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Step-by-step Instructions, front clip swap on a chevy squarebody c10, k10, k5, Suburban, Blazer, etcI put this together AFTER performing this myself and finding out what works and what doesn't. -- DISSASEMBLY --* all parts are 81-87 remove the hood remove the bumper and brackets remove the battery disconnect the wiring harness from the headlights, horn, ground point, etc. unbolt the radiator from the core support (don't miss the two bolts on the bottom) unbolt the fenders and inner fenders from the cab unbolt the core support from the frame (the body mounts) (will have to remove grill to access them) remove the front clip remove the wiper arms and the cowl cover remove the wiper linkage remove the tall splined nubs from the wiper linkage (optional) patch up the holes in the cowel where the hinges used to be (optional) clean up and/or paint the fire wall-- REASSEMBLY --* all parts are 73-80, fully dissasembled replace the wiper linkage easier to do now before the fenders are on and in the way can't just replace the splined nubs because they're rivited on may have to hog out 2 out of 3 holes I think all the wiper stuff was changed in '85, so you're millage may vary install the plastic cowl piece and wiper arms bolt just the radiator core support to the frame, using the bigger 81-87 rubber body mounts, the ones that came with the frame bolt the inner fenders to the fenders bolt one of the fenders to the cab and core support, keep the bolts snug but not torqued if it doesn't fit then... remove the body mount perchs from the frame relocate it to the correct spot on the body, and either weld it or bolt it there attach the other fender to the cab and core support, bolts snug but not torqued align the body panels with shims lay the hood down to see if there are any gaps that need work torque down all the bolts connect the radiator to the radiator core support may need to fabricate brackets or find a radiator that fits hook up the headlights, turn signals, and running lights headlights use the light sockets from the 73-80 wiring harness, cut them off and splice them into the existing wiring harness pay attention not just to the color of wire, but to the orientation on the sockets, i.e. if ground (black) is left top or right on 81-87 light socket then it should be in same position on new light socket turn singals I bought new light sockets from Oreillies for $5 each, I connected the black wires together, the brown wires together, and what was left was one blue and one yellow wire and I connected those together. Seems to work just fine. if you have a single headlight already, you may not need to do any cutting or splicing of wires for the headlights, just turn signals the running lights use the same light socket so you don't have to cut those off, just reuse the same ones install the battery tray and put the battery in may need to extend the negative battery cable install the front bumper won't be able to use the lower middle two bolts because the frame is cut off at that spot on 81-87 frames you may need to drill a few holes in the frame install the grill, bezels, trim, Either reuse the sheet metal nut things or cut threads into the studs on the back of the upper and lower grill trim with a #12 die (be VERY carefull not to break off the studs!)