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06-18-2012, 05:11 AM
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I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
well i kicked down and did the 80's square to 70's round front clip swap.
I bought a front clip complete including bolts for 125$.its a 78-79 i think.full chrome front and external hood release. removed the '82 and the 70's clip actually bolted up fairly well. i didnt have to remove or even touch the core support mounting brackets? bumpers not on yet,i am searching for a nice one. The only thing i had trouble with was the aftermarket fenders.they sucked! i had to do excessive shimming on certain spots.its terrible haha. a Cowl hood is in line eventually for it. What do you think? better?(not 100% done yet) BEFORE-  AFTER   
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06-18-2012, 05:13 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
it seems to look taller with the older front end? i think i need to drop it more
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06-18-2012, 06:07 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
Its the lack of bumper that makes it look taller.
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06-18-2012, 08:21 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
Nice... I did the same to mine. It definetly needs the bumper to make it look level.
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06-18-2012, 08:27 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
Looks good. That's a 79 grille.
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06-18-2012, 11:15 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
Looks way better. Nice job
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06-18-2012, 11:19 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
man i love how these trucks look. go check mine and let me know what you think.
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06-18-2012, 01:56 PM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
Ibthink the non cowl hood kinda keeps a classic look which I like. Decisions decisions.
I was thinking the 73/74 grills hut im not sure how that would look with the 79 full chrome trim? I have a completely redone 79 grills silver with polished metal strips repainted black strip centers etc its nice I wonder if that would look better? And paint the howtie a color. Posted via Mobile Device
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06-18-2012, 11:17 AM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
I like it a lot! Buy the bumper paint everything and forget about the cowl hood..
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06-18-2012, 01:58 PM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
Thanks for compliments!
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06-18-2012, 02:08 PM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
So you didnt have to move the radiator support?
I want to swap my 74 to like a 84 front end |
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06-18-2012, 06:16 PM
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Re: I did the 80's to 70's clip swap!
ive heard people say they had to move there core support mounts but mine didnt have to be moved at all.
idk if it would be the same the other way around 70's to the 80's
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