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TheApocalyptican · 12-06-2010, 06:06 AM

Searched and didn't find this question based on the years that I am interested in. Does anyone know how much difference there is between an 89-91 dual headlight core support, and either an 81-82 dual or an 83-88 dual headlight core support?
I would like to be able to just swap the cores and the lights, and not have to do the entire front clip. As of right now my current grille and headlight surrounds are trash, and I figure now would be the time to look into switching the core over the the stacked headlight(which I myself like better)instead of the side by side style.

Edit: figured I'd toss in the 89-91 single light support too...I am pretty sure this one would mount right up, would it not? Especially because I doubt Chevy spent the money to the fenders and core supports attachment any different.

bmchevy1979 · 12-06-2010, 11:37 AM

Basically its just the arrangement of the lights and how they mount to the core you would need the whole front clip minus fenders and hood (they are the same)

TheApocalyptican · 12-06-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bmchevy1979

Basically its just the arrangement of the lights and how they mount to the core you would need the whole front clip minus fenders and hood (they are the same)

That's exactly what I was hoping it would be! Thanks!

Jonboy · 12-08-2010, 11:27 AM

It's not a really hard swap to do, you don't even need to take the fenders off. Make sure you get the light harness if you are going with the dual light front end; you may have to splice some wires too. Not too bad, as the colors stay the same.

12-06-2010, 06:06 AM	#1
TheApocalyptican Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 312	Core support swap Searched and didn't find this question based on the years that I am interested in. Does anyone know how much difference there is between an 89-91 dual headlight core support, and either an 81-82 dual or an 83-88 dual headlight core support? I would like to be able to just swap the cores and the lights, and not have to do the entire front clip. As of right now my current grille and headlight surrounds are trash, and I figure now would be the time to look into switching the core over the the stacked headlight(which I myself like better)instead of the side by side style. Edit: figured I'd toss in the 89-91 single light support too...I am pretty sure this one would mount right up, would it not? Especially because I doubt Chevy spent the money to the fenders and core supports attachment any different. __________________ 1995 Suburban K2500 454.....off road & towing 1999 Astro, work van 2006 Silverado 2wd 5.3 w/4.5" lift and 33s Last edited by TheApocalyptican; 12-06-2010 at 06:11 AM.

12-06-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Core support swap Basically its just the arrangement of the lights and how they mount to the core you would need the whole front clip minus fenders and hood (they are the same) __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

12-08-2010, 11:27 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Core support swap It's not a really hard swap to do, you don't even need to take the fenders off. Make sure you get the light harness if you are going with the dual light front end; you may have to splice some wires too. Not too bad, as the colors stay the same. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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