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ChaseDale3and8 · 08-14-2008, 02:42 PM

I have done this swap before. I put 73-80 sheetmetal on back on a 77 that I used to own when I put an 85 cab on it. It's a direct bolt on. The wiper shafts will have to be changed to the earlier (shorter) 73-80 style, and you will need to put the earlier platic cowl screen on. If you really want it to look correct, you'l also want to weld in some sheetmetal where the holes are for the later model hood hinges. ...Joe

08-14-2008, 02:42 PM	#4
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: '73-'80 Front Clip Swap on '80-'87 Cab I have done this swap before. I put 73-80 sheetmetal on back on a 77 that I used to own when I put an 85 cab on it. It's a direct bolt on. The wiper shafts will have to be changed to the earlier (shorter) 73-80 style, and you will need to put the earlier platic cowl screen on. If you really want it to look correct, you'l also want to weld in some sheetmetal where the holes are for the later model hood hinges. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!