73-79 front end or 81-87 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock79 · 07-21-2007, 10:48 PM

whice is most like i like both but haveing a hard time so ya tell me

method2mymadnes · 07-21-2007, 10:54 PM

1 to 1 so far

benoit454 · 07-22-2007, 12:06 AM

I know what ya mean. I loved my old 76 but it had the 79 or 80 grille, and trim around it all. I liked it, and like the ones without the extra trim around the parklights and such.

I think I like thoose better then the 81-87's. They are nice too but I think the 79 and older I like a tad better.

SOrry guys but the square light 80's, YUCK IMO.

Shaffer4 · 07-22-2007, 12:30 AM

The Grille on my '81 has been growing on me.. never really been a fan of the skinny '70's grilles, or the multiple headlight setups.

Malo83 · 07-22-2007, 03:03 AM

Can't beat the classic quad lite setup

Pyrotechnic · 07-22-2007, 06:58 AM

I like both really. Maybe just a bit partial to the 73-80 front end. Either way, put me in a nice 73-87 and I'm happy.

krue · 07-22-2007, 07:03 AM

If I have to drive a square truck, I want the square headlights.

**Phuloi68** · 07-22-2007, 09:33 AM

I SURE know what you are going thru.
I started out with a 79 front clip. Decided I liked the 85 better so got that one.
Then I saw one with a 90 Suburban front clip and decided thats what I am going with. So I picked up a suburban.
Now I got front end parts all over and nothing put on.

boatpuller · 07-22-2007, 11:08 AM

this is easy

68GMC454 · 07-22-2007, 11:17 AM

my problem is,, i got one 76, and one 84,,,i like them both,,but have owned more of the quad light setups than the single round lights...maybe i need 4 round lights....lol

knightlife · 07-22-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

this is easy

sure is! I cant blame you for voting on the 81-87 either boat...lord knows I did

bigblock73 · 07-22-2007, 03:39 PM

A old truck isn't an old truck unless it has round headlights.

Besides, there is no need for more than two headlights on anything...gets too busy.

bufmatmuslepants · 07-22-2007, 04:40 PM

i gotta go with the 79 grill...not just because mines a 79 but i parked mine next to my friends 73 and i just like when the bezel goes around all of the lights. i do like the more rectangular lights from the late 80s early 90s, and am ok iwth the 4 square lights...but the ones with 2 square ones dont look that good in my opinion. id go with 73-79.

KMK454 · 07-22-2007, 04:58 PM

What look are you going for? Custom? Stock? Old school? Modern custom?

73-78 is my favorite because it has the round headlights, a clean front end, and the "old school" look that the later models start to lose.

The 79 is ok, but I personally don't like the turn signal surrounds. They don't look so nice or flow as well with the bodywork, in my opinion.

I've seen 3 1980's around and they all looked awkward.

The 81-87 is the square front and it looks great, especially if you're doing a custom. It's interesting, though, because the front end is unmistakably 80's.

75silverstep · 07-23-2007, 02:53 AM

Well i was one that was going to put the newer clip on the 75 but im glad i kept it ...

bufmatmuslepants · 07-23-2007, 12:51 PM

75silverstep...the front of your truck looks AWESOME! what kind of grill is that?

jchav62 · 07-23-2007, 01:20 PM

I own an '83, but I voted for the 73-79. I love the round headlight look. Especially on the 73-75 with the sunken in grille...

75silverstep · 07-23-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants

75silverstep...the front of your truck looks AWESOME! what kind of grill is that?

Its the stock one ...Heres another picture..

bigblock73 · 07-23-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Especially on the 73-75 with the sunken in grille...

73-74 have the recessed grills.

bigblock79 · 07-23-2007, 10:47 PM

well iam going for a nice classic

Pyrotechnic · 07-23-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75silverstep

Its the stock one ...Heres another picture..

Where did you get those headlights ? I've been considering going to H4's and I'm looking for a good brand to go with. Is the light output improved ? Is the quality good ?

75silverstep · 07-24-2007, 02:14 AM

lmc if i recall correctly..and yes the really work alot better with the wiring harness also...

DESTRO · 07-24-2007, 02:55 AM

I've owned all three styles at one point and my favorite is the 77

mike nutt · 07-24-2007, 06:02 AM

i think the '80 frontend looks great, you just don't see many nice ones like this one .

View Poll Results: 73-79 or 80 or 81-87
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80 front ends	4	6.35%
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07-21-2007, 10:48 PM	#1
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	73-79 front end or 81-87 whice is most like i like both but haveing a hard time so ya tell me __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

07-21-2007, 10:54 PM	#2
method2mymadnes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 327	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 1 to 1 so far __________________ 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

07-22-2007, 12:06 AM	#3
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 I know what ya mean. I loved my old 76 but it had the 79 or 80 grille, and trim around it all. I liked it, and like the ones without the extra trim around the parklights and such. I think I like thoose better then the 81-87's. They are nice too but I think the 79 and older I like a tad better. SOrry guys but the square light 80's, YUCK IMO. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-22-2007, 12:30 AM	#4
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 The Grille on my '81 has been growing on me.. never really been a fan of the skinny '70's grilles, or the multiple headlight setups.

07-22-2007, 03:03 AM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 Can't beat the classic quad lite setup

07-22-2007, 06:58 AM	#6
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 I like both really. Maybe just a bit partial to the 73-80 front end. Either way, put me in a nice 73-87 and I'm happy.

07-22-2007, 07:03 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 If I have to drive a square truck, I want the square headlights. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-22-2007, 09:33 AM	#8
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 I SURE know what you are going thru. I started out with a 79 front clip. Decided I liked the 85 better so got that one. Then I saw one with a 90 Suburban front clip and decided thats what I am going with. So I picked up a suburban. Now I got front end parts all over and nothing put on. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know. Last edited by Phuloi68; 07-22-2007 at 09:34 AM.

07-22-2007, 11:08 AM	#9
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 this is easy __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 07-22-2007 at 12:29 PM.

07-22-2007, 11:17 AM	#10
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 my problem is,, i got one 76, and one 84,,,i like them both,,but have owned more of the quad light setups than the single round lights...maybe i need 4 round lights....lol __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-22-2007, 03:39 PM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 A old truck isn't an old truck unless it has round headlights. Besides, there is no need for more than two headlights on anything...gets too busy. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-22-2007, 04:40 PM	#13
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 i gotta go with the 79 grill...not just because mines a 79 but i parked mine next to my friends 73 and i just like when the bezel goes around all of the lights. i do like the more rectangular lights from the late 80s early 90s, and am ok iwth the 4 square lights...but the ones with 2 square ones dont look that good in my opinion. id go with 73-79. __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

07-22-2007, 04:58 PM	#14
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 What look are you going for? Custom? Stock? Old school? Modern custom? 73-78 is my favorite because it has the round headlights, a clean front end, and the "old school" look that the later models start to lose. The 79 is ok, but I personally don't like the turn signal surrounds. They don't look so nice or flow as well with the bodywork, in my opinion. I've seen 3 1980's around and they all looked awkward. The 81-87 is the square front and it looks great, especially if you're doing a custom. It's interesting, though, because the front end is unmistakably 80's. __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

07-23-2007, 02:53 AM	#15
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 Well i was one that was going to put the newer clip on the 75 but im glad i kept it ... Attached Images __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .



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07-23-2007, 12:51 PM	#16
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 75silverstep...the front of your truck looks AWESOME! what kind of grill is that? __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

07-23-2007, 01:20 PM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 I own an '83, but I voted for the 73-79. I love the round headlight look. Especially on the 73-75 with the sunken in grille... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-23-2007, 10:47 PM	#20
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 well iam going for a nice classic __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

07-24-2007, 02:14 AM	#22
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 lmc if i recall correctly..and yes the really work alot better with the wiring harness also... __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

07-24-2007, 02:55 AM	#23
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 I've owned all three styles at one point and my favorite is the 77

07-24-2007, 06:02 AM	#24
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: 73-79 front end or 81-87 i think the '80 frontend looks great, you just don't see many nice ones like this one . Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:51 PM.

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