I have an early 97 XL that I would like to upgrade the headlights on. The problem is that the headlights mount differently on trucks built after 7/1996. Headlight options for the early 97 models are limited (LMC truck has stock and Euro, thats it) so I was wondering if anyone has ever tried or seen the later style headlights being modified to fit the early 97's bracket?

Thanks!

 

If I remember correctly, you can buy a header panel and the other parts needed from a 98 and swap them. But I'm just stabbing in the dark on that...

 

you're right.

 

Woohoo.

 

Thanks guys, that doesn't sound too bad. I appreciate the help.

 

No problem.

Depending on the availability of the parts at a local junkyard, and depending in your location, you may be able to grab the majority of the parts from here --> www.Certifit.com

 

I got my header panel for $35 IIRC off www.partsgeek.com. Shipping may be a bit steep though

 

sorry about bringing back and oldish thread

so all I need is the header panel and that is it or is there something else

 

What is the build date on your truck? If I recall correctly, trucks built after 7/96 don't need the header panel swap.

 

02/96 is the build date

 

Then yes, all you will need to do is swap out to a newer header panel.

 

sounds like a plan, thanks for the info

 

anyone know where I can get the tabs for the headlights to hold them in place

 

Off of any truck at the junk yard. Other than that I am not sure. That is what I did.

 

well i got 2 from the dealer for 8 dollars a piece just to hold me over till I can get the other two and then all I need is the screw that holds th corners in