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robby · 07-11-2002, 11:15 PM

I know this has been said before but what parts interchange from Chevy and GMC vans? It looked like to me that a door mirror might be the same. How about tilt wheel column? I saw one on a 76 GMC the other day in a bone yard in Irwin. Any other parts?
Thanks

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2002, 11:16 PM

engine and tranny...but have fun pullin them!

robby · 07-11-2002, 11:22 PM

Oh boy, what wisdom!

Southpa · 07-11-2002, 11:23 PM

Tilt column fer sure, I got one myself.

robby · 07-11-2002, 11:24 PM

thanks

too many · 07-11-2002, 11:47 PM

I used to get the "custom" side marker lights from them. They fit the 68-72s

6869704X4 · 07-12-2002, 12:37 AM

The lower door hinges on vans look exactly like the upper hinge on our trucks.

poff · 07-12-2002, 06:45 PM

The arm rests are the same.

Longhorn Man · 07-12-2002, 06:57 PM

Sorry about the engine/tranny comment...I was in a smart @ss mood.
On the GMC versions, the hood letters almost work. They are a bit smaller, and you need to drill extra holes for it to work.
I don't think any of us have tried the rear bumper...the look pretty darned close to me.

Yellow Cheyenne · 07-12-2002, 07:03 PM

Are the license plate holders the same as what is used on the rear chrome sport bumpers? Also think the small rectangular mirrors may be the same-know where there is '73 van that the mirrors look very similar, if not exact. Haven't had a chance to put them next to each other.

Ochre color

robby · 07-12-2002, 10:46 PM

Great! I thought the mirrors were similar.
How about the fan shroud?

robby · 07-12-2002, 10:49 PM

ttt

Longhorn Man · 07-12-2002, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robby
How about the fan shroud?

I wouldn't hold my breath...the radiator to engine location seems way too diferent. What kind of shroud you looking for? I have a small block one, if i can not incorperate it into the Caddy swap, it'll just be hogging up space here.

robby · 07-12-2002, 11:42 PM

small block for my 70

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2002, 12:03 AM

Well, keep an eye on here for when i announce that my Caddy motor is in. I will sell it to you if your still looking. I'll have absolutly no use for it then. I've already held onto it for almost 2 years now.
Make sure you ask about it though...I will forget...guranteed.

07-11-2002, 11:15 PM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	van parts interchange I know this has been said before but what parts interchange from Chevy and GMC vans? It looked like to me that a door mirror might be the same. How about tilt wheel column? I saw one on a 76 GMC the other day in a bone yard in Irwin. Any other parts? Thanks __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-11-2002, 11:22 PM	#3
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Oh boy, what wisdom! __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-11-2002, 11:23 PM	#4
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Tilt column fer sure, I got one myself. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

07-11-2002, 11:24 PM	#5
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	thanks __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-12-2002, 12:37 AM	#7
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	The lower door hinges on vans look exactly like the upper hinge on our trucks. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-11-2002, 11:16 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	engine and tranny...but have fun pullin them!

07-11-2002, 11:47 PM	#6
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	I used to get the "custom" side marker lights from them. They fit the 68-72s

07-12-2002, 06:45 PM	#8
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	The arm rests are the same. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

07-12-2002, 06:57 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Sorry about the engine/tranny comment...I was in a smart @ss mood. On the GMC versions, the hood letters almost work. They are a bit smaller, and you need to drill extra holes for it to work. I don't think any of us have tried the rear bumper...the look pretty darned close to me.

07-12-2002, 07:03 PM	#10
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Are the license plate holders the same as what is used on the rear chrome sport bumpers? Also think the small rectangular mirrors may be the same-know where there is '73 van that the mirrors look very similar, if not exact. Haven't had a chance to put them next to each other. Ochre color __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350 Last edited by Yellow Cheyenne; 07-12-2002 at 07:05 PM.

07-12-2002, 10:46 PM	#11
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Great! I thought the mirrors were similar. How about the fan shroud? __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-12-2002, 10:49 PM	#12
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	ttt __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-12-2002, 11:42 PM	#14
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	small block for my 70 __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-13-2002, 12:03 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Well, keep an eye on here for when i announce that my Caddy motor is in. I will sell it to you if your still looking. I'll have absolutly no use for it then. I've already held onto it for almost 2 years now. Make sure you ask about it though...I will forget...guranteed.



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