Identifying GMC grille...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevy409 · 03-23-2003, 04:03 PM

How do I tell the difference in years for 67-72 GMC grilles? I have a picture of one I'm going to sell on eBay but am having troubles uploading it. What should I look for to know which year(s) I have? Thanks

70 Jimmy · 03-23-2003, 04:14 PM

71-72 GMC grills have an impression around the grill for black paint (many I've seen have the black paint taken off or worn so badly you can't tell it was there). 67-70 GMC grills have no impression because they weren't painted black. Post the link to the ebay listing and I'm sure people will help you out.

Mountain Man · 03-23-2003, 04:35 PM

67 GMC grills have the GMC letters stamped right into the center of the grill 68-72 grills have no letters, the letters are on the hood.

Chevy409 · 03-23-2003, 04:43 PM

Ok, thanks much. I'm going to list the item now, I appreciate the help

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2003, 12:06 AM

the black recessed area on the 71/72 is actually in the center...like this grill here.

The 68 had teh GMC logo in the center like previously said.
The 68 - 70 had a small black pinstripe around the outer edge of it and had no recessed area in the center...like this one.

mtdave2 · 03-24-2003, 01:43 AM

i need more picts.. this has alwas confused me

1969 GMC · 03-24-2003, 03:48 AM

someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i believe on the 67 grilles, not only were the letters in the center of the crosshair, but there were no lip mouldings, like the "eyebrow" pieces that are on later GMCs

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/tc68_2_1.jpg

here is a 67 in the Pics section

OhioDan · 03-24-2003, 06:10 AM

Check out my website. I have a pic of a 67 and a 68-70 on the first page. Sorry, don't have a pic of a 71-72.

KWTRUX · 03-24-2003, 10:39 AM

I HAVE A VERY NICE 1967 GRILL FOR SALE $200 PLUS SHIPPING I CAN GET PICS IF INTRESTED!!

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2003, 12:49 AM

67 and 68 do not have the 'eyebrow moulding' nor the chrome top bar. However, the actual grill alone is a 68 - 70 item.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2003, 01:21 AM

Here is a slightly better pic of the 71/72 grill.

68 Suburban · 03-25-2003, 03:45 AM

67 Grille

GMCjunkie · 03-25-2003, 06:15 AM

Somone please correct me if im wrong.... werent the 67-68 GMC grilles about 2.5 inches narrower (from top to bottom) than the 69-72??

70 Jimmy · 03-25-2003, 09:13 AM

Like the Chevy's, The top bar is thinner on a 67-68 grill. As for the "eyebrows", My 70 has them. I think that's a 69-72 thing.

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2003, 01:14 AM

The 68 ahs the exact same grill as a 69 - 72. There is however, a chrome top bar installed onto it with rivits that make it seem taller. If you looka tthis pic of mine, you'll see the eyebrow trim missing on the passenger side. If you imaginr that missing on the top and the other side, then you'll see theat the 68 is the same.

Jwill41 · 03-26-2003, 01:24 AM

this is my 67 with a 68 grill.

03-23-2003, 04:03 PM	#1
Chevy409 Giddy up giddy up... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: US Posts: 483	Identifying GMC grille...? How do I tell the difference in years for 67-72 GMC grilles? I have a picture of one I'm going to sell on eBay but am having troubles uploading it. What should I look for to know which year(s) I have? Thanks __________________ 72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site...

03-23-2003, 04:14 PM	#2
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	71-72 GMC grills have an impression around the grill for black paint (many I've seen have the black paint taken off or worn so badly you can't tell it was there). 67-70 GMC grills have no impression because they weren't painted black. Post the link to the ebay listing and I'm sure people will help you out. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

03-23-2003, 04:35 PM	#3
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	67 GMC grills have the GMC letters stamped right into the center of the grill 68-72 grills have no letters, the letters are on the hood. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

03-23-2003, 04:43 PM	#4
Chevy409 Giddy up giddy up... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: US Posts: 483	Ok, thanks much. I'm going to list the item now, I appreciate the help __________________ 72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site...

03-24-2003, 12:06 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	the black recessed area on the 71/72 is actually in the center...like this grill here. The 68 had teh GMC logo in the center like previously said. The 68 - 70 had a small black pinstripe around the outer edge of it and had no recessed area in the center...like this one. Attached Images

03-24-2003, 01:43 AM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	i need more picts.. this has alwas confused me __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-24-2003, 03:48 AM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i believe on the 67 grilles, not only were the letters in the center of the crosshair, but there were no lip mouldings, like the "eyebrow" pieces that are on later GMCs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/tc68_2_1.jpg here is a 67 in the Pics section __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 03-24-2003 at 03:52 AM.

03-24-2003, 06:10 AM	#8
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Check out my website. I have a pic of a 67 and a 68-70 on the first page. Sorry, don't have a pic of a 71-72. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

03-24-2003, 10:39 AM	#9
KWTRUX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 188	I HAVE A VERY NICE 1967 GRILL FOR SALE $200 PLUS SHIPPING I CAN GET PICS IF INTRESTED!!

03-25-2003, 12:49 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	67 and 68 do not have the 'eyebrow moulding' nor the chrome top bar. However, the actual grill alone is a 68 - 70 item.

03-25-2003, 01:21 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is a slightly better pic of the 71/72 grill. Attached Images

03-25-2003, 03:45 AM	#12
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	67 Grille __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-25-2003, 06:15 AM	#13
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Somone please correct me if im wrong.... werent the 67-68 GMC grilles about 2.5 inches narrower (from top to bottom) than the 69-72?? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

03-25-2003, 09:13 AM	#14
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Like the Chevy's, The top bar is thinner on a 67-68 grill. As for the "eyebrows", My 70 has them. I think that's a 69-72 thing. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

03-26-2003, 01:14 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The 68 ahs the exact same grill as a 69 - 72. There is however, a chrome top bar installed onto it with rivits that make it seem taller. If you looka tthis pic of mine, you'll see the eyebrow trim missing on the passenger side. If you imaginr that missing on the top and the other side, then you'll see theat the 68 is the same. Attached Images



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03-26-2003, 01:24 AM	#16
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	this is my 67 with a 68 grill. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

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