73 nose on my 81...Let's do it.

[327power]

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!

[Captkaos]

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.

[327power]

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?

[80stepsideguy]

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

[Captkaos]

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

[327power]

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.
 

[Captkaos]

You should be able to.

[327power]

Awesome. Thanks.