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greenhorn male · 02-06-2005, 02:23 AM

Brought home a 72 GMC 3/4T 2wd tonight. One owner, so far rust free but I'll know more in the morning. It has the original manual in the glove box.
A guy I sold a tailgate and bucket seats to kept asking me to sell my K10 to him so, I gave it a good thought for 2 weeks and concluded that after 2 1/2 years of trying to get this truck to where I want it, it will never get there. The 4" tuff country lift and 33" tires on rallies made it look cool but too bouncy. Never 4 wheeled, and probably never will, so I opted for a more comfortable 2wd that I could use as a workhorse. Sold the K10 for $2700 and bought the GMC for $1800. For 2 1/2 years, I tried to learn everything about about my K10 and Chevy's, now I have to relearn this GMC. I had an eye on a Chev C20 but settled for this GMC. I'll post pictures when I get the chance tomorrow. What is the percentage on this board who prefer Chevy's or GMC's? Is there a preference?

Brainchild · 02-06-2005, 04:07 AM

I prefer GMC,they have prettier faces IMO.I love my 1/2 ton 71 but I find it a little weak in the back for working too hard,sure is more comfy than my 75 4x4,and I don't regret the trade at all.
I am going to lisence my 67 3/4 GMC for a work truck,once I finish some repairs.Lots stronger in the backend

GenIIIShorty · 02-06-2005, 04:47 AM

GMC! i like the look, especially the '71-72s. only chevy that comes close is the '67/68s

greenhorn male · 02-06-2005, 05:15 AM

I haven't paid too much attention to GMC's and still like the 72 Chevy look better, but hopefully the look would grow on me. I was thinking of putting my 72 Chev front clip on this GMC because of a dented passenger fender, front grill and front bumper but I was told the core support would have to be swapped also and I'm not sure I want to disconnect the AC lines. I guess I'll give it some time.

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-06-2005, 05:46 AM

I have one of each, put prefer the looks of the GMC and 4 headlights.

**Daubs** · 02-06-2005, 11:06 AM

The GMC's with 4 headlights are pretty cool. However, my heart belongs to the 71-72 Chevy's. My first truck was a 71 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive (it was a 250 6 cyl with three on the tree, coils in rear and couldn't get out of it's own smoke).

TsgtE662 · 02-06-2005, 12:14 PM

Although I also like the both Chevys & GMCs, I really like my 70 GMC.

02-06-2005, 02:23 AM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	I sold my 71 Chev K10 last week and... Brought home a 72 GMC 3/4T 2wd tonight. One owner, so far rust free but I'll know more in the morning. It has the original manual in the glove box. A guy I sold a tailgate and bucket seats to kept asking me to sell my K10 to him so, I gave it a good thought for 2 weeks and concluded that after 2 1/2 years of trying to get this truck to where I want it, it will never get there. The 4" tuff country lift and 33" tires on rallies made it look cool but too bouncy. Never 4 wheeled, and probably never will, so I opted for a more comfortable 2wd that I could use as a workhorse. Sold the K10 for $2700 and bought the GMC for $1800. For 2 1/2 years, I tried to learn everything about about my K10 and Chevy's, now I have to relearn this GMC. I had an eye on a Chev C20 but settled for this GMC. I'll post pictures when I get the chance tomorrow. What is the percentage on this board who prefer Chevy's or GMC's? Is there a preference? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

02-06-2005, 04:07 AM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I prefer GMC,they have prettier faces IMO.I love my 1/2 ton 71 but I find it a little weak in the back for working too hard,sure is more comfy than my 75 4x4,and I don't regret the trade at all. I am going to lisence my 67 3/4 GMC for a work truck,once I finish some repairs.Lots stronger in the backend __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-06-2005, 04:47 AM	#3
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	GMC! i like the look, especially the '71-72s. only chevy that comes close is the '67/68s __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

02-06-2005, 05:15 AM	#4
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	I haven't paid too much attention to GMC's and still like the 72 Chevy look better, but hopefully the look would grow on me. I was thinking of putting my 72 Chev front clip on this GMC because of a dented passenger fender, front grill and front bumper but I was told the core support would have to be swapped also and I'm not sure I want to disconnect the AC lines. I guess I'll give it some time. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

02-06-2005, 05:46 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have one of each, put prefer the looks of the GMC and 4 headlights. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-06-2005, 11:06 AM	#6
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	The GMC's with 4 headlights are pretty cool. However, my heart belongs to the 71-72 Chevy's. My first truck was a 71 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive (it was a 250 6 cyl with three on the tree, coils in rear and couldn't get out of it's own smoke). __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

02-06-2005, 12:14 PM	#7
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 625	Although I also like the both Chevys & GMCs, I really like my 70 GMC. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat



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