89-91 front end pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flamingbig10 · 03-23-2010, 11:59 PM

Wile I'm doing a ls swap in my truck I'm going shave the radiator support and inner fenders but I was thing of swapping my 83-87 setup to 89-91 and using a all chrome gmc grille no emblem, chrome headlight buckets, white lower filler panel, and 90-98 c/k head lights

fiddy9apache · 03-24-2010, 12:15 AM

Driveway Dreams · 03-24-2010, 12:22 AM

I think it would look good, but I am kinda biased.

I thought about doing the late model lights but decided it takes away from the "older look" too much for my liking. Do the all chrome and the lights like you mentioned. It will work well for your trucks overall look.

gchemist · 03-24-2010, 01:37 AM

Yea baby!!

moneyeater · 03-24-2010, 03:08 AM

All chrome would look cool and i like the idea of a 1 piece headlight!
Would work for mine too!
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bigarmzz · 03-24-2010, 07:20 AM

STOCKISH · 03-24-2010, 08:22 AM

Here ya go.

flamingbig10 · 03-24-2010, 10:30 PM

thanks guys I'm going start looking for a 89-91 radiator support

CenValyCali · 03-28-2010, 05:24 PM

How hard is it to find those front ends? Are they still available at junk yards here in California? Thanks

gchemist · 03-28-2010, 08:45 PM

Look at http://www.certifit.com/
I suggest painting the core.
I used Zero rust.

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-29-2010, 01:19 AM

Personally i don't much care for the 4 headlight setup on the Silverado trimmed 89-91 models as you've no options available for headlight upgrades with out doing major mods. I'm more into the scottsdale style headlight grille setup like on my own '90 burb.
Painting the grille and headlight buckets flat black was just the first step to ridding my burb of all of it's chrome/silver external coloring.

CenValyCali · 03-29-2010, 01:42 AM

Is there a how to on this forum that shows detailed pictures of the process? Thanks

JEM · 03-29-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Personally i don't much care for the 4 headlight setup on the Silverado trimmed 89-91 models as you've no options available for headlight upgrades with out doing major mods.

Not true, though it is more difficult than with a 2-headlight setup (or a quad-4x6 retangular)

I'd posted a while back on what I've got in m '91:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&postcount=26

*BGRAFX* · 03-29-2010, 09:25 AM

SuperCheyenne cracks me up always posting pics of Bigarmz old truck Lol

BlueBurb I like the single headlight also.

Here is my old suburban and there are a bunch of write up of doing the front end swap.

bigarmzz · 03-29-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

SuperCheyenne cracks me up always posting pics of Bigarmz old truck Lol

LOL, cracks me up too.... its like a "pat on the back" everytime i see a pic of it

*BGRAFX* · 03-29-2010, 10:07 AM

You've bought built and sold many good chevys without guys like you there would still be so many nice trucks still on the streets.

bigarmzz · 03-29-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

You've bought built and sold many good chevys without guys like you there would still be so many nice trucks still on the streets.

well thanks man, thats a real compliment

.....lol, that kind of reminds me of what my wife always tells me, "you know, you cant make em all pretty again"

bharrison1 · 03-29-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fiddy9apache

I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!ha ha sorry didnt mean to yell

*BGRAFX* · 03-29-2010, 10:33 AM

what are the specs on that truck?

76cotton · 03-29-2010, 10:43 AM

Here you go...

J-Rod · 03-29-2010, 11:22 PM

My old 87 with a 91 blazer clip.

Fastest32 · 03-29-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 76cotton

Here you go...

Dude, Cotton... that thing is beautiful! My jaw is on the floor! Where did you get that billet insert? I've seen some on eBay for cheap but wonder about the quality. Any more pics?!?

76cotton · 03-30-2010, 09:51 AM

Thanks, I bought the grill from JBM Sport Truck Accessories...

Mr Pops · 03-30-2010, 12:27 PM

Heres one I bought a few weeks ago

str8edgec10 · 03-20-2015, 05:18 PM

Old thread I know. Before and after pics of my front clip swap. What shroud do I use for this conversion? Ordered the "correct" shroud,(supposedly for a 91' suburban) but of course it was not correct.

Has a 91' TBI block and serp setup.

03-23-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	89-91 front end pics Wile I'm doing a ls swap in my truck I'm going shave the radiator support and inner fenders but I was thing of swapping my 83-87 setup to 89-91 and using a all chrome gmc grille no emblem, chrome headlight buckets, white lower filler panel, and 90-98 c/k head lights __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 03-23-2010 at 11:59 PM.

03-24-2010, 12:15 AM	#2
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: 89-91 front end pics

03-24-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 89-91 front end pics I think it would look good, but I am kinda biased. I thought about doing the late model lights but decided it takes away from the "older look" too much for my liking. Do the all chrome and the lights like you mentioned. It will work well for your trucks overall look. __________________ -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. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-24-2010 at 12:22 AM.

03-24-2010, 01:37 AM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: 89-91 front end pics Yea baby!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos Last edited by gchemist; 03-24-2010 at 01:37 AM.

03-24-2010, 03:08 AM	#5
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: 89-91 front end pics All chrome would look cool and i like the idea of a 1 piece headlight! Would work for mine too! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

03-24-2010, 07:20 AM	#6
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: 89-91 front end pics __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-24-2010, 08:22 AM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 89-91 front end pics Here ya go. 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.

03-24-2010, 10:30 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 89-91 front end pics thanks guys I'm going start looking for a 89-91 radiator support __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-28-2010, 05:24 PM	#9
CenValyCali Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hanford, Ca Posts: 139	Re: 89-91 front end pics How hard is it to find those front ends? Are they still available at junk yards here in California? Thanks

03-28-2010, 08:45 PM	#10
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: 89-91 front end pics Look at http://www.certifit.com/ I suggest painting the core. I used Zero rust. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-29-2010, 01:19 AM	#11
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: 89-91 front end pics Personally i don't much care for the 4 headlight setup on the Silverado trimmed 89-91 models as you've no options available for headlight upgrades with out doing major mods. I'm more into the scottsdale style headlight grille setup like on my own '90 burb. Painting the grille and headlight buckets flat black was just the first step to ridding my burb of all of it's chrome/silver external coloring. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-29-2010, 01:42 AM	#12
CenValyCali Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hanford, Ca Posts: 139	Re: 89-91 front end pics Is there a how to on this forum that shows detailed pictures of the process? Thanks

03-29-2010, 09:25 AM	#14
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 89-91 front end pics SuperCheyenne cracks me up always posting pics of Bigarmz old truck Lol BlueBurb I like the single headlight also. Here is my old suburban and there are a bunch of write up of doing the front end swap. Attached Images

03-29-2010, 10:07 AM	#16
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 89-91 front end pics You've bought built and sold many good chevys without guys like you there would still be so many nice trucks still on the streets.

03-29-2010, 10:33 AM	#19
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 89-91 front end pics what are the specs on that truck?



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03-29-2010, 10:43 AM	#20
76cotton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 20	Re: 89-91 front end pics Here you go... Attached Images

03-29-2010, 11:22 PM	#21
J-Rod GMC Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 123	Re: 89-91 front end pics My old 87 with a 91 blazer clip. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Silverado. 5.3L. 4" RC lift. 18" Moto's with 35x12.5 Nittos. SOLD: WAY TOO MANY TO LIST HERE [/FONT][/SIZE] Last edited by J-Rod; 03-29-2010 at 11:22 PM.

03-30-2010, 09:51 AM	#23
76cotton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 20	Re: 89-91 front end pics Thanks, I bought the grill from JBM Sport Truck Accessories...

03-30-2010, 12:27 PM	#24
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: 89-91 front end pics Heres one I bought a few weeks ago Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

03-20-2015, 05:18 PM	#25
str8edgec10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alvin,Tx Posts: 38	Re: 89-91 front end pics Old thread I know. Before and after pics of my front clip swap. What shroud do I use for this conversion? Ordered the "correct" shroud,(supposedly for a 91' suburban) but of course it was not correct. Has a 91' TBI block and serp setup. Last edited by str8edgec10; 03-20-2015 at 05:23 PM. Reason: Show motor

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