Square Headlights in our trucks?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

killacheyenne · 03-21-2009, 07:43 PM

I was reading through and old hot rod magazine and i saw a 72 chevy with headlights from a mid 80s chevy....

i tried to put pictures on but not real sure how that works

killacheyenne · 03-21-2009, 07:45 PM

tcb-1 · 03-21-2009, 08:01 PM

that was the hot ticket back in the days.

someone correct if I'm wrong, but I believe you would modify the GM van headlights to fit.

and even though a bit dated, that truck doesn't look that bad!

**Palf70Step** · 03-21-2009, 08:11 PM

I think you are correct about using the van headlights. I've seen a few done with them over the years. They are not bad (in the 71/72 grill), I just prefer the round lights in our years.

sjarrett71 · 03-21-2009, 08:22 PM

Round lights for me too.

tcb-1 · 03-21-2009, 08:27 PM

round T3's for me too. but back in the days of disco and bell bottoms, the quad look was the poop!

**Palf70Step** · 03-21-2009, 08:40 PM

I had the bell bottoms, but I skipped disco...moved to Japan for 10 years. I guess I must have missed something (NOT)

killacheyenne · 03-21-2009, 08:45 PM

it is very retro, but i kinda like it. i wouldnt go to the trouble to change them on my truck, but the next truck i build, expect to see them haha

72BlckButy · 03-21-2009, 08:52 PM

Well I'll stick to the round lights as well, but always great to see what people can come up with.

Rollin' one T3!

spinning wheels · 03-21-2009, 09:40 PM

When DOT gave the ok to use rectangular headlights, I think back in '76. All automakers jumped at the chance to give the customers something different from the normal round headlights. I think the first automaker to sell use them in the USA, was Cadillac. Outside the USA, rectangular and other shape headlights had been the norm.

Same thing happened in '58, when four headlights were given the ok. Just about every car/truck was converted to four headlight grills. Hot Rod mag even had custom photos of builder putting eight headlights on their rides.

Now a daize, hell I can't keep up with all of the changes. I know I would love to install some HID headlights in all my vehicles. Either my peepers are gettin weak at night or its just darker at night

03-21-2009, 07:43 PM	#1
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Square Headlights in our trucks?? I was reading through and old hot rod magazine and i saw a 72 chevy with headlights from a mid 80s chevy.... i tried to put pictures on but not real sure how that works __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

03-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

03-21-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? that was the hot ticket back in the days. someone correct if I'm wrong, but I believe you would modify the GM van headlights to fit. and even though a bit dated, that truck doesn't look that bad! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 03-21-2009 at 08:02 PM.

03-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? I think you are correct about using the van headlights. I've seen a few done with them over the years. They are not bad (in the 71/72 grill), I just prefer the round lights in our years. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-21-2009 at 08:12 PM.

03-21-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? Round lights for me too.

03-21-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? round T3's for me too. but back in the days of disco and bell bottoms, the quad look was the poop! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-21-2009, 08:40 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? I had the bell bottoms, but I skipped disco...moved to Japan for 10 years. I guess I must have missed something (NOT) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? it is very retro, but i kinda like it. i wouldnt go to the trouble to change them on my truck, but the next truck i build, expect to see them haha __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

03-21-2009, 08:52 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? Well I'll stick to the round lights as well, but always great to see what people can come up with. Rollin' one T3! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-21-2009, 09:40 PM	#10
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: Square Headlights in our trucks?? When DOT gave the ok to use rectangular headlights, I think back in '76. All automakers jumped at the chance to give the customers something different from the normal round headlights. I think the first automaker to sell use them in the USA, was Cadillac. Outside the USA, rectangular and other shape headlights had been the norm. Same thing happened in '58, when four headlights were given the ok. Just about every car/truck was converted to four headlight grills. Hot Rod mag even had custom photos of builder putting eight headlights on their rides. Now a daize, hell I can't keep up with all of the changes. I know I would love to install some HID headlights in all my vehicles. Either my peepers are gettin weak at night or its just darker at night __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350



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