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Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 03:46 AM

Basically gmc started as a separate company brought into gm now it is basically used to widen the market
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Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 03:47 AM

Never had issues with chevy or gmc even after plowing through a few unexpected deer. Damn animals 3 in 2 months with one chevy I had still ran fine
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 03:48 AM

Yeah, I used to like Fords somewhat...I like the Newer ones but no the old ones

*Mister-B* · 01-13-2013, 03:51 AM

Sounds like the main reason, was so Pontiac, Buick, etc. dealerships could sell trucks along with their cars lol.
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 03:53 AM

Yeah, Chevy and Fords are the Main Trucks anymore it seems

**special-K** · 01-13-2013, 11:03 AM

Is this still a picture thread?

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Nice looking trucks, guys. I'm wondering though, what's the history with why GMC even exists? Even to this day it exists, and it is essentially the same vehicle as the Chevrolet, with the exception of maybe a different grille, and a few other small changes. I don't get it? Toyota has the luxury brand Lexus. VW has Audi. Nissan has infinity. I don't see GMC as being the luxury version of Chevrolet though, so I'm just curious why the brand exists.
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You got it all backwards. They question should be why are there Chevrolet trucks? Chevy is a car company,like Pontiac,Buick,Oldsmobile,and Cadillac. GMC is the truck company for GM. At least it was GM's first truck. It goes back to 1909 when GM bought The Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. and began the General Motors Truck Company. In 1911 GM bought Reliance Motor Co. and after that in 1912 the brand GMC officially began...100 years ago. It was 12 years later in 1924 that GM decided to produce trucks under the Chevrolet brand. Chevy Trucks are the same vehicle as a GMC. Up til the end of the 67-72 trucks there still were other (mechanical) differences between Chevys and GMCs. For instance,through near the end of '67 GMCs were all I6 or V6. In the '50s GMCs had Pontiac V8s. The reason GM still offers both brands is so they have a line of trucks to offer at dealerships that don't sell Chevrolets. The latest model trucks have different body panels,not just grilles

RustyBucket · 01-13-2013, 11:10 AM

Here's ol' Jimmy 4 eyes.. my '72 2wd. Like my sig. says, lots of rust held together with a shiny red paint job. Runs & drives pretty good.

**special-K** · 01-13-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Yeah, Chevy and Fords are the Main Trucks anymore it seems

Not hardly. What do you base that on? Did you forget Dodge? The ratio of GMCs vs Chevys sold these days has greatly increased on the GMC end. I feel I see as many GMCs as Chevys,maybe more? They look better anyway

dhaymaker · 01-13-2013, 11:30 AM

I agree with special-K, on several accounts. To say "Chevy and Fords are the main trucks anymore is seems" seems to fly in the face of the number of GMCs and Dodges on the road. For that matter, there are several import brands cutting into the market share for the full size trucks.

I have to say, I'm a General Motors fan from way back! But, I like the looks of many of the GMC grills, trim, etc., over some of the designs Chevy has put out. I just don't think GMC could stand the heat of trying to terminate either of the nameplates as far as their truck lines.

**Boog** · 01-13-2013, 12:19 PM

Grabowski Motor Company is said to be the beginings of the GMC truck line. Around 1911 it was bought by Durant, Smith and Chevrolet and by having multi brands created the General Motors Company. I've always thought the GMC trucks were a step above the Chevys in trim and quality. In our area they usually have always been a few hundred higher sticker prices.

SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 01:21 PM

AH well it was just my Opinion.Im not too fond of Dodges Lol

*Mister-B* · 01-13-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Is this still a picture thread?

You got it all backwards. They question should be why are there Chevrolet trucks? Chevy is a car company,like Pontiac,Buick,Oldsmobile,and Cadillac. GMC is the truck company for GM. At least it was GM's first truck. It goes back to 1909 when GM bought The Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. and began the General Motors Truck Company. In 1911 GM bought Reliance Motor Co. and after that in 1912 the brand GMC officially began...100 years ago. It was 12 years later in 1924 that GM decided to produce trucks under the Chevrolet brand. Chevy Trucks are the same vehicle as a GMC. Up til the end of the 67-72 trucks there still were other (mechanical) differences between Chevys and GMCs. For instance,through near the end of '67 GMCs were all I6 or V6. In the '50s GMCs had Pontiac V8s. The reason GM still offers both brands is so they have a line of trucks to offer at dealerships that don't sell Chevrolets. The latest model trucks have different body panels,not just grilles

That makes sense, other than you see about 100X more Chevrolet trucks on the road, on the board, etc. as compared to GMC, and I'm talking trucks from 100 years or so ago through today.
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Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 03:38 PM

Lol I love the pics and the gmc fans !!
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 03:39 PM

I like them Both

**special-K** · 01-13-2013, 03:48 PM

Through this era and years beyond the Chevy to GMC ratio was about 5:1,but these days I'd wager it's about 50/50.
And Schrum,I don't like Dodges,either,but they sell a lot of trucks. And,your reply still overlooks GMC. They are very much in the game.

Here are some not mine C2500 for inspiration. Some may be other members':

mjensen · 01-13-2013, 03:48 PM

You're just going to have to trust me that this is a GMC

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SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 04:00 PM

Dear mother of God, Holy ****.Would you look at that

IT CANT BE, the same Truck

Nope
No
Possible
Way!!!!

mjensen · 01-13-2013, 04:02 PM

LOL...it's not the same truck. That's my inspiration picture. It will be identical to that, only Bud Light blue in color.

Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 04:12 PM

Good goal keep at it
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 04:41 PM

Oh okay, Just making sure Lol

**special-K** · 01-13-2013, 07:06 PM

I'd go with Labatt Blue if I was you

http://beer-taster.com/wp-content/up...sog48w.th.jpeg

http://www.thedieline.com/resource/1...ileId=14732959

('bout the same,right?

)

Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 07:08 PM

That's kinda the color I'm shooting for
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mjensen · 01-13-2013, 07:13 PM

Ha...yeah, I could go for that

I have a BL aluminum bottle that I'm planning on taking down and having the color matched. That will probably be in 10 yrs or so. :-)

SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 07:33 PM

Haha have a bud light truck

**special-K** · 01-13-2013, 08:04 PM

Don't get me wrong. Bud Light Blue looks good even if the body hardly has a straight line on it
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01-13-2013, 03:46 AM	#51
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Basically gmc started as a separate company brought into gm now it is basically used to widen the market Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 03:47 AM	#52
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Never had issues with chevy or gmc even after plowing through a few unexpected deer. Damn animals 3 in 2 months with one chevy I had still ran fine Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 03:48 AM	#53
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Yeah, I used to like Fords somewhat...I like the Newer ones but no the old ones __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 03:51 AM	#54
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Sounds like the main reason, was so Pontiac, Buick, etc. dealerships could sell trucks along with their cars lol. Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 03:53 AM	#55
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Yeah, Chevy and Fords are the Main Trucks anymore it seems __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 11:10 AM	#57
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Here's ol' Jimmy 4 eyes.. my '72 2wd. Like my sig. says, lots of rust held together with a shiny red paint job. Runs & drives pretty good. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-13-2013, 11:30 AM	#59
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? I agree with special-K, on several accounts. To say "Chevy and Fords are the main trucks anymore is seems" seems to fly in the face of the number of GMCs and Dodges on the road. For that matter, there are several import brands cutting into the market share for the full size trucks. I have to say, I'm a General Motors fan from way back! But, I like the looks of many of the GMC grills, trim, etc., over some of the designs Chevy has put out. I just don't think GMC could stand the heat of trying to terminate either of the nameplates as far as their truck lines. __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

01-13-2013, 12:19 PM	#60
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,994	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Grabowski Motor Company is said to be the beginings of the GMC truck line. Around 1911 it was bought by Durant, Smith and Chevrolet and by having multi brands created the General Motors Company. I've always thought the GMC trucks were a step above the Chevys in trim and quality. In our area they usually have always been a few hundred higher sticker prices. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-13-2013, 01:21 PM	#61
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? AH well it was just my Opinion.Im not too fond of Dodges Lol __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 03:38 PM	#63
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Lol I love the pics and the gmc fans !! Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 03:39 PM	#64
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? I like them Both __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 03:48 PM	#65
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Through this era and years beyond the Chevy to GMC ratio was about 5:1,but these days I'd wager it's about 50/50. And Schrum,I don't like Dodges,either,but they sell a lot of trucks. And,your reply still overlooks GMC. They are very much in the game. Here are some not mine C2500 for inspiration. Some may be other members': Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2013, 03:48 PM	#66
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? You're just going to have to trust me that this is a GMC Starting state Current state Inspiration __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-13-2013, 04:00 PM	#67
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Dear mother of God, Holy ****.Would you look at that IT CANT BE, the same Truck Nope No Possible Way!!!! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 04:02 PM	#68
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? LOL...it's not the same truck. That's my inspiration picture. It will be identical to that, only Bud Light blue in color. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread



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01-13-2013, 04:12 PM	#69
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Good goal keep at it Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 04:41 PM	#70
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Oh okay, Just making sure Lol __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 07:06 PM	#71
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? I'd go with Labatt Blue if I was you http://beer-taster.com/wp-content/up...sog48w.th.jpeg http://www.thedieline.com/resource/1...ileId=14732959 ('bout the same,right? ) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2013, 07:08 PM	#72
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? That's kinda the color I'm shooting for Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 07:13 PM	#73
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Ha...yeah, I could go for that I have a BL aluminum bottle that I'm planning on taking down and having the color matched. That will probably be in 10 yrs or so. :-) __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-13-2013, 07:33 PM	#74
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Haha have a bud light truck __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 08:04 PM	#75
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pics of your 67-72 gmc truck??? Don't get me wrong. Bud Light Blue looks good even if the body hardly has a straight line on it http://manjr.com/wp-content/uploads/...oy-Party-2.jpg __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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