98 WT grill to 88 dual headlight grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pete379 · 10-10-2016, 11:41 PM

I have a 88 sitting and I want to swap grills. Has anyone gone from 98 wt to 88 dual light setup? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

**Palf70Step** · 10-11-2016, 07:03 AM

I know it is done all the time, I just can't remember, especially since you are going from post 95 to a pre 94. Far as I remember you'll need the buckets ( or whole radiator support), headlight wires, grill lights, corner makers, and the lower bumper valance. Hopefully some one else will chime in who remembers the details.

83GMCK2500 · 10-12-2016, 01:11 PM

You want this look?

You will need: wiring, headlight assemblies, and grille of your choice. With regard to the headlights, all of the core supports are the same. The 5x7 lights & buckets you have now sit in the core support itself, spring attaches from one corner to the core support and there is a pair of adjusters clipped in. Here is a pic of a stripped support.

Pull spring, wiggle light bucket assembly out of adjusters, unclip adjusters, core support is now ready to receive the other headlight assembly. There are 8 nuts welded into every core support (4/ea side) that the headlight assemblies bolt to. You may need to knock a small rectangular tab off of them to reveal them. This is what the headlight assemblies look like off of the support.

All of the grilles have the steps in the border around the headlight opening, so it will truly look like they belong there.

EDIT: I'm sorry if the first two pictures don't load. Apparently my photobucket hates me...

pete379 · 10-13-2016, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna tackle the swap this weekend.

10-10-2016, 11:41 PM	#1
pete379 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	98 WT grill to 88 dual headlight grill I have a 88 sitting and I want to swap grills. Has anyone gone from 98 wt to 88 dual light setup? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

10-11-2016, 07:03 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: 98 WT grill to 88 dual headlight grill I know it is done all the time, I just can't remember, especially since you are going from post 95 to a pre 94. Far as I remember you'll need the buckets ( or whole radiator support), headlight wires, grill lights, corner makers, and the lower bumper valance. Hopefully some one else will chime in who remembers the details. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-12-2016, 01:11 PM	#3
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: 98 WT grill to 88 dual headlight grill You want this look? You will need: wiring, headlight assemblies, and grille of your choice. With regard to the headlights, all of the core supports are the same. The 5x7 lights & buckets you have now sit in the core support itself, spring attaches from one corner to the core support and there is a pair of adjusters clipped in. Here is a pic of a stripped support. Pull spring, wiggle light bucket assembly out of adjusters, unclip adjusters, core support is now ready to receive the other headlight assembly. There are 8 nuts welded into every core support (4/ea side) that the headlight assemblies bolt to. You may need to knock a small rectangular tab off of them to reveal them. This is what the headlight assemblies look like off of the support. All of the grilles have the steps in the border around the headlight opening, so it will truly look like they belong there. EDIT: I'm sorry if the first two pictures don't load. Apparently my photobucket hates me... __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96 Last edited by 83GMCK2500; 10-13-2016 at 01:11 PM.

10-13-2016, 05:02 PM	#4
pete379 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	Re: 98 WT grill to 88 dual headlight grill Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna tackle the swap this weekend.



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