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77c10 · 09-13-2011, 09:53 PM

Anyone know of a headlight bezel that will work with the combo in the picture below? I tried #36-4332 from LMC but it is for the big single headlight. I currently have the small rectangle headlight. I tried to switch it to the big one but it will not work.

Papa_Smurf2 · 09-13-2011, 09:56 PM

lmc?

grs · 09-13-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 77c10

Anyone know of a headlight bezel that will work with the combo in the picture below? I tried #36-4332 from LMC but it is for the big single headlight. I currently have the small rectangle headlight. I tried to switch it to the big one but it will not work.

What year is the truck?

77c10 · 09-13-2011, 10:04 PM

The truck is a 77. The previos owner put a later model grill and the square headlight. When I bought it there were no bezels. LMC= LMC Truck parts

77c10 · 09-13-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Smurf2

lmc?

LMC Truck

my4by2 · 09-13-2011, 10:37 PM

That headlight looks to me to be like the upper one from the two (stacked) headlight model trucks (like this pic I got online) so that grille & bezel set are all wrong... You would need the correct bezel, lower headlight & to move the marker light into the grille assembly as well. You can get all of these parts new from LMC Truck, Brothers or several other manufacturers.

rwhit57 · 09-13-2011, 11:00 PM

The 82-83 I believe had that set up, but the headlight as mentioned was larger.

rwhit57 · 09-13-2011, 11:11 PM

Like this, these are pics from here.

VegasBruce · 09-13-2011, 11:26 PM

It looks to me, like the PO wanted to use '80 Silverado bezels.

77c10 · 09-14-2011, 07:51 AM

Does anyone know if the radiator support from an 80 model will bolt into my 77? The reason why the bigger single lights will not work is because the radiator support is made differently where the headlight buckets go.

Your41Plague12 · 09-14-2011, 08:01 AM

Yes, the rad support will bolt in. That's providing you have a 73-80 hood and fenders. It's a bolt-in deal. Looks like you have 81-87 fenders though, and probably a hood. I'd swap back to the 70's style if it were me.

77c10 · 09-14-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

Yes, the rad support will bolt in. That's providing you have a 73-80 hood and fenders. It's a bolt-in deal. Looks like you have 81-87 fenders though, and probably a hood. I'd swap back to the 70's style if it were me.

The hood is an aftermarket fiberglass cowl hood so I really dont know what year it is. The fenders have the marker lights that are mounted horizontally.

I guess I know now why the previous owner never installed headlight bezels...

Your41Plague12 · 09-14-2011, 09:41 AM

You have a mismatched fender/rad support setup. I'd get a different rad support and run the 81-87 single headlight setup. The 80 rad support won't work with your fenders.

77c10 · 09-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the help guys, guess I will be hitting Pull A Part looking for the core support this weekend.

motornut · 09-15-2011, 11:46 AM

if those are 2 of the smaller 4 light system you won't have high or low beams then
the buckets for the 4 lights are notched in the corners for high and low beam bulbs to fit
how may plugs on the harness for them?
how many tangs on the bulb?
the notches on the front of the fenders wouldn't be there on 77
wipers would be under the hood not over the seperate cowel on a 77
my red 78 and gold 88

Your41Plague12 · 09-15-2011, 01:45 PM

Check and see if you can take the headlight bezel out and bolt the headlight in where the turn signal currently is. If so, you could do some wiring and make it a quad headlight setup and be fine. I personally didn't think a 73-80 rad support would bolt to 81-87 fenders, but I've been wrong before.

77c10 · 09-15-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

Check and see if you can take the headlight bezel out and bolt the headlight in where the turn signal currently is. If so, you could do some wiring and make it a quad headlight setup and be fine. I personally didn't think a 73-80 rad support would bolt to 81-87 fenders, but I've been wrong before.

I went ahead and removed the core support last night. It was only bolted in at the top. I plan to get a support from a 81-87 this weekend.

Your41Plague12 · 09-15-2011, 04:18 PM

Ok cool, I didn't know if they would bolt together or not. Better safe than sorry I guess. I imagine a core support shouldn't be too hard to find from a single headlight truck, they were everywhere back in the day.

77c10 · 09-15-2011, 04:33 PM

They are pretty plentiful at the local Pull-A-Part. I plan to go back and get the one out of the truck that I took the headlights from.

77c10 · 09-19-2011, 08:06 AM

Went to Pull-A-Part yesterday and got the correct core support. Hopefully I will get it installed tonight. I will post pics once I do.

09-13-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Headlight bezel question Anyone know of a headlight bezel that will work with the combo in the picture below? I tried #36-4332 from LMC but it is for the big single headlight. I currently have the small rectangle headlight. I tried to switch it to the big one but it will not work. Last edited by 77c10; 09-13-2011 at 09:55 PM. Reason: trying to get the pic to post

09-13-2011, 09:56 PM	#2
Papa_Smurf2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Deridder LA Posts: 27	Re: Headlight bezel question lmc? __________________ Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more. George S.Patton

09-13-2011, 10:04 PM	#4
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Headlight bezel question The truck is a 77. The previos owner put a later model grill and the square headlight. When I bought it there were no bezels. LMC= LMC Truck parts

09-13-2011, 10:37 PM	#6
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Headlight bezel question That headlight looks to me to be like the upper one from the two (stacked) headlight model trucks (like this pic I got online) so that grille & bezel set are all wrong... You would need the correct bezel, lower headlight & to move the marker light into the grille assembly as well. You can get all of these parts new from LMC Truck, Brothers or several other manufacturers. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

09-13-2011, 11:00 PM	#7
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Headlight bezel question The 82-83 I believe had that set up, but the headlight as mentioned was larger.

09-13-2011, 11:11 PM	#8
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Headlight bezel question Like this, these are pics from here.

09-13-2011, 11:26 PM	#9
VegasBruce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Just outside Sin City Posts: 239	Re: Headlight bezel question It looks to me, like the PO wanted to use '80 Silverado bezels. __________________ Bruce 73 Stepside, 74 Blazer, 75 1 Ton, 66 Barracuda and a 05 Electraglide DD http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Rusti192-1.jpg

09-14-2011, 07:51 AM	#10
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Headlight bezel question Does anyone know if the radiator support from an 80 model will bolt into my 77? The reason why the bigger single lights will not work is because the radiator support is made differently where the headlight buckets go.

09-14-2011, 08:01 AM	#11
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Headlight bezel question Yes, the rad support will bolt in. That's providing you have a 73-80 hood and fenders. It's a bolt-in deal. Looks like you have 81-87 fenders though, and probably a hood. I'd swap back to the 70's style if it were me. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-14-2011, 09:41 AM	#13
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Headlight bezel question You have a mismatched fender/rad support setup. I'd get a different rad support and run the 81-87 single headlight setup. The 80 rad support won't work with your fenders. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-14-2011, 09:45 AM	#14
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Headlight bezel question Thanks for the help guys, guess I will be hitting Pull A Part looking for the core support this weekend.

09-15-2011, 11:46 AM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Headlight bezel question if those are 2 of the smaller 4 light system you won't have high or low beams then the buckets for the 4 lights are notched in the corners for high and low beam bulbs to fit how may plugs on the harness for them? how many tangs on the bulb? the notches on the front of the fenders wouldn't be there on 77 wipers would be under the hood not over the seperate cowel on a 77 my red 78 and gold 88 Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 09-15-2011 at 12:05 PM.

09-15-2011, 01:45 PM	#16
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Headlight bezel question Check and see if you can take the headlight bezel out and bolt the headlight in where the turn signal currently is. If so, you could do some wiring and make it a quad headlight setup and be fine. I personally didn't think a 73-80 rad support would bolt to 81-87 fenders, but I've been wrong before. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-15-2011, 04:18 PM	#18
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Headlight bezel question Ok cool, I didn't know if they would bolt together or not. Better safe than sorry I guess. I imagine a core support shouldn't be too hard to find from a single headlight truck, they were everywhere back in the day. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-15-2011, 04:33 PM	#19
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Headlight bezel question They are pretty plentiful at the local Pull-A-Part. I plan to go back and get the one out of the truck that I took the headlights from.



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09-19-2011, 08:06 AM	#20
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Headlight bezel question Went to Pull-A-Part yesterday and got the correct core support. Hopefully I will get it installed tonight. I will post pics once I do.

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