from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

what all would I need to trade out if I was to change the front of my 83 Chevy with a 73 Chevy? I know that I have to change, hood, grille, bezels and maybe fenders? Can somebody please let me know, I plan on going to the junkyard this weekend and getting those parts I'd need to change it over.

Re: from 83 to 83 grille change out?
 

Yeah the fenders are different so is the front bumper to,No clue if you have to change the core support or not.

Re: from 83 to 83 grille change out?
 

You've got to change from the firewall forward. Fenders, hood, core support, hood hinges, filler panel, everything.

Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

don't forget the wiper arms are different as well as the linkages too

Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

You will also need to modify the front of the frame and the radiator support mounts need to move.

Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

The hood mounts differently, too. The 83 style has a short cowling between the hood and windsheild, the 73 hood comes all the way back, so you'll need to remove/modify those areas to fit, as well as hinge mountings.

I've never done it, the previous owner did it, but it wasn't done correctly. Half the work is already done for me, and it's STILL going to be a significant project. It's quite the undertaking. It's not impossible, but you might rethink the whole project when you find out all that is involved.

Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

Backdating like he's wanting to do is very easy. The earlier type of hinges mount to the fenders. When you mount the old style fender to the cab, the hinges are ready to mount up without mods.

It's updating from round headlight to square headlight that takes the modifications to the firewall.

Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

you guys forgot changing the bumper and adding front horns on the frame. all is bolt on though.

Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out?
 

Thanks! Sounds fairly easy though. I'll keep you posted on what I decide to do