Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

[slugish]

Originally Posted by ERBSIX

Seconded.

I agree with this 100% . Ijust feel the side body lines of the 73-79 's lend themselves better to round lights . Hey I admit, Im a round light wannabe. & i DEFINITELY agree that whatever makes you happy is the way you should go with your truck .

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

It is mainly for the grills...as the 73/74 is recessed and gives it more of a classic look. The front markers were also amber vs clear for 75-80. The headlight buckets were a darker grey vs lighter grey/silver. Other than those three things, they are indeed a lot alike.

I agree on it being more of a classic look, and i guess i never really noticed the difference in the headlight buckets but thanks for the info.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

To each his own, the truck looks awesome as it is! Will look pretty darn sweet with round lights though. I actually prefer how the round lights look from the front, compared to the 81+...... but, I think from the side, the body line is cooler on the 81+.

I agree. I was considering using two sets of fenders and blending them together to get the proper profile for the round headlight grille & hood line but gain the straight side body line.

[ChevyC10Stepside350]

Originally Posted by motornut

Where did the truck go, from the front, it looks like a newer style mini
(i owned a 79 mini)

It"s actually a truck , not a mini.
Just a direction i could be going to.
I'm not a PS specialist.
This is the truck.

[ChevyC10Stepside350]

Does anyone have a picture somewhere of a step/fleetside 82 model C10 that has a front clip from a 72-73 or a '77 C20 ?
My friend is restoring a '77 C20 and that's what i like the most, would it fit?
I could go measure it, i know, but i want to make it out of INOX (dont know the correct word for it), don't want chrome anymore.

[boatpuller]

i'm alway's against front end swaps.to me they "are what they are"...but,then i think about all the crap i changed on mine.it was a diesel even......so,i say..."go with your heart grasshopper"...if it makes you happy...cool.if some of the great designers worried about what every one thought we'd be without some pretty cool custom vehicles.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by ChevyC10Stepside350

....This is the truck.

Since your asking opinions and used "that truck" as an example I have to state mine. If your going to create a custom vehicle, you need to realize that the majority will probably not care for it.

The truck you pictured is a perfect example of an awesome build that was ruined by the builders attempt to improve on the original styling. The 67-68 GM truck front end was designed by a very talented designer. The person that attempted to modify it with a contemporary twist does not fall in that category.

If you are considering changing your 81-87 front end to a 73-80 style, your going to have a few folks that don't prefer that swap. If your wanting to combine the two styles, your going to find very few from either era like it.

My .03 cents, and you can keep the "change".

[Grande Rojo]

I agree "to each his own"
I had to make the change awhile back though.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518

[ERBSIX]

Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

I agree "to each his own"
I had to make the change awhile back though.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518

That looks really good.

I'm glad to see people converting the straight bodyline/square lights back to the "L" bodyline and round lights!

Too many guys go the other way.

However, you changed the entire front clip, I think he wants to just change the lights and the grill.

[camshaftgsxr]

whats with all the hatin' on the squares.... but there is a bluish green 73 that comes to the car shows i would kill for...

[motornut]

nuttin wrong with it.Another look was prob the pic in the laneway with the tires stickin out and the camber i guess made me think of mine.didn't think it was a bad thing

[ChevyC10Stepside350]

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

whats with all the hatin' on the squares.... but there is a bluish green 73 that comes to the car shows i would kill for...

Do you have a picture of the blush green , you would kill for?

[BigBlocksRule]

Square body = square headlights. The shape of stock headlights is consistent with the body shape and gives it continuity.
Now if I could only get square wheels that would roll...

[boatpuller]

here's another round headlight choice.a color dot hot rod style.i personally like the 79 with full surround,it add's a little more bling.

[menace121978]

X2 i love the '79 grille also buddy! just looks 'finished' to me.

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

here's another round headlight choice.a color dot hot rod style.i personally like the 79 with full surround,it add's a little more bling.

How did you get the clear side markers?

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by BigRed76

How did you get the clear side markers?

i got them about 4 or 5 years ago from a place that i think is no longer in buisness.i can't remember the name.if you do a search,the topic comes up once in awhile.i think i remember reading not to long ago that they are hard to find.

[78 Chevyrado]

Looky what I found....
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=SMAD80C