one ton sheet metal the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crosby · 10-31-2007, 10:09 AM

Hi guys (and girls?). Just bought a 79 stepside, and the nose needs help. Will a 79 nose (fenders and hood) from a C30 fit? Two and four wheel drive the same? I have always assumed so, but not 100% sure. Supposedly the C30 parts are "rust free". Are Chevy and GMC grills interchangeable? The C30 is a GMC, and my truck is a Chevy (with a crappy junkyard GMC nose). Thanks for your help!

bigblock73 · 10-31-2007, 12:40 PM

Yup, everything is the same...especially if 79 parts are going on a 79.

streetstar · 10-31-2007, 02:42 PM

Would the core support also be the same between a Chevy and a GMC?

bigblock73 · 10-31-2007, 08:51 PM

I believe so..if there is indeed a difference, it could be the grill depth, and that could be solved by different core support grill brackets. I am pretty sure the core support is the same however between the two.

**Captkaos** · 11-01-2007, 11:46 AM

core support is the same.

crosby · 11-03-2007, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys, I am about to go pick up a 78 nose, which is much better off for the same money. Plus, I believe my truck is a 78, and I like that style so much better. I am hoping to get the nose painted the same green as the rest of my truck, and one door, so it'll look decent until I can afford to redo it all. (RED!!)

10-31-2007, 10:09 AM	#1
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	one ton sheet metal the same? Hi guys (and girls?). Just bought a 79 stepside, and the nose needs help. Will a 79 nose (fenders and hood) from a C30 fit? Two and four wheel drive the same? I have always assumed so, but not 100% sure. Supposedly the C30 parts are "rust free". Are Chevy and GMC grills interchangeable? The C30 is a GMC, and my truck is a Chevy (with a crappy junkyard GMC nose). Thanks for your help! __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

10-31-2007, 12:40 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: one ton sheet metal the same? Yup, everything is the same...especially if 79 parts are going on a 79. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-31-2007, 02:42 PM	#3
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: one ton sheet metal the same? Would the core support also be the same between a Chevy and a GMC?

10-31-2007, 08:51 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: one ton sheet metal the same? I believe so..if there is indeed a difference, it could be the grill depth, and that could be solved by different core support grill brackets. I am pretty sure the core support is the same however between the two. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-01-2007, 11:46 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: one ton sheet metal the same? core support is the same. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-03-2007, 10:48 AM	#6
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Re: one ton sheet metal the same? Thanks guys, I am about to go pick up a 78 nose, which is much better off for the same money. Plus, I believe my truck is a 78, and I like that style so much better. I am hoping to get the nose painted the same green as the rest of my truck, and one door, so it'll look decent until I can afford to redo it all. (RED!!) __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH



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