Interchangeable Parts for GMC Trucks with other makes

[Jeannie]

Originally Posted by GMCDAC

Thanks for the reply Vernski! I tried to load a pic again today, but still got the "Database Error" message. I know my pics are much smaller than the 8 MB limit.

Anyway, I know that Chevy and GMC had different radio delete plates in the late 1950's, and thought they may still be different for this era.

Later---DAC

DAC,

This should be fixed now. If you find you still cannot upload pictures please PM me.

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by donrm

I have a question about door glass. I have a 1966 & need a left door glass. I had someone tell me only 64-66 will interchange.Is this so ? I do not know but don't want to buy the wrong window. Thanks Donrm 1966 GMC 351E Cinti. Ohio

Again I think 4-5-6 in GMC and Chevy are the same, allot of the door parts have the same part # I don't see why the glass wouldn't be the same also but, don't quote me GMC has done some crazy stuff so I wouldn't chisel that in stone. Just when you think you got em' figured out they sucker punch ya'..Vernski

[GMCDAC]

Originally Posted by Jeannie

DAC,

This should be fixed now. If you find you still cannot upload pictures please PM me.

Thank-you Jeannie! it did work this time!

Does anyone know if a GMC radio delete plate looks like this one from a 1964 Chevy C-10? Also would it be the same from 1960-1966?

Later---DAC

[donrm]

Thanks for the reply about the door glass. donrm

[Rockdriller]

Originally Posted by GMCDAC

Thank-you Jeannie! it did work this time!

Does anyone know if a GMC radio delete plate looks like this one from a 1964 Chevy C-10? Also would it be the same from 1960-1966?

Later---DAC

DAC...
It appears that this is an old post.....but I can't see where any of us got back to you.
The GMC Radio Delete Plate is unique to GMC....It is the same size and will fit, however the GMC plate has a louvered appearance...with seven or eight horizontal lines stamped into it.

I haven't any pic's....maybe someone does.

[Ed Snyder]

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the earlier trucks in our series (60 to 63 maybe?) had the louvered type of radio delete plate Rockdriller is describing, and the later ones (64 to 66?) had the plain type like DAC's photo.

[Funky61]

The one in my 61 had a louvered style. Here is a pic

[GMCDAC]

Originally Posted by Rockdriller

DAC...
It appears that this is an old post.....but I can't see where any of us got back to you.
The GMC Radio Delete Plate is unique to GMC....It is the same size and will fit, however the GMC plate has a louvered appearance...with seven or eight horizontal lines stamped into it.

I haven't any pic's....maybe someone does.

Thank-you for bringing this back up Rockdriller. We have been cleaning up from a blizzard last weekend and haven't gotten on until now. I appreciate the description!

Originally Posted by Ed Snyder

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the earlier trucks in our series (60 to 63 maybe?) had the louvered type of radio delete plate Rockdriller is describing, and the later ones (64 to 66?) had the plain type like DAC's photo.

Thanks, that would be interesting to know if '64 went with the flat one.

Originally Posted by Funky61

The one in my 61 had a louvered style. Here is a pic

That pic shows it real well! Thanks for the pic!

Hopefully some info may come in if GMC ever went to a flat one in 64 or later.
My deal is, if it is Chevy only I wil probably sell it, but if it may be correct for a GMC also I will probably hoard it with other GMC parts!

Later---DAC

[1969_CM2590D]

Here's a few historical things I keep in mind as far as interchangeability. not specific, but it can tell me if there's any chance of interchange when I look at something. It's some corporate history I use as a guide and has worked pretty well so far at the parts house and junkyard

Pretty much until around 1960 each division made substantially independent, individual cars. Most all departments were entirely independent in purchasing, production, styling, and engineering- therefore many parts differences.

1930's- GM introduced the letter bodies-"A", "B" "C", etc. to be shared among divisions. Even with that there are differences in exterior sheet metal and structure.

Late 1950's- Corporate tells the divisions to design their 1959 cars around the 1959 Buick LeSabre doors, due to tooling costs. Look at some photos, follow that fin line carefully, you'll see it...

1960-61- The real beginning of serious sharing. The Z-body Corvair and Y-body Tempest/F-85/Special share a lot more than you think. Of course the Corvair was unique being rear engine and air-cooled, but the Tempest rear transaxle came from the 'Vair- turned around and recased. Lots of body structure shared- my Corvair station wagon shares probably 3/4 of it's body with the B-O-P compacts. You can see quickly it has the same roof stamping and doors as the Tempest/F-85/Special wagons- nonetheless it has a different A-pillar. The engine compartment in the Corvair became the spare well in the B-O-P cars.

As models were redesigned in the '60's, the bean counters aggressively purused synergies. Production was consolidated as well with different makes, but same "_-body" vehicles made in the same plant.

The age of badge/grill engineering was fully established with the 1977 full size B/C body downsizing. After this this you'll find plenty of interchange as GM hunted savings in purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing- following the "Chevymobile" controversy, GM reduced it's engine types as well. By the 90's there was no real difference in comparable GM cars- only superficial stuff that met the eye.

So, with all that said,. the older the vehicle, the less it will share other comparable GM vehicles...

[jbgroby]

Originally Posted by Ed Snyder

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the earlier trucks in our series (60 to 63 maybe?) had the louvered type of radio delete plate Rockdriller is describing, and the later ones (64 to 66?) had the plain type like DAC's photo.

A better picture