Massive20 I’m trying to find the wiring harness I already changed the grill and headlight, please help with any link, the one you put here its not helping, also I need hids for the H&L beams, I need help here is my Email konklaseproductionsnyc@gmail.com
@@RealishNPC No not at all. I needed to do it on mine, so I figured I would cover that too. But you can definitely leave whatever you have on there now.
Thanks for the AWESOME video!!! I followed your instructions and converted the grill and lights to the higher level trim. Without this video I wouldn't have known this was possible with this little effort!
Thanks for this information it made such a big difference to the front end , a side note if you are going to do led bulbs you will need to do some additional trimming to the core support plastic and also will have to get the low profile fan on the leds
That is correct about the led bulbs. I did my Van about 6 months ago...looks totally different. However my driver side head light hangs out just alittle bit.. does yours do that too?
Just to let you know it turned out amazingly. Your video was an excellent source of information. No issues with DRLs or sensors. Tweaked a few things but overall great. Thank you
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. He is great and shows great info. Own plumbing company and wanted to upgrade van lights. This guy answered better than my dealer who I spend a lot of money with. Thank u buddie!
Just did a subset of this on my 2007 Express Passenger Van. My paint was classic Chevrolet 'peeling off' in paper sheet chunks and I really wanted to do a better than average 'repaint' using Rustoleum, hardener, and a Harbor Freight $20 paint gun. And... since I was going to be removing the bumpers and a few other parts as part of the job decided to upgrade to the composite lights as a finale! It looks fantastic!
I know it's a year old, but this is so helpful man! I'm going to do my van in the next couple of weeks. the sealed beam lights are so weak and yes, fugly. I'm going to wrap the bumper too, and anticipate the same battery/HID upgrades haha!
@@karltruty3469 Mine worked out great! I initially had terrible ground loop interference with the stereo, but switched to higher end LED bulbs and it solved the problem. I also ended up spraying the bumper with Raptor liner instead of wrapping it. Thanks again for the tutorial.
Hi , Awesome video.. How about the other way ? Just purchased a newer van with the sealed beam grill and lights and want to swap the composite grill and lights from the old van So I'm wondering if I'm able to put the sealed beam head lamps and grill l back in my old van when I swap, just because that van I'm going to sell.. Thanks
I have a 2004 Chevy Express van 2500 I like the grill and lights swap to the nicer lights where can I get all this to do the conversion of mine. It has the grill and lights that you show at beginning of video. I don't really like them.
Great video but I have one question, does this wiring harness affect the daytime running lights or the headlight sensor on the dash. We have everything but wanted to know this question
Can you do a video on how to take out the entire dash of the Chevy Express? I am converting mine to a RV that I can travel the West and Canada in. The dash in my van needs to be refurbished. I can find video on other Chevy and GMC vehicles, but not the Express! Please help!
You don’t have to remove ac line just drill out rivets on top crossmember, then make a cut to slide the ac line out and do in reverse to to install new… did this to replace my engine and save money on not doing ac work🎉
If you still have it. What was the wiring part number that you used for the headlights? Working on my conversion now. I have to change the passenger side bumper too. Thanks
Hello I have the same exact truck, I have an electronic problem, my tail light or any light on the box of the truck won’t work. Checked all the fueses and they’re fine. If you could help me with this I would really appreciate it.
I was thinking of doing the opposite conversion - going from composite lights to sealed beam so that I can put some 5x7 JW speaker LED lights in. Would this be do-able with a new grille suited for the sealed beams?
Do you have one where I switch back to the ugly workhorse headlights? I prefer the glass, cheap, easy to replace version, especially because headlight assemblies aren’t made of glass anymore like my Honda Accord Glass don’t fog up like plastic, and I can get a brighter beam by customizing a relay system, heck some aftermarket H6054 LEDs have “Glass” lenses.
No. While some cars are a bear to replace bulbs on, usually because of limited access, these are not. 30 second bulb changes. Much faster than sealed beam. Enhanced looks, mileage and lighting to boot.
@@karltruty3469 Guess I better start planning a video where I customize a headlight conversion going from gross yellowing plastic headlights to crystal clear glass headlights... with LEDs. It'll take a while, but I'll get there.
I have a 12 Express 2500 Cargo Van.... I wouldn't mind upgrading my headlights to one piece lights..... I don't mind my painted painted bumper.... I do like chrome bumper's..... I wouldn't have wrapped that bumper white...... I think the next thing you do is clean up that Rusty frame with Por-15.....
Legit HIDs do still get HOT. Typically most kits are converting either 35 or 55 watts of electricity into light, and heat. Still less than the original halogen bulbs that are more like 70-100 watts. But they stlll would be hotter than you would want to touch
The front end is a little different on those, but it's still basically the same van underneath. so I'm sure you could update to the 96-02 composite style fairly easily. As far as to update it to the 03-present front end, prob would need hood/fenders/core support as well as the lights
Mission Gearhead yes,I’m remodeling the whole van right now.im doing the upholstery right now and doing fiber glass door panels on the van as we speak.
I am ready to do this on my 2017 Chevy Express 2500. I have all the parts ready... Thank you for making it easy with your detailed video. Let me know whta you ised for headlights and other bulbs... HID and / or LED.
@@Massive20 Looking at doing my 2002. Has anyone done the conversion with hood, fenders, etc. Unsure if 2003+ fenders would bolt up to a 2002 model. Any input would be great.
Time to get rid of that dim 14" CRT monitor! lol! We did use lights to illuminate the subject matter though. Seems pretty easy to see IMO, but we'll keep that in mind.
Drop a comment DUDES!!!! Let me know how your install went!
Massive20 I’m trying to find the wiring harness I already changed the grill and headlight, please help with any link, the one you put here its not helping, also I need hids for the H&L beams, I need help here is my Email konklaseproductionsnyc@gmail.com
@@RealishNPC No not at all. I needed to do it on mine, so I figured I would cover that too. But you can definitely leave whatever you have on there now.
Thanks for the AWESOME video!!! I followed your instructions and converted the grill and lights to the higher level trim. Without this video I wouldn't have known this was possible with this little effort!
Glad to be of assistance!!!!!
Thanks for this information it made such a big difference to the front end , a side note if you are going to do led bulbs you will need to do some additional trimming to the core support plastic and also will have to get the low profile fan on the leds
That is correct about the led bulbs. I did my Van about 6 months ago...looks totally different. However my driver side head light hangs out just alittle bit.. does yours do that too?
Just to let you know it turned out amazingly. Your video was an excellent source of information. No issues with DRLs or sensors. Tweaked a few things but overall great. Thank you
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. He is great and shows great info. Own plumbing company and wanted to upgrade van lights. This guy answered better than my dealer who I spend a lot of money with. Thank u buddie!
our pleasure!
I’ve done this job on my van !!! Look’s amazing !! Thank you guys !!! I wish I can show my the pictures of my project to you guys.
Just did a subset of this on my 2007 Express Passenger Van. My paint was classic Chevrolet 'peeling off' in paper sheet chunks and I really wanted to do a better than average 'repaint' using Rustoleum, hardener, and a Harbor Freight $20 paint gun. And... since I was going to be removing the bumpers and a few other parts as part of the job decided to upgrade to the composite lights as a finale! It looks fantastic!
Glad to be of assistance!!!!
Great video dude just picked up a 08 with a cracked worked truck grill definitely switching to this front end now!!! Killer write up!!!🤘🤘🤘
I did mine today, I’m amazed how my truck looks now, thanks brother for all information 🤘👍🙏
No problem 👍
I know it's a year old, but this is so helpful man! I'm going to do my van in the next couple of weeks. the sealed beam lights are so weak and yes, fugly. I'm going to wrap the bumper too, and anticipate the same battery/HID upgrades haha!
Our pleasure!
@@karltruty3469 Mine worked out great! I initially had terrible ground loop interference with the stereo, but switched to higher end LED bulbs and it solved the problem. I also ended up spraying the bumper with Raptor liner instead of wrapping it. Thanks again for the tutorial.
Thank you for this video. Made my install a breeze (under 2 hours). Looks so much better.
Agreed!!!!
Thanks for the video. Doing the same thing to my 06
About to do mine tomorrow! Wouldn’t be possible without this video, excellent job!!
Our pleasure!!! Hope it all turned out good!
Ordering the parts to do mine next week thank you for a detailed video
Nice .... I am getting ready to do this on my 2017 Chevy Express 2500
Massive20 thank for the video... Very helpful!!! Great Job brother!!!
our pleasure! Have you done your swap yet?
No not yet
I’m being told to take power from my fuse box , it looks like it works on the harness
Awesome Video Can't wait to do this Mod changes the whole look of the Van ☝🏾💪🏾
Heck yeah!!!! It reallly does for from janky work truck to modern looking.
awesome job im doing this to my van
Very interesting Karl you must be a blast to hang out with
Hahaha thanks man! One day I'll drive this thing down to Florida and we can chill!!!!
Hi , Awesome video.. How about the other way ? Just purchased a newer van with the sealed beam grill and lights and want to swap the composite grill and lights from the old van So I'm wondering if I'm able to put the sealed beam head lamps and grill l back in my old van when I swap, just because that van I'm going to sell.. Thanks
Great! You make a excellent job. Thanks make this video
😎👍
I have a 2004 Chevy Express van 2500 I like the grill and lights swap to the nicer lights where can I get all this to do the conversion of mine. It has the grill and lights that you show at beginning of video. I don't really like them.
getting ready to do my 2006 chevy express 👍
how did it go? wanting to do my 06 aswell...
Same here, 2006 Express 2500. Mine looks like a rusty cow with sleepy eyes.
great work, great Video!!!! you rock!!!
Great video but I have one question, does this wiring harness affect the daytime running lights or the headlight sensor on the dash. We have everything but wanted to know this question
The DRLs on my truck are the running lights (turn signals), so the headlight harness did not effect that operation in any way.
One last question, when you turn on the high beams do all four headlights turn on with this harness, just trying to cover my bases 😂
What I need for my 2006 GM Van is to figure out how to stop the paint from peeling off in sheets.
Lol
Que herramienta ocupo para retirar las luces direccionales y la de las luces normales
Should have gone all the way and done an HID projector retrofit install.
Can you do a video on how to take out the entire dash of the Chevy Express? I am converting mine to a RV that I can travel the West and Canada in. The dash in my van needs to be refurbished. I can find video on other Chevy and GMC vehicles, but not the Express! Please help!
awesome ordering now to do my van
came out great
Can this be done to a Chevy express 1500?? So much better than the horrendous oem headlights.
Should? What year is your express?
Asking the same question I have a 2011 Chevy express 1500
@@clearlyexpediting Yes definitely. This applies to any Chevy Express or GMC van 03-19! 1500, 2500, 3500, etc.
Did you wrap the grille emblem also? Or buy it? If bought , where’d ya get it?
Hello great job the harness you're showing in the subscription saying its not the right one so do I just order that exact one? thanks 👍
The one in the link is indeed the correct harness.
Ok thanks h49005/9006?
@@pmhomeimprovement8684 YES, that is the right one! :)
You don’t have to remove ac line just drill out rivets on top crossmember, then make a cut to slide the ac line out and do in reverse to to install new… did this to replace my engine and save money on not doing ac work🎉
Sick install gonna do mine next sweet
Do you have to change the bumper
Good video man imma do mine too.
If you still have it. What was the wiring part number that you used for the headlights? Working on my conversion now. I have to change the passenger side bumper too. Thanks
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Add some fogs next!
not a bad idea
I wonder if this can be done to the interior dash board
Class: Chassis Cab
I hope you didn't forget to bolt on the last part...
Beautiful
Im trying to go from 02 composite headlights to fancy sealed beams HAHA
Is 02 not possible??
Is that harness in the description the best to use or is there another option? Thanks for the great video.
Good detailed install!
Hello I have the same exact truck, I have an electronic problem, my tail light or any light on the box of the truck won’t work. Checked all the fueses and they’re fine. If you could help me with this I would really appreciate it.
can i use a oem Composite harness from another van would that work?
Looks great!
How do you aim the new headlights? I see the star shaped nut adjuster , what tool do you use to turn that sucker?
I was thinking of doing the opposite conversion - going from composite lights to sealed beam so that I can put some 5x7 JW speaker LED lights in. Would this be do-able with a new grille suited for the sealed beams?
Hi there.. I was thinking the same thing. Were you able to make the sealed beams and grill work with composite core support? Thx
Do you have one where I switch back to the ugly workhorse headlights?
I prefer the glass, cheap, easy to replace version, especially because headlight assemblies aren’t made of glass anymore like my Honda Accord
Glass don’t fog up like plastic, and I can get a brighter beam by customizing a relay system, heck some aftermarket H6054 LEDs have “Glass” lenses.
No. While some cars are a bear to replace bulbs on, usually because of limited access, these are not. 30 second bulb changes. Much faster than sealed beam. Enhanced looks, mileage and lighting to boot.
@@karltruty3469 Guess I better start planning a video where I customize a headlight conversion going from gross yellowing plastic headlights to crystal clear glass headlights... with LEDs.
It'll take a while, but I'll get there.
Wow just amazing bro great job , what else can we upgrade on this vans ?
If you have the 4.8 or 6.0 LS based engine... shoot! Sky is the limit for power mods! Heads and cam first!
what brand hid did you go with and do they work well
I have a 12 Express 2500 Cargo Van.... I wouldn't mind upgrading my headlights to one piece lights..... I don't mind my painted painted bumper.... I do like chrome bumper's..... I wouldn't have wrapped that bumper white...... I think the next thing you do is clean up that Rusty frame with Por-15.....
Hahah funny you should say that. I had the frame blasted and primed and painted it about 1 month ago!
I see you did say jdm but which ones
Spray some fluid film on that frame.
Good job 👍
thanks man!!!!
Where you order the wires ?and how you called ?
in 2018 they Finally discontinued the Sealed beams in favor of the Composite Headlamps.
Awesome video!! What was the total cost of all the parts?
is it normal for the lights to be hot like hot hot ??? 🙏🏼
Legit HIDs do still get HOT. Typically most kits are converting either 35 or 55 watts of electricity into light, and heat. Still less than the original halogen bulbs that are more like 70-100 watts. But they stlll would be hotter than you would want to touch
Looks great
Are all of the bolts my bolts?
How do you actually plug the harness? 😫 I ordered everything now I don't know how to connect the harness😩.. Please Help ! 03 GMC Savana 2500
It should be like 3 tab connectors. You plug those into the vehicles headlight plug
Massive20 Do you mind if I Email you? really need help.. haven't been able to figure it out
@@MrPirata833 sure! Some pics of your harness end that we are talking about might help. Send to info @ massive speed system com
How much did this cost all together
The GM Van headlamp is already new.
The set up looks good.. I have a 1998 chevy express do you think the same set up conversion fits my van??
The front end is a little different on those, but it's still basically the same van underneath. so I'm sure you could update to the 96-02 composite style fairly easily. As far as to update it to the 03-present front end, prob would need hood/fenders/core support as well as the lights
I wanna change my 2000 Chevy express limited se to the newer front end that you put on your truck
That would be cool. I think you need the hood, the fenders and then all the stuff from the video - the grill/headlights/etc
Yeah im not sure? You might need to do the core support as well? not sure
Thank you for the comments.im going to get the whole front end and the core support as well.ill keep you guys undated on the build🙏🙏🙏
@@antonioharbor I'm doing that as well... Any update?
Mission Gearhead yes,I’m remodeling the whole van right now.im doing the upholstery right now and doing fiber glass door panels on the van as we speak.
What's the tag price for the whole replacement?
Did you have to change bumper
Didnt have to. Just wanted too
Will that fit on 98 express? Great video by the way 👍
Well. It "could" work. But you;d have to replace the grille, fenders and hood as well. :(
Thanks man
Went really well. Trying to post a picture. But looks awesome.
@@richblack6670 Sweet! Good work!
What HID and LED Stuff did you install.... do you have part numbers and links ?
I am ready to do this on my 2017 Chevy Express 2500. I have all the parts ready... Thank you for making it easy with your detailed video. Let me know whta you ised for headlights and other bulbs... HID and / or LED.
@@bobbykarounos2074 We used Racesport HIDs on the low beams, 6000k 35watt. And AuxBeam F10 LEDs for the high beams.
Is this possible to do on a 1997 ? And is it full bolt on
Im sure it could be done. But would be mroe involved. Probably need to replace hood, fenders and grill/headlights
@@Massive20 Looking at doing my 2002. Has anyone done the conversion with hood, fenders, etc. Unsure if 2003+ fenders would bolt up to a 2002 model. Any input would be great.
Any chance You in IL, and I hire You Sir ?
Yes, I am located in IL. NW Chicago suburbs. You want us to perform this conversion for you, yes?
Well this work on a 03 Gmc bus
Yes!
Nice 👍
My Mom & my Dad is saving more money.
He skipped the bumper cover install which is giving me trouble at the corners
Can you convert from composite to the sealed beams?
Did you figure this one out?
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ahhahaa glad you liked it
RUST
its a horrible thing... :(
Next time don't video yourself or vehicle in shade. Can't see the project properly.
Too hard to watch. Too dark and No close up shots. I may as well been a block away. Good bye
Time to get rid of that dim 14" CRT monitor! lol! We did use lights to illuminate the subject matter though. Seems pretty easy to see IMO, but we'll keep that in mind.
Precisely the content, I was looking for, not all heroes wear capes🧐🥷🏼🔥Lol.
Glad I could help!
will this work with a 1999 express 3500 aswell?