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07-26-2010, 03:36 AM | #1 |
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Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Hi , i'm currently rebuilding my C10 Stepside (1982), and i am thinking of putting in round headlights instead of the 4 square ones that used to be in the front.
Has anyone ever done this and if so can you post pics or Photoshop maybe. Will be making a build thread when i have the time. And don't worry , i goes down and will be shaved, back fenders lenghtened or shortening the bed, still working that out. Thanks ! Last edited by ChevyC10Stepside350; 07-26-2010 at 03:38 AM. |
07-26-2010, 03:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Truck looks awesome already! Do a search for front clip swap at the top of the forum. Lots of info.
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07-26-2010, 04:44 PM | #3 |
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07-26-2010, 05:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Gotta agree there, But....Would look a little better with a 73/74 clip !
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07-26-2010, 05:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
73/74 are the most beautiful front ends, in my opinion. Absolutely love them. I'd consider doing it on my 87 but really hate the idea of mod'ing the cab for the hood hinges. I'll bide my time and find a 73/74 some day.
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07-26-2010, 06:04 PM | #6 | |
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07-26-2010, 05:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
I am sorry that I don't have information about this, but I wanted to say AWESOME!
I am so tired of seeing people take 73-78 chevy's and replacing that beautiful L body-line and those round headlights with the 80's model straight body-line and square lights. I hope you figure this out!
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07-26-2010, 06:18 PM | #8 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
To each his own, the truck looks awesome as it is! Will look pretty darn sweet with round lights though. I actually prefer how the round lights look from the front, compared to the 81+...... but, I think from the side, the body line is cooler on the 81+.
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07-26-2010, 07:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Gotta weld up the extra holes in the cab. I guess you could just do it without fixing the cab, but would look rather ghetto. If you are not going to do it right, why bother.
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07-26-2010, 10:15 PM | #10 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
yeah i feel you there. i wanna upgrade to the older front clp too, but dont want the factory hood hinge holes there either.cant do nuthin but weld them up though. looks too notcable when you lift the hood up.
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07-26-2010, 11:35 PM | #11 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
My 2 cents >the 81-87's were made for the rectangular headlights etc.
your truck looks great as it shold with what you have > GM desighners were not dummies back then . If you want round headlights get a truck that was made for them . |
07-26-2010, 11:41 PM | #12 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
The same should hold true then for those who "upgrade" their 73-87 to a 88-91 front end. If you want a 88+ looking pickup front end, get a 88+ pickup...LoL
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07-27-2010, 02:53 AM | #13 | |
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I can"t find the rectangular ones in the same size that gives me the lightening i want> At least H4 bulbs Rectangulars over here are all bigger in size. |
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07-27-2010, 09:41 AM | #14 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
With your theory then, these trucks should not be lowered or lifted, should all be running a I6 or 305 V8 with single exhaust and have AM/FM radio only. Tis the beauty of making a vehicle your own, do what you want and make yourself happy.
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07-27-2010, 10:10 PM | #15 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
But whats the fun in having a truck you dont need to modify?
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07-27-2010, 02:12 AM | #16 | |
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I have been playing around with PS and i need comments about it. I am thinking about a paintjob like the maxwell fleetside pickup (70-72 i think), black on top and apple red for bottom part, interior will be black console (custom) and the rest all lipstick red leather. Tires will be smaller in front so they don'"t stick out . The inside rails of the grill should be wider (2 instead of 4) , to get a fat look, more like the old grill inserts. Tell me what you think about this. |
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07-28-2010, 09:55 AM | #17 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
I agree. I was considering using two sets of fenders and blending them together to get the proper profile for the round headlight grille & hood line but gain the straight side body line.
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07-27-2010, 05:52 PM | #18 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Or you could use the jeep lights. A little more expensive, but I think they look better than the LMC ones....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...jeep+headlight
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07-27-2010, 09:03 PM | #19 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Where did the truck go, from the front, it looks like a newer style mini
(i owned a 79 mini)
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07-31-2010, 04:20 AM | #20 | |
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Just a direction i could be going to. I'm not a PS specialist. This is the truck. |
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07-31-2010, 04:47 AM | #21 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Does anyone have a picture somewhere of a step/fleetside 82 model C10 that has a front clip from a 72-73 or a '77 C20 ?
My friend is restoring a '77 C20 and that's what i like the most, would it fit? I could go measure it, i know, but i want to make it out of INOX (dont know the correct word for it), don't want chrome anymore. |
07-31-2010, 10:57 AM | #22 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
i'm alway's against front end swaps.to me they "are what they are"...but,then i think about all the crap i changed on mine.it was a diesel even......so,i say..."go with your heart grasshopper"...if it makes you happy...cool.if some of the great designers worried about what every one thought we'd be without some pretty cool custom vehicles.
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07-31-2010, 11:10 AM | #23 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Since your asking opinions and used "that truck" as an example I have to state mine. If your going to create a custom vehicle, you need to realize that the majority will probably not care for it.
The truck you pictured is a perfect example of an awesome build that was ruined by the builders attempt to improve on the original styling. The 67-68 GM truck front end was designed by a very talented designer. The person that attempted to modify it with a contemporary twist does not fall in that category. If you are considering changing your 81-87 front end to a 73-80 style, your going to have a few folks that don't prefer that swap. If your wanting to combine the two styles, your going to find very few from either era like it. My .03 cents, and you can keep the "change".
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07-31-2010, 12:29 PM | #24 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
I agree "to each his own"
I had to make the change awhile back though. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518
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07-27-2010, 10:01 PM | #25 |
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???
Your photochop kind of looks like a 67-68 grill and headlights? Sorta.
I kind of like the idea. And the truck looks sweet as-is too! I had an 81 many many years ago, and I'm kicking around the idea of ditching the 91 grill on Fred and putting the original rad support back in with an 81-82 grill and bumper.
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