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Grill swap- "square to round lights added"
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Originally posted by JPSwapMohnThat's the way to do it. I just have to find a valence that is in good shape to do the same to my 88. A member here was kind enough to pass along a really nice razor to me. It is hanging on the wall in my garage patiently waiting.
Looks great, I just need to get the upgraded headlights & I'm all set.. (oh yeah, I need the time).
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Heres how to put a round light in a square hole.
Use the outer tabs on the round ones and use self drilling screws. The bottom one is the locater for positioning the set up into place. The edges of the tab hole touch the edge of the screw hole in the valance and the edge of the light socket as seen here...
The top outer tab hole is lined up with the edge of the light socket as seen here...
From there, I just made 2 tabs to connect the other 2 tabs to the edge of the valance and assemble...
More pics are here...
Last edited by jaber; 09-06-2009, 09:33 AM.Jeff
'43 cj2a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'68 Panel Delivery
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service bed
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
'98 Grand Cherokee
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Originally posted by jaberHeres how to put a round light in a square hole.
Use the outer tabs on the round ones and use self drilling screws. The bottom one is the locater for positioning the set up into place. The edges of the tab hole touch the edge of the screw hole in the valance and the edge of the light socket as seen here...
The top outer tab hole is lined up with the edge of the light socket as seen here...
From there, I just made 2 tabs to connect the other 2 tabs to the edge of the valance and assemble...
More pics are here...
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/h...ffaber/Parts2/FSJless.... for now....
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Talk about rollng back the clock....LOOKS GREAT!!!Jason in the Mountains
1978 J10 LB,OE 4-speed,4:10's,4BBl,and just 85K(daily driver)
1988 Grand Waggy 8" lift 35" A/T's (under construction)
1984 CJ7 12" lift 39" Iroks 1 tons
1979 Cherokee Super Chief (under construction )
1974 J-10 LB Buick 455 BB 4" lift 33" BFG tires
1973 J-4800 LB plow truck 7" lift 255/85/16 LT Truxs MT's
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Interesting and very nice indeed. I like. What donor era has this so called "razor" style? And any major mods to get the roundies to fit (vs. the square stocker headlamps)? I didn't see anything in the Tech Library.
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Razor Grills are nice but the will NEVER have the iconic value that you get with a RHINO.
Looks greatThanks and Gig 'Em
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1970 J-2000, 4bt, NV4500, NP208 - Back on the road!
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Originally posted by palexandInteresting and very nice indeed. I like. What donor era has this so called "razor" style? And any major mods to get the roundies to fit (vs. the square stocker headlamps)? I didn't see anything in the Tech Library.Jeff
'43 cj2a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'68 Panel Delivery
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service bed
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
'98 Grand Cherokee
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I think your efforts were way worth it. How much of a hassle was the conversion? I have an 87 GW I would like to do the same thing to. ANy key tips?87 GW
4" Skyjacker; 31x10.5 Goodyear MTR
Rebuilt 360:
.040 over, crank polished, block decked, 3 angle valve job, Edelbrock Performer intake, cam, carb (650); shorty headers
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Its an easy swap. You'll have to cut the tabs off the valance so the grill will set right. Get some counter sink self tapping screws to mount the bottom and your all set.Jeff
'43 cj2a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'68 Panel Delivery
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service bed
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
'98 Grand Cherokee
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For the actual grill mounting, think you could just drill out the spot welds on the old razor style valence and rivet them onto the new square headlight valence.. I have a razor, but the valence was so rusted out I picked up a new one from a square headlight setup and the lower part doesn't mount.. I think this was touched on in a previous post I just want to make sure I understand completely..
thanks.-josh.
1978 jeep j-10 "Rusty" 4.2L/258ci t-18/dana 20 soa 33in BFGoorich a/t's and not running.--mine no longer...
http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/k...view=slideshow
2002 jeep Wrangler "T.J." (D.D.)
2000 Honda 929RR "Bumblebee" (TRASHED 12/24/09)
--latest project!
Raleigh NC.
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I put a '77 Razor onto an '88 valance with no problems. I hacked the tabs off and just made holes with the screws. It was not on a truck at the time, but it all went together with out any issues. I did not use the center hole, but did not feel I needed it.
Originally posted by benztechncFor the actual grill mounting, think you could just drill out the spot welds on the old razor style valence and rivet them onto the new square headlight valence.. I have a razor, but the valence was so rusted out I picked up a new one from a square headlight setup and the lower part doesn't mount.. I think this was touched on in a previous post I just want to make sure I understand completely..
thanks.Jeff
'43 cj2a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'68 Panel Delivery
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service bed
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
'98 Grand Cherokee
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