Gmc vs Chevy grills and lights

[42_NATO]

Who else likes the gmc grill vs the Chevy grill. I've looked around to see if anyone else has written up a how to. Long story short nothings out there or I didn't look enough lol. My question is how hard or how simple is it to replace Chevy grill and lights to a GM setup. If anyone knows of a thread started with this information and can lead me in the right direction please and thank you

[Wilson!]

I did the opposite. I put a modded Chevy grill in my GMC. the holes in the front panel are different for the grill, the headlamp buckets and the headlamp harness is different. the top two bolt locations are the same, I put a bolt in those holes, and marked and drill new for the other two.

[42_NATO]

So if I just get a complete gmc grill with light and all, make new mounting holes and fab up the harness . or is it not that easy

[Wilson!]

Yup. I ran my lights off a relay so I built my own harness.
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[Clif Dzzzz]

What type of relays did ya use for the lights.....

[Wilson!]

I used some generic automotive mini relays I had left over. I'm a Tech at a dealership, so I always have some extras.
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[PGSigns]

It is a pretty easy swap. If you do the relay upgrade you can put new style lamps in and have the power to drive them. I have a GMC grill for my 65 and adding the holes was easy. The grill surround was marked using the grill and I found it was also dimpled from the factory in those spots. Should be a few threads in the FAQ section on the relay upgrade.
Jimmy

[42_NATO]

Thanks I too read the relay post and that's what started my want to swap it out. I was stuck not knowing if i was going to be able to have working lights at first but nownibcan start looking for some parts and get it done.