Chevy to gmc fenders hood question

[Iz-T]

Hi, guys.
My gmc was changed over to Chevy cosmetics back in the 80's
DSCN4329 by Turley Knives, on Flickr

I'd really like to put it back to what it was, put a gmc grille back in it.

My question:
Am I gonna have to get gmc fenders and a hood also?
At first I thought maybe they just swapped out the gmc grill for a chevy grill. But now I'm thinking they put a whole new front clip on it.

Any help you could offer would be appreciated.

[71sierragrande]

Nice truck. You would need grille, fenders, four eyed core support, and a bumper with no turn signal holes. All '67-'72 GMC fenders are the same, and the same as '67 and '68 chevy fenders, but the '69-'72 chevy fenders are different. Hood will work.

[Iz-T]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Nice truck. You would need grille, fenders, four eyed core support, and a bumper with no turn signal holes. All '67-'72 GMC fenders are the same, and the same as '67 and '68 chevy fenders, but the '69-'72 chevy fenders are different. Hood will work.

I was afraid you guys were gonna tell me that. haha. This is gonna cost me way more money than I had hoped. I was praying I could get by with just a grill.

Thank you for the info, my friend. I appreciate your help a bunch!

[71sierragrande]

Yes, I wouldn't touch it myself. The parts aren't expensive, but you would have to match up the paint and that whole nightmare. Probably had a front end impact and the whole clip from a '71 or '72 chevy was put on

[67ChevyRedneck]

I agree with the above, I would love to see another truck back as a GMC, but it's just too much work for a truck that looks really nice. Does the tailgate say Chevrolet too? That more parts/paint/$. Very cool truck, just enjoy it as is.

Better idea... find a beat up 67/68 C10 that needs some love, and turn it into a GMC More trucks = better.

[35boulder]

That's a nice truck you have there. Unless you have money to spend I'd leave it!

[Steven R]

I think your truck needs a GMC grill but only if you have a GMC stamped tailgate, other then that I like the look of your truck. I have heard of guys modding there rad suport headlight cups to make them work for chevy conversion but I have no experience with that or if it's possible. Have a good look at it maybe this is what they did in the first place. just a thought.

I hope this question does not hijack your thread. Sorry if it does.

How does a new be like "ME" tell the difference between a Chevy and GM fenders for the 69-72 year models. I am a visual guy and pic would be great thing for my reference when I am out and about.

[67ChevyRedneck]

1. 1967 Chevrolet & GMC fender (same as 1968, just no side markers).
2. 1968 Chevrolet & 1968-1972 GMC fender.
3 & 4. 1969-1972 Chevrolet Fender. It has an "indent" that the Chevrolet Grille fits over.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

1. 1967 Chevrolet & GMC fender (same as 1968, just no side markers).
2. 1968 Chevrolet & 1968-1972 GMC fender.
3 & 4. 1969-1972 Chevrolet Fender. It has an "indent" that the Chevrolet Grille fits over.

So, any 67-72 GMC fender will bolt up to a 67 or 68 CHevy..... nice to know

[67ChevyRedneck]

Yup. However, I see people miss label fenders on ebay and craigslist ALL THE TIME for these trucks. So it helps to know what you're looking at.

[kehstr]

69-72 chevy grill mounting surface

67-72 GMC and 67-68 chevy grill mounting surface

[Iz-T]

Excellent info, guys. Thank you!
Yeah, I gotta pay for this thing before I go spending a bunch on parts and paint. I'll leave it like it is until I get the cash to do it back right.
Thanks again!

[67ChevyRedneck]

No problem. Great looking truck. Enjoy her! After driving it for a while you might just want to leave it as is.

[Swar]

How I turned my '71 Chevy into a '67 GMC

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=664085