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oldburb · 07-15-2002, 12:42 PM

Is it possible to remove the front clip as one peice? Or do you have to remove everything one peice at a time. some one once told me that there were 7 bolts that held the whole thing on

ebfabman · 07-15-2002, 12:53 PM

Yes it can be removed as a unit. Just make sure you get all the wires and hoses disconnected first. The radiator support bolts and the fender to cab bolts are the main ones to remove. Its easier if you take the hood off.

okietruck · 07-15-2002, 01:06 PM

Pulling the front clip sure makes doing seroius engine work easy. That's what I did when I did the swap from I6 to V8. Pay close attention to the body shims so you won't have too much trouble getting it lined up again.

Longhorn Man · 07-15-2002, 06:41 PM

Yep, I have the Longhorn ready to lose its front sheet metal ...that's what I'm doing when the caddy motor goes in.

Bamm · 07-15-2002, 10:41 PM

That is the only way to go when you are doing any engine swaps. It also allows you plenty of room to paint the firewall and the front clip off the truck. Much easier.........JB

O'l Buck · 07-16-2002, 01:42 AM

I just got done with a cab swap and pulling the front clip as one unit was the easiest part of the whole thing....and I took it off and put it back on all by myself.....one thing I'll warn you about is to keep a close eye on the headlight wiring harness that goes across the radiator support.....if it is hanging loose, it might get hooked on a framehorn and rip the tabs off the back of a headlight like mine did.

07-15-2002, 12:42 PM	#1
oldburb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 55	front clip? Is it possible to remove the front clip as one peice? Or do you have to remove everything one peice at a time. some one once told me that there were 7 bolts that held the whole thing on __________________ 72 Suburban 3/4ton 402 rustbucket 72 Suburban 3/4ton body&frame only

07-15-2002, 10:41 PM	#5
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	That is the only way to go when you are doing any engine swaps. It also allows you plenty of room to paint the firewall and the front clip off the truck. Much easier.........JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-16-2002, 01:42 AM	#6
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I just got done with a cab swap and pulling the front clip as one unit was the easiest part of the whole thing....and I took it off and put it back on all by myself.....one thing I'll warn you about is to keep a close eye on the headlight wiring harness that goes across the radiator support.....if it is hanging loose, it might get hooked on a framehorn and rip the tabs off the back of a headlight like mine did. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

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07-15-2002, 12:53 PM	#2
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Yes it can be removed as a unit. Just make sure you get all the wires and hoses disconnected first. The radiator support bolts and the fender to cab bolts are the main ones to remove. Its easier if you take the hood off.

07-15-2002, 01:06 PM	#3
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	Pulling the front clip sure makes doing seroius engine work easy. That's what I did when I did the swap from I6 to V8. Pay close attention to the body shims so you won't have too much trouble getting it lined up again.

07-15-2002, 06:41 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yep, I have the Longhorn ready to lose its front sheet metal ...that's what I'm doing when the caddy motor goes in.



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