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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: 1976Scottsdale on March 30, 2006, 03:29:00 PM
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I got to looking at my 77' K-10 and have decided that there may be too much body work needed at this time. I am going to keep the cab for later use. I found a clear titled 1985 Chevrolet C-10 longbed truck. The owner is selling it because he pulled out the engine to use in his boat. He is selling the truck for $200.00. I am thinking of getting it and swapping the body onto the 77' chassis. I am going to install a 2" body lift to make the cab fit. My only question has to do with wiring. I know that a 1979 frame will work with a 76 cab as far as wiring, but will a 1985 work on a 77 frame... other than the windshield washer stuff? Or, should I use the wiring from the 85 for this?
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I used an 85 cab and cab wiring on a 79.I also used the steering column and wiper motor.You may have to move a few pins in the fusebox,but its simple to do.
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I am currently doing the same, 84 on a 78. The crucial wiring worked, the ignition and tail lights. As for the rest, i wasn't so lucky. Headlights and wiper motor are next on my list to figure out. I hear you can reconfigure the pins on the fuse block, but I haven't gotten into that yet. Does anyone know where to find a diagram of both years? I put a 3 body lift on as well. Had a little trouble with lengthening my shift linkages, 3 speed on the column. Other then that, it was worth the work.
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I've been using the Haynes manuel.Its got schematics from 67-87 in 1 book.You can flip back and forth to see the differences between the 2 years and adjust everything accordingly.
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Well, wiring is kind of torn up on the 77, so I may just use the wiring off of the 85 truck.
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It is official. I found out that the 85 has a clear title, no rust, and no dents. It is going to cost me $200.00 to get it plus the fuel to get it home. Now I have an important question. I have swapped cabs before, but only direct from 73-80 to 73-80. What has to be changed on the frame to use the whole 85 body on the 77 frame? I keep hearing about bumpers, could the old on be left on? If not, what do I need to do to make them work?
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Are you using the 77 front clip?Fenders,hood...if so your bumper will still fit.If you change to the 85 front,your 77 bumper is the wrong shape.
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No, I will not be using the 1977 front clip. I will be using the 85's, as mine is ruined. What is wrong about the bumper, will it hit the front clip?
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I think,I'm not a 100 percent sure that the older bumpers are pointed in the middle and the newer ones are more straight across.I had a newer style bumper on my 78 and it was digging into the fenders where it hooked around at the ends.
Anyone can confirm this??? Edited by: 123 pugsy at: 4/7/06 2:14 pm