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ghettoluxury

04-21-2009 12:49 PM

Back dating a box body

I have a 82 Silverado but have always been a fan of the 73-80 front ends. I was wondering if everything would line up correctly between the 2 front clips because my buddy has a front clip off of a 75 that he will give me due to the fact that the fenders need replaced because of rust.

thanks for your help
:me:

N2TRUX

04-22-2009 09:05 AM

Re: Back dating a box body

Yes it will bolt up. There will be a couple of issues that you need to address.

The 73-80 bumper is shaped different and so are the frame horns. You can cut them off the donor truck and add them to your 82.

Wiper stands are different as well. You will need to use the earlier stands.

Get the body bushing from the donor clip too.

Anything I am forgetting?

ghettoluxury

04-24-2009 06:05 AM

Re: Back dating a box body

Thanks for the info
:me:

smashingchuck

04-24-2009 09:45 AM

Re: Back dating a box body

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 3271833)

Anything I am forgetting?

I think that covers it.:)

flamingbig10

04-24-2009 10:14 AM

Re: Back dating a box body

I would also use the 73-80 interior
79-80 dash, and 77-80 door panels with the correct door handles

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