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08-30-2009, 09:54 PM
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73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
First off where is the search thats normally above the posts at? I can't find the tab to click on that says search this forum? OK my question is that I am in the process of switching my 79 over to an 87 or so frame, I know the front of the frame is different so how do I go about mounting up some older bumpers to the newer frame?
Jarrid
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08-30-2009, 10:23 PM
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Re: 73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
Search has been disabled for now. You will need to cut off a set of 73-80 frame rails, or modify your 81-87 rails. The difference in shape won't allow the bumpers to swap with out some frame mods.
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08-30-2009, 10:30 PM
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Re: 73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
Yeah I know the older ones are rounded and the newer are kinda diagonal. Just was hoping to get some step by step or a guide from someone that has done this. Can I just cut the newer style frame so that it is shaped like the old style or is the best way to cut off the rounded style and weld them onto my 87 frame?
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09-01-2009, 11:49 PM
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Re: 73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
anyone have any more info?
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09-02-2009, 12:12 AM
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Re: 73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
Back when i was 15 I got an 85 junkyard bumper to fit my 79. Not sure if it was supposed to work but i used to brackets that i got with the newer bumper because my old brackets wouldnt fit.
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09-02-2009, 12:15 AM
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Re: 73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
Well I am trying to do the opposite of that but I do have my old front brackets and bumper so maybe I will play around with that.
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09-02-2009, 11:22 AM
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Re: 73-80 bumpers on 81-87 frame?
I am wanting to do the same thing, put a 73-80 bumper on an 86 frame. I have the correct bumper brackets, but I have not found a suitable bumper yet.
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