1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brettd85 · 02-21-2011, 01:10 PM

I have a 68 parts truck I was thinking about putting the front clip on the 72 4x4 I just picked up and getting it painted to match. How do you guys thinks I did on the 72? I paid $4500. Please vote!

Here it is, 1972 C20 4x4. 350, Auto, leaf spring rear, power steering, power front disk brakes, locking front hubs, fairly solid rockers and doors, very complete and nearly everything works, nice unmolested truck. Had factory dual tanks but the rear one was removed. Also going to put my 2008 chev wheels on it.

Little rust here surprisingly. New clip should fix that.

Speakers look a bit tacky but they work well. At least he didnt cut up the door.

Tailgate got bowed bad, going to put my other one on probably, it needs some work too though.

Parts 68

ETsC10 · 02-21-2011, 03:15 PM

I'm a fan of '68s though I think the '72 nose looks 'tougher' on a 4x4.
Nice trucks BTW.

And hey! Wecome to the board from Seattle!!

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**Bill72** · 02-21-2011, 03:42 PM

72= tougher
68=prettier

Love both of them. Fix and keep both.

Critter · 02-21-2011, 04:02 PM

I tend to agree with the guys above. I always felt 71-72 is best on a 4x4, 68 on a 2wd street truck.

otsenre · 02-21-2011, 06:47 PM

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**72 Super** · 02-21-2011, 08:07 PM

Welcome aboard! I like it just the way it is

Both look like nice solid trucks.

Sir Fisher · 02-21-2011, 08:53 PM

otsenre sweet truck and color, i was going with that orange until i saw the green i painted

Brettd85 · 02-21-2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the comments so far

oldblue1968chevy · 02-21-2011, 10:22 PM

DUDE Your parts truck looks better than my DD truck!

trevrolet65 · 02-21-2011, 10:42 PM

I like to keep them as original as possable if I can. They are both nice trucks. I'd keep what you have and fix what rust you have. Less work and money involved, but thats just me. If you like the 68 front clip better, role with it. It's your truck, do what makes you happiest, either way it will still be a nice truck!

CTENTA1 · 02-21-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I tend to agree with the guys above. I always felt 71-72 is best on a 4x4, 68 on a 2wd street truck.

What he said.
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Brettd85 · 02-22-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

DUDE Your parts truck looks better than my DD truck!

Parts truck is for sale, its partially disassembled and the cab has some rust but is usable. Front clip is very solid, bed is straight and solid.

Doors are fairly rusty;

wood bed;

threeonthetree · 02-22-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

DUDE Your parts truck looks better than my DD truck!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA oldblue you crack me up!

View Poll Results: Should i swap front clips or not
Leave it alone, 1972 clip looks good	25	78.13%
Yes, put the 1968 front clip on	7	21.88%
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02-21-2011, 01:10 PM	#1
Brettd85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 82	1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? I have a 68 parts truck I was thinking about putting the front clip on the 72 4x4 I just picked up and getting it painted to match. How do you guys thinks I did on the 72? I paid $4500. Please vote! Here it is, 1972 C20 4x4. 350, Auto, leaf spring rear, power steering, power front disk brakes, locking front hubs, fairly solid rockers and doors, very complete and nearly everything works, nice unmolested truck. Had factory dual tanks but the rear one was removed. Also going to put my 2008 chev wheels on it. Little rust here surprisingly. New clip should fix that. Speakers look a bit tacky but they work well. At least he didnt cut up the door. Tailgate got bowed bad, going to put my other one on probably, it needs some work too though. Parts 68

02-21-2011, 03:15 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? I'm a fan of '68s though I think the '72 nose looks 'tougher' on a 4x4. Nice trucks BTW. And hey! Wecome to the board from Seattle!! . __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

02-21-2011, 03:42 PM	#3
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? 72= tougher 68=prettier Love both of them. Fix and keep both.

02-21-2011, 04:02 PM	#4
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? I tend to agree with the guys above. I always felt 71-72 is best on a 4x4, 68 on a 2wd street truck. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-21-2011, 06:47 PM	#5
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? I say 68 nose, I did mine that way!!

02-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#6
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? Welcome aboard! I like it just the way it is Both look like nice solid trucks. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-21-2011, 08:53 PM	#7
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? otsenre sweet truck and color, i was going with that orange until i saw the green i painted __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118 Last edited by Sir Fisher; 02-21-2011 at 08:53 PM.

02-21-2011, 10:04 PM	#8
Brettd85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 82	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? Thanks for the comments so far

02-21-2011, 10:22 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? DUDE Your parts truck looks better than my DD truck! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-21-2011, 10:42 PM	#10
trevrolet65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Venus Texas Posts: 217	Re: 1972 4X4, Should I swap front clips? I like to keep them as original as possable if I can. They are both nice trucks. I'd keep what you have and fix what rust you have. Less work and money involved, but thats just me. If you like the 68 front clip better, role with it. It's your truck, do what makes you happiest, either way it will still be a nice truck!



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