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Vic1970 · 05-14-2010, 10:04 PM

Need help... trying to figure out which is the correct grille for a 1970 GMC 1500

I think it is the grill with just black paint around the headlights... the one with paint on the center section is for a 71 and later...

Can anyone help me sort it out...

I would appreciate it..

Vic

gregg72340 · 05-14-2010, 10:08 PM

From what I have seen on other trucks, catalogs and web sites it would make me say you are correct

Longhorn Man · 05-14-2010, 10:13 PM

the one on the right is 71/72, the one on the left is 68 - 70

71swb4x4 · 05-14-2010, 10:18 PM

If you have a small monitor like I do then the one on the top is 71/72 and the one on the bottom is 69/70.

gs1969 · 05-14-2010, 10:26 PM

On my 69 the one on the right is what is in mine. I know the original owner and he claimed the truck was never damage or had any parts replaced, and when I got it it truely looked originally correct. just my 2 cents worth. Gary

*67/72junkie* · 05-15-2010, 12:02 AM

my pics hows 1 on top 71/72 lower 69/70 which ever way pics shows up 1 with black painted center is 71/72

**70cst** · 05-15-2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the one on the right is 71/72, the one on the left is 68 - 70

BINGO...we have a winner!!!

*67/72junkie* · 05-15-2010, 12:49 AM

I have never had 67/68 gmc.Is 67/68 grill same as 69/70 only no top bar rivoted on and 67 has no paint?

OhioDan · 05-15-2010, 03:53 AM

Go here, it explains and shows all the differences in the grilles.

http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm

68C15 · 05-15-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

I have never had 67/68 gmc.Is 67/68 grill same as 69/70 only no top bar rivoted on and 67 has no paint?

a 68 looks like this
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MrGoodpliers · 05-15-2010, 07:51 AM

GMCs had 3 different grills from 67-72. The 67 only had GMC letters stamped in the middle, 68-70 were the same with the 68 having different perimeter trim than 69 and 70, 71 and 72 had some different lines with the chrome ones being painted black over approximately half of the grill.

Dr. Evil · 05-15-2010, 09:22 AM

Here is a copy of the 1970 model year GMC . See for yourself ..
If you need anything else , let me know...I have the original manuals..

*C-10 simplex* · 05-15-2010, 02:54 PM

Again, while i'm a chevy person first and foremost and always will be, i have to admit that i think GMC had the better, much better, front end styling from 67-72.

What i'm trying to ASSertain is i noticed that some of these gmc grills were painted (mostly white?) while some were chromed.

What was the rhyme and reason on this? What is the official "scoop" on this?

In my opinion, the chrome does not nessesarily look better than the painted----for me.

GASoline71 · 05-15-2010, 03:00 PM

1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom with the original grille...

Looks like the one on the left...

Gary

Vic1970 · 05-16-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanks all for the great information... just what I needed.

**special-K** · 05-16-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the one on the right is 71/72, the one on the left is 68 - 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

BINGO...we have a winner!!!

Are some computers reversed?On my computer the one on the right is a 68-70 and the one one the left is a 71/72.Like 67/72Junkie said,the one with the black accent in the center is 71/72 which ever way your momitor shows it.

Longhorn Man · 05-16-2010, 11:28 PM

tim... you cought my goof up. I know the grills, just don't know my left from right.

**70cst** · 05-17-2010, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Are some computers reversed?On my computer the one on the right is a 68-70 and the one one the left is a 71/72.Like 67/72Junkie said,the one with the black accent in the center is 71/72 which ever way your momitor shows it.

I got my paint years mixed up. The 70 Chevy headlite bezels are painted and I thought GMC grille paint theme were similiar. It looks not. So... GMC used the painted theme 71 -72 while Chevy used the painted headlite bezel theme 69-70 (70 for sure but not exactly sure about 69) and in the years 71-72 they used the brite aluminum look. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

**GMCPaul** · 05-18-2010, 05:23 AM

The 71-72 grill is painted black through the middle bar and on either side of this black section the metal is raised slightly its also painted black across the bottom & top lip and around the area the headlight bezels attach at. The 68-70 only has black paint around the headlight bezel area. You can tell a 71-72 from a 68-70 even if all black paint has been removed by the raised up metal on either side of the middle bar where the black paint was originally and the 68-70 does not have this raised up metal on the middle bar of the grille.
GMCPaul

wwotr · 05-18-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic1970

Need help... trying to figure out which is the correct grille for a 1970 GMC 1500

I think it is the grill with just black paint around the headlights... the one with paint on the center section is for a 71 and later...

Can anyone help me sort it out...

I would appreciate it..

Vic

Can I be a Thread Whore here and go 1 further in asking.....

Can the "All Chrome Grill" from the 70 GMC be mounted on the front of a 72 GMC??

I have asked this questio before and my research has turned up nothing.
I'm not concerned in the "Corectbess" of the time period, I just like the Chrome Grill SO MUCH MORE than the painted.
I'd take the Flat Black paint off mine but it wouyld still be dented.

Apologies to Vic for "Whoring your post" , but I thought it was relevant.

wwotr · 05-18-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioDan

Go here, it explains and shows all the differences in the grilles.

http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm

You know I just looked at the Link provided, and seeing these pictures, it looks as though it wont work, but can anyone more knowledgable confirm?

**GMCPaul** · 05-18-2010, 09:24 AM

You can install any 1967, 1968-70 & 1971-72 GMC grille in any 67-72 GMC truck.
If you use a 67-68 style hood on a 67-72 GMC truck you can use any of the 3 grills available and you eliminate using your fender eyebrows on the 69-72's and you need to use a 67-68 grill top bar and 67-68 hood latching mechanism and 67-68 grille center / hood latching brace.
If you use a 69-72 style hood on a 67-72 GMC truck you can use any of the 3 grills available but you need to use a 69-72 grill top bar and use 69-72 GMC fender eyebrows along with a 69-72 hood latching mechanism and 69-72 grille center / hood latching brace.
You can change the hood on any GMC to a 67-68 style or a 69-72 style without having to change the fenders.
If you want to use 67-68 style hoods on a 69-72 GMC get the 67-68 hood, grill top bar for a 67-68, hood latching mechanism & center grill hood latching brace and fill the holes where your fender eyebrows installed.
and to install a 69-72 hood on a 67-68 GMC get the 69-72 top bar, 69-72 fender eyebrows ( to install eyebrows you'll need to make 3 3/16" holes in the front edge of each fender), 69-72 hood latch mechanism & 69-72 center grill hood latching brace.
GMCPaul

wwotr · 05-18-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCPaul

You can install any 1967, 1968-70 & 1971-72 GMC grille in any 67-72 GMC truck.
If you use a 67-68 style hood on a 67-72 GMC truck you can use any of the 3 grills available and you eliminate using your fender eyebrows on the 69-72's and you need to use a 67-68 grill top bar and 67-68 hood latching mechanism and 67-68 grille center / hood latching brace.
If you use a 69-72 style hood on a 67-72 GMC truck you can use any of the 3 grills available but you need to use a 69-72 grill top bar and use 69-72 GMC fender eyebrows along with a 69-72 hood latching mechanism and 69-72 grille center / hood latching brace.
You can change the hood on any GMC to a 67-68 style or a 69-72 style without having to change the fenders.
If you want to use 67-68 style hoods on a 69-72 GMC get the 67-68 hood, grill top bar for a 67-68, hood latching mechanism & center grill hood latching brace and fill the holes where your fender eyebrows installed.
and to install a 69-72 hood on a 67-68 GMC get the 69-72 top bar, 69-72 fender eyebrows ( to install eyebrows you'll need to make 3 3/16" holes in the front edge of each fender), 69-72 hood latch mechanism & 69-72 center grill hood latching brace.
GMCPaul

DAYMN!

Ask and you shall recieve...(BIG TIME)!

Thanks Paul!!!!!!!!!

I'm running an aftermarket Cowl Hood on my 72 GMC Short Fleet and I love the look of the all chrome Grill and the surrounding Chrome lip and Eyebrows.

Rob H. · 05-18-2010, 02:03 PM

Here's a pic of the front of our 70 burb. It ain't pretty but defenately was the chrome grill in it's day!

longhorn70gmc · 05-20-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

If you have a small monitor like I do then the one on the top is 71/72 and the one on the bottom is 69/70.

Correct, I have the bottom one with no paint on my 1970 GMC.

05-14-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
Vic1970 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holden MO Posts: 82	Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC Need help... trying to figure out which is the correct grille for a 1970 GMC 1500 I think it is the grill with just black paint around the headlights... the one with paint on the center section is for a 71 and later... Can anyone help me sort it out... I would appreciate it.. Vic Attached Images

05-14-2010, 10:08 PM	#2
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC From what I have seen on other trucks, catalogs and web sites it would make me say you are correct

05-14-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC the one on the right is 71/72, the one on the left is 68 - 70

05-14-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC If you have a small monitor like I do then the one on the top is 71/72 and the one on the bottom is 69/70. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-14-2010, 10:26 PM	#5
gs1969 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leavenworth Posts: 72	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC On my 69 the one on the right is what is in mine. I know the original owner and he claimed the truck was never damage or had any parts replaced, and when I got it it truely looked originally correct. just my 2 cents worth. Gary

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67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC my pics hows 1 on top 71/72 lower 69/70 which ever way pics shows up 1 with black painted center is 71/72

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67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC I have never had 67/68 gmc.Is 67/68 grill same as 69/70 only no top bar rivoted on and 67 has no paint?

05-15-2010, 03:53 AM	#9
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC Go here, it explains and shows all the differences in the grilles. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-15-2010, 07:51 AM	#11
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC GMCs had 3 different grills from 67-72. The 67 only had GMC letters stamped in the middle, 68-70 were the same with the 68 having different perimeter trim than 69 and 70, 71 and 72 had some different lines with the chrome ones being painted black over approximately half of the grill. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

05-15-2010, 09:22 AM	#12
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC Here is a copy of the 1970 model year GMC . See for yourself .. If you need anything else , let me know...I have the original manuals.. Attached Images

05-15-2010, 02:54 PM	#13
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC Again, while i'm a chevy person first and foremost and always will be, i have to admit that i think GMC had the better, much better, front end styling from 67-72. What i'm trying to ASSertain is i noticed that some of these gmc grills were painted (mostly white?) while some were chromed. What was the rhyme and reason on this? What is the official "scoop" on this? In my opinion, the chrome does not nessesarily look better than the painted----for me.

05-16-2010, 10:04 PM	#15
Vic1970 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holden MO Posts: 82	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC Thanks all for the great information... just what I needed.

05-16-2010, 11:28 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC tim... you cought my goof up. I know the grills, just don't know my left from right.

05-18-2010, 05:23 AM	#19
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC The 71-72 grill is painted black through the middle bar and on either side of this black section the metal is raised slightly its also painted black across the bottom & top lip and around the area the headlight bezels attach at. The 68-70 only has black paint around the headlight bezel area. You can tell a 71-72 from a 68-70 even if all black paint has been removed by the raised up metal on either side of the middle bar where the black paint was originally and the 68-70 does not have this raised up metal on the middle bar of the grille. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM Last edited by GMCPaul; 05-18-2010 at 05:26 AM.

05-18-2010, 09:24 AM	#22
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC You can install any 1967, 1968-70 & 1971-72 GMC grille in any 67-72 GMC truck. If you use a 67-68 style hood on a 67-72 GMC truck you can use any of the 3 grills available and you eliminate using your fender eyebrows on the 69-72's and you need to use a 67-68 grill top bar and 67-68 hood latching mechanism and 67-68 grille center / hood latching brace. If you use a 69-72 style hood on a 67-72 GMC truck you can use any of the 3 grills available but you need to use a 69-72 grill top bar and use 69-72 GMC fender eyebrows along with a 69-72 hood latching mechanism and 69-72 grille center / hood latching brace. You can change the hood on any GMC to a 67-68 style or a 69-72 style without having to change the fenders. If you want to use 67-68 style hoods on a 69-72 GMC get the 67-68 hood, grill top bar for a 67-68, hood latching mechanism & center grill hood latching brace and fill the holes where your fender eyebrows installed. and to install a 69-72 hood on a 67-68 GMC get the 69-72 top bar, 69-72 fender eyebrows ( to install eyebrows you'll need to make 3 3/16" holes in the front edge of each fender), 69-72 hood latch mechanism & 69-72 center grill hood latching brace. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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05-18-2010, 02:03 PM	#24
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Who can document the right Grille for a 1970 GMC Here's a pic of the front of our 70 burb. It ain't pretty but defenately was the chrome grill in it's day! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

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