88-98 front on our trucks ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kybol · 04-12-2003, 11:51 AM

I was flipping through a 4 wheel and off road mag, and I saw an ad with a kit to do this to our trucks. Has anyone seen this done, I think it would look kinda dumb.

**JDL** · 04-12-2003, 12:10 PM

yes you get the stuf from a 88 to 92 blazer sub or crew cab. thay are the same body stil as a 82-87 pickup. this is a 75.

Kybol · 04-12-2003, 02:02 PM

No, I mean the 88-98 trucks (new body style).

Low83 · 04-13-2003, 05:52 PM

Either way they are still ugly with the newer front ends

i'll keep my original 4 light set up.

**Captkaos** · 04-14-2003, 01:12 PM

Simular to this?
http://glassworksunlimited.com/gu56.shtml
http://mkparker.com/goose/yellow_blazer.jpg
http://mkparker.com/goose/whiteblazer74.html
http://mkparker.com/goose/whiteblazer.html

More fiberglass... http://www.hannemannfiberglass.com/page8.html

BigRed · 04-14-2003, 01:45 PM

If it means I would have to run fiberglass fenders, count me out! But, it doesn't look half bad.

LOHRTBT · 04-14-2003, 02:10 PM

no one makes a kit that looks "right"
they cant either....ours are square...thiers are round

Long Knight · 04-14-2003, 05:25 PM

I think mine's round...but I could be wrong. I haven't looked at it real close in awhile...Oh my! It is square!!

Ol' Grey · 04-14-2003, 06:18 PM

I thought of doing that a couple years back. A friend of mine with 35 yrs experience in a body shop got me off that idea. Not only will the body lines not blend well, but it would make a fenderbender a terrible nightmare when it comes to getting insurance to pay for it.

apstguy · 04-14-2003, 06:52 PM

It looks kinda weird. No bumpers either! The grill looks too far down ... or something...

apstguy · 04-14-2003, 06:54 PM

I have seen one of those Ford F-150s running around with those bulges with stock tires! It looks REALLY REALLY UGLY! It looks like a big frog! Ribbit!

Grim Reaper · 04-14-2003, 07:49 PM

This truck gives me a major Chubbie.

You need to understand this is set up to be put on a tube frame suport like a stock car has.
The gains are a major loss of 250lb of sheetmetal Quick access to the engine from all sides. I don't know about you but I sure wouldn't mind sitting on the front tire to change plugs. Sure beats hanging upside down into the engine compartment trying to ballance on the core suport to change plugs.

I'll build something like that one day with a LS1 power plant.
If you want to read what these 2wd trucks are all about read this.
Here is a teaser from that story.

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While we weren't able to do a whole lot of off-roading in the middle of Anaheim, Kreg did take me out in the Blazer for a little prerunning through the urban landscape. Cruising along at 30 mph, he'd hop 10 in. curbs as if they were mere cracks in the street, jump loading docks at 60 MPH, and hit 2+ foot piles of solid refuse with the same effect of a normal truck crossing over a speed bump. "It's basically a Trophy Truck with an air conditioner," said Kreg, "It's really not that far off."

Here is the full story

Ol' Grey · 04-15-2003, 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by Grim Reaper

I'll build something like that one day with a LS1 power plant.
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Sounds like a good idea. With the LS1 in my car the way it's smashed under the cowl it takes 3hrs to change the plugs. #6 & #8 take most of that time.

**Captkaos** · 04-15-2003, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Grim Reaper
This truck gives me a major Chubbie.

Ditto here Grim. I loved it since the first time Michael showed it to me. SWEET.

Low87 · 04-15-2003, 12:55 PM

There is something cool about that truck, but the hood looks like an afterthought.

bigblock73 · 04-15-2003, 12:58 PM

Nice truck, but he needs either a wider diff out back or wider rims...I can't stand the fact that our trucks have a narrower back end.

-Jeff

Prerunner1982 · 04-15-2003, 02:13 PM

anyone else notice the ford front suspension?

LOHRTBT · 04-15-2003, 05:09 PM

Personally I dont get it....If you want a newer truck...buy a newer truck....lol

Prerunner1982 · 04-16-2003, 01:20 AM

soooo... if i want a corvette engine.. i should buy the corvette?... or an 91 suburban grille i should buy the whole sub... maybe if i want to have sex with your gf.... i should buy your whole gf?

*1FaastC10* · 04-16-2003, 01:28 AM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
maybe if i want to have sex with your gf.... i should buy your whole gf?

bad idea Jon, commitment sucks!

Prerunner1982 · 04-16-2003, 02:08 AM

commitment? i would only pay by the hour.

79BIG10 · 04-16-2003, 05:19 AM

LMAO!!!

MSL · 04-16-2003, 05:59 AM

LOL

you guys are to much. I think people add stuff like this since they have the money and nothing better to do. or they just like it everyone has there own taste i like my front end just like it is.

bigblock73 · 04-16-2003, 07:40 AM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
commitment? i would only pay by the hour.

buy YOU would only need to pay by the minute!

Ol' Grey · 04-16-2003, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by MSL
LOL you guys are to much. I think people add stuff like this since they have the money and nothing better to do. or they just like it everyone has there own taste i like my front end just like it is.

The way I see it, GM did great with what they had at the time. It just makes sense that some people want to update their old truck with newer styling and comforts. They would rather put the money in their faithful friend by a face lift instead of buying something new and unfamiliar.

It's like my wife. I'd much rather buy her new boobs instead of finding a newer, larger breasted woman with fewer miles. It would take forever to learn the quirks and tricks of a newer model. I don't want to go through that learning period ever again.

04-12-2003, 11:51 AM	#1
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	88-98 front on our trucks ??? I was flipping through a 4 wheel and off road mag, and I saw an ad with a kit to do this to our trucks. Has anyone seen this done, I think it would look kinda dumb. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

04-12-2003, 12:10 PM	#2
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,848	yes you get the stuf from a 88 to 92 blazer sub or crew cab. thay are the same body stil as a 82-87 pickup. this is a 75. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

04-12-2003, 02:02 PM	#3
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	No, I mean the 88-98 trucks (new body style). __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

04-14-2003, 01:12 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Simular to this? http://glassworksunlimited.com/gu56.shtml http://mkparker.com/goose/yellow_blazer.jpg http://mkparker.com/goose/whiteblazer74.html http://mkparker.com/goose/whiteblazer.html More fiberglass... http://www.hannemannfiberglass.com/page8.html __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	no one makes a kit that looks "right" they cant either....ours are square...thiers are round __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-13-2003, 05:52 PM	#4
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	Either way they are still ugly with the newer front ends i'll keep my original 4 light set up.

04-14-2003, 01:45 PM	#6
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	If it means I would have to run fiberglass fenders, count me out! But, it doesn't look half bad. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

04-14-2003, 05:25 PM	#8
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I think mine's round...but I could be wrong. I haven't looked at it real close in awhile...Oh my! It is square!! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

04-14-2003, 06:18 PM	#9
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	I thought of doing that a couple years back. A friend of mine with 35 yrs experience in a body shop got me off that idea. Not only will the body lines not blend well, but it would make a fenderbender a terrible nightmare when it comes to getting insurance to pay for it. __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-14-2003, 06:52 PM	#10
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	It looks kinda weird. No bumpers either! The grill looks too far down ... or something... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-14-2003, 06:54 PM	#11
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I have seen one of those Ford F-150s running around with those bulges with stock tires! It looks REALLY REALLY UGLY! It looks like a big frog! Ribbit! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-15-2003, 12:55 PM	#15
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	There is something cool about that truck, but the hood looks like an afterthought. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-15-2003, 12:58 PM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Nice truck, but he needs either a wider diff out back or wider rims...I can't stand the fact that our trucks have a narrower back end. -Jeff

04-15-2003, 02:13 PM	#17
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	anyone else notice the ford front suspension? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-15-2003, 05:09 PM	#18
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Personally I dont get it....If you want a newer truck...buy a newer truck....lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84



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04-16-2003, 01:20 AM	#19
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	soooo... if i want a corvette engine.. i should buy the corvette?... or an 91 suburban grille i should buy the whole sub... maybe if i want to have sex with your gf.... i should buy your whole gf? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-16-2003, 02:08 AM	#21
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	commitment? i would only pay by the hour. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-16-2003, 05:19 AM	#22
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	LMAO!!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-16-2003, 05:59 AM	#23
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	LOL you guys are to much. I think people add stuff like this since they have the money and nothing better to do. or they just like it everyone has there own taste i like my front end just like it is.

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