Cat eyes, and front end swaps

[jarydM]

As a rule, I pretty much dislike the “cat-eye” headlights, and the way the whole front comes together on the silverados from 03-06. Honestly the lines in the nbs tahoe front (and the silverados before cat eye) are just so much cleaner, and look like a better built truck.

But while searching for parts to repair the front of my nbs (post ) I ran across this.... and as much as I hate to admit it, I kinda love it. What do you all think?


Honestly, maybe I can put it together with the standard lights and hood as well, just keeping the grill, light separator peices, and the bumper assembly?

 

[Doubeleive]

I always thought my 03 Silverado bumper would look good on my 00 Yukon I never tried it but I was always eyeballing it... lol
I think some of these front clips swaps look alright and some don't, I guess it just depends on what years it is done on.
bottom line is it can be done (obviously) just takes a little work, a little patience and probably some extra parts on hand to get it just right

 

[adriver]

I keep trying to see it, but it just looks off to me. I don't like the roof racks anyways, but for me I need to see it without the bug deflector and roof rack. Both of those just throw off the lines too much for me.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

As a rule, I pretty much dislike the “cat-eye” headlights, and the way the whole front comes together on the silverados from 03-06. Honestly the lines in the nbs tahoe front (and the silverados before cat eye) are just so much cleaner, and look like a better built truck.

But while searching for parts to repair the front of my nbs (post ) I ran across this.... and as much as I hate to admit it, I kinda love it. What do you all think?


Honestly, maybe I can put it together with the standard lights and hood as well, just keeping the grill, light separator peices, and the bumper assembly?View attachment 210839
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I'm torn. I do really like the bumper and grille. The cateyes, though....

 

[adventurenali92]

I'm torn. I do really like the bumper and grille. The cateyes, though....

I agree. The bumper and grille look good. Looking at the second pic head on, it looks decent, but that side view first pic just looks a bit off to me. I don’t know whether to like it or not.

 

[eohat]

More cat-eyed front end pics.

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/cat-eyed-tahoe-conversion.4676/

 

[jarydM]

I agree. The bumper and grille look good. Looking at the second pic head on, it looks decent, but that side view first pic just looks a bit off to me. I don’t know whether to like it or not.

That head on pic looks great, from the side it looks like a mistake, lol.

I’ve got some time, just gotta find some parts, but I might try to make that grille/bumper combo work.

 

[camaroz1985]

Not a fan. I have always thought the 01-02 HD was the best look on the SUVs and trucks. I actually considered converting my 06 Dually to the 01-02 front end, but ended up with the Suburban so now that conversion is much easier.

 

[adriver]

Saw this one, (not affiliated)
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/chevy-tahoe/6749548695.html

That bumper Is a little off, and I would like to see it green or black. I swear if you put "FOREST SERVICE" on the side, I would think you could convince people. Maybe kick some people out of there prime camping site so you could test it for "official business".

 

[jarydM]

Saw this one, (not affiliated)
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/chevy-tahoe/6749548695.html

That bumper Is a little off, and I would like to see it green or black. I swear if you put "FOREST SERVICE" on the side, I would think you could convince people. Maybe kick some people out of there prime camping site so you could test it for "official business".



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I think it only looks good with the HD grill color matched, otherwise there’s no reason not to use the 01-02 HD grill/bumper, IMO

My current pondering is if I could cobble together the bumper, color matched, grill color matched, and bumper lights, with standard top lights, and standard hood.

Maybe too much fabrication, but I’m gonna head to a pick-n-pull and take a look.