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Maximus · 05-21-2012, 01:45 PM

most GMC parts are going to have to be original... there just isnt a big enough aftermarket for 'em. you GMC peoples should be thankfull that Chevy and GMC interchanged as much as they did!! it allows most sheet metal to be found on the aftermarket, and as long as its as simple as changing the painted logo, some GMC specific parts can be found as well... but the majority of GMC-specific parts just didnt have enough demand to produce cost-effectivly...
sadly, just a bad case of supply vs. demand...

Good luck on finding originals! you should be able to have some re-chromed if thats what your looking for.

05-21-2012, 01:45 PM	#2
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: Are aftermarket grills and emblems non existant for a 59 GMC truck? most GMC parts are going to have to be original... there just isnt a big enough aftermarket for 'em. you GMC peoples should be thankfull that Chevy and GMC interchanged as much as they did!! it allows most sheet metal to be found on the aftermarket, and as long as its as simple as changing the painted logo, some GMC specific parts can be found as well... but the majority of GMC-specific parts just didnt have enough demand to produce cost-effectivly... sadly, just a bad case of supply vs. demand... Good luck on finding originals! you should be able to have some re-chromed if thats what your looking for. __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor