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70chevymanshort · 05-06-2011, 04:00 PM

What are the differences between the chevy and gmc trucks, 71 ones?

ricks71pu · 05-06-2011, 05:39 PM

there is a funny story here somewhere i read aout this question. have to look for it.

**special-K** · 05-06-2011, 07:25 PM

Pretty much just what you can see,such as grille,name plates,and a few colors not offered on both. Leaf springs are more common on GMCs than Chevys and 3/4t trucks mostly had Dana 60s.

Hardesty454 · 05-06-2011, 07:58 PM

not sure how true it is on these years trucks but origionally.... GMC used washers on all their bolts and Chevrolet didn't. I believe they changed that in the 60's (from what I'm told) could be an old wives tale

stsalvage · 05-06-2011, 08:41 PM

the real fact to the GMC and the Chevy the GMC is a rich man truck and the chevy is a poor mans truck GMC where always more expensive and more options

dubds10 · 05-06-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stsalvage

the real fact to the GMC and the Chevy the GMC is a rich man truck and the chevy is a poor mans truck GMC where always more expensive and more options

That is the real truth. Been like that ever since they were made. Chevy's were always the poor mans truck or work truck. GMC were for the guys who had money and didn't need to beat on them. GMC's were usually equiped with more "bling" so to speak back in the day and were more money.

But that's just the main difference as to why there are two brands instead of one. As far as actual trucks..exterior looks and few options I'd say are the main differences.

Eddie H. · 05-07-2011, 10:21 AM

In 1971, the front fenders, grill, bumper, and core support is different. Most of the GMC's came with rear leaf springs, and some of the trim moldings are different.

71gmcburb · 05-07-2011, 02:02 PM

the entire front clip is different in 1971 between Chevy and GMC. In 69 chevy changed the fenders and ran them till 72. GMC kept the 68 chevy fender till 72. the core support is differnt with the 4 headlight setup, front marker location requires a different bumper, the hood is also deferent becouse of the chrome trim on the front lip.

as mentioned above GMCs tended to be the fancier better optioned trucks compared to Chevys and were also a little more expencive. So GMCs tended to be the bosses truck and the workers tended to get Chevys

MistaGavin · 05-07-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

That is the real truth. Been like that ever since they were made. Chevy's were always the poor mans truck or work truck. GMC were for the guys who had money and didn't need to beat on them. GMC's were usually equiped with more "bling" so to speak back in the day and were more money.

But that's just the main difference as to why there are two brands instead of one. As far as actual trucks..exterior looks and few options I'd say are the main differences.

Doesn't it seem the opposite these days? GMC trucks are referred to as "professional grade". But a lot of things have changed, back in the 70s people bought trucks for hard doing work and they had a tough life. Today most new trucks see pavement for most of their lives and just haul families around or the occasional haul from the lumber yard or weekend boat trip. I am not even sure what the differences are in todays GMCs and Chevys.

stsalvage · 05-08-2011, 03:17 AM

well if life magazine GM tryed to boost sales on selling to women with the confert ridewith the Coil springs in the back of most trucks from 1960--72 1973 stopped that they all went with Leaf spring

Sport/Truck · 05-08-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ricks71pu

there is a funny story here somewhere i read aout this question. have to look for it.

I'd like to see it if you find it.

s/t

05-06-2011, 04:00 PM	#1
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: chevy-gmc Pretty much just what you can see,such as grille,name plates,and a few colors not offered on both. Leaf springs are more common on GMCs than Chevys and 3/4t trucks mostly had Dana 60s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: chevy-gmc not sure how true it is on these years trucks but origionally.... GMC used washers on all their bolts and Chevrolet didn't. I believe they changed that in the 60's (from what I'm told) could be an old wives tale __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

05-06-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: chevy-gmc the real fact to the GMC and the Chevy the GMC is a rich man truck and the chevy is a poor mans truck GMC where always more expensive and more options

05-07-2011, 10:21 AM	#7
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: chevy-gmc In 1971, the front fenders, grill, bumper, and core support is different. Most of the GMC's came with rear leaf springs, and some of the trim moldings are different. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

05-07-2011, 02:02 PM	#8
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: chevy-gmc the entire front clip is different in 1971 between Chevy and GMC. In 69 chevy changed the fenders and ran them till 72. GMC kept the 68 chevy fender till 72. the core support is differnt with the 4 headlight setup, front marker location requires a different bumper, the hood is also deferent becouse of the chrome trim on the front lip. as mentioned above GMCs tended to be the fancier better optioned trucks compared to Chevys and were also a little more expencive. So GMCs tended to be the bosses truck and the workers tended to get Chevys __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

05-08-2011, 03:17 AM	#10
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: chevy-gmc well if life magazine GM tryed to boost sales on selling to women with the confert ridewith the Coil springs in the back of most trucks from 1960--72 1973 stopped that they all went with Leaf spring



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