How to tell year - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BowTieMan · 02-08-2004, 02:52 AM

I posted this on the parts board on accident. How can I tell what year a 67-72 is by looking at it? I know the grills are different but could somebody explain or post some pictures of what grills were for what years?

SWEET7T · 02-08-2004, 03:19 AM

This is a 67-68 style grill. A 67 will not have side marker lights in the fenders, but a 68 does. That is the difference between the two years.

SWEET7T · 02-08-2004, 03:21 AM

This is a 69-70 grill. I don't know of any differences between the two years here other than the VIN#...

Maybe somebody could help me out on this one...

SWEET7T · 02-08-2004, 03:25 AM

Here is a 71-72 style grill. A difference between a 71 and 72 is that in 72, the in-cab mirror is glued to the windshield, where as in the 71, it is screwed into the roof of the cab just like in the previous year trucks.

Both 71-72 had the turn signals in the front bumper.

69-70 turn signals were centered with the headlights in the grill (as seen with the prev. post)

67-68 turn signals are located toward the lower part of the grill (as can be seen in the first picture)

Hope this helps ya out.

Hooter · 02-08-2004, 03:55 AM

67's have small back windows, with no side marker lights, large back windows could be ordered but are very rear. the grille is usually body colour or white with two horizontal slits with trim surrounding the holes.

69-70 chev trucks have a one piece aluminum grille with the word "chevrolet across it. The way to tell differences between 69 and 70 is that the insert on a 69 is a solid chacoal colour tooth to it, but the 70 grille has vertical split in the teeth every 4 inches. Another difference is the door panels on deluxe models on 70 trucks have a wood grain panel on top.
71 and 72s have an aluminum grille surround with a plastic mesh insert. 71 is the first year for five lug wheels and disc brakes. 72 chevys have the rear view mirror glued to the windshield and one piece plastic door panels as a opposed to the 71 chev having the rear view mirror attached to the roof and the same door panels as the 70 chev

Also the 67-68 have a choke knob on the dash and hand operated e- brake
72 chevys have vents in the doors for cabin pressure relief and the 71-72 also have the park lights in the bumper

ACES · 02-08-2004, 08:05 AM

I'm glad that this question was asked. I've been wondering the same thing.

PanelDeland · 02-08-2004, 03:34 PM

67/68 trucks can be difficult to determine.The sidemarkers can sometimes be filled.Also the bright trim around the grille vents was offered as a later in the year option on 67 but was stock for 68.I beleive WES has a guide on his website also.

PanelDeland · 02-08-2004, 03:35 PM

67/68 trucks can be difficult to determine.The sidemarkers can sometimes be filled.Also the bright trim around the grille vents was offered as a later in the year option on 67 but was stock for 68.I beleive WES has a guide on his website also.

PanelDeland · 02-08-2004, 03:35 PM

67/68 trucks can be difficult to determine.The sidemarkers can sometimes be filled.Also the bright trim around the grille vents was offered as a later in the year option on 67 but was stock for 68.I beleive WES has a guide on his website also.

02-08-2004, 02:52 AM	#1
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	How to tell year I posted this on the parts board on accident. How can I tell what year a 67-72 is by looking at it? I know the grills are different but could somebody explain or post some pictures of what grills were for what years? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

02-08-2004, 03:19 AM	#2
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	This is a 67-68 style grill. A 67 will not have side marker lights in the fenders, but a 68 does. That is the difference between the two years. Attached Images __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-08-2004, 03:21 AM	#3
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	This is a 69-70 grill. I don't know of any differences between the two years here other than the VIN#... Maybe somebody could help me out on this one... Attached Images __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-08-2004, 03:25 AM	#4
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Here is a 71-72 style grill. A difference between a 71 and 72 is that in 72, the in-cab mirror is glued to the windshield, where as in the 71, it is screwed into the roof of the cab just like in the previous year trucks. Both 71-72 had the turn signals in the front bumper. 69-70 turn signals were centered with the headlights in the grill (as seen with the prev. post) 67-68 turn signals are located toward the lower part of the grill (as can be seen in the first picture) Hope this helps ya out. Attached Images __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-08-2004, 03:55 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	67's have small back windows, with no side marker lights, large back windows could be ordered but are very rear. the grille is usually body colour or white with two horizontal slits with trim surrounding the holes. 69-70 chev trucks have a one piece aluminum grille with the word "chevrolet across it. The way to tell differences between 69 and 70 is that the insert on a 69 is a solid chacoal colour tooth to it, but the 70 grille has vertical split in the teeth every 4 inches. Another difference is the door panels on deluxe models on 70 trucks have a wood grain panel on top. 71 and 72s have an aluminum grille surround with a plastic mesh insert. 71 is the first year for five lug wheels and disc brakes. 72 chevys have the rear view mirror glued to the windshield and one piece plastic door panels as a opposed to the 71 chev having the rear view mirror attached to the roof and the same door panels as the 70 chev Also the 67-68 have a choke knob on the dash and hand operated e- brake 72 chevys have vents in the doors for cabin pressure relief and the 71-72 also have the park lights in the bumper __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-08-2004, 08:05 AM	#6
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I'm glad that this question was asked. I've been wondering the same thing. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

02-08-2004, 03:34 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	67/68 trucks can be difficult to determine.The sidemarkers can sometimes be filled.Also the bright trim around the grille vents was offered as a later in the year option on 67 but was stock for 68.I beleive WES has a guide on his website also. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-08-2004, 03:35 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	67/68 trucks can be difficult to determine.The sidemarkers can sometimes be filled.Also the bright trim around the grille vents was offered as a later in the year option on 67 but was stock for 68.I beleive WES has a guide on his website also. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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