1984 Chevy grille to 1985 GMC grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

724wdcopper · 09-22-2019, 11:43 PM

So I've been perusing the ol' LMC catalog to see if it's feasible to swap the grille from my son's single headlight 1984 chevy to a single or dual headlight 1985 GMC grille. Basically, I need to know if the grille insert has the same mounting tabs and are they the same width as each other? I want to keep the single headlights and trim on the truck now. LMC lists the inserts are separate part numbers for single headlight vs. dual headlight, but if the width and mounting tabs are the same, I suppose the only difference is tabs for parking lights on the double headlight model, yes? Those tabs shouldn't effect me.

**Palf70Step** · 09-23-2019, 08:22 AM

If you are just swapping the grills center pieces, piece of cake. they interchange easily. Nopw the surround for the headlights do differ between the single/dual headlights since the headlights are larger for the single version.

**TKCR** · 09-23-2019, 09:53 AM

The mounting tabs are the same. The different part numbers are because those are different style of grilles, from one to the other.

724wdcopper · 09-23-2019, 11:09 AM

Thanks! just what I wanted to hear!

09-22-2019, 11:43 PM	#1
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	1984 Chevy grille to 1985 GMC grille So I've been perusing the ol' LMC catalog to see if it's feasible to swap the grille from my son's single headlight 1984 chevy to a single or dual headlight 1985 GMC grille. Basically, I need to know if the grille insert has the same mounting tabs and are they the same width as each other? I want to keep the single headlights and trim on the truck now. LMC lists the inserts are separate part numbers for single headlight vs. dual headlight, but if the width and mounting tabs are the same, I suppose the only difference is tabs for parking lights on the double headlight model, yes? Those tabs shouldn't effect me.

09-23-2019, 08:22 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: 1984 Chevy grille to 1985 GMC grille If you are just swapping the grills center pieces, piece of cake. they interchange easily. Nopw the surround for the headlights do differ between the single/dual headlights since the headlights are larger for the single version. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-23-2019, 09:53 AM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,857	Re: 1984 Chevy grille to 1985 GMC grille The mounting tabs are the same. The different part numbers are because those are different style of grilles, from one to the other. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

09-23-2019, 11:09 AM	#4
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	Re: 1984 Chevy grille to 1985 GMC grille Thanks! just what I wanted to hear!



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