DEBT JET Posted December 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hey I've done this exact conversion to my truck and I am having some hood fitment issues. Ive got it lined up to where it doesn't rub, it latches fine in the front center, but it seems to bow out towards each end above the headlights. Check out my pics). Any remedies for this? I really need some help here It's been over a year and I am at a loss as to what else to try. Any input is greatly appreciated. pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy91040 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 WOW looks great dude. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Eagle Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I have a question about the bumper mount brackets you used. You said you bolted them on and I done this on a truck a while back and had to weld them on. The brackets I used was from a wrecked truck and had to be cut off. Does the bumper brackets have a way to bolt them to the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBT JET Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I have a question about the bumper mount brackets you used. You said you bolted them on and I done this on a truck a while back and had to weld them on. The brackets I used was from a wrecked truck and had to be cut off. Does the bumper brackets have a way to bolt them to the frame? Yes. The new OEM frame horn ends bolt-on. It came with the bolts and a template. The brackets have nuts welded in them. After I bolted them on I shot some undercoat on it just to seal it. If I can answer any more questions please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankvallynot Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 One question Ive been trying for a few weeks but where did you order the parts from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBT JET Posted April 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) One question Ive been trying for a few weeks but where did you order the parts from?? Sorry for the late reply but all the parts I ordered was from my local gm dealer. Edited April 6, 2013 by DEBT JET (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathin93 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Do you by chance happen to have all the part numbers needed for the conversion? I've got a 99 regular cab that needs a new front end, and I really want to make it look like an SS. By the way, love your truck! It looks amazing! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBT JET Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Do you by chance happen to have all the part numbers needed for the conversion? I've got a 99 regular cab that needs a new front end, and I really want to make it look like an SS. By the way, love your truck! It looks amazing! Thanks in advance! I have some of the part numbers but not all of them. I must be missing a page or two also the copies that i have are a little hard to read I hope I wrote them down correctly: fender- Z14C88944419 list $271.21 fender- LMA88944420 list $274.05 support- 208C15798722 list $25.34 support- 212E15798921 list $20.21 fascia- 12335659 list $486.37 grille- 12335765 list $119.41 duct- 12335767 list $195.29 duct- 12335766 list $193.81 grille- 19168630 list $552.32 hood- 88944302 list $485.95 The chrome bumper and headlights aren't listed because I purchased them off craigslist. there is also about $400 worth of brackets and the frame horn ends that I haven't listed. Hope this helps if you need anything let me know. Edited February 12, 2014 by DEBT JET (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hey I've done this exact conversion to my truck and I am having some hood fitment issues. Ive got it lined up to where it doesn't rub, it latches fine in the front center, but it seems to bow out towards each end above the headlights. Check out my pics). Any remedies for this? I really need some help here It's been over a year and I am at a loss as to what else to try. Any input is greatly appreciated. Hey bill. I haven't done this swap, being an SS, but I'm having the same exact issue with my hood bowing out down above the headlights after installing an aftermarket hood. It's really noticeable on the passenger side. Drive me crazy!! I saw you PMd Zach about a possible remedy. Any chance it may fix my fitment issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBT JET Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Hey bill. I haven't done this swap, being an SS, but I'm having the same exact issue with my hood bowing out down above the headlights after installing an aftermarket hood. It's really noticeable on the passenger side. Drive me crazy!! I saw you PMd Zach about a possible remedy. Any chance it may fix my fitment issue? hey mid12s, Its hard to say being aftermarket it might just be in the stamping of the metal. A lot of times at work with aftermarket hoods (also some OE stuff) we would have to put a piece of 2x4 on the rad. support by the latch and have two people one on each side push down to "bow" it back into the correct shape. sorry I couldn't be more help. Bill. Edited February 13, 2014 by DEBT JET (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Man what a change that made. Looks great. You gonna do the ss cladding now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBT JET Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Man what a change that made. Looks great. You gonna do the ss cladding now? Nah. I never priced them. I know claddings can be expensive. I've put many on that cost close to a thousand each. Not saying the ss cost that much but they do add up quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbor_SS'n-it Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Damn sexy looking truck you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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