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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: rocket55 on January 16, 2008, 08:16:47 pm

Title: front clip swap
Post by: rocket55 on January 16, 2008, 08:16:47 pm

I'm surethis question has been asked many times. but I need info on a front clip swap. I have a 80 truck and wish to installa 85 front clip. If anyone has the answers I would be very greatful.

Title: Re: front clip swap
Post by: 80stepsideguy on January 17, 2008, 03:24:32 am

Read on

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=6543.0

thanks
pat

Title: Re: front clip swap
Post by: rocket55 on January 17, 2008, 08:53:51 pm

Thanks for the link. But I need to find someone who has done this swap and can enlighten me on thins like cowl mounting holes and slot placement for the hood hinges.

Title: Re: front clip swap
Post by: Captkaos on January 18, 2008, 11:18:05 am

I am guessing you didn't read all the post, it has a link of a complete write-up on how to do this:
http://chevy.off-road.com/chevy/Chevy+%2F+GMC+Tech/ChevyGMC-89-91-Grill-Swap/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/275128?contextCategoryId=11451