11-05-2018, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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Grill change
On the gen. 4 trucks, Is it possible to interchange the GMC grill for the Silverado grill (1997). If possible is it a simple unbolt and swap or more complicated.? thanks guys
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11-06-2018, 01:40 AM | #2 |
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Re: Grill change
You didn’t mention if you’re staying within the same years. If you’re going 97 GMC to 97 Chevy, all you’ll need is grill and side markers. If you’re going from an earlier GMC to later model Chevy, then more is required.
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11-06-2018, 05:59 AM | #3 |
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Re: Grill change
take a look at LMC, they offered a conversion kit.
if you go to the build threads...PROJECT WIDE BODY is my truck, it has the conversion ( but i did locate a factory GMC surround as the one i recieved was wide at the fenders). mine is an 89 with the single square headlight, converted to the 96-up. |
11-06-2018, 09:40 AM | #4 |
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Re: Grill change
Thanks for the info guys. I usually hang out in the 67-72 forums and just getting started playing with the gen 4 trucks. I'm finding the members here are every bit as helpful as the members in the 67-72 forums.
As for the grill change, it would be from within the gen 4 years. I'm not real big on changing the exterior of the truck (much)! Ive got a Classic parts cat. for gen 4, but not one from LMC yet. All good to know.
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11-06-2018, 01:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: Grill change
If you are going to use an earlier 88-93 grill, you’ll need the lower grill valence and side markers from that year. My truck is a 1997 with the earlier grill.
https://www.instagram.com/blu_rey67/?hl=en Gee whiz knowledge when you work with the newer trucks and how they’re referred to sometimes: 1988-1998 = OBS older body style *suv and some of the crewcabs went to 2000 1999-2006 = NBS new body style 2007+ = NNBS new new body style
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