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Oldschool82 · 03-18-2010, 09:37 PM

I want to eventually change my grille on my 82 out for a new one. I like the grille and headlights that came on the 89 crew cab. Bellow is what I have now and what I want is in the pic of the red truck. Has anyone done this? I am wondering about the wiring differences on the lights and if all the mounting stuff on my truck will fit up with the newer style grille and lights.

STOCKISH · 03-18-2010, 09:49 PM

Do it, nothing to it.

jay55jay · 03-18-2010, 09:55 PM

It's cake I just did it I got a front clip off a 91 Blazer swapped it in a few hours. Wire harness is the same colors.

Cherub · 03-18-2010, 10:20 PM

yea all you need is the core support, grill and lights and your good to go.

Oldschool82 · 03-18-2010, 11:02 PM

Thanks guys...I new it looked like it should be an easy exchange. But I have never done it and nothing ever goes easy for me..lol.
...would the bottom , long , light basically replace the function of the one that is now located in my bumper?

Jonboy · 03-19-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldschool82

Thanks guys...I new it looked like it should be an easy exchange. But I have never done it and nothing ever goes easy for me..lol.
...would the bottom , long , light basically replace the function of the one that is now located in my bumper?

it is pretty easy. The radiator and condenser do not have to be disconnected, so that makes it a lot simpler. The turn signal in your bumper will move under the headlights. You will probably want to get an 83- up front bumper also. Just take your time, and the swap should go pretty easy.

Oldschool82 · 03-19-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

it is pretty easy. The radiator and condenser do not have to be disconnected, so that makes it a lot simpler. The turn signal in your bumper will move under the headlights. You will probably want to get an 83- up front bumper also. Just take your time, and the swap should go pretty easy.

Thanks...yea I will definitely change out the bumper too. That would be way to many lights...lol

jay55jay · 03-19-2010, 09:26 PM

although that might look cool im a light freak lol.lol.

ECU PIRATE · 03-20-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldschool82

Thanks...yea I will definitely change out the bumper too. That would be way to many lights...lol

Nice.........I would contemplate something like this too if I had not taken that front clip off of an 85' some guy let me part out. i still plan on using all of my 82' components up front. Might eventually do a 70's front clip swap since I have (2) of them laying around. Send that grill, headlight bezels, and parklights from the bumper up my way Oldschool..........I will put them to good use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-18-2010, 09:37 PM	#1
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	grille swap out! I want to eventually change my grille on my 82 out for a new one. I like the grille and headlights that came on the 89 crew cab. Bellow is what I have now and what I want is in the pic of the red truck. Has anyone done this? I am wondering about the wiring differences on the lights and if all the mounting stuff on my truck will fit up with the newer style grille and lights. Attached Images __________________ 1982 swb 1/2 ton Also have a 2001, 400+ Hp T-top Camaro SS Loving my old Chevy truck and my new square body family on here!Thanks for all the help,tips and ideas I have gotten already guys. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388836 ............_________{\___ ............l_(0),,,______(0)l

03-18-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: grille swap out! Do it, nothing to it. Attached Images __________________ --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.

03-18-2010, 09:55 PM	#3
jay55jay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bayville,nj Posts: 165	Re: grille swap out! It's cake I just did it I got a front clip off a 91 Blazer swapped it in a few hours. Wire harness is the same colors.

03-18-2010, 10:20 PM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: grille swap out! yea all you need is the core support, grill and lights and your good to go. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-18-2010, 11:02 PM	#5
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: grille swap out! Thanks guys...I new it looked like it should be an easy exchange. But I have never done it and nothing ever goes easy for me..lol. ...would the bottom , long , light basically replace the function of the one that is now located in my bumper? __________________ 1982 swb 1/2 ton Also have a 2001, 400+ Hp T-top Camaro SS Loving my old Chevy truck and my new square body family on here!Thanks for all the help,tips and ideas I have gotten already guys. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388836 ............_________{\___ ............l_(0),,,______(0)l

03-19-2010, 09:26 PM	#8
jay55jay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bayville,nj Posts: 165	Re: grille swap out! although that might look cool im a light freak lol.lol.



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