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etg · 11-18-2006, 04:22 AM

I was wondering how compatible GMC and Chevy 67-72 trucks were. I might get a 67 gmc and I have a 69 chevy. Both are lwb and I was hoping I might be able to interchange some parts to get a whole truck. I primarily need a cab for my 69, would the 67 gmc cab work for the chevy? What other problems might occur in combining two of these trucks?

Bishops Trucks · 11-18-2006, 04:29 AM

Everything is the same from the fenders back. To change grills you need to swap core supports. Someone else chime in if I am wrong about the grill and core support.

72freak · 11-18-2006, 07:47 AM

Rear suspension might be different.....it may be leaf springs. I think the fenders/ hood/ core support/ headlights wiring might be different also.

Other than that......all should be the same

68C15 · 11-19-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

To change grills you need to swap core supports. Someone else chime in if I am wrong about the grill and core support.

if a good Chevy support is not attainable you can just change the headlight buckets that are spot welded to the front.it may be a lot of work and end up with lights that dont fit correctly in the grill.

Sweet72 · 11-18-2006, 07:56 AM

The parking brake location on the 67 GMC is different than your 69 Chev. but that's not a problem if the GMC cab is in good shape.

etg · 11-19-2006, 03:37 AM

Thanks guys. The deal might have fallen through. I will keep my eyes out though I really need a different truck.

krue · 11-19-2006, 03:40 AM

Front clip is really the only major difference between chevy/gmc and the different yrs.

11-18-2006, 04:22 AM	#1
etg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	GMC vs Chevy I was wondering how compatible GMC and Chevy 67-72 trucks were. I might get a 67 gmc and I have a 69 chevy. Both are lwb and I was hoping I might be able to interchange some parts to get a whole truck. I primarily need a cab for my 69, would the 67 gmc cab work for the chevy? What other problems might occur in combining two of these trucks?

11-18-2006, 04:29 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: GMC vs Chevy Everything is the same from the fenders back. To change grills you need to swap core supports. Someone else chime in if I am wrong about the grill and core support. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-18-2006, 07:47 AM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: GMC vs Chevy Rear suspension might be different.....it may be leaf springs. I think the fenders/ hood/ core support/ headlights wiring might be different also. Other than that......all should be the same

11-18-2006, 07:56 AM	#5
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: GMC vs Chevy The parking brake location on the 67 GMC is different than your 69 Chev. but that's not a problem if the GMC cab is in good shape. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-19-2006, 03:37 AM	#6
etg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	Re: GMC vs Chevy Thanks guys. The deal might have fallen through. I will keep my eyes out though I really need a different truck.

11-19-2006, 03:40 AM	#7
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