48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MMM...BRAINS... · 10-21-2011, 08:01 AM

ive seen some trucks swap out headlight rings with the '53/'53 buick ones. i really dig this look. just wondering who here has done this and how much hacking is involved? i'm not afraid to cut up the fender (mine aren't all that great to begin with) just wanted an idea of what you did to make them fit.

here are a couple pics of a truck with them installed. its NOT my truck, but id love to hear from the owner/builder.
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS TRUCK, IT'S MY MOTIVATION!!!

**jocko** · 10-21-2011, 01:17 PM

i'll be of zero help, but chime in anyway (i.e. my usual contribution). I have to admit, when it comes to bodies, I like to leave 'em as stock as the day they rolled off the line, but I have to admit, the headlight bezels above look PRETTY DARN GOOD! Better lookin turn signal than the General did back in the day - I can't believe I said that. Well, in this case, I guess it was the same General, just a different minion he slapped 'em on. Looks good and looks like it could have been stock.

MMM...BRAINS... · 10-21-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

i'll be of zero help, but chime in anyway (i.e. my usual contribution). I have to admit, when it comes to bodies, I like to leave 'em as stock as the day they rolled off the line, but I have to admit, the headlight bezels above look PRETTY DARN GOOD! Better lookin turn signal than the General did back in the day - I can't believe I said that. Well, in this case, I guess it was the same General, just a different minion he slapped 'em on. Looks good and looks like it could have been stock.

I'm with you. i usually prefer a more stock appearance (minus suspension drop type stuff....but i love these headlight rings.) the main thing i like is the turn signal location.
i just picked up a set and upon first mock up, they fit pretty close. seems like i'm going to have to open up the headlight "hole" in the fender. as i figure it out i'll post pics.

THanks.

OrrieG · 10-21-2011, 02:16 PM

sgtusmc did it on his AD

mr48chev · 10-21-2011, 04:59 PM

There is probably something in his build thread as he documented the whole build pretty well.

There are two ways to do it. One is to use a piece of the Buick fender fitted up to the truck fender and the other is to build out from the truck fender to the headlight bezel.

I've always liked that look on these trucks when it was done right.

OrrieG · 10-21-2011, 08:17 PM

Got ambitious and gave me an excuse to look at his thread again. Lights start here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=18

MMM...BRAINS... · 10-21-2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks. I actually went earlier & re-read his whole build...for like the 8th time.

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sevt_chevelle · 10-22-2011, 04:54 PM

I've always liked this swap on the AD trucks and have also been thinking of doing it. Are the headlight rings available in the aftermarket or does one have to find an original?

MMM...BRAINS... · 10-22-2011, 09:26 PM

I got mine off ebay. Not sure abt repops...
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MMM...BRAINS... · 12-15-2011, 03:38 PM

Bringing this back up. Anyone have any other pics of this truck? Is love to see some more!
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Layedoutsonoma91 · 12-16-2011, 12:02 PM

I can't find these bezels anywhere, there is not anyone that makes a repro? I found like 1 or two on ebay, but they are in terrible shape and they want too much.

MMM...BRAINS... · 12-16-2011, 02:10 PM

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I can't find these bezels anywhere, there is not anyone that makes a repro? I found like 1 or two on ebay, but they are in terrible shape and they want too much.

Got mine off ebay. Decent shape. One dent, but chrome is good. Like 65$ shipped. Keep looking, they're out there.
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mr48chev · 12-16-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MMM...BRAINS...

Bringing this back up. Anyone have any other pics of this truck? Is love to see some more!
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There should be plenty of photos on the thread that Orrie posted the link on or find Sarge's other threads as there are a lot of photos of that truck floating around.

MMM...BRAINS... · 12-18-2011, 01:27 PM

I searched with no luck on pictures of this truck.
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10-21-2011, 08:01 AM	#1
MMM...BRAINS... Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap ive seen some trucks swap out headlight rings with the '53/'53 buick ones. i really dig this look. just wondering who here has done this and how much hacking is involved? i'm not afraid to cut up the fender (mine aren't all that great to begin with) just wanted an idea of what you did to make them fit. here are a couple pics of a truck with them installed. its NOT my truck, but id love to hear from the owner/builder. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS TRUCK, IT'S MY MOTIVATION!!! Attached Images __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans,...when in Hell we do shots at the bar."

10-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap i'll be of zero help, but chime in anyway (i.e. my usual contribution). I have to admit, when it comes to bodies, I like to leave 'em as stock as the day they rolled off the line, but I have to admit, the headlight bezels above look PRETTY DARN GOOD! Better lookin turn signal than the General did back in the day - I can't believe I said that. Well, in this case, I guess it was the same General, just a different minion he slapped 'em on. Looks good and looks like it could have been stock.

10-21-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap sgtusmc did it on his AD __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-21-2011, 04:59 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,410	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap There is probably something in his build thread as he documented the whole build pretty well. There are two ways to do it. One is to use a piece of the Buick fender fitted up to the truck fender and the other is to build out from the truck fender to the headlight bezel. I've always liked that look on these trucks when it was done right.

10-21-2011, 08:17 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap Got ambitious and gave me an excuse to look at his thread again. Lights start here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=18 __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-21-2011, 08:47 PM	#7
MMM...BRAINS... Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap Thanks. I actually went earlier & re-read his whole build...for like the 8th time. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans,...when in Hell we do shots at the bar."

10-22-2011, 04:54 PM	#8
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap I've always liked this swap on the AD trucks and have also been thinking of doing it. Are the headlight rings available in the aftermarket or does one have to find an original? __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects

10-22-2011, 09:26 PM	#9
MMM...BRAINS... Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap I got mine off ebay. Not sure abt repops... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans,...when in Hell we do shots at the bar."

12-15-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
MMM...BRAINS... Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap Bringing this back up. Anyone have any other pics of this truck? Is love to see some more! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans,...when in Hell we do shots at the bar."

12-16-2011, 12:02 PM	#11
Layedoutsonoma91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 290	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap I can't find these bezels anywhere, there is not anyone that makes a repro? I found like 1 or two on ebay, but they are in terrible shape and they want too much.

12-18-2011, 01:27 PM	#14
MMM...BRAINS... Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	Re: 48-54 chevy headlight bezel swap I searched with no luck on pictures of this truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans,...when in Hell we do shots at the bar."



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