1980 Headlights: Square to Round - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zirk · 01-05-2013, 12:48 PM

I have a 1980 with the rarer square headlights, I'm not exactly a huge fan of them on a 2wd, I like them on jacked up 4wd. But anyways I was wondering what all will be need if I decide to switch to the round eyes that have the turn signal attached..

Mine now

What I want

J Knight · 01-05-2013, 01:47 PM

You will need to change the

lower filler panel
headlight buckets
head lights
blinker assembly
lower grill trim

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-05-2013, 01:56 PM

Cory d and easy Steve did this on thier 80's

You just need a 70's truck front clip
Posted via Mobile Device

J Knight · 01-05-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Cory d and easy Steve did this on thier 80's

You just need a 70's truck front clip
Posted via Mobile Device

He doesnt have an 80's(81-87) truck, its a 1980.

'79squared · 01-05-2013, 02:41 PM

Dont need to change a lot. My '79 is on the wall pic (which is round eye) and I switched to older very easily (on the truck). On '79 grill the markers are hidden like yours and on the older one I used the same markers and found the trim for them at the local wrecking yard. Only other things I had to change was the bottom grill trim and the head light bezels. Pretty simple.

01-05-2013, 12:48 PM	#1
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	1980 Headlights: Square to Round I have a 1980 with the rarer square headlights, I'm not exactly a huge fan of them on a 2wd, I like them on jacked up 4wd. But anyways I was wondering what all will be need if I decide to switch to the round eyes that have the turn signal attached.. Mine now What I want __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

01-05-2013, 01:47 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1980 Headlights: Square to Round You will need to change the lower filler panel headlight buckets head lights blinker assembly lower grill trim __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

01-05-2013, 01:56 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 1980 Headlights: Square to Round Cory d and easy Steve did this on thier 80's You just need a 70's truck front clip Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-05-2013, 02:41 PM	#5
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: 1980 Headlights: Square to Round Dont need to change a lot. My '79 is on the wall pic (which is round eye) and I switched to older very easily (on the truck). On '79 grill the markers are hidden like yours and on the older one I used the same markers and found the trim for them at the local wrecking yard. Only other things I had to change was the bottom grill trim and the head light bezels. Pretty simple. Attached Images __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350



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