School me on front fenders

[69GMC2004]

I recently picked up a 1969 GMC 3/4 ton for a project. The whole front clip is in pretty rough shape (fenders and inner fenders rusted, grill smashed up). Since I will need to replace fenders and grill I'm looking to at swapping out the front clip for a single headlight set up (I like the look better and it will cost me a few hundred dollars less). I'm wondering what the differences are between the 69 GMC fenders and the Chevy fenders as it pertains to the grill fitment. Will I need to get the Chevy fenders or the GMC fenders? Also, are there any differences in the radiator core support where it bolts to the frame? Thanks.

[Getter-Done]

Welcome
You are at the right place.
There is a lot of Knowledge in this forum.
In my opinion (IMO) I would keep it GMC.
Someone will here on the forum
will be able too answer those questions that you have

[71sierragrande]

Need a core support, grille, hood latch, and fenders to switch to 69-72 chevy.
Need a core support, grille, hood latch, and hood to switch to 67-68 chevy. Note: GMC changed the bumper in 69 with little indentions for the turn signals. It's minor, but you'll have to change it to be correct especially if going 71-72 chevy, which has the turn signal hole cutouts.

As far as the fenders are concerned, it's simple. All 67's are the same and have no marker light hole. All 68's are the same, and identical to the 67's except they have a marker light hole. All GMC 68-72's are identical to the 68 chevy with the marker light hole(in other words, GMC never changed the shape of the fender).

Here's where the change came in: In 69, chevy changed to a recessed front lip, so the 69-72 chevy's are unto themselves. And the grilles for those years will only fit those fenders.

[69GMC2004]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Need a core support, grille, hood latch, and fenders to switch to 69-72 chevy.
Need a core support, grille, hood latch, and hood to switch to 67-68 chevy. Note: GMC changed the bumper in 69 with little indentions for the turn signals. It's minor, but you'll have to change it to be correct especially if going 71-72 chevy, which has the turn signal hole cutouts.

As far as the fenders are concerned, it's simple. All 67's are the same and have no marker light hole. All 68's are the same, and identical to the 67's except they have a marker light hole. All GMC 68-72's are identical to the 68 chevy with the marker light hole(in other words, GMC never changed the shape of the fender).

Here's where the change came in: In 69, chevy changed to a recessed front lip, so the 69-72 chevy's are unto themselves. And the grilles for those years will only fit those fenders.

Thanks, that pretty much tells me everything that I need to know.