This is one of the reasons why I love the older GM trucks, it’s easy to swap out the parts because they ere all the same back then.
@bkgarage66585 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who likes 99-02 interior better than 03-06 and I also like the looks of the 99-02 better as well
@keithschannel13025 жыл бұрын
I'm the same way man he ruined the truck now to me just buy a stupid cat eye with a manual transmission if it's got an automatic buy a 5. speed for it not ruined a 99 to 02 model with the ugly ass cat eye look
@tedinskib52345 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the interior, but I agree that the '02 front end looks "Mucho Gooder" to me, than the cat eye look.
@DONKEYSHIEET5 жыл бұрын
Nah man cat eye all the way
@okcman345 жыл бұрын
The interior is almost the same
@kaitlyntherasse83575 жыл бұрын
I wanna swap my 03 to a 02 2500hd
@BernonCars5 жыл бұрын
I kinda like the classic look of the original front end
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I know a lot of people do, but this style is one of my all time favorites. Not to mention the fenders, hood, bumper and grille were all damaged in some way so it was a perfect opportunity.
@samsquires28775 жыл бұрын
Bern on Cars yeah not fake like he made it.
@gueroburban49895 жыл бұрын
Ty Brink I agree with you 03-06 look way better
@BrayanGarcia-bo8sc5 жыл бұрын
I also did a cat eye conversation on an 02 and I think the cat eye is the best looking front end personally
@taitenst.romain14515 жыл бұрын
Brayan Garcia did yours come out any better then the one in the video?
@jamesearlcash77254 жыл бұрын
They're the second best looking truck in my opinion after the 95-98. Then 67-72.
@valdo054 жыл бұрын
How long was the process ?
@danbrown9353 жыл бұрын
Holy. I still hate the cat eye look.. I’d be doing that swap in reverse!!!!!
@4klz10 ай бұрын
@@danbrown935goofy
@tomheath71465 жыл бұрын
My opinion the 99-02 is a much nicer front end than this.
@privateparker56985 жыл бұрын
The entire is the bigger problem for me
@chevy95995 жыл бұрын
So true the 99 to 2002 the only way to go
@BrayanGarcia-bo8sc5 жыл бұрын
Personally cat eye is the way to go
@tyschultz60535 жыл бұрын
Cat eye looks way better imo
@mattconner84695 жыл бұрын
I personally like the 99-02 front end better
@Lemuz105 жыл бұрын
99-02 Hd front end is in my opinion is the best looking
@user-rv3jh8vw8k5 жыл бұрын
elcompaernie 10 hell yea, that I can agree with
@D.T.350AG5 жыл бұрын
@@Lemuz10 i was about to say the same..lol..thats wht i did to my 01
@chanseormon5 жыл бұрын
Matt Conner I like the 03-06 Front End better than the 99-02 Front End
@mattconner84695 жыл бұрын
@@chanseormon my all time favorite is 1994-1998 GMC front ends
@zorinfacer2 ай бұрын
hey quick question i know this video is older but if i have an 01 silverado do i need to buy a specific car eye stuff like year wise or can i buy any year cat eye headlights fenders hood grill ect
@TyBrink2 ай бұрын
@zorinfacer anything from 99-06 will be interchangeable but the grill and hood is different from the 03-05 and the 06-07 classic. So you'll want to match the hood and grill to those years
@zorinfacer2 ай бұрын
@@TyBrink thanks so much
@aaronjensen5925 жыл бұрын
This is technically only an 03-05 swap. 06-07 classic have a different grill/hood
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I am aware. I put 03-06 in the title because that's the common year range for that style of truck, so people could find the video easier when searching. I tried to explain a couple more things further in the description. Like I said I'm aware of the differences. 03-05 half ton and 03-04 hd's are the same. HD trucks hood and grille changed for 05-07 classic, and 06-07 classic in half ton.
@tonyguerra77995 жыл бұрын
Same shit the hood bolts on the same and so does the grill
@WhatIsKenDoing5 жыл бұрын
You are correct
@shadowopsairman15834 жыл бұрын
Yes the HD end. Which looks better than 03-05
@shadowopsairman15834 жыл бұрын
@@tonyguerra7799 wrong the grill and hood are different between 03-05 and 06-07, only the fenders are the same
@trevorjameson32135 жыл бұрын
I just found your video, and others similar, about converting to the cat eye front end. I bought my Chevy "cat eye" silverado brand new back in '05 and would have never thought the cat eye look would become so popular. But, I'm glad it did. I think it was a little ahead of it's time when it came out, because a lot of people hated it and thought it was ugly, but I guess over time, people started to really like it. I always liked it, and thought it looked good, especially with the cool looking contoured hood. I don't buy Ford trucks, so even if I hadn't liked it, I still would have bought my Chevy truck (which I still have and it still looks and runs great).
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
When I was growing up before I could drive, I loved the 03-06 Silverado. It has always been my all time favorite style truck. I thought everyone liked the cat eye style until people started commenting on this video! You're one of the only comments about liking it and not saying I ruined the truck!
@lspaul134 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink the cat eye front is way more popular its just that one guy commented hating an everyone has to copy 😂
@jesussolis69154 жыл бұрын
Can I do this 2005 switch to a 99-02 face swap?
@Z71__5 жыл бұрын
You should put the 03-06 steering wheel with controls that would make the interior look nice!! Also it would be a great DIY video.
@spark40395 жыл бұрын
The 03-06 steering wheel kind of looks like a batman symbol. It's my fave
@emyers20125 жыл бұрын
I'd watch that, and possibly do it since my avalanche is 02.
@cyclark87625 жыл бұрын
Yea that would be a good vid.
@codyyellott1174 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@shadowopsairman15834 жыл бұрын
You can take the air bag module from 07 classic and 07 and swap them...
@RecklessEnterainment5 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer the older front end but maybe it’s just me lol
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
Not just you, read the other comments lol.
@RecklessEnterainment5 жыл бұрын
Ty Brink everyone has what they like lol just go with what makes you happy lol
@Aglets975 жыл бұрын
Yeah the older front end is way better. This front end urks me.
@Karmy.5 жыл бұрын
Same
@fransiscoh94505 жыл бұрын
Hey guys I recently purchased a 00 Silverado and it has a cat eye swap. I prefer the original look and the cat eye swap looks fucking crippled so would it be a easy change back?
@Mjc1035 жыл бұрын
Those Texas edition 20's you have on your SWB would really pop on Rusty as well. Great Vid!
@Ty1erFrs6 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I was just gifted a 02 1500 from my grandparents. Hope to restore the look of the truck and this is something I'd like to do.
@Aero_HER_Dynamic5 жыл бұрын
I have a ‘00 Silverado single cab. Is it possible to do a 07-2010 front end with the one piece headlights????
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
It's probably possible, but it will have to be custom fit and the fenders won't match up with the doors.
@mikehoncho82685 жыл бұрын
Heres a 2001 with a newer escalade front end gmauthority.com/blog/2016/03/2001-chevrolet-silverado-gets-a-frankenstein-like-cadillac-conversion/
@Katryoshka2 жыл бұрын
Do you think that I would be able to do this cat I cat eye conversion on my 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD series? I do not know if the sizes are different for everything
@TyBrink2 жыл бұрын
Yes I think it's possible. It should be the same process basically that you see here.
@judondatruth1065 жыл бұрын
Good job on the swap I’m doing a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2 wheel drive but I got the 06-07 HD grill and hood what frame horns are needed
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
03-07 classic silverado half ton frame horns should be the same if you're doing a half ton.
@judondatruth1065 жыл бұрын
Ok so also do the bumper and pads from a 2 wheel drive
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
@@judondatruth106 2wd or 4wd won't matter, the bumpers should all be the same. The frame horns and bumpers are different on 3/4 ton trucks though.
@BrandyJ1015 жыл бұрын
Will definitely be referring back to this video if I ever get the chance to do this to my 2000 1500. Thanks for posting this video!
@chevylandt.v5 жыл бұрын
I don't get why you would put on the cat eyes on older model i perfer the old one but still a good video
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I put this front end on it because I like it better and it's my truck! Not to mention both fenders, hood, grille and bumper were all damaged in some way so I needed to replace them anyway.
@chevylandt.v5 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink oh I see well any way I am not hating your video I find it very helpful infact , it came out good and I wasn't that hard very easy to do nice by the way.
@fintansky93694 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink It ruined the truck since the cat eye models have sharper overall than the 99-02 models.
@coreythefam64555 жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with the 99-02 U don’t like how it looks?
@emyers20125 жыл бұрын
It's been 15 hours. Just wondering if you got to the point in the video where he says it looks better with the new stuff.
@emyers20125 жыл бұрын
@@coreythefam6455 took another 10 hours to decide to come back with a second reply? 🤣🤣🤣
@coreythefam64555 жыл бұрын
ErikfagMyers what are you talking about? Second reply 10hrs later? This is my first reply. I think you need to stay off the meth and watch ur child boy.
@emyers20125 жыл бұрын
@@coreythefam6455 so were deleting comments? Ahh ok. Only meth heads delete thier comments. See what I did there.
@coreythefam64555 жыл бұрын
Erik Myers deleting comments LOL u literally made that up 😂
@tedinskib52345 жыл бұрын
I'll take the '02 parts, to put on my '05.
@shadowopsairman15834 жыл бұрын
Wiring harnesses tend to be different...
@skippyboy88 Жыл бұрын
The 04 suburban and Tahoe doesn't have the cateyes. Are the basically 02 Silverado front end
@MrMazda-yw1cr5 жыл бұрын
Love love LOVE that truck!! And you and your father done a great job there... looking forward to seeing the rest of the modifications you’re gonna do
@Comm0ut Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Now I know about the bumper brackets which is nicer than being surprised.
@nicholasglambeck69825 жыл бұрын
What would i require to change my 2001 silverado headlights to sierra headlights? Aftermarket sierra headlights look way better
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but I would guess in order to make them fit right you would need sierra fenders hood and grille maybe the whole front end.
@Itsme83. Жыл бұрын
I just bought an 06 1500 wt and noticed the front frame was cut and welded but it’s an 06 bumper. Not sure what they did. Thought that was wierd.
@TyBrink Жыл бұрын
Could be they put the taller HD bumper cap on, if that's not it then I don't know why either
@asvpxmi6uel3 жыл бұрын
So if I wanted to do this reversed would it be pretty much the same ?
@AP93115 жыл бұрын
Looks easy to do. So you had to put bumper on with brackets on to line them up to the front chassis legs then tack it to hold it before you took bumper off to weld it fully? And how long you figure how long from start to finish?
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I measured where the brackets sat on the old frame pieces, and then I just tacked them on the truck in the same position. They were centered left to right and the top part measured about 3/4" above the frame. Tacked them on level and where I thought they needed to be then test fit the bumper. We started working on the truck at 3pm and I finished up around 9pm, so it took my dad and I about 5-6 hours together.
@AP93115 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink oh very nice! 5-6 hours is not that bad at all. Very nice job!! Looks so clean and square!
@strumminandwrenchin91627 ай бұрын
I want to buy a 2000-2002 silverado JUST like yours and plan to convert the front end to a 2006-07 1500 front end when i get promoted.
@heidig65303 жыл бұрын
Where can I purchase a bug shield??? Red tail hawk got mine, not once, but twice!
@klaadrf8557Ай бұрын
Can I just change the headlight bracket to put Cateye headlights or do I have to change fender too ?
@JacobAthens10 ай бұрын
Very Nice video . I have a question Tho , Can i turn my 04 Chevy Silverado Front end to a 1999 Front End ? Plz Reply Thank You .
@TyBrink10 ай бұрын
Yes it would be the same process as this
@BayAreaMCs4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Finally, ive been looking for this video for weeks
@richardf54444 ай бұрын
I have a question in a 2006 GMC Sierra can you swap the 2002 or the 2006 silverado headlight?
@NiteHawk8615 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Kinda bummed you didn’t go with the hd hood
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I have just always liked the 03-05 half ton style the best, but if a good deal would have popped up on a 06 hood and grille I probably would have gone that way.
@JaviGarcia12 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the headlamp harness is the same from 99-02 and 03-06??
@luisortiz25312 жыл бұрын
Wow looks amazing I’m in the process of doing this on my GMC to a cat eye
@Reddog7945 жыл бұрын
I want to do this to my 05 2dr Blazer with the 05 Colorado front
@andresmorales57333 жыл бұрын
For the headlights are the connections the same I plan on swapping my 99 to a 06 front end but what to put the led headlights on it just had that doubt about the headlight connections
@TyBrink3 жыл бұрын
The lights all plug in to the old wiring other than one of the marker lights in the lower housing if I remember right. I had to just leave one unplugged maybe, it's been a while since I did this.
@apollocreed20895 жыл бұрын
Is there any other difference in the frame from an 06 to 02 other than the bumper mounts?
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I can't say 100% but I'm guessing they're probably identical apart from the bumper mounts yes.
@twiztid1fiddy5 жыл бұрын
I want that front bumper you took off
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I would say come and get it but I'm guessing you don't live anywhere near Iowa
@lsxcole70395 жыл бұрын
Looks 1000 times better!
@frankm85334 жыл бұрын
My 04 is about to go to the 06 front but I noticed my grill touches my bumper. I took it all apart can't figure out why. Truck has been wreaked before long ago. I may take it to a body shop see what's up. Cause when I do the 2500 upper bumper pad it won't work at all if it touches now with stock pad on it.
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
Yeah you'll probably need to cut the bumper brackets off and move them down if you want to use the HD pad.
@tyurie8142 жыл бұрын
So does the bumper have to be changed, my 04 tahoe has a nice black painted bumper that I don't want to get rid of
@TyBrink2 жыл бұрын
Yes the bumpers are different from 99-02 to 03-06 on the Silverados
@tyurie8142 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink do you know if the brackets are the only major difference, or if it just doesn't fit. Because the round eyes still look good just not great.
@littlefarmtosee47092 жыл бұрын
You should put the 2500 HD conversation
@RusticShine3 ай бұрын
guna be doing this with a 2500hd 02 to 03 swap. the 02 is smashed as it rolled down my hhill and hit my trailer.
@bradentworow97505 жыл бұрын
Does the box have rust under the flares?
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's junk, I'm still looking for a good rust free bed. I show the rust under the flares at around 3:46 in this video I'll link here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZqVgKufgb19m6s
@mauricewilliams6122 жыл бұрын
Your truck looks great with the cat eye swap. I have a 00 suburban I would love to do the same thing to
@Thediecastvault2 жыл бұрын
So I have a 2000 v6 single cab Silverado will 2003 fenders fit on it ? I want to do a cateye conversion as well but before I order parts I would like to know if 2003 parts will fit it
@TyBrink2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be the exact same process as you see in this video. This is a 2000 model year, same as yours.
@Thediecastvault2 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink thank you for replying!
@Chev_Dev23 күн бұрын
Can't you use the same bumper so you don't need to weld the frame piece on
@jordan72908 күн бұрын
would anyone have the link or list of where to get the bumper brackets
@BillyBonFim805 ай бұрын
Anyone have any pointers on doing this in reverse? I want to change my 04 Cat Eye to the 2002 front
@darrelldemby39612 жыл бұрын
What made you want the cat eye look
@Aidanrileymcgowan4 жыл бұрын
Can you do this but the other way around, 05 to 02 silverado?
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
Sure, it would be the same process.
@skylerzuck41555 жыл бұрын
What pick and pull did you go to? I’m in north east Iowa
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I go to a lot of different ones but the main 2 I get most of my parts are nordstroms in Sioux falls and a1 crashed cars in sioux city. There are probably a few closer to you, these are as far as you can go in western Iowa.
@brent4404 жыл бұрын
if i had an o5 i would want to swap to your old front end. takes a stand up guy to prefer the cats eys, but just watch, as these hated styles will be treasures one day like my 64 c10. they were considered ugly too. theyre really not that bad
@richardresendez2325 Жыл бұрын
Was it hard with the fuse box in the way?
@dh-vp6uj5 жыл бұрын
My first truck was a cat eye and as far would have it I have a 99 Silverado 1500 now but I just hate the front end and really wanna do the conversion to the cateye but it seems daunting to me seeming how I'm 19 but seeing this I'm fairly certain I can do it I'll post updates on if I ever do it
@brandon_htx13772 жыл бұрын
Did u ever decide to do it I’m sure ur 21 now right?
@edwinmonterroza74265 жыл бұрын
Should have done the hd. I have an 06 hood and grill looks better
@jamesbarrentineiv113 Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to leave the stock bumper and hood?
@drron56084 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it would it work for a 01 2500 it would just need the 2500 front end?
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
The body parts would all be the same, the only difference I believe would be the bumper. It mounts in a different place on the 2500s depending if you want to use the later bumpers that have a taller top plastic cap.
@chuyontop-gp2te5 ай бұрын
do you think i can do with with the same stuff on a 01 tahoe?
@laconfusa7219 Жыл бұрын
Whatsup man how many inches up or down did you weld the frame brackets for the bumper ??!
@vtx1300c74 Жыл бұрын
looks like he matched em up exactly with the old ones
@Florida_man_in_training5 ай бұрын
Im thinking about Cateye swapping my suburban, any tips?
@chrisg0529 Жыл бұрын
Did you have to do anything with the plugs for the lights ?
@vtx1300c74 Жыл бұрын
u do not
@grissom.4 жыл бұрын
Could this be done but in the opposite way? Like if I had a 03 could I put a 02 front end?
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
Yes, exact same process just reversed.
@mayleeds5 жыл бұрын
Need the heavy duty hood
@diegorivera26564 жыл бұрын
can i use the core support out of a 2500hd ?
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but I would guess no.
@alexseals10453 жыл бұрын
Old thread I know, but can anyone verify if the core support and hood latch have to be swapped?
@TyBrink3 жыл бұрын
They don't have to be swapped, but I would do the hood latch. It's a little hard to reach.
@alexseals10453 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink thanks!
@juanmoreno51873 жыл бұрын
So I got a 1999 gmc front end if I change it to 03 front end I don’t have to change the doors
@TyBrink3 жыл бұрын
Right the doors are all the same 99-06
@andresmorales57333 жыл бұрын
Had trouble connecting the headlights they weren’t fitting that well
@gstubbz5 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Thank you for the info on how to remove things, I am slowly learning a bit more about the gmt800 era! Maybe someday I'll end up with one I've owned a countless number of gmt400s!
@adrianzaragoza2773 жыл бұрын
I have a question do I need to change my radiator support? Or I have to use a 2003?
@TyBrink3 жыл бұрын
As far as I know you don't need the 03 one. I think I showed everything I needed in the video and I didn't need it.
@82ndairborn683 жыл бұрын
Bro this is my truck awesome same color and everything
@dylanattaway66014 ай бұрын
Does the 03-07 valance fit on a 2000
@Raad8315 жыл бұрын
Hey there ty! I got a few questions since you have a quad cab I have a 13 f150 quad cab and the doors are saggy and make squeezy sounds on the inside if u suffer from the same issue please show us how u deal with it in a vid Thanks bro
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
I have new door pins for the truck but I might wait until a bigger project like the rockers and cab corners where I would have to take the doors off anyway.
@pandawillymofo65185 жыл бұрын
Real question is, are u going to lift it or lower it??
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
Probably neither. I just want to get it looking like a clean stock truck for now.
@pandawillymofo65185 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink well at least level it dude😎
@kmam115094 жыл бұрын
Man you got a steal on these prices
@raulmadrigal33163 жыл бұрын
Hey Um if you don’t mind me asking where did you get your front bumper brackets from ?
@johnweglarz25743 жыл бұрын
Is this the same process for an Escalade front end swap?
@TyBrink3 жыл бұрын
I don't know for sure but I'd say it's probably the same exact process.
@torkscreww15464 жыл бұрын
okay so big question here, i have a 04 gmc 2500hd. is it possible to swap that into a cat eye set up? really love the cat eye look
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
Yes it would be the same process as I showed here, the one minor difference being the front bumper. On the 2500hds I believe the body sits a little higher off the frame than the 1500s so the bumper might mount in a different spot depending if you want to use the taller top plastic bumper cap that came on the later 2500hds.
@rickety52114 жыл бұрын
Do you have a total on how much this cost you and would you recommend doing this even if you have no experience?
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
It cost me about 650 bucks but that's no paint work to match the truck. The cost will be totally different depending where you get the parts. The whole process is just nuts, bolts and clips other than welding the new bumper mounts on, and I think you can actually get bolt on ones too so it's really not too difficult.
@breb595 жыл бұрын
Anyone know if its possible to swap only the front clip without the fenders and hood?
@BrucePierson5 жыл бұрын
Looks way better with the front end changed. It would have been good if you'd showed a before and after picture at the end.
@julianr62834 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to convert 04 Silverado to 2000 Sierra lights , grill etc ?
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
Sure, it would be the same process as this. Just get all the right parts.
@smrtrbl864 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. I'm glad someone did a video. I've been dragging my feet mostly cause I color matched rhino liner my entire truck....
@castellano_ernesto247 ай бұрын
Would it be the same for a 2000 gmc?
@anthonymaniz98964 жыл бұрын
Do you need to change the radiator support
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
No
@edwardvasquez2183 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I agree im not a cateye fan. Looks good. Good luck.
@jesuscontreras19123 жыл бұрын
Hi, so did you use same core support and same headlights harness??
@TyBrink3 жыл бұрын
Yes I did not change the core support and I believe all the headlights plugged right in with the old harness as well
@jesuscontreras19123 жыл бұрын
@@TyBrink thank you I just bought mine I'm doing my 01 tahoe but I bought core support with radiator and fans..so I guess I use the same support I do need the bumper brackets tho.
@genericjosh963 жыл бұрын
Could someone do this conversion and keep the 99-02 bumper?
@LuisLopez-jm9hm5 жыл бұрын
Ty brink you should whatch truck masters video on how to replace the cab corners
@TruckCamperCooking5 жыл бұрын
looks great man. thanks for the tutorial. definitely would like to do this on my truck and this is one of the best how to videos showing it
@PhilTooTrill2 жыл бұрын
What all do I need for the conversation
@thatgamerguy13245 жыл бұрын
*how to lower the MSRP of your truck with a couple simple steps*
@TyBrink5 жыл бұрын
Do you know what MSRP stands for?
@christianruiz.61544 жыл бұрын
Are the light sockets the same for the head lights
@TyBrink4 жыл бұрын
Yes they plug right into the new lights
@lalonbs00925 жыл бұрын
How many inches are they to weld the brackets?
@chrispearce92244 жыл бұрын
Anyone have links to swap from 'cat eye' to the normal front ends. This is the first place I have ever heard of 'cat eye' front end. LoL. Didn't realize it had a nickname. I skip so many trucks for sale because of this style of front end. If there is a way to smooth out that 'cat eye' look I would definately be buying a couple trucks.
@JohnSmith_Official2 жыл бұрын
Does this work with sierra as well ?
@TyBrink2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I would assume all the 99-06 front ends would interchange gmc and chevy