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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Wesley on March 12, 2008, 03:10:01 am

Title: Front clip swap
Post by: Wesley on March 12, 2008, 03:10:01 am

I just recently bought a 80 1/2 ton 2wd and the front fenders need to be replaced. I have a front clip off of a 87 1/2 ton that is in good shape and was wondering if there would be any problems placeing the good front end on the 80? Any help would be appreciated thanks.

Title: Re: Front clip swap
Post by: 80stepsideguy on March 12, 2008, 04:12:19 am

Couple of threads ya like to see.

http://chevy.off-road.com/chevy/Chevy+%2F+GMC+Tech/ChevyGMC-89-91-Grill-Swap/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/275128?contextCategoryId=11451

and this one as well


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

thanks
pat

Title: Re: Front clip swap
Post by: Blazin on March 12, 2008, 11:10:54 am

Welcome to the site first off.
 Second the links 80 stepside put up are good reading. there are a few other links in the second one so look through them carfully.
The two biggest things are you will need to cut pockets into your cowl to accept the hood hinges from the 87. The second is you will need the complete windshield wiper transmission assembly from and 81 or newer truck.

Title: Re: Front clip swap
Post by: Wesley on March 20, 2008, 03:13:10 am

Thanks for the help.