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CNC · 08-14-2008, 02:30 PM

When I did my swap on my my 81 every one told me that I may need to notch the top of my firewall next to the cowl vent for the hood hinges. But I guess the 81 cab is like the later models so i didnt need to make the notch. Other than that Its my understanding its a direct bolt on. Depending on how bad the rust is you may need to replace the cab. Contact some yards out west you may be able to find a good rust free cab cheap. Shoot you might check some of the yards in West Texas. These trucks are pretty common here in Oklahoma so you shouldnt have much trouble at all.

08-14-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
CNC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pryor, Ok Posts: 48	Re: '73-'80 Front Clip Swap on '80-'87 Cab When I did my swap on my my 81 every one told me that I may need to notch the top of my firewall next to the cowl vent for the hood hinges. But I guess the 81 cab is like the later models so i didnt need to make the notch. Other than that Its my understanding its a direct bolt on. Depending on how bad the rust is you may need to replace the cab. Contact some yards out west you may be able to find a good rust free cab cheap. Shoot you might check some of the yards in West Texas. These trucks are pretty common here in Oklahoma so you shouldnt have much trouble at all.