88-91 grille conversion q's......... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

locab36 · 09-22-2005, 03:27 PM

I tried looking for this info here cause I'm sure its here somewhere. I like the look of the 88-91 grilles in the 81-87 pickup. I have a line on parts and wanting to know if its a direct bolt in/bolt up. I'm sure I need core support and all that goes w/that. Do I need to change fender/hood inner fender and or bumper?? If someone can point me in the right direction that would help.

John

beaterC10 · 09-22-2005, 03:38 PM

I'm pretty sure on a 81-97 all you need to change is the core support, grille, headlight harness when you swap to the 88-91 front clip. There is a write up on the Colorado K5 site. I think the swap was done on a 73-80 that had previously had a 81-87 clip installed.

boxrodz · 09-22-2005, 03:58 PM

Along with what beaterC10 said, check out gchemist's site. He has all the details of the swap including a parts list.

locab36 · 09-22-2005, 05:08 PM

Cool, Thanks guys thats what I was looking for.

John

bigarmzz · 09-22-2005, 05:57 PM

its a direct bolt on john

all ya got to worry about is a little wire splicing...the 89-91 burb harness wont plug into the cab

09-22-2005, 03:27 PM	#1
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	88-91 grille conversion q's......... I tried looking for this info here cause I'm sure its here somewhere. I like the look of the 88-91 grilles in the 81-87 pickup. I have a line on parts and wanting to know if its a direct bolt in/bolt up. I'm sure I need core support and all that goes w/that. Do I need to change fender/hood inner fender and or bumper?? If someone can point me in the right direction that would help. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

09-22-2005, 03:58 PM	#3
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Along with what beaterC10 said, check out gchemist's site. He has all the details of the swap including a parts list. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

09-22-2005, 05:08 PM	#4
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Cool, Thanks guys thats what I was looking for. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

09-22-2005, 05:57 PM	#5
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,545	its a direct bolt on john all ya got to worry about is a little wire splicing...the 89-91 burb harness wont plug into the cab Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 09-22-2005 at 05:59 PM.

09-22-2005, 03:38 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I'm pretty sure on a 81-97 all you need to change is the core support, grille, headlight harness when you swap to the 88-91 front clip. There is a write up on the Colorado K5 site. I think the swap was done on a 73-80 that had previously had a 81-87 clip installed.



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