View Full Version : Making a call- 89-91 Burb/Blazer/1-ton front grille/light setup
redz 1970 K5 11-28-2006, 01:52 PM I know this is a pretty highly sought after setup. I wanted to make a call out there for anyone that might have one, or if you find one locally to buy it on my behalf and ship it to me.
I have been looking for about 6 months for the front radiator support/lights/turn signals/grille/headlight basket setup from an 89-91 Chevy Burb/Blazer/1-ton. I haven't seen a single one. Someone used to make a full repro conversion kit, but I can't even find that anywhere.
This is the grille setup I am looking for-
http://www.carnut.com/iown/m89sub05.jpg
Any help would sure be appreciated. Thanks!
edman87 11-28-2006, 04:28 PM The complet setup in kit form runs around $800 in magazines. I can't remember who sells them but the last ad I saw was in truckin magazine a few months back. It is a company that sells lot of grills and swaps. I personally have 1 ready to go on that is of course for sale for the right price, but you would be a lot better buying new as it took me a long time to get my hands on it. The best way is to buy a complete sub or blazer and swap your front onto it and resell or part the whole thing out like I did. If you cannot find a lik or anything for the place that sells them, drop me aline and I will try to find the info for you.
redz 1970 K5 11-29-2006, 05:56 PM I have been searching, googling, ebaying, etc., and I cannot find a conversion setup. The information would be great if you could provide it.
Thanks a lot!
pcmcobra 11-29-2006, 06:29 PM http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/grill/partslist.htm
http://www.coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml
http://sporttrucking.com/productdisplay.php?sku=496643&hdwt=31101&loc=101&dealer=no
just emailed a guy who "had" one a couple weeks ago, I did not buy it cause I picked one up just before he emailed me. I emailed him a link to this post...
dont know if he still has it
edman87 11-29-2006, 08:57 PM That 3rd link from pcmcobra is the company I was thinking of- I believe. LMC also sells it all individually. I occasionally read truckin mag and there are a couple places in there that sell the whole setup. I thought I had an ad from when I was thinking of buying 1-before I bought the 89 for parts- but can't find it.
That jbm is prolly about as cheap as you could get the whole thing new at $675, but it is all aftermarket, if you don't mind. A 2wd sub 89-91 can sometimes be had cheap enough to strip for parts and get your money back making it free. A used front cap will usually run about $800.
tom coop 11-30-2006, 08:34 PM ive got one but the grille needs to be replaced, but shipping would be pretty high. i took it off my suburban in favor of the 4 light setup so i could run a phantom grille
pcmcobra 12-08-2006, 05:33 PM If anyone is still interested, this guy still has a front setup for sale.
you can contact him here:
oldskoolgmc@yahoo.com
method2mymadnes 12-12-2006, 09:03 PM Chevy Conversion
http://www.sporttrucking.com/productdisplay.php?sku=496636&hdwt=31101&loc=101&dealer=no
redz 1970 K5 12-12-2006, 10:31 PM I just bought the setup off of Ebay; $145 total for everything + wiring harness. I will have it all to my door for $240 total. I am sure I will replace the grille and headlight doors with new replacements and I will still be into it for less then $350 total.
I think I did ok. I am very happy that the whole wiring harness is included.
http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/7e/cc/6767_1.JPG
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260064819163
redz 1970 K5 12-12-2006, 11:52 PM Well, my Christmas shopping is done. I decided to buy a new grille and headlight doors. So my total cost for this whole deal is $370.
http://www.autosdepo.com/Part_Photo/SIV.jpg
tom coop 12-13-2006, 08:16 PM good deal glad you got everything you needed
redz 1970 K5 12-14-2006, 10:59 AM Thanks! I will do a write up and photos of the conversion.
Ghettoburb 12-16-2006, 01:38 PM Wow redz nice find. Makes want to fix up my front grill area now. The chrome sections look good but the black area's need repainted. By the way i was reading your other thread about being done with your burb after a few things. I just wanted to say you have an awesome looking burb. I can't wait for mine to look that nice.
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