76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sandm2001 · 11-26-2010, 09:56 PM

i have a 76 that i would like to convert the front lights to square like in the pic. anyone have any idea on what car or truck to get the headlight mounting hardware from?

875.3CHEVY · 11-26-2010, 10:15 PM

dont know if itll work but old s10s had the big square headlights.but im no expert.

**N2TRUX** · 11-26-2010, 11:02 PM

You can use 80 model headlight bezels and buckets. Not sure what those are in the pic.

83burban · 11-26-2010, 11:56 PM

looks like 80 buckets and headlights - and the guy just cut out the centers or his stock bezles...not sure though

benoit454 · 11-27-2010, 12:18 AM

those square lights on the first truck look ok, but I hate the 80 square buckets and lights, I'd leave them round looks much much better IMO then any square ones.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-27-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by benoit454

those square lights on the first truck look ok, but I hate the 80 square buckets and lights, I'd leave them round looks much much better IMO then any square ones.

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dbmx66 · 11-27-2010, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by the "10" silverado

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80stepsideguy · 11-27-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dbmx66

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texasfunk · 11-27-2010, 01:12 PM

Lol..even though tech i'd be x5...he was lookin for info..not opinions..funny thhing..the 80 square lights are growing on me..example..the blazer above..looks AMAZING....wouldn't change a thing about it..(Except owners of course) and all the hardware and parts you need to put the big square lights in will have to come from an 80 model truck...I believe 80 was the only year this option was available..and even some 80's had round lights iirc.
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Togart · 11-27-2010, 01:42 PM

Only the Silverado's had square headlights in 1980. Scottsdales, Cheyenne's, and Custom Deluxes all had round.

babyJay · 11-27-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

...I believe 80 was the only year this option was available..and even some 80's had round lights iirc.
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My bone stock 87 V30 has them.

(truck on left)

texasfunk · 11-27-2010, 01:54 PM

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My bone stock 87 V30 has them.

(truck on left)

That's a given..I was reffering to the big square headlight available in 80...
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babyJay · 11-27-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

That's a given..I was reffering to the big square headlight available in 80...
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Which is exactly the same headlight I have on mine.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=72

texasfunk · 11-27-2010, 02:00 PM

Lol..in a technical stance..yes..but none of the mounting hardware or bezels would work...was being 73-80 specific

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babyJay · 11-27-2010, 02:04 PM

close up

babyJay · 11-27-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

Lol..in a technical stance..yes..but none of the mounting hardware or bezels would work...was being 73-80 specific

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Yep, he'd have to do a complete clip swap. He'd be better off to go with 80 stuff.

Dalaigh · 11-27-2010, 02:11 PM

I'm not sure how the rectangular head lights would work in a stock 70 bezel. The truck with the flames the op posted was channeled and as a result the bezels were cut down to match, that why they look alright.

**N2TRUX** · 11-27-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

My bone stock 87 V30 has them.

(truck on left)

No kiding, all base model 81-87's had the headlight set up yours does. That has nothing to do with the conversion he is referring to.

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh

.... The truck with the flames the op posted was channeled and as a result the bezels were cut down to match, that why they look alright.

Actually the truck was "sectioned" not channeled. If it has been channeled (doesn't look like it) that would not have any effect on the width of the fenders.

texasfunk · 11-27-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

No kiding, all base model 81-87's had the headlight set up yours does. That has nothing to do with the conversion he is referring to.Actually the truck was "sectioned" not channeled. If it has been channeled (doesn't look like it) that would not have any effect on the width of the fenders.

Not trying to be a smart a** in any way possible (computer always makes us seem this way) but could u explain what "sectioned" would be? I always thought that's what it was...
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**N2TRUX** · 11-27-2010, 02:41 PM

Channeled is an old school term for body drop. That where the floor was cut creating a "channel" lowering the body on the frame. What appears to be done to this truck is chopped (the roof) and "sectioned" (the body). There has been a horizontal section sliced from the middle of the body, and welded back together.

I feel that has what has been done to the body, but that still doesnb't explain the headlight bezel. It looks to me like a 73-79 bezel thats been cut to accept the square light.

texasfunk · 11-27-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

No kiding, all base model 81-87's had the headlight set up yours does. That has nothing to do with the conversion he is referring to.Actually the truck was "sectioned" not channeled. If it has been channeled (doesn't look like it) that would not have any effect on the width of the fenders.

Not trying to be a smart a** in any way possible (computer always makes us seem this way) but could u explain what " sectioned" would be? I always thought that's what it was...
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sandm2001 · 11-27-2010, 05:34 PM

ok guys thanks for all the votes and the info. this is my daily driver been working on it for awhile and thought it would give it a touch of custom by doing the front headlight swap on it. i have some pics of it when i first dragged it to the house with its black spray can finish and bondo filled panels.but think that's another section of the site to post. anyways thanks again

11-26-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
sandm2001 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nc Posts: 14	76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help i have a 76 that i would like to convert the front lights to square like in the pic. anyone have any idea on what car or truck to get the headlight mounting hardware from? Attached Images

11-26-2010, 10:15 PM	#2
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help dont know if itll work but old s10s had the big square headlights.but im no expert.

11-26-2010, 11:02 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help You can use 80 model headlight bezels and buckets. Not sure what those are in the pic. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 11-26-2010 at 11:07 PM.

11-26-2010, 11:56 PM	#4
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help looks like 80 buckets and headlights - and the guy just cut out the centers or his stock bezles...not sure though

11-27-2010, 12:18 AM	#5
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help those square lights on the first truck look ok, but I hate the 80 square buckets and lights, I'd leave them round looks much much better IMO then any square ones. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

11-27-2010, 01:12 PM	#9
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help Lol..even though tech i'd be x5...he was lookin for info..not opinions..funny thhing..the 80 square lights are growing on me..example..the blazer above..looks AMAZING....wouldn't change a thing about it..(Except owners of course) and all the hardware and parts you need to put the big square lights in will have to come from an 80 model truck...I believe 80 was the only year this option was available..and even some 80's had round lights iirc. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-27-2010, 01:42 PM	#10
Togart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 43	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help Only the Silverado's had square headlights in 1980. Scottsdales, Cheyenne's, and Custom Deluxes all had round. __________________ Togart '66 GMC 1500 '77 C-10 Scottsdale Big 10

11-27-2010, 02:00 PM	#14
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help Lol..in a technical stance..yes..but none of the mounting hardware or bezels would work...was being 73-80 specific Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-27-2010, 02:04 PM	#15
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help close up Attached Images __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-27-2010, 02:11 PM	#17
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help I'm not sure how the rectangular head lights would work in a stock 70 bezel. The truck with the flames the op posted was channeled and as a result the bezels were cut down to match, that why they look alright.

11-27-2010, 02:41 PM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help Channeled is an old school term for body drop. That where the floor was cut creating a "channel" lowering the body on the frame. What appears to be done to this truck is chopped (the roof) and "sectioned" (the body). There has been a horizontal section sliced from the middle of the body, and welded back together. I feel that has what has been done to the body, but that still doesnb't explain the headlight bezel. It looks to me like a 73-79 bezel thats been cut to accept the square light. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-27-2010, 05:34 PM	#22
sandm2001 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nc Posts: 14	Re: 76 swb c/10 round to square headlight help ok guys thanks for all the votes and the info. this is my daily driver been working on it for awhile and thought it would give it a touch of custom by doing the front headlight swap on it. i have some pics of it when i first dragged it to the house with its black spray can finish and bondo filled panels.but think that's another section of the site to post. anyways thanks again



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