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Differences Between 97/98 And 99-2003 Year Models ?

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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks, but I was looking for info related to the front bumper, grill and valence.
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by alpine67
Thanks, but I was looking for info related to the front bumper, grill and valence.
As far as I know, as long as you get the bumper, valance, and grill from a 99+, you'll be fine. Header panel was the only issue, and only had to be changed of it were a very early build 97.
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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And brackets, pages 22 and 23, -

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fe/full.aspx?Page=22
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Do ya'll think the ease of swapping using 99-02 parts would still apply for the 03 front parts? Its a lot different than the 99-02 version.
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
Thought they may have to be, but was very uncertain. Thanks fer the confirmation. Only had 03's, so no reason to look into it!
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by screamineagle
My 2000 scab has rear open doors. I "think" that started in 99. And don't mention "no rust" that just makes me mad lol. Hell, my 2006 screw has the cab corners starting to rust through!
Yes, 1999.
My Cousin comes out here from Michigan and he can't believe how Clean and Rust Free our Vehicles are.
That's about all he talks about until we take him & his Wife up to one of those narrow above timber line 4-wheel roads.
Sorry to ramble.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 03f15012
Thought they may have to be, but was very uncertain. Thanks fer the confirmation. Only had 03's, so no reason to look into it!
Yea, I had an 01 for awhile and wanted to convert to a 97/98 front end. They look much better IMO. Never happened though, the 98 ran much better than the 01 so I sold the 01.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
Yea, I had an 01 for awhile and wanted to convert to a 97/98 front end. They look much better IMO. Never happened though, the 98 ran much better than the 01 so I sold the 01.
Gotcha. Biggest thing 99+ had going for it was the larger grill selection. 3 for 97-98, and 5 for the 99+. Man, do I love the Lightning grill too.
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 03f15012
Gotcha. Biggest thing 99+ had going for it was the larger grill selection. 3 for 97-98, and 5 for the 99+. Man, do I love the Lightning grill too.
Here is examples
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