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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: tbone on March 20, 2012, 10:58:16 pm

Title: I have a 76 step side and want to swap a 89 suburban front clip on
Post by: tbone on March 20, 2012, 10:58:16 pm

I've got a 76 step side and I have always liked the look of the 89-91 grill of the suburban. I found a 89 suburban on CL complete truck and would like to put the front clip on my 76. I would also like to swap the doors to get the power looks and windows, so my question is how hard is this to do and is their much fab work to be done? Thanks

Title: Re: I have a 76 step side and want to swap a 89 suburban front clip on
Post by: zieg85 on March 21, 2012, 07:23:35 am

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,9070.0.html  is what you need to do.  Welcome to the site from NW Indiana

Title: Re: I have a 76 step side and want to swap a 89 suburban front clip on
Post by: bake74 on March 22, 2012, 07:32:07 am

     Welcome from California.  I prefer the look of the 73 - 80 fronts, but I know each has their likes, it is possible and the doors would be a great upgrade.  The article listed above is a great one, and you can find all the help you will need here.

Title: Re: I have a 76 step side and want to swap a 89 suburban front clip on
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on March 22, 2012, 07:13:18 pm

Worst of the fab work will be putting the hood hinges from the later model front clip into your older cab.