73-87chevytrucks.com

73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: zieg85 on August 25, 2012, 10:44:58 am

Title: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: zieg85 on August 25, 2012, 10:44:58 am

I am at a place in my 1985 C20 Scottsdale facelift and want your guys opinions regarding what I should do....  The picture is showing where I am at.  I found the core support section where the inner fender well bolts to it having some rust issues.  I have a replacement fender and new GM inner as well as a very nice battery tray.  I have heard that the 89-91 lights on the newer front end are not the best but I really like the appearance of them.  I have squirreled away two complete core supports in both styles.  I know the quad set up works great for lights especially when all 4 are on.  Anyone who has done the conversion please post your opinions... 

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: slammed79 on August 25, 2012, 01:40:59 pm

I haven't done the swap myself, but I love the 89-91 gmc setup, especially on a truck.

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: Edahall on August 25, 2012, 11:02:19 pm

Quote from: zieg85 on August 25, 2012, 10:44:58 am

I have heard that the 89-91 lights on the newer front end are not the best but I really like the appearance of them.

Yes, the light output is so bad it's a safety issue IMO.  To fix that issue on my 1990 Suburban, I installed a set of Hella headlights and relayed them.  It was somewhat costly for the Hella headlights but the difference was highly worth it.

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: Townsend600 on August 27, 2012, 05:27:34 pm

I would go for either and just convert them to HID's and put a phantom grille over it.  Hide it all.

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: Captkaos on August 28, 2012, 05:06:20 pm

You can get around the bad lighting as stated, go with the one you like.

I prefer stacked at over the 89-91 at this point in time.  12 year ago, it was the other way around.

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: zieg85 on August 28, 2012, 09:31:57 pm

Thanks guys for the comments.  I figured out what I am gonna do.  It was right under my nose.  I will update my project with pictures when I go there...

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: rs74 on September 03, 2012, 09:11:53 am

I like both but prefer the quad setup. The truck has to have the right look in order for me to like the newer setup.

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: zieg85 on September 03, 2012, 10:05:56 am

I have decided to keep what I have, fix it with a repair section section cut off from my 86C10 which the 91 front was for anyway.

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: Cabcorner on September 05, 2012, 07:55:30 pm

        Good call I'm getting sick of all the 89-91 front end swaps . How did this get in the engine drivetrain section?

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: zieg85 on September 05, 2012, 08:20:20 pm

Quote from: Cabcorner on September 05, 2012, 07:55:30 pm

        How did this get in the engine drivetrain section?

My bad, I asked the mods once I figured I put it in the wrong spot to put it in the body section, eventually it will get moved

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: Captkaos on September 06, 2012, 11:25:42 am

Oops, I dropped the ball on moving it.  Sorry...

Title: Re: 89-91 Silverado front end versus the 81-87 quad light front
Post by: big bear on September 06, 2012, 04:02:08 pm

I am huge fan of quad headlight setup. I cannot stand the  89-91 front.just my opinion.