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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew

That'd make it an early 97 so you'll have to change the header panel out
What would I need to do that?
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Connor97

What would I need to do that?
Just the header panel off a later build 97 or 98, you'll be able to tell which it is in the junk yard because the headlights and corners will come out separately
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew

Just the header panel off a later build 97 or 98, you'll be able to tell which it is in the junk yard because the headlights and corners will come out separately
Is there any lightning headlights that fit my style header panel? Or do I have to switch them out
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Connor97

Is there any lightning headlights that fit my style header panel? Or do I have to switch them out
You have to switch them, all aftermarket lights for these trucks are for the newer header panel variant
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 01:01 AM
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Alright, thanks everyone! I'll keep you posted when it comes time to get some
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 02:09 AM
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This is what the stock lightning headlights look on a non-lightning. You can see the stock headlight in on the edge of the engine bay for reference. It makes the truck look more up to date I think.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Connor97
I'll have to ask my dad about that because he's the one who gave it to me. All I know is he bought it new in 96 and its a 97
Look at the build date on the VIN tag on the drivers door. If it was bought in '96 though it probably is the old style. As said, you will need to get a header panel from a later '97 or a '98.


[MENTION=188153]Gorilla978[/MENTION], you have a pic with the hood closed?
I know I said I don't like all chrome headlights, but since you have the chrome grill, it may look OK, but want to see it with the hood down.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 01:33 AM
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@Gorilla978, you have a pic with the hood closed?
I know I said I don't like all chrome headlights, but since you have the chrome grill, it may look OK, but want to see it with the hood down.[/QUOTE]



Thought I had a more direct one but this is as close as I have uploaded at the moment.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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Chrome looks good on this one. Goes with the header panel and wheels. Only thing missing are the chrome mirror caps. I will wait until my one-piece units go, and install the black lightning-style ones. They will definitely fit better than the one-piece jobs, and there's a ton of posts about the drawback of projector lights here.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorilla978
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Thought I had a more direct one but this is as close as I have uploaded at the moment.
Thanks.
That actually looks good.
Like I said, normally I don't like all chrome headlights on anything but what, but yours pulls it off.
I would not like it on the OP truck since they have the red grill.
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