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93Sierra · 07-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Hey guys. I've been looking around around and I want to convert my single headlights into composite style.

I have a '93 Sierra 2wd.. I'm pretty sure that I can find all the lights and a grille and whatnot at my local salvage yard. I also found a wiring harness at LMC trucks that will keep the low beams on when I switch to high beams for $30..so I might just order that...or also grab the wiring for the ones when i go get everything.

Will the grille fit flush? I'm thinking of ordering a chrome grille off of LMC truck also, and just getting the lights, mounts, and stuff at the salvageyard.

My brother said that i'd need to order some radiator support thing? which he said was about $50. anythoughts?

93Sierra · 07-04-2008, 11:08 PM

Any help?

*MonteSS454* · 07-05-2008, 09:33 AM

I don't think you'd have to change your radiator core.

**Palf70Step** · 07-05-2008, 09:40 AM

I know folks to go the other way, composite to real headlights and don't remember them needing a core support. Unless someone else chimes in, the best I can think is that no you don't need it, but check while your stripping parts and see if there is anything that is mounted/welded to the composite core support that you don't see on the regular support.

Good luck and keep us informed in how it worked out for you.

93Sierra · 07-05-2008, 10:02 AM

Alright. Thank you MonteSS454, and Palf70Step =] I'll try to tell you how she goes.

Jeep & GMC · 07-08-2008, 07:38 PM

I've never even looked at how the grill is mounted on my trcuk, but I saw this and thought it might help. This place also sells the complete kit with grill and headlights, I just couldn't find it right away.

http://www.mrtaillight.com/product_i...bf68f5e459b69a

**bwood** · 07-08-2008, 11:02 PM

Check out http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/111004/10002/-1 . I put a set of these in my 98. They come with bulbs, headlights and mounting/adjusting assembly. The bulbs a low end, I put a set of Sylvania Silver Stars in.

Storm Chaser · 07-09-2008, 09:24 PM

I'd bet the core support doesn't need changed. When I started out on my crew cab project, I had just the single headlight on each side. Then I switched to the dual setup (sealed beam, not composite) and all the threaded holes were there. If I remember correctly, it seems someone told me that the composites and the quad sealed beams were interchangeable, as far as mounts go.

93Sierra · 07-09-2008, 10:17 PM

Okayy. thanks everyone for the input.

Jeep & GMC thanks for that site. I think that those could come in handy.

Jeep & GMC · 07-09-2008, 10:40 PM

The owner of that site has a cool diesel suburban and hangs out on the 88-98chevy section of the dieselplce.com
Hope it goes well, post some before & after pics.

93Sierra · 07-10-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeep & GMC

The owner of that site has a cool diesel suburban and hangs out on the 88-98chevy section of the dieselplce.com
Hope it goes well, post some before & after pics.

oh nice. I'll check that site for some fun. I got distracted on another project for now...Getting the bed off so I can do my cab corners. I will put some pics up when I get into the new headlights/grille though.

ClemsonChevy · 07-16-2008, 10:49 PM

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...98-2000-a.html

93Sierra · 07-17-2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonChevy

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...98-2000-a.html

Thanks! That was the best help I've gotten =]. I'm bookmarking that one.

Swed-Chevy · 07-17-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93Sierra

Thanks! That was the best help I've gotten =]. I'm bookmarking that one.

Thanks,I,m also bookmarking these links

ClemsonChevy · 07-17-2008, 04:45 PM

no problem!

TennesseeZ · 07-17-2008, 07:55 PM

You don't have to spend the $30 on that "Hi 4" conversion kit, it's fairly easy to do with parts store stuff, and from what I hear the kit is not as good as a relay. I think I can get the relay number off mine and all the wiring info, when you get ready.

93Sierra · 07-17-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

You don't have to spend the $30 on that "Hi 4" conversion kit, it's fairly easy to do with parts store stuff, and from what I hear the kit is not as good as a relay. I think I can get the relay number off mine and all the wiring info, when you get ready.

Yeah, that would be great =] I'll let you know!

07-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#1
93Sierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittston, Maine Posts: 21	Help with single headlight grille to composite Hey guys. I've been looking around around and I want to convert my single headlights into composite style. I have a '93 Sierra 2wd.. I'm pretty sure that I can find all the lights and a grille and whatnot at my local salvage yard. I also found a wiring harness at LMC trucks that will keep the low beams on when I switch to high beams for $30..so I might just order that...or also grab the wiring for the ones when i go get everything. Will the grille fit flush? I'm thinking of ordering a chrome grille off of LMC truck also, and just getting the lights, mounts, and stuff at the salvageyard. My brother said that i'd need to order some radiator support thing? which he said was about $50. anythoughts? Last edited by 93Sierra; 07-04-2008 at 11:07 PM.

07-04-2008, 11:08 PM	#2
93Sierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittston, Maine Posts: 21	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite Any help? __________________ 1993 GMC RCLB \| Arrival Blue \| Leveled \| Debadge \| Demold \| Colormatched \| Roll Pan \| W/t to Composite grille conv. \| SOLD 2008 Chevy ECSB \| Line-x \| AVS \| 3/4 Debadge \| Z71 \| Blackbear tuned \| 35% Roll Ups \| 2010-11 HD front end swap swap coming..

07-05-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite I don't think you'd have to change your radiator core.

07-05-2008, 09:40 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite I know folks to go the other way, composite to real headlights and don't remember them needing a core support. Unless someone else chimes in, the best I can think is that no you don't need it, but check while your stripping parts and see if there is anything that is mounted/welded to the composite core support that you don't see on the regular support. Good luck and keep us informed in how it worked out for you. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 07-05-2008 at 09:41 AM.

07-05-2008, 10:02 AM	#5
93Sierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittston, Maine Posts: 21	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite Alright. Thank you MonteSS454, and Palf70Step =] I'll try to tell you how she goes. __________________ 1993 GMC RCLB \| Arrival Blue \| Leveled \| Debadge \| Demold \| Colormatched \| Roll Pan \| W/t to Composite grille conv. \| SOLD 2008 Chevy ECSB \| Line-x \| AVS \| 3/4 Debadge \| Z71 \| Blackbear tuned \| 35% Roll Ups \| 2010-11 HD front end swap swap coming..

07-08-2008, 07:38 PM	#6
Jeep & GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montrose,CO Posts: 172	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite I've never even looked at how the grill is mounted on my trcuk, but I saw this and thought it might help. This place also sells the complete kit with grill and headlights, I just couldn't find it right away. http://www.mrtaillight.com/product_i...bf68f5e459b69a

07-08-2008, 11:02 PM	#7
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,920	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite Check out http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/111004/10002/-1 . I put a set of these in my 98. They come with bulbs, headlights and mounting/adjusting assembly. The bulbs a low end, I put a set of Sylvania Silver Stars in. __________________ 2013 Ford F150 FX4 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 1982 Chevy C1500 2020 Ford Explorer Limited 2008 Ford Escape

07-09-2008, 09:24 PM	#8
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite I'd bet the core support doesn't need changed. When I started out on my crew cab project, I had just the single headlight on each side. Then I switched to the dual setup (sealed beam, not composite) and all the threaded holes were there. If I remember correctly, it seems someone told me that the composites and the quad sealed beams were interchangeable, as far as mounts go. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

07-09-2008, 10:17 PM	#9
93Sierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittston, Maine Posts: 21	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite Okayy. thanks everyone for the input. Jeep & GMC thanks for that site. I think that those could come in handy. __________________ 1993 GMC RCLB \| Arrival Blue \| Leveled \| Debadge \| Demold \| Colormatched \| Roll Pan \| W/t to Composite grille conv. \| SOLD 2008 Chevy ECSB \| Line-x \| AVS \| 3/4 Debadge \| Z71 \| Blackbear tuned \| 35% Roll Ups \| 2010-11 HD front end swap swap coming..

07-09-2008, 10:40 PM	#10
Jeep & GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montrose,CO Posts: 172	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite The owner of that site has a cool diesel suburban and hangs out on the 88-98chevy section of the dieselplce.com Hope it goes well, post some before & after pics.

07-16-2008, 10:49 PM	#12
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...98-2000-a.html __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

07-17-2008, 04:45 PM	#15
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite no problem! __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

07-17-2008, 07:55 PM	#16
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: Help with single headlight grille to composite You don't have to spend the $30 on that "Hi 4" conversion kit, it's fairly easy to do with parts store stuff, and from what I hear the kit is not as good as a relay. I think I can get the relay number off mine and all the wiring info, when you get ready.



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