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itduzntsuk · 11-08-2011, 02:14 PM

Hey Guys new here, I have found a good deal on an 85 C10 step side but I am much more of a fan of the 71/72 style. There is also a front clip with everything on C-list for a 71 and i was wondering if anyone has or had heard or this conversion across body styles. Thanks for any info. A-Big

clemsparks · 11-08-2011, 02:23 PM

With generous application of welder, beer, time, body filler, and money, I bet you could get it done!

Practically/realistically speaking...just buy a '71 or '72 if that's what you want.

meter swinger · 11-08-2011, 04:00 PM

Just build one or the other, they are completely different body wise.
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J Knight · 11-08-2011, 04:40 PM

You would probably spend more money trying to combine the two than just buying the one you want, not to mention it would look hidious IMO.

muthstryker · 11-08-2011, 05:31 PM

Body lines dont even come close.. Even if you did try, it wouldn't ever look good, you could spend thousands and it would always look like a hack job.

itduzntsuk · 11-08-2011, 09:11 PM

Thanks a lot guys. Haven't really spent much time up close and able to compare the two. Now to find an affordable c/k10/20

iroc12valve · 11-11-2011, 05:14 PM

73 and up is not that difficult but 67 - 72 is impossible you might as well put a dodge front clip on

Spla'nin · 11-11-2011, 07:25 PM

Yeah, It's funny that Hotchkis seems to completely ignore the 73-87 on their web site, but just went all out on the pre 73 and also offer some stuff for 88 plus...what is up with that...?!?! Also sent an message via their web site with no response...

There may be at least as much handling performance potential in the 73-87 but it does make it easy if someone else like Hotchkis has already sorted everything, but you do pay for the "research"...

I am working on making a 73 handle and am considering a trailing arm add...nascar style...something like this...

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...-for-73-87-C10

Have not yet decided what to do up front yet...but it is fun checking it out. Anybody want to chime in here?

Hotchkis · 11-15-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Spla'nin

Yeah, It's funny that Hotchkis seems to completely ignore the 73-87 on their web site, but just went all out on the pre 73 and also offer some stuff for 88 plus...what is up with that...?!?! Also sent an message via their web site with no response...

There may be at least as much handling performance potential in the 73-87 but it does make it easy if someone else like Hotchkis has already sorted everything, but you do pay for the "research"...

I am working on making a 73 handle and am considering a trailing arm add...nascar style...something like this...

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...-for-73-87-C10

Have not yet decided what to do up front yet...but it is fun checking it out. Anybody want to chime in here?

Spla’nin – All of the incoming E-mails get looked at. How long ago did you send it? If we don’t hear that the 73-87 guys want parts, we don’t know there’s an audience for them. Sometimes it’s better if you call our toll free number (888-735-6425) and speak to our tech crew to get the answers right away. We always like to hear what we don’t…but should be building.

How many ’73-’87 owners does this forum have that are interested in track days, autocrossing, and all around great handling? We’d love to hear from all of you!

muthstryker · 11-15-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotchkis

Spla’nin – All of the incoming E-mails get looked at. How long ago did you send it? If we don’t hear that the 73-87 guys want parts, we don’t know there’s an audience for them. Sometimes it’s better if you call our toll free number (888-735-6425) and speak to our tech crew to get the answers right away. We always like to hear what we don’t…but should be building.

How many ’73-’87 owners does this forum have that are interested in track days, autocrossing, and all around great handling? We’d love to hear from all of you!

When I first got my truck you were the first company I checked out tosee if you had a kit for my 86 and was dissapointed you didnt.

74 stepside · 11-15-2011, 09:14 PM

71 clip on a 85? Any thing is possible but it wouldnt look right. Kinda like a guy with breast implants. Better off getting what you really want, even if it costs more.

11-08-2011, 02:14 PM	#1
itduzntsuk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2	71 front clip on 85? Hey Guys new here, I have found a good deal on an 85 C10 step side but I am much more of a fan of the 71/72 style. There is also a front clip with everything on C-list for a 71 and i was wondering if anyone has or had heard or this conversion across body styles. Thanks for any info. A-Big

11-08-2011, 02:23 PM	#2
clemsparks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbia MO Posts: 45	Re: 71 front clip on 85? With generous application of welder, beer, time, body filler, and money, I bet you could get it done! Practically/realistically speaking...just buy a '71 or '72 if that's what you want. __________________ 1989 Shorbed 2WD project 1983 K20 Longbed workhorse

11-08-2011, 04:00 PM	#3
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 71 front clip on 85? Just build one or the other, they are completely different body wise. Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2011, 04:40 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 71 front clip on 85? You would probably spend more money trying to combine the two than just buying the one you want, not to mention it would look hidious IMO. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-08-2011, 05:31 PM	#5
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 71 front clip on 85? Body lines dont even come close.. Even if you did try, it wouldn't ever look good, you could spend thousands and it would always look like a hack job.

11-08-2011, 09:11 PM	#6
itduzntsuk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2	Re: 71 front clip on 85? Thanks a lot guys. Haven't really spent much time up close and able to compare the two. Now to find an affordable c/k10/20

11-11-2011, 05:14 PM	#7
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: 71 front clip on 85? 73 and up is not that difficult but 67 - 72 is impossible you might as well put a dodge front clip on __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

11-11-2011, 07:25 PM	#8
Spla'nin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cascadia, Wa Posts: 28	Hotchkis No Show... on 73-87 C10 Yeah, It's funny that Hotchkis seems to completely ignore the 73-87 on their web site, but just went all out on the pre 73 and also offer some stuff for 88 plus...what is up with that...?!?! Also sent an message via their web site with no response... There may be at least as much handling performance potential in the 73-87 but it does make it easy if someone else like Hotchkis has already sorted everything, but you do pay for the "research"... I am working on making a 73 handle and am considering a trailing arm add...nascar style...something like this... http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...-for-73-87-C10 Have not yet decided what to do up front yet...but it is fun checking it out. Anybody want to chime in here? __________________ '76 SB 350 400

11-15-2011, 09:14 PM	#11
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: 71 front clip on 85? 71 clip on a 85? Any thing is possible but it wouldnt look right. Kinda like a guy with breast implants. Better off getting what you really want, even if it costs more.



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