Are GMC's as popular as Chevy

[cgster]

I've been looking for a 72 SWB Chevy for a while now, something that wouldn't take much to run and wasn't a complete rust bucket. I found a 72 that I like and its a GMC which I have no problem with at all. I was just curious if the GMC's are as popular as the Chevrolets and if the GMCs carry about the same value.

[GASoline71]

GMC's are better than Chevy's... but I am kinda biased.

Gary

[53chevyforever]

Originally Posted by cgster

I've been looking for a 72 SWB Chevy for a while now, something that wouldn't take much to run and wasn't a complete rust bucket. I found a 72 that I like and its a GMC which I have no problem with at all. I was just curious if the GMC's are as popular as the Chevrolets and if the GMCs carry about the same value.

The GMC won't bring near as much...just my 2 cents....

[StingRay]

Up here it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. I was always told that GMC were upscale from the Chevy. I grew up with GMC's and am biased. I love the the GMC grills. Chevy is fine and I have a 69 myself but the GMC's are dear to my heart.

[demian5]

Originally Posted by cgster

I've been looking for a 72 SWB Chevy for a while now, something that wouldn't take much to run and wasn't a complete rust bucket. I found a 72 that I like and its a GMC which I have no problem with at all. I was just curious if the GMC's are as popular as the Chevrolets and if the GMCs carry about the same value.

Sounds like your goal is to flip it, but if not, whatever is popular doesn't matter, it only matters that is creates a fire inside of you...

For flipping and making money, Chevys are hard to beat, but I have seen nice optioned GMCs bring a bit more because there are not so many.

[cgster]

Originally Posted by demian5

Sounds like your goal is to flip it, but if not, whatever is popular doesn't matter, it only matters that is creates a fire inside of you...

For flipping and making money, Chevys are hard to beat, but I have seen nice optioned GMCs bring a bit more because there are not so many.

Not looking to flip, I like both Chevys and GMCs and have had both in the past. I was just curious since I have been searching the last few weeks.

[FleetsidePaul]

When I was a kid they used to sell them at the local Buick dealer. Which makes me think the might have been more expensive.So you don't see as many. I could be wrong. (I usually am)

I had a 70 GMC and I thought it was the best looking of these trucks that I have owned. It was just a little too rusty for me or I'd still have it.

I haven't noticed a big price gap between the two. At least not around here.

If I was to buy another truck now. I'd go for a GMC first, but that's just me, and I have a Chevy already. They're all good in my book.

Condition and price would be my biggest concerns. Not the grille.

[davepl]

Paul, is that YOUR truck? If it's the truck I'm thinking of, I almost bought that one instead of restoring my own...

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by davepl

Paul, is that YOUR truck? If it's the truck I'm thinking of, I almost bought that one instead of restoring my own...

The color on your truck is way nicer, I love that blue! Sometimes I'm tempted to find a super clean truck and just go into a easier maintenance mode.

[Killer Bee]

seems to me that gmc were typically lower production so not encountered as often in the same config as its counterpart chevy..

generally speaking, lower production and lower availability with all other things being equal would tend to increase the value and possibly popularity to collectors..

purists will however insist on the bowtie so the gmc rarity, collectors value, and popularity is worth less to them..

I have owned 3 of each; 68 gmc, 74 chevy, 93 chevy, 02 gmc, 65 chevy, 71 gmc [delivering tomorrow ]

personally, I like the design enhancements of the gmc and made my recent purchase based on a gmc specific national search..

it's really up to the individual as far as taste beauty is in the eye of the beerholder

unless operating a dealer or business, I suggest spending your doll hairs on what you are going to be happy with, not what's popular to others..

good luck on your decision!

[demian5]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

generally speaking, lower production and lower availability with all other things being equal would tend to increase the value and possibly popularity to collectors..

I keep waiting for that to happen to the 56-57 Continental Mark II

[67ChevyRedneck]

While the GMC data was lost to a fire, it was believed Chevrolet outsold GMC 4:1, but looking at the trucks that are left, it appears GMCs have had a much lower survival rate than Chevrolet's (including being transformed in Chevrolet's).

[Husker]

Yep
Ron

[Z10]

My grandfather had a 56 GMC and I loved that old truck. Always liked the fact that he had something different, so when I went looking for a GMC (they are harder to find) I found this 72.

Mine is completely restomodded with a ZZ4 FIRST TPI fuel injected, 700r4 overdriven, GM cruised controlled, Vintage Air cooled, Willwooded braked, Bluetooth Retrosound tuned, dropped........Time Machine and my 4 year old grandson loves it. Lol

[CG]

Originally Posted by demian5

I keep waiting for that to happen to the 56-57 Continental Mark II

I don't want to derail this thread, but that is one of the absolute best looking factory cars ever built. If you have one of these I would love to see pics. Contact me via PM if you have pics I can see.

[Coley]

GMC or Chevy....very tough question relative to 'popular'.
There are more Chevy's...so they will win a popularity contest by sheer numbers.
GMC's tho' were regarded as being more unique and upscale I think....and lower production numbers.... so that might add to their 'collectability' value.
I think its way too close to call....and comes down to a truck by truck basis for most.
I don't know anyone who would walk away from a chevy for a GMC or vice versa.... if it was a really nice, well optioned truck.....I wouldn't, having had both.

All good
Coley

[54blackhornet]

I prefer the more elegant grill of the GMC

[Coley]

Yep, real steel and chrome on those front ends, no plastic....I had a 1970 GMC and that was a good looking truck.
If it wasn't for the look of the '71/72' eggcrate style front grills of the Chevy (which I've always loved)....I would be next after the GMC's for looks....just personal preference here.

All good
Coley

[berch 69GMC]

Clear to me, it's GMC.

[72 tigger]

The first 67-72 I remember was my uncle's new 72 GMC- (I was 6 at the time). I always liked that truck, but do like the 71-72 grill better. GMC must have decided that they didn't want to be quite as different as the Chevy since the 73 & up looked pretty much the same- just my thoughts

[special-K]

I'm not here to compare Chevy trucks to their big brother. I'm here to answer the question asked. Chevys are definitely way more popular than GMCs. But who cares? When I go to buy something for myself, I go by what I like and want, not what everyone else wants. There were about 5x as many Chevys made, so go figure. Plus Chevy makes cars. There are way more out there to like, and to like the same brand as your car. But not everyone follows the heard. There were way more Lemans 4drs made than GTOs. But that didn't stop people from buying them for family cars.

[DjS71]

More Chevy on the road than GMC, and they do seem to command a premium at least around here.

Personally, I have a Chevy because its was my grandfathers. That said, if the heirloom factor wasn't present.... I've always been a fan of 4 headlight vehicles.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davepl

Paul, is that YOUR truck? If it's the truck I'm thinking of, I almost bought that one instead of restoring my own...

It was mine until I woke up. And I had a supermodel sitting next to me too.

It's just a picture I snagged off the net to show how nice these trucks look.

And of course the supermodel wasn't here. She has a restraining order.

[Ken B]

I've always liked one as much as the other. Back in the day (mid 80's) my brother owned a real nice 69 GMC half ton short bed 4x4. It had a 307 with a 4 speed. When my brother was in a good mood he'd sometimes let me drive it to school. I always thought that the front end with the four eyes looked pretty mean on the right truck.... I'm happy they are still making them. Matter of fact a local gentleman farmer has a brand new 3/4 ton 4x4 GMC that I admire every time I drive by his place. It is without a doubt upscale from what Chevrolet sells, this one in particular is flat out gorgeous! I can only imagine what he paid for it.... For the past 30 yrs. I think he gets a new GMC every 4 yrs.

[CG]

My GMC has grown on me. At first I was going to change it to Chevy, but as time has gone on I really like it. But ... Im a waffler so who knows haha.

Like special-k said though, Chevys are more popular.