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**bigunde** · 07-05-2004, 06:06 PM

What all does it take to change a 90 cheyenne front end to the composite headlight front end?thanks

autopainter13 · 07-05-2004, 08:19 PM

do you mean like on a 94? im pretty sure just the headlights and grill and other lights. worst case senario is tapping a few holes in the core support to mount the new stuff. if you need any composite lights check out my post in the parts form

**bigunde** · 07-05-2004, 08:20 PM

good deal,ill check it out.someone said you had to change the core support too.i hope not and thanks again

autopainter13 · 07-05-2004, 08:32 PM

ill check at work tomorrow to see if the core supports are the same or if you have to change them. ill PM you with the info tomorrow night

**bigunde** · 07-05-2004, 08:38 PM

good deal and thanks

autopainter13 · 07-06-2004, 08:26 PM

core support is the same

jrcmedic · 07-07-2004, 01:11 PM

I want to do the same with my 92 GMC. I'm pretty sure that the wiring is going to have to change so I can use bulbs in place of the sealed beams, and of course the grill. Let me know how you make out and what it runs you dollar wise.

99-2door · 07-07-2004, 02:00 PM

Yeah you really need a harness from a similar year composite truck. I see them on ebay occasionally. The core supports are the same. Would be nice to upgrade to 94-98 style grill while you are at it.

Kybol · 07-07-2004, 03:56 PM

It's not to bad, I did it to my 90. Just need the lights and holders, corner lenses, grille, and grilel filler. Not to sure of what else. But I went from a silverado grille to the new style.

jrcmedic · 07-08-2004, 10:07 PM

I caught an ad in one of the truck rags that offer the whole kit including the pig tails for about 500. I left it at work so I'll get the supplier name in a day or two.

Quagmire · 07-09-2004, 12:47 AM

very common swap. once you find out all the parts needed, check with your local gm dealer as you may be able to get them cheaper there.

iirc, you will need the headlights, turn signal lights, reflectors, grill shell, two corner pieces that go in between the grill and the bumper (on each side) and the vallence piece that goes between the grill and the bumper across the front.

jrcmedic · 07-18-2004, 08:55 PM

OK, as I said I got the ad now. The supplier of the whole kit to change to the newer style is JBM sport truck accessories. 800-598-5555. it looks to run about 550 for the whole shabang. I'm going to get it and I'll let you all know the results after it's done.

07-05-2004, 06:06 PM	#1
bigunde Rusty Rockerfeller Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,631	changing the front grill area What all does it take to change a 90 cheyenne front end to the composite headlight front end?thanks

07-05-2004, 08:19 PM	#2
autopainter13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sterling heights, MI Posts: 105	do you mean like on a 94? im pretty sure just the headlights and grill and other lights. worst case senario is tapping a few holes in the core support to mount the new stuff. if you need any composite lights check out my post in the parts form __________________

07-05-2004, 08:32 PM	#4
autopainter13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sterling heights, MI Posts: 105	ill check at work tomorrow to see if the core supports are the same or if you have to change them. ill PM you with the info tomorrow night __________________

07-06-2004, 08:26 PM	#6
autopainter13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sterling heights, MI Posts: 105	core support is the same __________________

07-07-2004, 02:00 PM	#8
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	Yeah you really need a harness from a similar year composite truck. I see them on ebay occasionally. The core supports are the same. Would be nice to upgrade to 94-98 style grill while you are at it. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

07-05-2004, 08:20 PM	#3
bigunde Rusty Rockerfeller Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,631	good deal,ill check it out.someone said you had to change the core support too.i hope not and thanks again

07-05-2004, 08:38 PM	#5
bigunde Rusty Rockerfeller Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,631	good deal and thanks

07-07-2004, 01:11 PM	#7
jrcmedic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: upstate New York in the sticks Posts: 18	I want to do the same with my 92 GMC. I'm pretty sure that the wiring is going to have to change so I can use bulbs in place of the sealed beams, and of course the grill. Let me know how you make out and what it runs you dollar wise.

07-07-2004, 03:56 PM	#9
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	It's not to bad, I did it to my 90. Just need the lights and holders, corner lenses, grille, and grilel filler. Not to sure of what else. But I went from a silverado grille to the new style. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

07-08-2004, 10:07 PM	#10
jrcmedic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: upstate New York in the sticks Posts: 18	I caught an ad in one of the truck rags that offer the whole kit including the pig tails for about 500. I left it at work so I'll get the supplier name in a day or two.

07-09-2004, 12:47 AM	#11
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	very common swap. once you find out all the parts needed, check with your local gm dealer as you may be able to get them cheaper there. iirc, you will need the headlights, turn signal lights, reflectors, grill shell, two corner pieces that go in between the grill and the bumper (on each side) and the vallence piece that goes between the grill and the bumper across the front. __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

07-18-2004, 08:55 PM	#12
jrcmedic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: upstate New York in the sticks Posts: 18	OK, as I said I got the ad now. The supplier of the whole kit to change to the newer style is JBM sport truck accessories. 800-598-5555. it looks to run about 550 for the whole shabang. I'm going to get it and I'll let you all know the results after it's done.



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