the ground. Thanks I love the front-end. I am going to post the final results later this morning. For everyone else, O.k, I don't have a GMC any more, I have a '68 Chevy with shaved marker lights, SORRY.

02-13-2007, 10:00 AM	#20
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Here it is with all the chrome trim and Bowtie installed.

02-13-2007, 12:30 PM	#21
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update I will be covering the entire install in the upcoming issue of TRUCK BUILDER magazine from start to finish in color.

02-13-2007, 02:37 PM	#22
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update did u "borrow" 67chevyrednecks" front bumper? __________________ "

02-13-2007, 02:44 PM	#23
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update No, picked up a new one from LMC Truck. They offer the bumper new with the fog lights in it.

02-13-2007, 04:22 PM	#25
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: GMC- Chevy Front-end conversion update Yea, exactly. I hope to start on the cab, It is going to get new rockers (inner and outer), doors and cab corners. Finally I will replace the bed with a whole new set-up like I did the front. I will definitly use the LMC parts again.

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