07 gmc classic front bumper to 07 chevy classic

[Odlaw]

Just wondering if a bumper off a 07 classic GMC will fit my 07 classic chevy? I absolutely hate the plastic top half of my bumper.....it takes a lot of rinsing with a hose to get mud and cow crap to stop running down(out from under) the plastic on the ends of the bumper. I don't know anybody that has a GMC but just seeing one in passing the bumper lines look like they're the same - I know the hardware will bolt up I'm just concerned about the bumper meshing with the lower grill/headlights.

Thanks
Smitty

 

[big block 88]

Yes it can be done, It will take some fabrication on the bumper brakets but it will work and it looks much nicer.

 

[Pepperidge]

would the grill line of the Chevy match the bumper line of the chevy?

IIRC the frame horns are identical...

I guess the brackets and body lines would be the only issue?

 

[88gmctruck]

It's really not much of an option with a 2nd or 3rd gen GMT800 front end with any GMC bumper. The GMC grille sits down much lower.

There are some guys who put GMC bumpers on 01-02 Silverado HDs. Doesn't line up quite right but as you can see the grille on those dip down MUCH lower.

Few frontal shots to compare grille depths....

99-02 GMC

03-07 GMC

03-07 Chevy (05-07 shown)

 

[big block 88]

From another site only issue he had, was there are no brackets that run out to the side of the bumper which lets it sag a bit he fabbed his own brackets to make it work.

 

[88gmctruck]

IDK, the angles just aren't quite right between the two. The silverado grille is narrower at the bottom.

 

[big block 88]

That grille thats on there isn't the best IMO, I belive he went to a stock style grille and the lines actually follow very well