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11-17-2017, 04:14 PM | #1 |
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Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
My 99 OBS has a worn/faded front end. Despite my love of Chevy's, I'm a "less is more" type & don't care for the Bowtie in the center bar. I'm planning to swap to a fresh GMC grille & was curious if other parts need to be swapped as well. Depending on what is correct on the NET, some say other items require swapping, while others say no.
Anyone that's done the swap on a 94-98, please advise. Thanks!
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11-17-2017, 07:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Head lights and turn signals are the same. The 4 corner lenses are different between Chevy and GMC.
The filler between the bumper is the same between makes. So is the core support. All you need is the grill and the corner lenses. |
11-18-2017, 10:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Yep. As long as you're sticking with a '94-'98 GMC grille, all you'll need are the grille and corner lenses. Everything else is the same.
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11-18-2017, 08:19 PM | #4 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Excellent! My plan was to replace all the lighting lenses so I figured thats the perfect opportunity to update to a fresh grille w/o a badge. They will compliment the new impact-strip free bumpers already swapped on.
Thanks guys.
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12-04-2017, 12:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Yep, what those guys said! I don't mind the Chevy grille but prefer the GMC version as well. What are you planning for the light replacements?
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12-04-2017, 03:42 PM | #6 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Just direct replacements. I'm not a fan of the LED trend lighting (I like the factory appearance).
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12-05-2017, 03:44 AM | #7 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Same here, at least when it comes to exterior lighting lenses. If you don't mind, report back with where you purchase the new lights & your thoughts on them.
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12-05-2017, 10:32 AM | #8 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
I've used TYC Genera lenses in the past. Their tail lights fit like OE vs the other common supplier from LMC.
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12-06-2017, 03:45 AM | #9 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
I bought a pair of TYC tails on Amazon. I don't recall them being Genera though. I had them custom painted but ended up with one not coming out exactly as I want. So, they're about to get redone. What mfg are you looking at for the headlights/parking lamps?
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12-05-2017, 08:23 AM | #10 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
I have a '98 and was thinking I would like to do the same thing at some point, Scoti please take pictures of the finished product.
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12-05-2017, 08:54 AM | #11 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
If you'd like to look, I have some before/after pics of my old truck that I did the grille swap on.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
12-06-2017, 12:01 AM | #12 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
I like the GMC grille better also. I've changed a few, the info above is correct, nothing to it with the right stuff.
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12-12-2017, 05:48 PM | #13 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
Good info here. I would like to do the same with my 96 truck, so that's nice to know.
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12-12-2017, 07:02 PM | #14 |
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
I replaced my rear lenses with the TLC brand .... BE CAREFUL....
The upper corners of the lens are very brittle & a bit thinner than factory. The first lens I installed broke at the upper corner as it just pressed against the soft rubber weather strip. ( O' Reilly parts swapped it) I was more careful next time.
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Re: Chevy to GMC Grille Swap
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