ill 08 WT grill to standard LT grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Marv D · 02-08-2024, 12:23 AM

I picked up a 08 1500 WT that is in amazing shape. Old gentleman didnt drive much, It was garage kept and only as 41,000 miles (yes its real, in the glove box is all the dealer oil changed over the years.

Anywsy its a shortbox single cab and I'd like to put the regular LT grill and driving light valance corners on it to put a little lipstick on her.

Anyone know if its MAJOR parts swap to make the LT grills fit the W/T front end?
Slummit has a $600 kit that has headlights , grill, bumper, valance corners,, everything. Is that because you NEED everything to make the grill change, or is it just a crash kit?

**Bob B.** · 02-09-2024, 06:44 PM

GMC or Chevy?

Marv D · 02-09-2024, 07:31 PM

CHeby

More I look at it there
is a boatload that has to be changed to be a LT

http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima...x/IMG_0542.jpg

Marv D · 02-09-2024, 08:00 PM

https://www.carparts.com/details/Che...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

hmmm maybe this kit from carparts.com is the answer,, but is it a direct fit to swap out the WT to LT
Really hard to tell if there is dimensional differences anywhere or if it's the same just not shiny.

Maybe a aluminum bumper and a little paint would achieve what i am looking for

**Bob B.** · 02-09-2024, 10:23 PM

GMC is easy, you just change the grille insert. Most GMC's have chrome bumpers and the headlights are the same. Silverado is a bit more involved, some have body-colored bumpers and end caps, some chrome. The air dam is the same (I think the headlights are too), and you should be able to use the black valance. Try looking in the salvage yards, might find an LT with the parts you are looking for.

02-08-2024, 12:23 AM	#1
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	ill 08 WT grill to standard LT grill I picked up a 08 1500 WT that is in amazing shape. Old gentleman didnt drive much, It was garage kept and only as 41,000 miles (yes its real, in the glove box is all the dealer oil changed over the years. Anywsy its a shortbox single cab and I'd like to put the regular LT grill and driving light valance corners on it to put a little lipstick on her. Anyone know if its MAJOR parts swap to make the LT grills fit the W/T front end? Slummit has a $600 kit that has headlights , grill, bumper, valance corners,, everything. Is that because you NEED everything to make the grill change, or is it just a crash kit? __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. Last edited by Marv D; 02-08-2024 at 03:53 PM. Reason: musta been drunk spelling and typing

02-09-2024, 06:44 PM	#2
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: ill 08 WT grill to standard LT grill GMC or Chevy? __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

02-09-2024, 07:31 PM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: ill 08 WT grill to standard LT grill CHeby More I look at it there is a boatload that has to be changed to be a LT http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima...x/IMG_0542.jpg __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

02-09-2024, 08:00 PM	#4
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: ill 08 WT grill to standard LT grill https://www.carparts.com/details/Che...E&gclsrc=aw.ds hmmm maybe this kit from carparts.com is the answer,, but is it a direct fit to swap out the WT to LT Really hard to tell if there is dimensional differences anywhere or if it's the same just not shiny. Maybe a aluminum bumper and a little paint would achieve what i am looking for __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

02-09-2024, 10:23 PM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: ill 08 WT grill to standard LT grill GMC is easy, you just change the grille insert. Most GMC's have chrome bumpers and the headlights are the same. Silverado is a bit more involved, some have body-colored bumpers and end caps, some chrome. The air dam is the same (I think the headlights are too), and you should be able to use the black valance. Try looking in the salvage yards, might find an LT with the parts you are looking for. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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