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 Post subject: convert 93-97 to look like 98-00
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ok, this is probably a stupid idea, but i am going to look at a pair of 93-97's tomorrow for $1200 (for the pair) and was wondering how hard it is to convert them to look like a 98-00?

on the front end, can you just open up the opening on the fender a little to accept the 98-00 corners or would you need the 98-00 fenders?

what all would be needed to do the front end?

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on the cab, i know they added some length to the cab in 98, but it's all behind the doors, right? so could you go to a junkyard and get the rear section of a 98+ cab and graft it onto the 93-97? i know i would have to shorten the bed the same amount as was added to the cab....but has it ever been done?

i like the look of 98-00's, but for the price, i think it would be cheaper to get these, part one out, and then buy all the stuff to make the other look like a 98-00....

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wow, i just looked up the wheelbases and theres a 3.7" difference in the wheelbase....did they actually wanus THAT much to the cabs?

taking 4" out of the bed might make it look a little goofy.....


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get the hood/core support/inner fenders(metal and plastic)/fenders/front bumper/headlights/headerpanel/grill (basically a whole front clip) and put itll go right on the 93-97s. y extend the cab? its only the standard cabs that are a lil bit longer...there isnt a need for it.
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bodydropped85 wrote:
get the hood/core support/inner fenders(metal and plastic)/fenders/front bumper/headlights/headerpanel/grill (basically a whole front clip) and put itll go right on the 93-97s. y extend the cab? its only the standard cabs that are a lil bit longer...there isnt a need for it.


not a need for it? you cant fit a decent system in a std cab 93-97 without bucket seats and a center sub box....my friend has a 99 and his box for 2 10's is the absolute smallest requirements fosgate recommended for his subs (P1's)....thats behind the seat, and he lost i think 2 notcheson the adjustment


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ooooo were talkin exteneded cabs. yea ive ben through the system deals. you could do buckets and put em in the middle maybe?
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i really don't want to put buckets in it.....


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Or you can just build a frame from the cab back and not take anything away from the bed just extend it out a few inches to make up for the added inches on the cab. Still seems like a lot of work just to put some subs in a truck though. My 2 pennies anyway. When are you supposed to be gettin these 2 trucks?? I may be interested in one of them or some parts man. Good luck with it, Later
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am going to go look at them in the morning....


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o, forgot to say, backhalfing it is not an option...the truck will not be bagged, just a daily driver....wheels, 2/3 drop, system, and some shaving.....


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I wouldn't buy them man if you really want a 98-2000 body style I'm sure you could find one for around 2 grand. It sounds like a good idea but in the end you will probably end up spending more money buying all the parts you need for the conversion then if you sold the extra parts from the extra truck. Bodydropped85 pretty much covered everything you will need, but you will also need the front frame bumper mounts, modify the wiring, and maybe replacing the radiator.

Did you take any pictures of the trucks? Usually the bed and tailgate are hot items if they are in good shape.


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i haven't even seen them yet.....my brother found them at a car lot and he is taking me to look at them in the morning.....

the front end really doesn't look to bad on 93-97's, its just the lack of cab room that makes me wish they were newer...o well, my brother has a set of fosgate 10's that would fit between a set of bucket seats if i put some in it, so i guess i might do that....


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that's cool, so your really into audio? I thought is was pretty cool when I was younger then one day I put 3 12s in my truck and that got it out of my system pretty quick lol


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DEFINATELY into audio.....

i would rather have a vehicle that is all stock with a monster system than baged/bodydropped with no system.....


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