General Chat Chat about all things Blazer (and related vehicles). Off-topic stuff should be in the lounge, and all mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.

Advise needed for facelift

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:41 PM
  #1  
chevyblazer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Beginning Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20
chevyblazer is an unknown quantity at this point
Smile Advise needed for facelift

Dislike the chevy face, (mine is a 95 chevy blazer), and wanna change to the GMC jimmy look! i plan to buy GMC grille, hood, headlamp, bumper cover(with fog lamps), in addition to these, anything else i need to add to make it a true GMC Jimmy? Your advise will be highly appreciated, and thanks all for any tips!!!
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:46 PM
  #2  
trapperjohn4077's Avatar
Beginning Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 16
trapperjohn4077 is on a distinguished road
Default

I like the idea, be sure to post pics before/after/during/etc.....
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 04:14 PM
  #3  
wlorton's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,229
From: Central Il
wlorton has a spectacular aura aboutwlorton has a spectacular aura about
Default

Go to a junkyard and compare... idk if they have different radiator supports or not.. Because I think the grille has different retainer points...
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:21 PM
  #4  
Sisk's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4,772
From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Sisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant futureSisk has a brilliant future
Default

Any badging would have to be changes. Nothing worse then seeing a GMC front end with "Blazer" all over the sides and back of it. The other thing is your steering wheel has a bowtie on it, but that might be getting a bit **** lol.
And x2 with what lorton said. I think they may be different rad mounts...
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 02:30 PM
  #5  
chevyblazer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Beginning Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20
chevyblazer is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

Finally, i decide to facelift it to 98+ chevy blazer look, buy the new grille assembly, headlamp assembly..., from gmpartsdirect.com, and suddenly found the headlamp bracket can't be mounted on the 95 radiator support, do i need buy a new 98+ radiator support? ( i assume new compatibility problems will emerge...), or i could convert my existing radiator support so as to fit the new headlamp bracket? Any tip or advise will be very much appreciated!
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 03:15 PM
  #6  
wlorton's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,229
From: Central Il
wlorton has a spectacular aura aboutwlorton has a spectacular aura about
Default

Originally Posted by chevyblazer
Finally, i decide to facelift it to 98+ chevy blazer look, buy the new grille assembly, headlamp assembly..., from gmpartsdirect.com, and suddenly found the headlamp bracket can't be mounted on the 95 radiator support, do i need buy a new 98+ radiator support? ( i assume new compatibility problems will emerge...), or i could convert my existing radiator support so as to fit the new headlamp bracket? Any tip or advise will be very much appreciated!
Yes, you need a new radiator support... there is a thread about updating...

But when i replaced my radiator support, there are two separate supports for 95-97 and 98+
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 07:38 PM
  #7  
ohsofly's Avatar
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,534
From: Camrose AB... Canada
ohsofly will become famous soon enoughohsofly will become famous soon enough
Default

I vote for modifying the one you have.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
das96blazer
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
3
Jun 2, 2011 08:55 PM
chevyblazer
Engine & Transmission
2
Jul 20, 2010 12:20 PM
Skinkutter
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
2
Jul 22, 2009 04:34 PM
dustinm417
General Tech Help
6
Aug 23, 2006 09:49 PM
blazer85
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
2
Nov 18, 2005 04:41 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:50 AM.