The gmc should have a spicer in it. If it was a 4 speed it should have 3.90 gears. If it was a 3 speed it should have 3.08 gears.
Assuming the 270 hasn't been changed for a chevy motor, the valve cover will be held on by 2 bolts, and there will be GMC stamped on the valve cover with the "flying M" design.