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lester622 · 03-02-2009, 02:05 AM

trying to decide on a grille for my dually, i swapped it for the 91 suburban dual headlight setup but have not decided on the gmc grille or chevy grille was looking at pictures on the computer and ran across this ..

has anybody done this mod before, I remember a friend of mine a while back saying he did this but havnt seen him in a while to ask how hard it was.

can sombody maybe photshop the same light setup on a chevy grille?

xbanone · 03-02-2009, 02:26 AM

I can't help with the PC, but I think you should go GMC, the grille looks cleaner and you see fewer of them on the road.

Dooley · 03-02-2009, 02:55 AM

I can't help with the pic, just post the alternative.

pig rig · 03-02-2009, 03:23 AM

are you talking about using the composit headlight
if so you can use the headlight out of the last year of the squarebody caprice it fits the hole and it points strait out

lester622 · 03-02-2009, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig rig

are you talking about using the composit headlight
if so you can use the headlight out of the last year of the squarebody caprice it fits the hole and it points strait out

yes im talking about using the composite headlight instead of the dual headlight setup.

Conundrum · 03-02-2009, 07:34 AM

I also like the GMC version.

grinch4om · 03-02-2009, 07:54 AM

gmc

**N2TRUX** · 03-02-2009, 09:06 AM

Post a poll, but I'll bet you find everyone prefers the GMC version...me too...

paruszkiewicz · 03-02-2009, 09:13 AM

I like the billit grill with the gmc emblom

Cherub · 03-02-2009, 10:09 AM

im partial to the GMC grill

silvereagle07 · 03-02-2009, 12:42 PM

Damn, I may have to change mine to a GMC grille. The composite headlamp look sweet. Where did you find that pic?

Restrorob · 03-02-2009, 12:55 PM

What else would a GMC owner like beside a styling profiling GMC grille.....

JohnC · 03-02-2009, 01:00 PM

I like both!

I have a hard time deciding!

Pyrotechnic · 03-02-2009, 01:38 PM

The composite lamps look pretty cool. I know the 88-98 front end can accept either dual sealed beams or 1 piece composites with the right brackets so it may be a nearly bolt in swap.

Driveway Dreams · 03-02-2009, 01:42 PM

This is how bigarmzz told me how to do it:

all you'd need is a donor rad support from a burb/blazer (89-91), and the lower part that goes under the rad support (it bolts to the fenders), then just splice in the wires...no prob, very easy, as long as the lower bolts come loose from the frame

seemed easy enough to me. as soon as I get my hands on the right parts mine will have that front end.

lester622 · 03-02-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Damn, I may have to change mine to a GMC grille. The composite headlamp look sweet. Where did you find that pic?

was searching arund on google and that picture popped up, think it was off of fullsizechevy.com

staggerd86c-10 · 03-02-2009, 10:48 PM

how about the gmc grill with a bowtie? i think that will look original and custom at the same time.

flamingbig10 · 03-02-2009, 10:51 PM

lester622 · 03-02-2009, 11:10 PM

think ima go with the gmc grill since i have a nice gmc tailgate, now i have to find a GMC emblem to stick on the after market grille that has no mounting holes.

trenchwarfare · 03-03-2009, 12:44 AM

where would you get the composite lights from? i'm looking into more efficient lighting tor my 90' dual headlight burb.

willett · 03-03-2009, 03:48 AM

bowtie!

lester622 · 03-03-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

where would you get the composite lights from? i'm looking into more efficient lighting tor my 90' dual headlight burb.

those lights from that picture or off of a 95-98 chevy truck.

silvereagle07 · 03-05-2009, 09:47 AM

Here's a link showing how to install the front grill/radiator support.

http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html

It's really easy. The wiring for the headlamps are almost the same.

chevyrestoguy · 03-05-2009, 10:06 AM

I think the GMC grille looks nice on that truck. It looks great as it is, but I like to change stuff up a little. If that silver truck was mine, I would paint the areas between the headlights and marker lights silver (body color) and install a billet grille. I like the GMC grille, but I'm not crazy about the huge emblem in the center.

The conversion is very easy, but just be very careful of the aftermarket grilles. The stock ones had a tendency for the chrome plating to peel after awhile, and the aftermarket ones do the same thing even quicker and the chrome will turn a blackish green on all the edges.

J-Rod · 03-05-2009, 11:40 AM

GMC for sure.

Sure miss my old 86.

03-02-2009, 02:05 AM	#1
lester622 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans, La. Posts: 229	what yall think? trying to decide on a grille for my dually, i swapped it for the 91 suburban dual headlight setup but have not decided on the gmc grille or chevy grille was looking at pictures on the computer and ran across this .. has anybody done this mod before, I remember a friend of mine a while back saying he did this but havnt seen him in a while to ask how hard it was. can sombody maybe photshop the same light setup on a chevy grille?

03-02-2009, 02:26 AM	#2
xbanone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 209	Re: what yall think? I can't help with the PC, but I think you should go GMC, the grille looks cleaner and you see fewer of them on the road.

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paruszkiewicz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Celina, TN Posts: 32	Re: what yall think? I like the billit grill with the gmc emblom

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silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: what yall think? Damn, I may have to change mine to a GMC grille. The composite headlamp look sweet. Where did you find that pic? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: what yall think? I like both! I have a hard time deciding!

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Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: what yall think? The composite lamps look pretty cool. I know the 88-98 front end can accept either dual sealed beams or 1 piece composites with the right brackets so it may be a nearly bolt in swap. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

03-02-2009, 01:42 PM	#15
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03-02-2009, 11:10 PM	#19
lester622 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans, La. Posts: 229	Re: what yall think? think ima go with the gmc grill since i have a nice gmc tailgate, now i have to find a GMC emblem to stick on the after market grille that has no mounting holes.

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03-05-2009, 09:47 AM	#23
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: what yall think? Here's a link showing how to install the front grill/radiator support. http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html It's really easy. The wiring for the headlamps are almost the same. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-05-2009, 10:06 AM	#24
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: what yall think? I think the GMC grille looks nice on that truck. It looks great as it is, but I like to change stuff up a little. If that silver truck was mine, I would paint the areas between the headlights and marker lights silver (body color) and install a billet grille. I like the GMC grille, but I'm not crazy about the huge emblem in the center. The conversion is very easy, but just be very careful of the aftermarket grilles. The stock ones had a tendency for the chrome plating to peel after awhile, and the aftermarket ones do the same thing even quicker and the chrome will turn a blackish green on all the edges.

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