Author Topic: front clip swap  (Read 3313 times)

Offline rocket55

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front clip swap
« 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.

Offline 80stepsideguy

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Re: front clip swap
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2008, 03:24:32 am »
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Offline rocket55

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Re: front clip swap
« Reply #2 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.

Offline Captkaos

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Re: front clip swap
« Reply #3 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