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01-19-2017, 10:34 PM
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69 gmc
I have the chance to buy a 1969 gmc short bed step side southern truck for a great deal but, I love the grill and headlights 68, 69 and 70 chevy c10. If i buy the truck whats the chances of changing the grill and headlights with out a ton of modification? Thank you for the assistance in advance and excited to step out of muscle car into a sweet truck.
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01-19-2017, 10:42 PM
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Re: 69 gmc
I assume you are saying you want to convert to the 68 from 69 ? If so it is a great deal of work you must change fenders, hood, radiator support and grille
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01-19-2017, 11:59 PM
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Re: 69 gmc
You'd change the look of this?
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01-20-2017, 12:04 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
That just not right...
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01-20-2017, 12:05 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
That is a really pretty ride. Just somethings getc me about the 69 and 70 Chevy grill
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01-20-2017, 12:33 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
Hey farmer71 ...
 to the forums and  Would love to see pics of your future (I hope) truck. As mentioned - lots of works and some expense would be involved to do the transition.
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01-20-2017, 12:54 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
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I like '67-'68 slant nose Chevys a LOT but wouldn't change the cap on my GMC even if I had all the parts.
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01-20-2017, 09:09 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
Buy it. Drive it. Let the GMC front grow on you. I think I prefer the 71-72 Chevy over the earlier Chevy fronts, but I'm not changing my '69. It looks great in it's own way.
And I wish my Chevy was a GMC but it is what it is. Can't believe you haven't bought it already and posted pics of it with this question...
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01-20-2017, 09:23 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
It would be easiest to convert to a 68. I have done it. You need the hood, grill, and radiator support. The fenders on a 69 GMC are the same as 68 Chevy fenders. When I did it is had a local shop use their scan gun to match my paint and they painted my hood and grill while they were off the truck. All-in-all it was a fairly easy project.
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01-20-2017, 09:36 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
Buying a classic car/truck is often a compromise. If this is a good deal on a solid truck buy it. You may later regret if you don't. I have a 70 Chevy lwb and a 72 GMC swb and love both. The cool thing about GMC is you just don't see them as often and for me the front end has more of a ''muscle car look'' to it. Check this site for picture threads, they may grow on you.
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01-20-2017, 10:54 AM
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Re: 69 gmc
My 70 grew on me and wouldnt change now
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01-20-2017, 11:10 AM
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01-20-2017, 12:48 PM
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Re: 69 gmc
Funny, the pink on mine says its a 1970 Chevrolet
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01-20-2017, 12:49 PM
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01-20-2017, 02:00 PM
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Re: 69 gmc
Thanx for all the input guys. Very encouraging to be part of a forum with decent guys. Up here in new York there are very few gmc's especially short bed step side. I think it will grow on me. Gonna buy it this weekend and post some pics soon. Thanx
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