70's 1 ton VS early 90s 1 ton trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Number21 · 09-23-2009, 07:38 PM

As I understand it they kept the square body on the 1 ton trucks until 1991, right? I'm curious what the differences and upgrades might be between the 73-80 style truck and a 1991 model? Did the frame ever change?

I'm starting to restore my '79 1 ton, but I'm thinking I might be better off starting with the newest one I can find. I know people like to swap the early 90s front end onto the older trucks, but I prefer the 73-80 body style. Would it be just as easy to swap an old front end onto the newer truck?

09-23-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	70's 1 ton VS early 90s 1 ton trucks? As I understand it they kept the square body on the 1 ton trucks until 1991, right? I'm curious what the differences and upgrades might be between the 73-80 style truck and a 1991 model? Did the frame ever change? I'm starting to restore my '79 1 ton, but I'm thinking I might be better off starting with the newest one I can find. I know people like to swap the early 90s front end onto the older trucks, but I prefer the 73-80 body style. Would it be just as easy to swap an old front end onto the newer truck?

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