1991 GMC Truck - Fresh Start

The '88-'98 Chevy and GMC body style is still a very popular truck, both on the street and at shows across the country. Their availability in the classifieds coupled with the amount of aftermarket parts that are offered make them a perfect project truck. We teamed up with several resellers -- procarparts.com, Billet Superstore, Street Scene, Sir Michaels, Universal Auto and In-Pro Car Wear -- to give the GMC a fresh start. Follow along as we update the nose with an assortment of clear lenses, slip on a set of sleek mirrors to smooth out the truck's profile, remove the moldings to clean up the sides, and add a roll pan to the rear of the truck. A special thanks goes to California Body Works for squirting all our new pieces factory white to match the rest of the truck.

BEFORE

AFTER

01. We began by removing the...        read full caption 01. We began by removing the upper grille shell bolts on the core support.

02. Four screws secure the...        read full caption 02. Four screws secure the running lights to the shell on both sides. Twist the bulbs free once the light assembly is loose.

03. Once the running lights...        read full caption 03. Once the running lights are out of the way you can access the screws behind them.

04. Hidden behind the grille...        read full caption 04. Hidden behind the grille are upper and lower screws that must be removed.

05. Before the grille shell...        read full caption 05. Before the grille shell is pulled off, unplug the side marker lights.

06. The entire grille shell...        read full caption 06. The entire grille shell can now be taken to the workbench.

07. Use a ratchet to remove...        read full caption 07. Use a ratchet to remove the bolts that secure the front bumper to the framerails.

08. Now that the bumper is...        read full caption 08. Now that the bumper is free, you can set it aside for target practice.

09. Reuse the bolts to attach...        read full caption 09. Reuse the bolts to attach the front bumper to the truck.

10. The smoothie bumper from...        read full caption 10. The smoothie bumper from Universal Auto already helps the front end nicely.

11. Use a cut-off wheel to...        read full caption 11. Use a cut-off wheel to remove the plastic bars on the new grille to make room for the new billet piece.

12. Next, test-fit the billet...        read full caption 12. Next, test-fit the billet grille into the grille shell and make sure everything matches up.