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Tynee · 10-16-2007, 09:19 AM

Anybody got front end pics of a '70 that is 100% correct? I don't care if its a time capsule or a restore, I just want every detail correct.

Thanks in advance,
Tynee

mrein3 · 10-16-2007, 09:57 AM

ALMOST correct. I put a 72 bumper on so I could have a cut-outs for my driving lights.

longhorn70gmc · 10-17-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

ALMOST correct. I put a 72 bumper on so I could have a cut-outs for my driving lights.

NICE TRUCK!!!!!!!!! I would take ride in it. It really looks great.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-16-2007, 10:12 AM

^Your truck has a '69 grill insert

69TowRig · 10-17-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

^Your truck has a '69 grill insert

IIRC GM continued using that grille insert until they were all gone, then switched to the '70 style. I know I have read that in a few places.

RicksTrucks · 10-17-2007, 01:37 AM

Here is one of mine

67ChevyRedneck · 10-17-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 69TowRig

IIRC GM continued using that grille insert until they were all gone, then switched to the '70 style. I know I have read that in a few places.

Interesting.... damn you GM for making things complicated

mrein3 · 10-17-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Interesting.... damn you GM for making things complicated

My truck is a true mutt. That grill surround and insert were picked up at a swap meet. The bumper is a 72. Body VIN says 70. Chassis VIN says 71. Seat is recovered but was originally out of a 68 golden anniversary truck. Tranny and xfer are out of a 72 Blazer. Engine is a stroked 350 (383) out of a 71 Monte. That is just the stuff I did. Who knows what the previous owners did to it.

To make a long story short, it may be a left over 69 grill, or it may be a 70. Either way I don't care, it looks the way I want it.

Tynee · 10-17-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

My truck is a true mutt. That grill surround and insert were picked up at a swap meet. The bumper is a 72.
To make a long story short, it may be a left over 69 grill, or it may be a 70. Either way I don't care, it looks the way I want it.

So, what part of 100% down to the detail did you not catch?

I'm messing with you...

Tynee · 10-17-2007, 07:41 AM

Rick, that thing screams WORK TRUCK!!! I love it...

RicksTrucks · 10-17-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

Rick, that thing screams WORK TRUCK!!! I love it...

Thanks. Shipped it home (from CA) and put a rebuilt engine in it (350 to a 305 - it was cheaper at the time) and redid the sideboards. I have moved a lot of people with it (including myself), hauled dirt and gravel, picked up large truck parts, etc. Definitely has paid for itself many times over since I originally bought it for parts, but the body was rust free so I put it to work. Only rust is now in the passenger rocker panel. Debating whether to put one of my 350's in it or go with the 402 I have in a parts truck. Need to redo the backend and put a trailer hitch so I can also haul with it.

70LongbedC20 · 10-17-2007, 07:57 AM

Here's mine.

Aftermarket chrome bumpers etc.

herb101 · 10-17-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 70LongbedC20

Here's mine.

Aftermarket chrome bumpers etc.

Awesome - I bet you don't see many more around you, do you?

Nice truck

Herb

70LongbedC20 · 10-18-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by herb101

Awesome - I bet you don't see many more around you, do you?

Nice truck

Herb

I sure don't. That's the cool thing. Occasionally you see some 80's models, but for the most part ex-military diesels. Gas is too damn expensive. But she gets the thumbs up even over here. Just can't wait to get the Chevelle on the road.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 10-18-2007, 10:48 PM

Here's the Suburban, it's had that winch bumper/brush guard on there since new so the grille has been protected it's whole life.

It had a stock painted bumper that was removed at the dealer but it never came with tow hooks, they weren't listed on the option sheet.

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-25-2007, 10:44 PM

BE nice to take 71-72 ft. bumper and use holes for ram air setup......

1969k10stepside · 10-17-2007, 08:22 PM

The '70 grills were '69 grills but some of the plastic in the inner grill was painted.I believe the outer is the same.I like it,that is the only thing that makes the '69-'70 grills look good,the '70 style inner.From a distance it looks like a billet insert but it is OE.Here is a mint '70 inner grill on a D.D. shape 69-70 outer on my K/5...original looking down to the Black bezel around the lights that the '69-'70s had stock.The bumper...not so good but will replaced some day and maybe some bumper guards too.I think the grill was the best thing on the whole running,driving,$350 Blazer

I've sanded,primered,and painted the headlight bezels since the pic and now look better..

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Sir Fisher · 10-17-2007, 09:40 PM

here's mine...

longhorn70gmc · 10-17-2007, 09:49 PM

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here's mine...

SIRFISHER, you have a sweet looking truck.

I compliment everyone whom has posted so far. I love the 70 Grills and you all have what I don't, the inner part of the grill.

1969k10stepside · 10-18-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Fisher

here's mine...

Nice 4wd! FYI,those tow hooks are on backwards..

Sir Fisher · 10-21-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Nice 4wd! FYI,those tow hooks are on backwards..

you know... you're right; i didn't even notice them...

only had the truck for a few weeks now... thanks!!

Tynee · 10-18-2007, 07:39 AM

Thanks fellas, keep 'em coming.

Pete70GMC2500 · 10-18-2007, 12:50 PM

here's my truck. (hey, you didn't say no GMCs!

)

Pete
'70 GMC 2500

Bucky71 · 10-18-2007, 08:19 AM

Sir Fisher, great looking truck! I love those tow hooks!

Tynee · 10-18-2007, 01:03 PM

You GMC Rebels...

10-16-2007, 09:19 AM	#1
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Let's see '70 front ends Anybody got front end pics of a '70 that is 100% correct? I don't care if its a time capsule or a restore, I just want every detail correct. Thanks in advance, Tynee __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-16-2007, 09:57 AM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Let's see '70 front ends ALMOST correct. I put a 72 bumper on so I could have a cut-outs for my driving lights. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

10-16-2007, 10:12 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Let's see '70 front ends ^Your truck has a '69 grill insert __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-17-2007, 01:37 AM	#6
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here is one of mine Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

10-17-2007, 07:41 AM	#10
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Rick, that thing screams WORK TRUCK!!! I love it... __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-17-2007, 07:57 AM	#12
70LongbedC20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: France Posts: 53	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here's mine. Aftermarket chrome bumpers etc. Attached Images

10-18-2007, 10:48 PM	#15
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Here's the Suburban, it's had that winch bumper/brush guard on there since new so the grille has been protected it's whole life. It had a stock painted bumper that was removed at the dealer but it never came with tow hooks, they weren't listed on the option sheet. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 10-19-2007 at 11:21 PM.

10-25-2007, 10:44 PM	#16
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Let's see '70 front ends BE nice to take 71-72 ft. bumper and use holes for ram air setup...... __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-17-2007, 08:22 PM	#17
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Let's see '70 front ends The '70 grills were '69 grills but some of the plastic in the inner grill was painted.I believe the outer is the same.I like it,that is the only thing that makes the '69-'70 grills look good,the '70 style inner.From a distance it looks like a billet insert but it is OE.Here is a mint '70 inner grill on a D.D. shape 69-70 outer on my K/5...original looking down to the Black bezel around the lights that the '69-'70s had stock.The bumper...not so good but will replaced some day and maybe some bumper guards too.I think the grill was the best thing on the whole running,driving,$350 Blazer I've sanded,primered,and painted the headlight bezels since the pic and now look better.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-19-2007 at 11:24 AM.

10-17-2007, 09:40 PM	#18
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: Let's see '70 front ends here's mine... Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

10-18-2007, 07:39 AM	#22
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Thanks fellas, keep 'em coming. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-18-2007, 12:50 PM	#23
Pete70GMC2500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 17	Re: Let's see '70 front ends here's my truck. (hey, you didn't say no GMCs! ) Pete '70 GMC 2500 Attached Images

10-18-2007, 08:19 AM	#24
Bucky71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 65	Re: Let's see '70 front ends Sir Fisher, great looking truck! I love those tow hooks!

10-18-2007, 01:03 PM	#25
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Let's see '70 front ends You GMC Rebels... __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.



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