91 front end conversion question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Hi all, im new to the forum and would like to say there are some REALLY nice trucks on here.

i've got an '86 gmc sierra classic ive been restoring. well i recently saw a truck on here with the 91 conversion setup on the front end and i fell in love with it. and now i want to do it to my truck. i saw a couple threads on here about it, and they all say something about a core support, is there a way to do it without changing the core support? like cutting or drilling my current one to make the lights and grill fit? whats so different about the 91 core support?

thanks in advance for any help.

youre going to see a few threads from me asking about various things. so get used to the million questions :p

rockn30809 · 12-08-2009, 01:24 PM

No, you need the core support. It has the recesses and necessary holes for the headlight buckets and clips.

Mr.Scary · 12-08-2009, 01:43 PM

i just did the burb front clip swap tha week b4 last and I LOVE!! tha new look. And its not as bad as i thought it was gonna b, but u do need tha core support it is pretty much 95% of tha swap very, very easy 2 do if u have a donor truck and wit a lil help u can get it done!! tha only part that i had trouble wit was tha wiring of tha headlights, blinkers, etc. but after i figured that out it was all gravy and now im supa happy wit. But if have any questions at all please dont hesitate 2 ask me or anybody else on here and welcome 2 tha board!!!

U can P.M. if u have any
questions bout tha swap
im happy 2 help

texasfunk · 12-08-2009, 01:44 PM

i agree, you need the core support, i guess you could modify the one you have, because nothing is impossibly with the right tools, but, youd be better off changing them, alot less work

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-08-2009, 10:13 PM

thanks guys. and scary, you may receive some pm's from me if i find a donor truck.

Mr.Scary · 12-09-2009, 11:56 AM

No problem, and there out there just keep lookin!!

12-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#1
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	91 front end conversion question Hi all, im new to the forum and would like to say there are some REALLY nice trucks on here. i've got an '86 gmc sierra classic ive been restoring. well i recently saw a truck on here with the 91 conversion setup on the front end and i fell in love with it. and now i want to do it to my truck. i saw a couple threads on here about it, and they all say something about a core support, is there a way to do it without changing the core support? like cutting or drilling my current one to make the lights and grill fit? whats so different about the 91 core support? thanks in advance for any help. youre going to see a few threads from me asking about various things. so get used to the million questions :p Last edited by qu1cks1lver56; 12-08-2009 at 01:19 PM.

12-08-2009, 01:24 PM	#2
rockn30809 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 93	Re: 91 front end conversion question No, you need the core support. It has the recesses and necessary holes for the headlight buckets and clips. __________________ 87 V10, 350 700R4/208, 373's

12-08-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: 91 front end conversion question i just did the burb front clip swap tha week b4 last and I LOVE!! tha new look. And its not as bad as i thought it was gonna b, but u do need tha core support it is pretty much 95% of tha swap very, very easy 2 do if u have a donor truck and wit a lil help u can get it done!! tha only part that i had trouble wit was tha wiring of tha headlights, blinkers, etc. but after i figured that out it was all gravy and now im supa happy wit. But if have any questions at all please dont hesitate 2 ask me or anybody else on here and welcome 2 tha board!!! U can P.M. if u have any questions bout tha swap im happy 2 help __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

12-08-2009, 01:44 PM	#4
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 91 front end conversion question i agree, you need the core support, i guess you could modify the one you have, because nothing is impossibly with the right tools, but, youd be better off changing them, alot less work __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-08-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: 91 front end conversion question thanks guys. and scary, you may receive some pm's from me if i find a donor truck.

12-09-2009, 11:56 AM	#6
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: 91 front end conversion question No problem, and there out there just keep lookin!! __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:



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