1986 k5 front clip???

[Florida K5]

I just acquired a new 1986 k5 on Friday. I want to change the front clip and grill to a 91 style. What will I have to replace in order to make this happen?

 

[nvrenuf]

Core support, wiring harness, lights & grille assembly.

 

[dremu]

There's a write-up for changing the 73-80 style to the new:

http://coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml

In your case it's simpler, but it's worth walking through as you'll likely have some rewiring to do, at least.

Me, I'd wanna go from the new to the old style. I dig me the mid-70's round headlights

-- A

 

[Florida K5]

Thanks ! But why do I need to replace the fenders and wipers for the new front clip? I thought they would be the same??

 

[dremu]

Thanks ! But why do I need to replace the fenders and wipers for the new front clip? I thought they would be the same??

You don't for what you're doing, as yep, they're the same. Not all of the article applies to you, but it may still be helpful.

-- A

 

[Florida K5]

Okay I will walk back through it tonight but do I definitely need to change and core support

 

[olanchamedic]

Yes

 

[Florida K5]

Are the radiator support and core support the same or are they different

 

[dremu]

Fink we're talking about the same thing. See

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=27

upper right corner, #6. (Not necessarily suggesting you buy one from LMC, but they do have the exploded parts diagrams.)

Grille and headlight stuff on

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=30

-- A

 

[nvrenuf]

Are the radiator support and core support the same or are they different

Same

 

[82355]

It is a pretty simple procedure. The toughest part is the wiring, and it is pretty simple. Just cut your harness of over on the driver's side fender well, and mostly it is just splicing like color wires.

Martin