gmt 400 to 800

[khaos88gt]

Im trying to find out if the gmt 800 gmc sierra body panels will bolt onto my 98 gmt 400? Ive seen the front end of an 800 on a 96 but dont know if it just bolted up or if he custom did this or what. Anyone know for sure, what about doors, bed, etc?

 

[Butch]

It's all different, to graft it together it requires a lot of time, body work, and custom fabrication

Edit: ...and the final product usually doesn't line up right and looks like ass

 

[frito-bandito]

It does require a lot of cutting and splicing and is a huge job. There was a small write up on how to do this mod in Street Trucks magazine a few years ago, it might be on their website. I've seen some good looking finished products BUT not many.

 

[1badgmc]

Far from a bolt-on. Everything is different. Period.

 

[khaos88gt]

well that stink

I guess Ill just stick with a nice after market front end and bumper. So what about door handles do they function the same?

 

[1badgmc]

I guess Ill just stick with a nice after market front end and bumper. So what about door handles do they function the same?

They function more-or-less the same, but again, you can't just bolt them on and be done with it. You have to cut out a section of the door of the new truck around the handles and then cut out a section of your door to weld that one into. As far as bodywork, it's about the same basic process as shaving your handles.

You're working with 2 completely different generations and platforms of trucks here. Parts don't interchange without work.

 

[bai78]

Just buy yourself a gmt800 or even 900 & be done with it.

 

[1990GMCSIERRA]

be alot easier,
i understand what your trying to do but unless youve got the time,knowhow
and patience i wouldnt worry about it