1967-1972 Chevy / GMC Truck Grilles - How to ID

Do you know how to identify 1967-1972 Chevy / GMC Truck Grilles? If not, I am glad you are here. GM offered at least 10 grilles for these trucks over this 6 year body style. In this video, I will show you how to ID each of the grilles by year and make. If you are going for a year specific build, you need to ensure you buy the right grille for your truck. Buying used can save you a lot of money, but make sure you buy the right one!
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[@Road_Rash]

My favorite grille is, of course, the 1969 grille...the very one that I've owned for over 25 years & has been in my family since brand new...

[@jimmysapien9961]

Wow That’s AWSOME

[@RepentB4TooLate]

Same here! The 1969-70

[@Busaguy]

I think that has a lot to do with it. It's the grill we've always had, and are used to seeing. Truthfully, I love any of the trucks from 69-72.

[@stevenholmes9773]

My favorite is 67/68 I like the hood design and the lettering across the hood

[@C10TruckNerd]

The slant nose looks sweet!

[@skiphinson8620]

1969 GMC for me. My pop bought it new. I’m the caretaker of it now. I’m in the process of freshening it up to enjoy driving it until my time is finished.

[@C10TruckNerd]

That’s what these trucks are all about. Great trucks, but the memories and stories that come with them are even better.

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

69-70 grill is my favorite. my dad had a 69 k10 when I was growing up and it's just always stood out to me as the best looking of the 3 main designs.

[@C10TruckNerd]

They are a sharp grille. I’m like you. Dad and I built a 71 when I was a teen. The memories with him made the 71 my favorite.

[@TheVirtual3]

Thank you for showing the grill supports! I've been looking on youtube for the past hour trying to find a video that showed the 67 grill support and how it mounts. I eventually gave up and clicked this video because it looked interesting and I was rewarded with the end of my quest xD

[@C10TruckNerd]

You bet! I’m always glad to help the next guy out! Thanks for the support!

[@Challenged1]

Goodness....that's a lot grilles!!!

[@C10TruckNerd]

Right? I didn’t include the big C40-C80s or big GMCs!!

[@wn6333]

I have the 69 with the billet grill for a while and temporary swapped it with the original grill but I kinda like the billet better so I might swap it back out soon . 1969 c20 with the 292 and standard transmission.

[@C10TruckNerd]

It’s all about the style you like. Plus a 292 is a sweet motor!

[@alexclarkro9414]

The 69 and 72.

[@antoniofuentes2657]

Thanks a lot dude!

[@C10TruckNerd]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and the sub!

[@brianjwills1]

Thanks for all your information. We are rebuilding a chev 72 or 72. C10 So your show is a big help.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Good deal! I glad they can help! You can’t go wrong with a 72. Thanks for watching!

[@richarddillon887]

Great job with the video and thorough explanations I like 67 and 68 the best Have a BLESSED day

[@C10TruckNerd]

Thanks Richard! The 67-68s are the only true metal grilles in the bunch! Awesome Era of Trucks!

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@C10TruckNerd that’s true

[@keithbrann5086]

Grill is always a personal preference. There is no right or wrong, only what you yourself like. To me, the egg crate grills modernize the trucks too much towards the subsequent square bodies. I prefer the 67-68 and 69-70 grills.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Yes sir! There were a lot of changes over the 6 years, but I am glad they did that. So many fans of each 2 year period. I don't think you can go wrong in this era! Thanks for watching and for the comments!

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@C10TruckNerd tru

[@jimmysapien9961]

I do like those years too - but Had the Chance to Purchase a 72’ years back 1998 ? Still have it and still buying parts from Various Vendors.

[@kennethcanfield1503]

That’s actually the reason why I prefer the 71-72 Chevys, I grew up around my fathers 76 K5 with the similar Egg crate grille. Although, I’d take a GMC grille (like my ‘70) any day of the week. GMC always seemed to have a meaner style grille

[@danielalamo2075]

I like the 69 grill. But then my first pickup was a 1969 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton.

[@C10TruckNerd]

I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them! I do think it depends one what your first one was.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Great Year Truck 🛻👍🏻👍🏻 and yes they are all Very Nice Trucks 67-72

[@jeffpitzer8521]

67-68 is definitely my favorite...but what you may or may not know is that on the plain Jane trucks that had white painted headlight doors and grille opening moundings the parts were steel whereas the bright "chrome" trim parts were anodized aluminum. you don't see many trucks with white trim these days.

[@C10TruckNerd]

I have since learned about the base model grilles for 67-68. I am working on year specific videos about each model year starting with 67. I just pushed the 1st one out. Thanks for reaching out and for watching!

[@mapandcallsheet]

Thanks for all the helpful videos. Keep up the great work.

[@C10TruckNerd]

I appreciate it and I will keep ‘em coming!

[@RepentB4TooLate]

Chevrolet c10/c 20 1969-70 4 the WIN!

[@C10TruckNerd]

I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them. Chevy had true style back then! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@GMCTIM]

Its really personal preference on the grills, I personally like them all, but my choice is 67,68 ! Have a 68 short, fleet now ! 👍

[@C10TruckNerd]

You can’t go wrong with a 68! I really like the nose on the 67-68 and having a metal grille is a big bonus!

[@bettyknappen5774]

The GMC grills, at least in 1967 had an optional painted grill either white or painted to match the truck.

[@C10TruckNerd]

I did not know that one! Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@maggs131]

I wish there was a video on the differences in the stepside fenders

[@C10TruckNerd]

I have something lined up in the future that should hit on this. There are a few different options these trucks.

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

‘67- 68 with inner trim is the best looking grille

[@C10TruckNerd]

I do like that they were all metal! I think it was cool that they swapped them every couple years. Gave a little change to the body style.

[@arlingraff2857]

Very helpful! Thank you. If I decide change my 1972 front look for 1968/67 , what I need know? What parts I need, New fender grill etc… thanks again

[@C10TruckNerd]

You are welcome! Swapping front grilles from 67-68 to 69-72 or the other way around will cause you to swap hoods, fenders, grilles and radiator supports unless you make your own alterations. Pretty much a front clip swap.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@C10TruckNerd that’s a lot Of $$$$ if you don’t Have the Parts

[@JoeTAMAULIPAS6881]

CHEVROLET 67-68 best look ever

[@wn6333]

Love your channel so glad I found it ….. I have a 69 c20 with a damage grille what years grille will bolt on without having to replace other parts just grille .?

[@C10TruckNerd]

I appreciate the support! You can use a 69-70 grille with no additional parts or changes. A 71-72 will also fit, but you will need to swap the center support bracket but that’s it.

[@wn6333]

@@C10TruckNerd thanks that what I did

[@windtalker4christ58]

67 - 68 is the best looking !

[@C10TruckNerd]

It’s is definitely a classy look and the strongest being steel vs aluminum. I like how it had the red bow tie. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@ijteague]

to mate a GMC 67/68 hood to a 69-72, would you only need to change the top grill bar molding?

[@C10TruckNerd]

Correct

[@timwilhelmson8707]

1967

[@C10TruckNerd]

Good choice!

[@TomEricksen-cf6dw]

Did I miss it ? What year (s) did the GMC grill have the black accent painted on ? Thank you.

[@C10TruckNerd]

1971-72

[@sammccraw6907]

I have a 69 with the 72 grill and was concerned why it was so difficult to pop the hood. Now I know I have the 69 hood release. How hard is it to change out ???

[@C10TruckNerd]

Not bad at all. Just a few bolts. Just make sure you have the right grille to hood latch support. You’ll know if the inner plastic grille bolts to it. Install the latch a little loose and fine tune it after you open and close it a couple times. Should be good!

[@sammccraw6907]

@ItsTheChad thanks I plan to watch all your gen 2 C10 videos. Wish I could send you photos of what I have.

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@sammccraw6907 Thanks Sam! You can send them to me via FaceSpace if you want. Facebook.com/ItsTheChad71.

[@Busaguy]

My '72 has the "egg crate" style that he likes. It's the stock grill.

[@C10TruckNerd]

They are the best if you ask me!

[@Busaguy]

@@C10TruckNerd to each his own, but I have to agree. I think they look better than the other year's, and definitely better than aftermarket grills.

[@syxumyt970]

Great video but Does a 1968 grill fit on a 1969 truck ?

[@C10TruckNerd]

Thank you! A 68 grille won’t fit on a 69 directly unless you change the hood, fenders and radiator support to a 67-68.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Sad but Tru

[@brianwoodruff27]

I am thinking about building a 1967 chevy pick up, there is a 1967 gmc for sale in my area, would I have to swap out the whole front group or could i just do the grill, any idea?

[@C10TruckNerd]

If you are staying 67 from GMC to Chevy, you would only need a Chevy 67-68 radiator support, grille, grille support and hood latch. You can use the same hood, fenders and bumpers. Let me know if I didn’t answer you exact questions.

[@aaronhoughtaling6829]

I appreciate the video. I have a question regarding more detail of the black stripe on the 71-72 gmc version. Do you know if the black stripe was included on all trim levels of gmc 71-72 or specific trim levels. And I always thought the black stripe was specific to 72 only. I have had several gmc 70-72 over the years. But they’re so far removed from being new and original that I couldn’t tell what was “year correct”. In example I recently learned the gmc tailgate I still have off my first truck. A 1971 gmc. Is actually an original from 1967-68 (small lettered gmc) Just curious more detail on that 71-72 gmc if there is any more detail to the options

[@C10TruckNerd]

Thanks for the support. The stripe was included on all 71-72s. Most of them wear off over the years. I have a 71 1500 and it has it as well. Not to say that GM didn’t have some left over 69-70 grilles that ended up in 71s. As for the tailgate, you are correct. 67-68 were the small letters. They are actually year specific as well. I have a tailgate video I need to make soon and will go through all the details on them.

[@aaronhoughtaling6829]

@@C10TruckNerd thanks for the reply. Especially so quick! Tailgate video would be great! I decided to restore my 67-68 small letter gate since it’s original and off my first truck. Even though using it on my 72. It’s too neat not to use

[@aaronhoughtaling6829]

@@C10TruckNerd Thanks for the quick reply! I appreciate it and look forward to a tailgate video!

[@trevorcharves2514]

Where can I find fasteners for the corner or eyebrow moldings

[@C10TruckNerd]

If you are looking for the 67-68, the only place I could find just the fasteners without the mounding was from Classic Industries. Part #153432. $6.99 a set. Let me know if this isn’t the parts you were looking for. Thanks!

[@trevorcharves2514]

Are there any videos how to install 1970 gmc grill

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@trevorcharves2514 I haven't made a video on this yet. I have attached a good video from Brothers Trucks on assembly of a 69-72 grille. I hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2avhnaql5h-gbc

[@k_samp_ent0001]

Great video! Working on a 72 gmc and want the whole grille powder coat black. My top filler piece is In good condition but the grille itself is shot. Can the filler piece be removed safely? Looks like it is riveted to the grille. Thanks!

[@C10TruckNerd]

Thanks Kevin! Yes, you can carefully drill out the rivets and reuse the top. Some guys that really like the 72 grille will remove the top as well and use it for the 67-68 since that makes it shorter for the slanted hoods. Thanks for reaching out!

[@k_samp_ent0001]

Thanks for the reply! I imagine I could just bolt it back on to a new grille. One more question, Is there a certain year where I can get a new unpainted/unchromed one?

[@Joebro200]

Are these all interchangeable no matter the year c10 (67-72)?I have a 67 GMC and want a 67 Chevy grill. Wondered if maybe it’s not interchangeable like that

[@C10TruckNerd]

No, they all won’t interchange. Yours will work out with minor changes. 67 and 68 grilles can swap because the hoods and fenders were the same. You might be able to get away with using the GMC hood latch since it’s offset, but not for sure. If not you will need a Chevy hood latch and 67-68 grille support in the middle that the hood latch mounts to. You will also have a dual headlight core support in the gmc. You might have to pop off the inner headlight buckets for clearance or swap to a Chevy core support. I would remove the buckets and save money. The rest of the years would almost need a front clip swap between 67-68 to 69-72 and even Chevy to GMC. Let me know if that didn’t make sense.

[@Joebro200]

@@C10TruckNerd OK, sick. So my hood and fenders are the same and all I'll need is possibly hood latch and Chevy core support ?

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@Joebro200 Yes. You can probably pop off the inner head light buckets and use the core support. I haven't tried it, but think it will work. Might give it a test. The center grille support or the piece that connect from the grille to the hood latch may or may not work.

[@BrandonMottern-rm8vb]

Were the gmcs chrome over steel

[@C10TruckNerd]

Yes they were. Most of mine have chrome peeling off of them.

[@940adolfo]

Will a GMC c10 grill for on a Chevy c10? Alwayliked the double headlights on the gmc c10s

[@C10TruckNerd]

GMC grilles need to have the 67-68 Chevy fenders to fit. GMC grilles won’t work on a 69-72 without modification.

[@MICLANTECUTLI]

What about if I have a 72 GMC but want to swap to a Chevy grill wich one will fit

[@therightisright8276]

Which year grilles interchange with other front clips?

[@C10TruckNerd]

67-68 will interchange and 69-72. You can’t use 67-68 on a 69-72 without a front clip swap. 67-72 GMC grilles use 67 or 68 Chevy front fenders. 69-72 fenders won’t work with GMC grilles.

[@therightisright8276]

@@C10TruckNerd Thanks!

[@dannylinc6247]

Are those for sale? Its been awhile. I need a older looking , but not distressed, straight 72. Can you make another short video showing what you still have? It would help a guy understand whats what. Please, thank you

[@C10TruckNerd]

Unfortunately I don't have any of those left. I buy and sell parts pretty quickly other than what I keep for my own builds. What part of the country are you?

[@dannylinc6247]

@@C10TruckNerd Seattle/tacoma

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@dannylinc6247 Darn. I was just out there in May for a conference.

[@dannylinc6247]

@@C10TruckNerd did you find truck sources here? I found one that's described as having several models and years of chev/GMC but the person doesn't answer his ad, or have time.

[@kennethcanfield1503]

So as far as GMCs go, if I were to swap a 71-72 grille onto a 1970, would there be any changes? Grille support, hood latch, all the same?

[@C10TruckNerd]

I believe you’re good to go! I think the only difference from 69-72, was the 71-72 grille had a black paint border and accents. It was nice that there was minimal changes over the 6 years unlike Chevy.

[@kennethcanfield1503]

@@C10TruckNerd awesome thanks for the help!

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@kennethcanfield1503 You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@evandrolira3566]

I need a grill kit for my c10 72. What brands do you recommend to buy? Do you know a site that sells the kit?

[@C10TruckNerd]

In the Midwest I use Classic Parts of America or LMC truck. I have had great luck with both.

[@evandrolira3566]

@@C10TruckNerd tks

[@mkmbleed]

I need a 69 grill if you happen to have one laying around

[@C10TruckNerd]

I don’t have any for sale right now. Sorry

[@jamesritter]

Are the 1972 GMC and the 1972 Chevy grills interchangeable from GMC over to Chevy, swap?

[@C10TruckNerd]

They are not. 68-72 GMC Fenders were the same as 68 Chevy. GMC grilles can fit any year of GMC with a few modifications. You can swap fenders and make it work as well, but then you run into radiator support differences since GMCs had 4 headlights. I hope that makes sense. Feel free to ask more questions if that didn’t clear things up.

[@jonlane8936]

I don't think you are right. 67 and 68 gmc same 69 to 72 same. Does not intererchange with chevy

[@MICLANTECUTLI]

Can a 72 Gmc swap.grills with a 68 Chevy?

[@Kelemen1]

But can you swap a 69 to a 68 truck or are the fenders different and does it require the other hood

[@C10TruckNerd]

They are both different. 67-68 fenders, hoods and radiator supports were interchangeable but won’t work with 69-72. 69-72 were the same other than the 69-70 had holes in the face of the hood for the bow tie or GMC emblems. GMC fenders were different from Chevy. 67s were the same but a GMC used the same fenders from 68-72. Those fenders were the same as a 68 Chevy. Hope that’s not too confusing!!

[@ImNotHereToArgueFacts]

'68 GMC or '69-'70 Chevy

[@C10TruckNerd]

Both good choices! 68 GMCs are getting hard to find!

[@dizzy5154]

72

[@C10TruckNerd]

They are sweet!

[@lolife999]

69-70 grille should have black painted steel headlight bezels. Yours had 71-72 bezels. Incorrect.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Good catch! I would mostly agree. They should have black but I have seen lots of originals that have aluminum. Guys have told me that there were a several manufacturers for the grilles and many were made or assembled differently. The black stripe on the center bar stops at the turn signals, others go all the way to the bezels. I enjoy learning all the small differences these trucks have. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@lolife999]

@@C10TruckNerd original 69-70 grilles that left the assembly plant on a truck, had the horizontal lines go all the way to the headlight bezels. Original GM replacement grilles stopped short. All the headlight bezels for 69-70 should be steel and painted black. A lot could be changed on these trucks in the last 40+ years.

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@lolife999 Great info! I always love to learn more about these things!

[@KayGaray]

I have a 1969 truck thought it was a gmc. It’s a Chevy. Grill and tailgate say gmc😅

[@C10TruckNerd]

That’s wild. I’ve seen trucks with the wrong badging straight from the factory.

[@KayGaray]

@@C10TruckNerd 😂 ya I ordered the Chevy 1969 grill and tailgate. Your video was helpful. I was able to identify the current grill as a 1971-

[@KayGaray]

@@C10TruckNerd thank you

[@MICLANTECUTLI]

It's practically the same thing because GMC makes and owns Chevy😅

[@Johnsmith-cpt.jacksparemehoe]

They are all so close in appearance that I think it would help if maybe as you talked about the grill and then made references to the other ones that you would put the picture of that other girl that you’re talking about so that way we could compare in life Time or at least as you’re teaching

[@Johnsmith-cpt.jacksparemehoe]

Your videos are awesome don’t get me wrong so I hope you don’t mind the small bit of criticism you’ve taught me so much.And if you still have that 70 to grill I could definitely use it because my truck just got an accident

[@C10TruckNerd]

Good idea!

[@C10TruckNerd]

I appreciate the feedback! I wouldn’t be able to improve my content without honest input! I’m glad the videos can help. Unfortunately I sold the 70 grille already. What part of the country are you located?

[@DAVE52956]

72

[@C10TruckNerd]

71-72 gets my vote too!