Front end swap idea - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mtrhd329 · 01-02-2011, 02:44 PM

So i have been staring at the front end of my 79 1/2 ton and trying to decide how i can make it different. I have been toying with a custom front roll pan and welding the headlight buckets and trim into one piece and just smoothing the whole front end out. I was shaken from my dream to go and give someone a jump start in my 06 and while i was waiting for their car to charge up it hit me! Why not take a 03-06 front end and cut it up and make it fit on the 79. What do you guys think? i Know it will take a lot of work but i think it will look sick!!!

benoit454 · 01-02-2011, 02:49 PM

I'd rather have a 73-80 round headlight front end then any other.

GmtGmt · 01-02-2011, 02:54 PM

no thank you only newer model front end that looks good on a square is the 89-91 build for a square.

texasfunk · 01-02-2011, 02:58 PM

I've seen it done on a 88-98....and actually collecting parts to do mine...but I dnt think it'd flow well on a 73-87
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Pop's C-10 · 01-02-2011, 03:00 PM

no

craazy22 · 01-02-2011, 03:04 PM

Umm no..... don't ruin your truck plase
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496 BB · 01-02-2011, 03:58 PM

Photoshop it to see if you would like it. Personally I agree with the lines not flowing but those were more square than say the 01-02's. It would be hard to get everything lined up and flowing unless your an incredible body man/metal fabricator.

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2011, 04:53 PM

I think I would rather have a badger claw my eyes out than see what you are considering.

496 BB · 01-02-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think I would rather have a badger claw my eyes out than see what you are considering.

mooseknuckles · 01-02-2011, 05:57 PM

can I use that badger when your done!

benoit454 · 01-02-2011, 06:03 PM

x3 for the badger.

I don't like the 88-91 quad lights for these trucks either, I don't even like the 81-87 front ends lol, I don't like the 88-98 front ends on 88-98 trucks, and i surely hate the newere 99 and up front ends on anything. I do not like the 99+ swaps on 88-98's.

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-02-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by benoit454

x3 for the badger.

I don't like the 88-91 quad lights for these trucks either, I don't even like the 81-87 front ends lol, I don't like the 88-98 front ends on 88-98 trucks, and i surely hate the newere 99 and up front ends on anything. I do not like the 99+ swaps on 88-98's.

sam i am

DubDubU · 01-02-2011, 07:49 PM

It would make me sick.

ECU PIRATE · 01-02-2011, 08:14 PM

keep the 73-80 round eye!!!!!!!!! That **** is nice.......... If I would not have already prepped the 85' single headlight front clip that i have, I would be putting on the pre 79' one that I have stashed in my basement

Restrorob · 01-02-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by benoit454

I don't like the 88-91 quad lights for these trucks either, I don't even like the 81-87 front ends lol, I don't like the 88-98 front ends on 88-98 trucks, and i surely hate the newere 99 and up front ends on anything. I do not like the 99+ swaps on 88-98's.

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sam i am

benoit454 · 01-02-2011, 08:46 PM

I do not like green eggs and ham LOL.

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-02-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by benoit454

I do not like green eggs and ham LOL.

rotflmao... i had to do it...

flamingbig10 · 01-02-2011, 09:08 PM

yuck, I would say a 73-80 front end treatment with 73-78 head light bezels, 73-78 Chevy grille or a billet grille, or if you want a newer look then a 81-87 dual light front end with 83-87 front bumper 85-87 head light bezels, 85-87 Chevy grille or billet grille, any other ways looks silly

eightyfive · 01-03-2011, 12:22 AM

I say go for it! it would be really unique, and original.

BigRed76 · 01-03-2011, 01:54 AM

It would be impressive from a fabrication stand point if you pulled it off, but i honestly dont think it would look that good. Maybe you could have the photoshop guys play with the idea first...

harnalien · 01-03-2011, 09:08 AM

Please don't make it look like this!

mooseknuckles · 01-03-2011, 12:57 PM

..that looks like a grill swap from a dodge shadow!

JuicyJ · 01-03-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

..that looks like a grill swap from a dodge shadow!

My wife had a Dodge Shadow. It was like a little baby rhino hitting everything but it never quit. Idestructible that car was.

GmtGmt · 01-03-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by harnalien

Please don't make it look like this!

i dont know really i kinda like it

SeanPaintsFlames · 01-03-2011, 08:53 PM

I thought about doing some sort of front end mods to mine as well. Everyone looks the same, so how do you stand out?

If you were going to go through all that fab work, why not make some hideaway headlights or something for it instead? Do a 69 Camaro or Cougar look.

Or, what about a Chrysler 300? They have the same sort of shape, but different.

I certainly appreciate your enthusiasm in being different!

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01-02-2011, 02:44 PM	#1
Mtrhd329 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chowchilla, Ca Posts: 115	Front end swap idea So i have been staring at the front end of my 79 1/2 ton and trying to decide how i can make it different. I have been toying with a custom front roll pan and welding the headlight buckets and trim into one piece and just smoothing the whole front end out. I was shaken from my dream to go and give someone a jump start in my 06 and while i was waiting for their car to charge up it hit me! Why not take a 03-06 front end and cut it up and make it fit on the 79. What do you guys think? i Know it will take a lot of work but i think it will look sick!!!

01-02-2011, 02:49 PM	#2
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Front end swap idea I'd rather have a 73-80 round headlight front end then any other. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#4
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Front end swap idea I've seen it done on a 88-98....and actually collecting parts to do mine...but I dnt think it'd flow well on a 73-87 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

01-02-2011, 03:00 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Front end swap idea no

01-02-2011, 03:04 PM	#6
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: Front end swap idea Umm no..... don't ruin your truck plase Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

01-02-2011, 03:58 PM	#7
496 BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 136	Re: Front end swap idea Photoshop it to see if you would like it. Personally I agree with the lines not flowing but those were more square than say the 01-02's. It would be hard to get everything lined up and flowing unless your an incredible body man/metal fabricator. __________________ 1985 Chevy K-20 350ci (8.1L in the works!) NP203/TH400 (Soon to be 205/400) Dana 44 and 14 bolt FF 7.6' Western Plow 2001 Silverado LT HD 4x4 496ci (8.1L) Allison EFI Live And more.....

01-02-2011, 04:53 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Front end swap idea I think I would rather have a badger claw my eyes out than see what you are considering. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-02-2011, 05:57 PM	#10
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Front end swap idea can I use that badger when your done! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-02-2011, 06:03 PM	#11
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Front end swap idea x3 for the badger. I don't like the 88-91 quad lights for these trucks either, I don't even like the 81-87 front ends lol, I don't like the 88-98 front ends on 88-98 trucks, and i surely hate the newere 99 and up front ends on anything. I do not like the 99+ swaps on 88-98's. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-02-2011, 07:49 PM	#13
DubDubU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st louis,mo Posts: 313	Re: Front end swap idea It would make me sick. __________________ '79' shortbed

01-02-2011, 08:14 PM	#14
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Front end swap idea keep the 73-80 round eye!!!!!!!!! That **** is nice.......... If I would not have already prepped the 85' single headlight front clip that i have, I would be putting on the pre 79' one that I have stashed in my basement __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

01-02-2011, 08:46 PM	#16
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Front end swap idea I do not like green eggs and ham LOL. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-02-2011, 09:08 PM	#18
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Front end swap idea yuck, I would say a 73-80 front end treatment with 73-78 head light bezels, 73-78 Chevy grille or a billet grille, or if you want a newer look then a 81-87 dual light front end with 83-87 front bumper 85-87 head light bezels, 85-87 Chevy grille or billet grille, any other ways looks silly __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 01-02-2011 at 09:10 PM.

01-03-2011, 12:22 AM	#19
eightyfive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Swan River Manitoba Canada Posts: 233	Re: Front end swap idea I say go for it! it would be really unique, and original. __________________ parts truck- 1982 suburban GMC Sierra Classic first project- 1985 GMC Sierra Classic first truck- 1988 GMC Sierra sle "New" Hot rod 1999 Chevy silverado 5.3L ^^^ Workin my way up the food chain



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01-03-2011, 01:54 AM	#20
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Front end swap idea It would be impressive from a fabrication stand point if you pulled it off, but i honestly dont think it would look that good. Maybe you could have the photoshop guys play with the idea first... __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-03-2011, 09:08 AM	#21
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Front end swap idea Please don't make it look like this! Attached Images __________________ My build thread - '84 2wd w/ a 6.0 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433595

01-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#22
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Front end swap idea ..that looks like a grill swap from a dodge shadow! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-03-2011, 08:53 PM	#25
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: Front end swap idea I thought about doing some sort of front end mods to mine as well. Everyone looks the same, so how do you stand out? If you were going to go through all that fab work, why not make some hideaway headlights or something for it instead? Do a 69 Camaro or Cougar look. Or, what about a Chrysler 300? They have the same sort of shape, but different. I certainly appreciate your enthusiasm in being different! __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE Last edited by SeanPaintsFlames; 01-03-2011 at 09:01 PM.

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