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Larry K · 11-19-2011, 08:06 PM

I am tring to imagine problems (leagal) restoring our '85 GMC to a Chevy Scotsdale 10 We know it is just some plastic badges, but would I have trouble after a trafic stop? Why change it, that's what the Lad wants.
Thanks, I am in Illinois, maybe cash would help.

Goldfinger · 11-19-2011, 08:18 PM

It would be a Chevrolet clone. I see no legal repercussions from it.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-19-2011, 08:31 PM

the state goes by the VIN stamped on the dash and chassis.. as long as those remain untouched you could put the emblems from a toyota pirus on it if you so chose and there is no problem.. Ive rebadged one of my older trucks like that and it was never an issue

ramz · 11-19-2011, 08:39 PM

Why the change?
I have a GMC and want to keep it that way...

Larry K · 11-19-2011, 09:38 PM

Selling it to friend's 14 year old Nephew and will help in finishing. He wants to make it a chevy. I am so impressed he is as interested in it as he is. I should post some pictures as time goes by. He is charged up.

Pop's C-10 · 11-19-2011, 09:50 PM

put a aftermartket gril in it & debage & he'd never know it was a gmc..lol

919cw313 · 11-19-2011, 10:52 PM

I agree that there wouldn't be any legality issues, however that's plenty of reason to get pulled over unnecessarily by the police.
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SCOTI · 11-19-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 919cw313

I agree that there wouldn't be any legality issues, however that's plenty of reason to get pulled over unnecessarily by the police.

I don't think so.....

If the vehicle has no code violations & no traffic offense occurred, a guy isn't going to get pulled over because his GMC no longer indicates it's a GMC.

Goldfinger · 11-19-2011, 11:07 PM

919 has a valid point. some police will question the tag to the vin because of badging. however this will depend on the law enforcement agency, although it would be 100% legal. as long as nothing illegal is done to raise suspicion, having the vin match the plates would be all the proof you need.

Telecasterjoey · 11-19-2011, 11:36 PM

Up here in the rust belt you see lots of gmc's with chevy tail gates, body panels ect, never heard of anyone having any problems.

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-20-2011, 02:07 AM

Nah, either A: cops know their chevy and know its just a badge change, or B: cops dont know their chevys and think their all the same.

If I had a pinto that had Scottsdale 30 badges on it, I dont think they would care, as long as the License plate was legal and had no violations to attract their attention. besides, if a cop is behind you, he's running your tag anyway, just because you're there and he is too.

Most people know GMC and chevy are the same anyway. and if they don't, they're so far away from being a car guy it won't matter anywho.

motornut · 11-20-2011, 08:16 AM

I drove a 88 Chevy burb vinned as an 85 GMC for eight years,
took this place about 4 or 5 posts lol.....

and now I know it just wasn't part of the conversion

you tell me would you pull this GMC Suburban over lol

**old Rusty C10** · 11-20-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

Up here in the rust belt you see lots of gmc's with chevy tail gates, body panels ect, never heard of anyone having any problems.

exactly! heck i remember in the day there were alot of aspen/volare half of each on one car and i had an old vega with a pontiac astre hatch on it

Keith Seymore · 11-20-2011, 11:50 AM

Heck - I think we built some at the factory that were Chevy on one side and GMC on the other....

Keith Seymore · 11-20-2011, 11:51 AM

By the way, when we were racing the GMC stepside we would convert it to Chevy so that we could run the local "Super Chevy" events.

We would change the grille and tailgate, but left the fender emblems and horn button (and IP pad nameplate) as GMC. Nobody ever called us out on it.

K

Mr. 250r · 11-20-2011, 01:14 PM

Being also in IL I don't think they'd ever question it a guy I know did that and has never had trouble but as with being pulled its always gonna depend on the officer Id say
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J Lee · 11-20-2011, 07:59 PM

As long as it looks like a truck and the VIN matches the registration I doubt an officer would care which badges it has.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 11-20-2011, 08:00 PM

in ky half the gmc are registered as chevys

80SPORT · 11-20-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Heck - I think we built some at the factory that were Chevy on one side and GMC on the other....

I do remember getting the odd grille from the bodyshop at the local GMC dealer when they had a GMC come in with a Chevy grille ...I think the going price back then was a case of beer for the boys in the shop.

379redneck · 11-20-2011, 09:04 PM

I had a chevy tailgate, gmc fender emblem, chevy registration paper (I gave him an expired one from the previous owner), and the plate registered to a gmc and wasnt questioned.

11-19-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
Larry K Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Genoa IL Posts: 6	changing from GMC to Chevrolet? I am tring to imagine problems (leagal) restoring our '85 GMC to a Chevy Scotsdale 10 We know it is just some plastic badges, but would I have trouble after a trafic stop? Why change it, that's what the Lad wants. Thanks, I am in Illinois, maybe cash would help.

11-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? It would be a Chevrolet clone. I see no legal repercussions from it. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

11-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? the state goes by the VIN stamped on the dash and chassis.. as long as those remain untouched you could put the emblems from a toyota pirus on it if you so chose and there is no problem.. Ive rebadged one of my older trucks like that and it was never an issue __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-19-2011, 08:39 PM	#4
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? Why the change? I have a GMC and want to keep it that way...

11-19-2011, 09:38 PM	#5
Larry K Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Genoa IL Posts: 6	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? Selling it to friend's 14 year old Nephew and will help in finishing. He wants to make it a chevy. I am so impressed he is as interested in it as he is. I should post some pictures as time goes by. He is charged up.

11-19-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? put a aftermartket gril in it & debage & he'd never know it was a gmc..lol __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

11-19-2011, 10:52 PM	#7
919cw313 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Washington Posts: 53	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? I agree that there wouldn't be any legality issues, however that's plenty of reason to get pulled over unnecessarily by the police. Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2011, 11:07 PM	#9
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? 919 has a valid point. some police will question the tag to the vin because of badging. however this will depend on the law enforcement agency, although it would be 100% legal. as long as nothing illegal is done to raise suspicion, having the vin match the plates would be all the proof you need. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

11-19-2011, 11:36 PM	#10
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? Up here in the rust belt you see lots of gmc's with chevy tail gates, body panels ect, never heard of anyone having any problems.

11-20-2011, 02:07 AM	#11
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? Nah, either A: cops know their chevy and know its just a badge change, or B: cops dont know their chevys and think their all the same. If I had a pinto that had Scottsdale 30 badges on it, I dont think they would care, as long as the License plate was legal and had no violations to attract their attention. besides, if a cop is behind you, he's running your tag anyway, just because you're there and he is too. Most people know GMC and chevy are the same anyway. and if they don't, they're so far away from being a car guy it won't matter anywho.

11-20-2011, 08:16 AM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? I drove a 88 Chevy burb vinned as an 85 GMC for eight years, took this place about 4 or 5 posts lol..... and now I know it just wasn't part of the conversion you tell me would you pull this GMC Suburban over lol Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-20-2011, 11:50 AM	#14
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? Heck - I think we built some at the factory that were Chevy on one side and GMC on the other.... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

11-20-2011, 11:51 AM	#15
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? By the way, when we were racing the GMC stepside we would convert it to Chevy so that we could run the local "Super Chevy" events. We would change the grille and tailgate, but left the fender emblems and horn button (and IP pad nameplate) as GMC. Nobody ever called us out on it. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

11-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#16
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? Being also in IL I don't think they'd ever question it a guy I know did that and has never had trouble but as with being pulled its always gonna depend on the officer Id say Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

11-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#17
J Lee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Marshville, NC Posts: 173	Re: changing from GMC to Chevrolet? As long as it looks like a truck and the VIN matches the registration I doubt an officer would care which badges it has.



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