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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: 327power on November 27, 2009, 01:26:16 am

Title: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: 327power on November 27, 2009, 01:26:16 am

Ok...I need to know exactly what I need in order to put this older, cooler front clip (1973) on my 1981 2WD. I know it's been asked and answered a million times, but I want to go through with it. I need everything from frame horn mods to wiper assembly swaps. Pictures would be magnificent.
Thanks!

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: Captkaos on November 30, 2009, 12:07:28 pm

Basically the opposite of this:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=9070.0

You will need to make mounts for the front of the bumper on the frame horns, and  you will need to modify the 73-80 wiper assm to bolt to your 81-87 cab.  Otherwise it is just a bolt on.  BTW, you need everything, hood, fenders, inner fenders, core support, bumper and brackets and wiper assm.

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: 327power on December 01, 2009, 03:01:23 am

Thanks Capt! The only question I have now is what exactly needs to be done to the frame horns to mount up the 73' bumper?

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: 80stepsideguy on December 01, 2009, 04:42:02 am

Just the opposite of what you see, you may need to find a 73-80 frame and cut the front frame horns off and weld them to your frame you got.

thanks
pat

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2009, 12:40:12 pm

basically what Pat posted.  Or get some flat stock and bend it and reinforce it for strength.

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: 327power on December 01, 2009, 05:06:21 pm

Do you think I could fab it up with a flux core welder? I got a Hobart 125 I think waiting for me when I get back home.
 8)

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2009, 05:34:48 pm

You should be able to.

Title: Re: 73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.
Post by: 327power on December 03, 2009, 02:05:13 am

Awesome. Thanks.