Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 10-17-2007, 10:34 AM

Here is my truck as it sits when assembled.

Rear of truck= Chevy

Front of truck= GMC.

The PO put the GMC front end on the truck. It is actually a Chevy. Basically, is it tacky having a chevy rear end and a Gmc front end??? I wont have any GMC emblems on the front of the truck, but you know its a GMC front.

Just wanted some thoughts on that? I like the GMC front end, but should i make the tailgate in the rear a GMC????

67ChevyRedneck · 10-17-2007, 10:38 AM

Tailgates are much cheaper than grills/front clip, you can even buy a blank one pretty cheap.

I like th e GMC frontend

I got my Chevrolet tailgate at Charlotte Autofair for $120.

Why is the C backwards???

lyrikz · 10-17-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Tailgates are much cheaper than grills, you can even buy a blank one pretty cheap.

I like th e GMC frontend

Why is the C backwards???

PO had it that way. Its not now. Im not losing the front end. Thats staying. Should i get a GMC tailgate, or can i leave it chevy.. I dont know if its like a hidden no no to do that ya know. ahahah..

Luvlegs · 10-17-2007, 10:58 AM

Might look cool with no "GMC" on the front and a smooth tailgate. Just My 0.2

Thealien · 10-17-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

Might look cool with no "GMC" on the front and a smooth tailgate. Just My 0.2

I like this idea.

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

Might look cool with no "GMC" on the front and a smooth tailgate. Just My 0.2

That what I was thinking too. If you want to smooth the hood, why not compliment that with a smooth tailgate?

It's not a stepper, but here's my favorite GMC for motivation....

67ChevyRedneck · 10-17-2007, 11:06 AM

^Very nice.

I like the no GMC emblems with smooth tailgate idea.

Frizzle Fry · 10-17-2007, 11:12 AM

Lyriks, I think you should lose the letters and get a smooth or GMC gate.

N2, that's now my fav GMC too! I'm no GMC expert but it looks like it has Chevy fenders? and I like the hood layed back; not as far as 67-68 but more than 69-72

lyrikz · 10-17-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Lyriks, I think you should lose the letters and get a smooth or GMC gate.

N2, that's now my fav GMC too! I'm no GMC expert but it looks like it has Chevy fenders? and I like the hood layed back; not as far as 67-68 but more than 69-72

THat sounds like a good idea.... i will go with that...
so, if someone asks if its a GMC or a chevy, i tell them what? ahaha.. its registered as a chevy??? ahaha

67ChevyRedneck · 10-17-2007, 11:24 AM

Frizzle, the hood is definitely a 69-72 that's been modified. The 67-68 hoods cut in several inches near the front whereas the 69-72 hoods remain relatively the same width across the top from front to back. So it's a laid back 69-72 hood. Looks like it does have chevy fenders! The fender trim looks "different"?

Beautiful truck! I think it's cool the grill and rims match.

ok, back on topic

67ChevyRedneck · 10-17-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

THat sounds like a good idea.... i will go with that...
so, if someone asks if its a GMC or a chevy, i tell them what? ahaha.. its registered as a chevy??? ahaha

Play dumb and say it's a 75 Dodge.

Luvlegs · 10-17-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Play dumb and say it's a 75 Dodge.

"Now that's funny... I don't care who ya are... "

lyrikz · 10-17-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Play dumb and say it's a 75 Dodge.

ahaha, my wife says to say "i dont know, my wife put it together, i think its a ford cuda or something"

Frizzle Fry · 10-17-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

its registered as a chevy??? ahaha

Pontiac

72BlckButy · 10-17-2007, 11:33 AM

I'd say go for the smooth gate. I think is would set the truck off more.

Orange · 10-17-2007, 11:45 AM

GMC front - smooth gate - Bowtie valve covers - Ram horn manifolds

.

DLB

72swbcamo · 10-17-2007, 08:57 PM

I have a GMC stepper tailgate. It in perfict condition and even has red primeron it. Look in further in this section and you can see the pictures of the gate.
I think the thread is: "GMC stepper tailagte". It's not my thread. I just TTT'd it. Take a look at it and give me a pm.

snickersisatisfy · 10-17-2007, 09:02 PM

what do the smooth tailgates look like

longhorn70gmc · 10-17-2007, 09:08 PM

I like your combination truck. I would fix the C and replace the front bumper with a GMC bumper so the Orange lights will shine better and just enjoy it. That is a nice looking tailgate and hood. Why not be different? Enjoy it.

XXL · 10-17-2007, 10:09 PM

Stamped GMC tailgates are on clearance at Mar-K.

lyrikz · 10-18-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by longhorn70gmc

I like your combination truck. I would fix the C and replace the front bumper with a GMC bumper so the Orange lights will shine better and just enjoy it. That is a nice looking tailgate and hood. Why not be different? Enjoy it.

I was wondering about my bumper. So thats not a GMC bumper....

I do have a new hood already. That one on there now has rust eaten away on the front.

rstewart09 · 10-18-2007, 10:47 AM

Mine is the opposite of yours. I have a 67 GMC that I put a 67 Chevy grill on but still have the GMC tailgate. Must people cant see both ends at the same time so I never thought much about it. Just think when you are running from the cops they are looking for a Chevy, when you get home back it in and it will be a GMC

**michael bustamante** · 10-18-2007, 12:27 PM

no thats a 69-72 chevy bumper I believe. but if you keep it, modify some fog`s in the light holes. and the smooth look is definatly a good idea.

lyrikz · 10-18-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

no thats a 69-72 chevy bumper I believe. but if you keep it, modify some fog`s in the light holes. and the smooth look is definatly a good idea.

Hmm, time for a new bumper then... Now im curious if my hood is going to fit.. I ordered a cowl hood from Heartbeat. I told him it was a 71 GMC... Hope it fits. ahaha

68Stepbed · 10-18-2007, 05:15 PM

I thought GMC fender were all the same. The 67 is different obviously with no side marker lights, but 68-72 GMC fenders are the same as 68 Chevy fenders.

lyrikz, was the PO going for a Delorean type symbol with the C turned around?

Anyway, smooth or GMC tailgate is my vote also. If you don't want to buy a new bumper, you could make a ram-air setup out of the bumper holes.

10-17-2007, 10:34 AM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? Here is my truck as it sits when assembled. Rear of truck= Chevy Front of truck= GMC. The PO put the GMC front end on the truck. It is actually a Chevy. Basically, is it tacky having a chevy rear end and a Gmc front end??? I wont have any GMC emblems on the front of the truck, but you know its a GMC front. Just wanted some thoughts on that? I like the GMC front end, but should i make the tailgate in the rear a GMC????

10-17-2007, 10:38 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? Tailgates are much cheaper than grills/front clip, you can even buy a blank one pretty cheap. I like th e GMC frontend I got my Chevrolet tailgate at Charlotte Autofair for $120. Why is the C backwards??? __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-17-2007 at 10:39 AM.

10-17-2007, 10:58 AM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? Might look cool with no "GMC" on the front and a smooth tailgate. Just My 0.2 __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-17-2007, 11:06 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? ^Very nice. I like the no GMC emblems with smooth tailgate idea. __________________ 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!

10-17-2007, 11:12 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? Lyriks, I think you should lose the letters and get a smooth or GMC gate. N2, that's now my fav GMC too! I'm no GMC expert but it looks like it has Chevy fenders? and I like the hood layed back; not as far as 67-68 but more than 69-72

10-17-2007, 11:24 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? Frizzle, the hood is definitely a 69-72 that's been modified. The 67-68 hoods cut in several inches near the front whereas the 69-72 hoods remain relatively the same width across the top from front to back. So it's a laid back 69-72 hood. Looks like it does have chevy fenders! The fender trim looks "different"? Beautiful truck! I think it's cool the grill and rims match. ok, back on topic __________________ 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!

10-17-2007, 11:33 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? I'd say go for the smooth gate. I think is would set the truck off more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-17-2007, 11:45 AM	#16
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? GMC front - smooth gate - Bowtie valve covers - Ram horn manifolds . DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

10-17-2007, 08:57 PM	#17
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? I have a GMC stepper tailgate. It in perfict condition and even has red primeron it. Look in further in this section and you can see the pictures of the gate. I think the thread is: "GMC stepper tailagte". It's not my thread. I just TTT'd it. Take a look at it and give me a pm. Last edited by 72swbcamo; 10-17-2007 at 09:03 PM.

10-17-2007, 09:02 PM	#18
snickersisatisfy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: santaquin utah Posts: 31	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? what do the smooth tailgates look like

10-17-2007, 09:08 PM	#19
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? I like your combination truck. I would fix the C and replace the front bumper with a GMC bumper so the Orange lights will shine better and just enjoy it. That is a nice looking tailgate and hood. Why not be different? Enjoy it. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

10-17-2007, 10:09 PM	#20
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10-18-2007, 10:47 AM	#22
rstewart09 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport, Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? Mine is the opposite of yours. I have a 67 GMC that I put a 67 Chevy grill on but still have the GMC tailgate. Must people cant see both ends at the same time so I never thought much about it. Just think when you are running from the cops they are looking for a Chevy, when you get home back it in and it will be a GMC __________________ The start of a new toy 1967 GMC 3/4 ton

10-18-2007, 12:27 PM	#23
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,850	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? no thats a 69-72 chevy bumper I believe. but if you keep it, modify some fog`s in the light holes. and the smooth look is definatly a good idea. __________________ 1967custom

10-18-2007, 05:15 PM	#25
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Little dilema. GMC or Chevy? I thought GMC fender were all the same. The 67 is different obviously with no side marker lights, but 68-72 GMC fenders are the same as 68 Chevy fenders. lyrikz, was the PO going for a Delorean type symbol with the C turned around? Anyway, smooth or GMC tailgate is my vote also. If you don't want to buy a new bumper, you could make a ram-air setup out of the bumper holes. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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