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12-02-2008, 07:14 PM
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Am I crazy? lol
Am I crazy?...I am seriously thinking about changing my 70 chevy cst front clip to a 67 GMC front clip. I really love the sloped hood of the 67-68 and i love the dual headlight gmc grill. I dont understand why everyone with gmcs converts them to chevys. I think the GMC grill is badass and the GMC's are kinda like the underdogs of sorts. I plan on shaving the marker lights and exterior of my truck anyways so i mine as well order the 67 fenders. Are 67/68 gmc front clips for sale a lot? Or should i just go with new sheet metal?
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12-02-2008, 07:23 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
i could not agree more with you, but i am kinda biased
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12-02-2008, 07:35 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
I like the look, go for it!
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12-02-2008, 07:50 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
'67-8 GMC grilles are awesome. Do it.
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12-02-2008, 08:07 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
gmc grille's are awesome, lol four headlights are better than two
i say do it!!!
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12-02-2008, 08:26 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
I like 'em all myself --- just go with your heart -- if the heart wants GMC - rock it !
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12-02-2008, 09:47 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
Whatever floats your boat,,,,,,,
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12-02-2008, 10:06 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
The answer is yes. Yes you are crazy, Chevy grilles look way better. But hey it's your truck so go for it. Keep the chevy clip around though.
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12-02-2008, 10:11 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
Sorry leevon but I have to disagree... I say to each their own. I love em all. Do that which makes you happy.
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12-02-2008, 10:18 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
You should see if someone with a GMC will trade you! I think the GMC's are better too, and I don't understand why someone people change the front clips.
s/t
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12-02-2008, 10:57 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
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12-03-2008, 03:06 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
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12-03-2008, 05:01 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
Do the gmc front end but paint your current one the same way then you can go from one to the other pretty easily and change the look of your truck every few months
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12-03-2008, 05:25 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
I say go gmc, any chance you have a bigger pic of the blue truck you posted?
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12-03-2008, 06:31 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
sorry man no i found that picture on this forum the way it is. THanks for all the positive feedback guys, i didnt know that there where so many people that liked the gmcs. Good news is i have been in Iraq for 7 months and get to come home for my midtour in January, and me and my dad have 9000 in goodies to put on here including all new under the hood, new rimsand tires, new heater stuff, bumpers etc. I will take lots of pics and post a small build thread when i get back to This $%&^hole lol. I return from Iraq in May and maybe i will get lucky and find a descent 67-68 gmc front clip, if not i will probably just order it new.(would be great to find someone to swap with)
SPRAY_BOMB p.s. something about killer is just bad ass....SINISTER like lol. Maybe its the cannabalism of many trucks i dont know but i like the black yellow/occasional rust spot look it just looks meen. That front end was designed to be LOW. Nice truck bro
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12-03-2008, 08:16 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
No you're not crazy at all, but like others have said I'd keep the chevy parts just in case.
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12-03-2008, 08:30 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
 It should be the other way around GMC To Chevy, But hey who am I to say just my opinion Thats Like adding M3 Badges on a non M3 BMW Or AMG Badges on a non AMG Mercedes. Or Saying I shoulda Bought a GMC ...... They both Look good though
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12-03-2008, 10:24 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
No, you are not crazy. I've been contemplating the same thing. I've got a '69 Chevy, but like the looks of the '67/'68 GMC's. Those to me look classy, especially when the grille is painted to match the truck, like Spray-Bomb's. To answer your other question though, I haven't seen too many complete clips for sale on here. There was one a couple of days ago, but that sold pretty quick. Not only that, they are far away from where I'm at. Oh well. . .
Good luck with what you decide, and thank you for your service. It's appreciated more than you know.
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12-03-2008, 11:08 AM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
The GMC's look really wide and mean when they are lowered. I think the dual headlights trick you into thinking it's wider than it really is...
I love lowered GMC's
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12-03-2008, 03:52 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
You, are not crazy, its a work of genius.
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12-03-2008, 03:52 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
Wow... tough decision. Check out Slammed67's GMC here.
I actually kind of like a lowered GMC. Best of luck with the deicision!
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12-03-2008, 05:12 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
I put a GMC clip on the chevy longhorn i drive... I say do it!
You do have the advantage of having the worst looking grill of all the 67 - 72 GM trucks on your ride right now... so it should be a no brainer to ditch that grill. 
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12-03-2008, 05:14 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
ill say it.. Your Crazy!
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12-03-2008, 06:07 PM
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Re: Am I crazy? lol
I am biased to the 67-68 GMC grills myself.
 My 2001 Silverado HD hood reminds me of these as well. 
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