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MikeJones16 · 07-06-2011, 09:05 AM

What would all be needed to do a grill and headlight swap into my 79?

Pop's C-10 · 07-06-2011, 10:27 AM

To what kind of gril

rayfinseats · 07-06-2011, 11:32 AM

Tools

**N2TRUX** · 07-06-2011, 11:58 AM

Thanks for all your valuable input rayfinseats. If you follow his build you might find he is pretty handy with tools for his age. What he needs is information, not wise crack responses.

What year K5 are you wanting to convert to? If your talking about the 88-91 Blazer, or Burb front end you will need the entire front clip including care support.

softballnrd27 · 07-06-2011, 01:41 PM

Too bad your up north bc I am going the opposite way you are. I am converting my 82/85 hybrid frontend for a 73-79 front end.

MikeJones16 · 07-06-2011, 03:35 PM

I was hoping for the 90 Blazer,

If you type in k10 in google images the first picture you see is the grill I really like.

N2Trux - Thanks for your support. I'll be uploading new pictures later tonight.

1tonchevy · 07-06-2011, 03:58 PM

thats a 88-91 burb/blazer front end. you need everything from the fenders forward. i did the swap to my 84 it's simple and looks nice.

MikeJones16 · 07-07-2011, 12:33 AM

Alright thanks man.

y5mgisi · 07-07-2011, 01:55 AM

Its really close to a bolt on swap. The only real "big deal" is the rear hood hinges. You have to cut slots in the cowl for the hinges to fall down into.

MikeJones16 · 07-07-2011, 03:31 AM

Interesting, couldn't I use a hood from the Burb?

motornut · 07-07-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJones16

Interesting, couldn't I use a hood from the Burb?

yup

jitteryguy · 07-07-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJones16

Interesting, couldn't I use a hood from the Burb?

you will need the suburban hood, the issue is your hinge's bolt to your fender's, the later modle hinge's come out of the cowl. it will take some cut'n and weld'n. can be done just more work go'n this way compare'd to put'n the old style clip on a late modle truck

RandyP · 07-07-2011, 07:47 AM

Wipers, don't forget about the wipers.

jitteryguy · 07-07-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Wipers, don't forget about the wipers.

we dont need no stink'n wipers ! well mabey he does, probly rains more there than it does over here.

MikeJones16 · 07-07-2011, 01:50 PM

Okay, thanks guys. After i get tires and rims i'll start going to the junkyard for some parts haha.

**thinair** · 07-07-2011, 03:03 PM

Make sure that you get the headlight wire harness with it also.
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MikeJones16 · 07-07-2011, 05:15 PM

This is the look i'm wanting. After I buy tires and rims, this will be next.

07-06-2011, 09:05 AM	#1
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	k5 Grill Conversion What would all be needed to do a grill and headlight swap into my 79? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

07-06-2011, 10:27 AM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: k5 Grill Conversion To what kind of gril __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

07-06-2011, 11:32 AM	#3
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Tools

07-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Thanks for all your valuable input rayfinseats. If you follow his build you might find he is pretty handy with tools for his age. What he needs is information, not wise crack responses. What year K5 are you wanting to convert to? If your talking about the 88-91 Blazer, or Burb front end you will need the entire front clip including care support. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-06-2011, 01:41 PM	#5
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Too bad your up north bc I am going the opposite way you are. I am converting my 82/85 hybrid frontend for a 73-79 front end. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-06-2011, 03:35 PM	#6
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: k5 Grill Conversion I was hoping for the 90 Blazer, If you type in k10 in google images the first picture you see is the grill I really like. N2Trux - Thanks for your support. I'll be uploading new pictures later tonight. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

07-06-2011, 03:58 PM	#7
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: k5 Grill Conversion thats a 88-91 burb/blazer front end. you need everything from the fenders forward. i did the swap to my 84 it's simple and looks nice. __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

07-07-2011, 12:33 AM	#8
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Alright thanks man. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

07-07-2011, 01:55 AM	#9
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Its really close to a bolt on swap. The only real "big deal" is the rear hood hinges. You have to cut slots in the cowl for the hinges to fall down into.

07-07-2011, 03:31 AM	#10
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Interesting, couldn't I use a hood from the Burb? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

07-07-2011, 07:47 AM	#13
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Wipers, don't forget about the wipers. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-07-2011, 01:50 PM	#15
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Okay, thanks guys. After i get tires and rims i'll start going to the junkyard for some parts haha. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

07-07-2011, 03:03 PM	#16
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,010	Re: k5 Grill Conversion Make sure that you get the headlight wire harness with it also. Posted via Mobile Device

07-07-2011, 05:15 PM	#17
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: k5 Grill Conversion This is the look i'm wanting. After I buy tires and rims, this will be next. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

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