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*87 chevy silverado* · 01-20-2010, 10:52 PM

i have a 1987 Chevy Silverado with dual head lights. i have thought of up dating it to a 89-91 blazer/suburban clip an me an my dad keep going back and forth an if i have to get a new radiator support. my question is do i have to get a new radiator support or can i keep mine an get the lights an housings from the newer clip along with grill an head light bezzel please help

**old Rusty C10** · 01-20-2010, 10:53 PM

as far as i can remember from reading on here you DO need the radiator support

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-20-2010, 11:00 PM

here is a pic of my truck but a few months old

bigarmzz · 01-21-2010, 12:05 AM

you'll need the full rad support, wiring harness, and front lower valance piece (connects the fenders)

i've done this a few times now

if you do it carefully, it can be done without removing the fenders and front bumper...i dont remove the radiator either, i just move it back....if there's not any bolts fighting you, it can be done in a few hours

STOCKISH · 01-21-2010, 12:18 AM

Swap looks great too!

glock35ipsc · 01-21-2010, 12:33 AM

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Yup, that settles it. I definitely want to get a GMC grill on Fred now. I mean, it is a GMC after all!

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-21-2010, 02:04 AM

I want to do this to mine so bad. But I just put a billet grille in mine so the front end swap will have to wait.

*BGRAFX* · 01-21-2010, 10:03 AM

Yes you will need the 88-91 burb radiator support. the swap isn't too difficult I have a few pictures in my profile album. Although I took off the 91gmc front and put on 81 bumper and lights billet grill and cowl hood.

Mr.Scary · 01-21-2010, 10:44 AM

yea i agree do tha swap, it gives the truck a whole new look!! its weird 2 say that but it honestly does and like big armzz said it could only take a few hours if u are pretty good with your hands

moneyeater · 01-21-2010, 10:58 AM

It can be done with your original core support but you have to fabricate some brackets for the headlights and cut some holes into the support!
I used some bigger lights and glued the marker to the bezel!
Came out great and is fully adjustable!
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glock35ipsc · 01-21-2010, 11:04 AM

I always wondered why your headlights looked so much bigger!!

moneyeater · 01-21-2010, 11:13 AM

It took quite a bit of measuring and they are very tight to each other but the result was worth the work and i haven´t seen it on another truck yet!
Volker

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Mr.Scary · 01-21-2010, 12:18 PM

I always thought something looked different bout your healights but i couldnt quite put my finger on it. LOL

**N2TRUX** · 01-21-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by moneyeater

I haven´t seen it on another truck yet!
Volker

.... I know you have posted this before, just wanted to let you know I love it. We all know I am not a big fan of the Burb clip update, but this one is my favorites.

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Yup, that settles it. I definitely want to get a GMC grill on Fred now. I mean, it is a GMC after all!

Bob, I think it's the bright read paint that sets this conversion on fire. I prefer the GMC update over the Chevy. That would look awesome with a late model GMC logo to break up the grill area.

moneyeater · 01-21-2010, 12:45 PM

To hear that from you Ken makes it even more valuable and my pride blasts out the roof!
Thank you!
Volker

JohnC · 01-21-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Scary

I always thought something looked different bout your healights but i couldnt quite put my finger on it. LOL

Same here. It always made me stop and look at it, but like you just never could put my finger on it.

joe231 · 01-21-2010, 03:01 PM

Volker, that is cool!

I have seen the question asked several times, by myself included, but have yet to see an answer....what did the one piece headlight come from that several members are running? Newer that '91 vans?

*BGRAFX* · 01-23-2010, 12:49 AM

Joe-volker didn't use the one piece headlight he has 2 lights.
Suicide63 sent me instruction on how to wire up the 88-98 chevy one piece headlight.

joe231 · 01-23-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Joe-volker didn't use the one piece headlight he has 2 lights.
Suicide63 sent me instruction on how to wire up the 88-98 chevy one piece headlight.

Yeah, I realize that...this thread is about converting to the newer so I was asking the question about the one piece lights....I thought the 88-98 truck one piece headlights were curved? are suicide63's lights from a van?
I wonder how hard it is to mount them to the core support?

Driveway Dreams · 01-23-2010, 01:32 AM

I love my GMC grill swap! Was not too bad either. One thing I learned with the wiring: When you splice your truck harness into the front clip harness, stagger out your connections so it can all fit back in your split loom. If you connect them all at the same place, you will not get it back in the split loom.

This thread reminds me I still need to find shipping cost on the extra Chevy setup I have in the garage.

moneyeater · 01-23-2010, 02:22 PM

I think the one pieces are 88-98 truck but i´m not sure!
The year one Bandit III Firebird has a one piece conversion
maybe somebody can find out where they come from and if its hard to fit them in the bezels!?
Volker

texasfunk · 01-23-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by moneyeater

I think the one pieces are 88-98 truck but i´m not sure!
The year one Bandit III Firebird has a one piece conversion
maybe somebody can find out where they come from and if its hard to fit them in the bezels!?
Volker

yea, i beleive the one pieces are out of the 88-98 trucks, i dont particularly like it in my opinion, but its a way to upgrade lighting which is the only reason i'd see myself using them,

and btw, that yearone bandit trans am is SICK!!!!

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-24-2010, 01:28 PM

thanks for the help an hopfully i can find some good parts from the local junk yard but we will see

01-20-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	i have thought about converting i have a 1987 Chevy Silverado with dual head lights. i have thought of up dating it to a 89-91 blazer/suburban clip an me an my dad keep going back and forth an if i have to get a new radiator support. my question is do i have to get a new radiator support or can i keep mine an get the lights an housings from the newer clip along with grill an head light bezzel please help

01-20-2010, 10:53 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	Re: i have thought about converting as far as i can remember from reading on here you DO need the radiator support __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-20-2010, 11:00 PM	#3
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: i have thought about converting here is a pic of my truck but a few months old

01-21-2010, 12:05 AM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: i have thought about converting you'll need the full rad support, wiring harness, and front lower valance piece (connects the fenders) i've done this a few times now if you do it carefully, it can be done without removing the fenders and front bumper...i dont remove the radiator either, i just move it back....if there's not any bolts fighting you, it can be done in a few hours __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 01-21-2010 at 12:08 AM.

01-21-2010, 12:18 AM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: i have thought about converting Swap looks great too! Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-21-2010, 02:04 AM	#7
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: i have thought about converting I want to do this to mine so bad. But I just put a billet grille in mine so the front end swap will have to wait.

01-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#8
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: i have thought about converting Yes you will need the 88-91 burb radiator support. the swap isn't too difficult I have a few pictures in my profile album. Although I took off the 91gmc front and put on 81 bumper and lights billet grill and cowl hood.

01-21-2010, 10:44 AM	#9
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: i have thought about converting yea i agree do tha swap, it gives the truck a whole new look!! its weird 2 say that but it honestly does and like big armzz said it could only take a few hours if u are pretty good with your hands __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#10
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: i have thought about converting It can be done with your original core support but you have to fabricate some brackets for the headlights and cut some holes into the support! I used some bigger lights and glued the marker to the bezel! Came out great and is fully adjustable! __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-21-2010, 11:02 AM	#11
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: i have thought about converting __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-21-2010, 11:04 AM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: i have thought about converting I always wondered why your headlights looked so much bigger!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-21-2010 at 11:04 AM.

01-21-2010, 11:13 AM	#13
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: i have thought about converting It took quite a bit of measuring and they are very tight to each other but the result was worth the work and i haven´t seen it on another truck yet! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-21-2010, 12:18 PM	#15
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: i have thought about converting I always thought something looked different bout your healights but i couldnt quite put my finger on it. LOL __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-21-2010, 12:45 PM	#17
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: i have thought about converting To hear that from you Ken makes it even more valuable and my pride blasts out the roof! Thank you! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-21-2010, 03:01 PM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: i have thought about converting Volker, that is cool! I have seen the question asked several times, by myself included, but have yet to see an answer....what did the one piece headlight come from that several members are running? Newer that '91 vans? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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01-23-2010, 12:49 AM	#20
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: i have thought about converting Joe-volker didn't use the one piece headlight he has 2 lights. Suicide63 sent me instruction on how to wire up the 88-98 chevy one piece headlight. Attached Images

01-23-2010, 01:32 AM	#22
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: i have thought about converting I love my GMC grill swap! Was not too bad either. One thing I learned with the wiring: When you splice your truck harness into the front clip harness, stagger out your connections so it can all fit back in your split loom. If you connect them all at the same place, you will not get it back in the split loom. This thread reminds me I still need to find shipping cost on the extra Chevy setup I have in the garage. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 01-23-2010 at 01:33 AM.

01-23-2010, 02:22 PM	#23
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: i have thought about converting I think the one pieces are 88-98 truck but i´m not sure! The year one Bandit III Firebird has a one piece conversion maybe somebody can find out where they come from and if its hard to fit them in the bezels!? Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-24-2010, 01:28 PM	#25
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: i have thought about converting thanks for the help an hopfully i can find some good parts from the local junk yard but we will see

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