Matt69olds
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- Joined
- Jan 8, 2018
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- Location
- Central Indiana
- First Name
- Matt
- Truck Year
- 81
- Truck Model
- GMC 1/2 ton
- Engine Size
- 455 Olds
I’m slowly gathering parts for when my 81 GMC goes in for major renovation. I’m hoping life calms down enough that I can actually get started soon.
I have always preferred the older model round headlights. After some discussion here, I quickly realized that’s entirely too much hassle to retrofit. However, I do like the grill and headlights of the last year’s (model years 88-81 I believe?) squarebody suburban. I’m guessing that would be much easier to accomplish? So maybe that would be a better option? I figured before spending a lot of time searching for the parts, I’d ask the experts here about any potential headaches. I assume if I could find a complete doghouse, it would bolt on? What obstacles (if any?) will I need to overcome? Thanks!
I have always preferred the older model round headlights. After some discussion here, I quickly realized that’s entirely too much hassle to retrofit. However, I do like the grill and headlights of the last year’s (model years 88-81 I believe?) squarebody suburban. I’m guessing that would be much easier to accomplish? So maybe that would be a better option? I figured before spending a lot of time searching for the parts, I’d ask the experts here about any potential headaches. I assume if I could find a complete doghouse, it would bolt on? What obstacles (if any?) will I need to overcome? Thanks!
