Square Light vs. Round Light - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

STOCKISH · 11-11-2009, 03:06 PM

I,ve been thinking about possibly doing a front clip swap on my 86. I have had a couple round light square bodies in the past and really like the look. Dont get me wrong, I also really like the look of the 91 clip on my truck now. What do you guys think? Also, anyone have pics saved of dropped, custom round light trucks?

Anyone have a VERY NICE rust free round light complete front clip they might want to trade. (Black preferably)

bigblock73 · 11-11-2009, 03:11 PM

I say convert to a 73/74 front!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-11-2009, 03:17 PM

im gonna say keep it as it is

STOCKISH · 11-11-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I say convert to a 73/74 front!

Can someone educate me on the differences between the 73-74 or 75-?? front clips. Pics would help alot too.

I will try to find someone to Photoshop it for me so I can see what it'll look like with the round front clip and the Coys.

1979blkchevy · 11-11-2009, 03:36 PM

keep clip you have

flamingbig10 · 11-11-2009, 03:36 PM

JohnC · 11-11-2009, 03:49 PM

I say change it over, and then send me the burb clip!

I like all of the styles of front clips. I thought about doing the same to my truck, but the more I thought about it I would rather buy an older truck than change the clips. I say keep the clip you have on this one, and then look for the next project in the 73-79 era

Granted if your situation is like mine, and money isn't just falling from the heavens, then you are right back where this thread began. Which way do I go?

Keep us updated.

STOCKISH · 11-11-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

That is awesome. Thanks man. I didnt even think about the wipers not being covered by the cowl on the older trucks. Is the 73-79 clip a bolt on procedure even with the wiper differences?

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-11-2009, 05:37 PM

My first truck of this generation was a 1976 K10 Scottsdale so I am very partial to the 73-80 clip even though I like them all. As far as I'm concerned GM didn't make any ugly trucks so you can't make a bad decision no matter what you decide to do. .....Joe

CHEESE · 11-11-2009, 05:39 PM

I am a round lamp guy but i say keep your clip. Your truck looks very clean with the clip you have now!

big10ratrod77 · 11-11-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

i found 1 thing wrong with it in 1980 there was 2 front ends the one pictured is a silvarado the rest had the 79 front

http://www.73-87.com/7387info/7387differences.htm

check out 1980

tymbom · 11-11-2009, 06:40 PM

I've always liked the round headlight look. I'm planning on back dating my '79 to the '73-'74 style. Since it is a pain in the butt to change the '80 and up to the older stuff I would change to a single rectangular headlight style like on the front of my M1008.

JohnC · 11-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big10ratrod77

i found 1 thing wrong with it in 1980 there was 2 front ends the one pictured is a silvarado the rest had the 79 front

You are correct. 1980 had both styles, but most people refer to the big square as being the style for that year.

J_PEPIN87 · 11-11-2009, 08:19 PM

i'm a round headlight guy but i think yours looks good the way it is.

Driveway Dreams · 11-11-2009, 08:29 PM

I like the round lights but I also like the 89-91 clip (obviously). I think your truck looks mighty clean with the front clip you have. I think it might start to look alot like Franks if you go to the old clip. NOT THAT THAT IS A BAD THING!

thump16 · 11-11-2009, 08:43 PM

your truck looks clean as is.

STOCKISH · 11-11-2009, 11:29 PM

I would be mighty proud to have a truck that looks like Franks. I like both front ends so much it's hard to decide. I guess I'll keep the 'Burb clip and focus on fixing the suspension issues I need to address. Thanks for all the compliments fellas.

JohnC · 11-12-2009, 09:40 AM

I think that is a good idea. Then like I posted earlier, buy an older truck that way you have both.

68 TT · 11-12-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big10ratrod77

i found 1 thing wrong with it in 1980 there was 2 front ends the one pictured is a silvarado the rest had the 79 front

http://www.73-87.com/7387info/7387differences.htm

check out 1980

My 78 Scottsdale looks like the 75-76 pic with a different grille center. Maybe that was a Silverado thing too.

I say swap to the early round light front end.

Keith Seymore · 11-12-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big10ratrod77

i found 1 thing wrong with it in 1980 there was 2 front ends the one pictured is a silvarado the rest had the 79 front

check out 1980

You could also opt up to the square lights. I ordered my 80 stepside Scottsdale with RPO V22 (Chrome grille) which got it the square headlamps.

K

Keith Seymore · 11-12-2009, 12:32 PM

I didn't vote, but I prefer the round headlights - not so much because of the lights but because the 1980 and earlier gets you that big front bumper - like a semi truck.

I like the looks of that big bumper right down on the ground

K

bumslie75 · 11-12-2009, 01:03 PM

I say keep it as you have it

dropd80s · 11-12-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

Yeah this has the 77-79s listed under one group when the 77-78s head light bezel did not cover the turn signal/parking lamp. Did not know that about the 80s having both round and square headlights. This has been a debate between me and my brother for a long time.

Maybe some one can answer another 79-80 trivia question. Every 79 I have owned or seen has hood release inside the cab, but some say they have seen them w/o? Was 79 the first year for the inside hood release, and was it standard in all trucks?

joe231 · 11-12-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

That is awesome. Thanks man. I didnt even think about the wipers not being covered by the cowl on the older trucks. Is the 73-79 clip a bolt on procedure even with the wiper differences?

yes it is a bolt on deal, just have to change the wiper stubs.....to put a newer clip in an older truck you have to modify the cowl area for the newer hinges.

and there is some debate on weather the front body mounts need to be changed...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropd80s

Yeah this has the 77-79s listed under one group when the 77-78s head light bezel did not cover the turn signal/parking lamp. Did not know that about the 80s having both round and square headlights. This has been a debate between me and my brother for a long time.

Maybe some one can answer another 79-80 trivia question. Every 79 I have owned or seen has hood release inside the cab, but some say they have seen them w/o? Was 79 the first year for the inside hood release, and was it standard in all trucks?

My '80 doesn't have an inside hood pop.....

boatpuller · 11-12-2009, 04:48 PM

i prefer the round look.however,i don't think you should mess with history.they are what they are.
man,i just noticed i'm pink.it looks weird.

View Poll Results: Square Lights or Round Lights
Keep front clip I have already	24	53.33%
Swap to a 79 or so Round Light front clip	21	46.67%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

11-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Square Light vs. Round Light I,ve been thinking about possibly doing a front clip swap on my 86. I have had a couple round light square bodies in the past and really like the look. Dont get me wrong, I also really like the look of the 91 clip on my truck now. What do you guys think? Also, anyone have pics saved of dropped, custom round light trucks? Anyone have a VERY NICE rust free round light complete front clip they might want to trade. (Black preferably) __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-11-2009, 03:11 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I say convert to a 73/74 front! __________________ 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

11-11-2009, 03:17 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light im gonna say keep it as it is __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-11-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
1979blkchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: west virgina Posts: 102	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light keep clip you have

11-11-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
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11-11-2009, 03:49 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I say change it over, and then send me the burb clip! I like all of the styles of front clips. I thought about doing the same to my truck, but the more I thought about it I would rather buy an older truck than change the clips. I say keep the clip you have on this one, and then look for the next project in the 73-79 era Granted if your situation is like mine, and money isn't just falling from the heavens, then you are right back where this thread began. Which way do I go? Keep us updated.

11-11-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light My first truck of this generation was a 1976 K10 Scottsdale so I am very partial to the 73-80 clip even though I like them all. As far as I'm concerned GM didn't make any ugly trucks so you can't make a bad decision no matter what you decide to do. .....Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-11-2009, 05:39 PM	#10
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I am a round lamp guy but i say keep your clip. Your truck looks very clean with the clip you have now!

11-11-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
tymbom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Siskiyou Co Posts: 45	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I've always liked the round headlight look. I'm planning on back dating my '79 to the '73-'74 style. Since it is a pain in the butt to change the '80 and up to the older stuff I would change to a single rectangular headlight style like on the front of my M1008.

11-11-2009, 08:19 PM	#14
J_PEPIN87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PASADENA,TX Posts: 206	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light i'm a round headlight guy but i think yours looks good the way it is.

11-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I like the round lights but I also like the 89-91 clip (obviously). I think your truck looks mighty clean with the front clip you have. I think it might start to look alot like Franks if you go to the old clip. NOT THAT THAT IS A BAD THING! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-11-2009, 08:43 PM	#16
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light your truck looks clean as is.

11-11-2009, 11:29 PM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I would be mighty proud to have a truck that looks like Franks. I like both front ends so much it's hard to decide. I guess I'll keep the 'Burb clip and focus on fixing the suspension issues I need to address. Thanks for all the compliments fellas. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-12-2009, 09:40 AM	#18
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I think that is a good idea. Then like I posted earlier, buy an older truck that way you have both.



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11-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#21
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I didn't vote, but I prefer the round headlights - not so much because of the lights but because the 1980 and earlier gets you that big front bumper - like a semi truck. I like the looks of that big bumper right down on the ground K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 11-12-2009 at 12:32 PM.

11-12-2009, 01:03 PM	#22
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light I say keep it as you have it __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

11-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#25
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Square Light vs. Round Light i prefer the round look.however,i don't think you should mess with history.they are what they are. man,i just noticed i'm pink.it looks weird. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 11-12-2009 at 04:49 PM.

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