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jrcchevy · 08-28-2006, 08:36 PM

I have a '75 chevy truck that I am going to convert to look like the 89-91 suburban front end. I have an '84 suburban right now that I am using as parts. For the time being, I am using the core support and fenders off of the suburban. Yesterday, I started out by hollowing out the factory core support frame bracket holes to fit the core support rubber bushings from the suburban. My problem is that the core support is not in the correct location doing as I have with the mounting bracket from the '75 (note: they are riveted to the chassis) and the rubber mount from the suburban. I only started assembly of the front clip so that I could adapt the hood hinges to the '75 firewall. Has anyone ever attempted this conversion before and if so, could you please help me!! Thanks much!

Slonaker · 08-29-2006, 12:49 AM

It has been covered before. I think it was last covered in a post where cliffsta was considering a cab swap, abut 4-6 weeks ago. Try a search, and see what you come up with.

I don't know anything about it...

Slonaker

cliffsta · 08-29-2006, 08:07 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=204987

^^^ is the thread Slonaker is referring to... but it doesn't mention the clip swap.

Still lookin' for a cab BTW... :P

http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html

That is linked from 73-87.com, looks like it is what you need.

Hope this all helps.

Jonboy · 08-29-2006, 08:37 AM

try using the 75 radiator support bushings. I did a Blazer years ago, but can't remember which bushings we used. Use the cowl on your suburban as a pattern, and make sure you get the reinforcements for the hinges on the cowl as well.

Slonaker · 08-29-2006, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

^^^ is the thread Slonaker is referring to... but it doesn't mention the clip swap.

I meant that it talks about mixing the 70s and 80s clips and cabs, which is what he is doing right now with the '75 truck and '84 Suburban clip. I see now that he is trying to do the opposite of what you were, though...

What happened to that nice, rust free truck you had found for parts, cliffsta? Did the deal fall through?

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 08-29-2006, 06:59 PM

You need the core support and all the pieces that attach to it from an 88-91 to convert the 84 to the style you want. You need to use the 75 body bushings.

Look here for parts... http://www.coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml

bodydropped · 08-30-2006, 02:11 PM

and u need to cut the cab for the hood i did the frt clip change on my 78 when i redid the paint i bought all new parts i made the plastic grill look like a billet grill but i saved all my old grill and parts

08-28-2006, 08:36 PM	#1
jrcchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2	89-91 suburban conversion I have a '75 chevy truck that I am going to convert to look like the 89-91 suburban front end. I have an '84 suburban right now that I am using as parts. For the time being, I am using the core support and fenders off of the suburban. Yesterday, I started out by hollowing out the factory core support frame bracket holes to fit the core support rubber bushings from the suburban. My problem is that the core support is not in the correct location doing as I have with the mounting bracket from the '75 (note: they are riveted to the chassis) and the rubber mount from the suburban. I only started assembly of the front clip so that I could adapt the hood hinges to the '75 firewall. Has anyone ever attempted this conversion before and if so, could you please help me!! Thanks much!

08-29-2006, 12:49 AM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: 89-91 suburban conversion It has been covered before. I think it was last covered in a post where cliffsta was considering a cab swap, abut 4-6 weeks ago. Try a search, and see what you come up with. I don't know anything about it... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

08-29-2006, 08:07 AM	#3
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: 89-91 suburban conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=204987 ^^^ is the thread Slonaker is referring to... but it doesn't mention the clip swap. Still lookin' for a cab BTW... :P http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html That is linked from 73-87.com, looks like it is what you need. Hope this all helps. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-29-2006, 08:37 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 89-91 suburban conversion try using the 75 radiator support bushings. I did a Blazer years ago, but can't remember which bushings we used. Use the cowl on your suburban as a pattern, and make sure you get the reinforcements for the hinges on the cowl as well. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-29-2006, 06:59 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 89-91 suburban conversion You need the core support and all the pieces that attach to it from an 88-91 to convert the 84 to the style you want. You need to use the 75 body bushings. Look here for parts... http://www.coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-30-2006, 02:11 PM	#7
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: 89-91 suburban conversion and u need to cut the cab for the hood i did the frt clip change on my 78 when i redid the paint i bought all new parts i made the plastic grill look like a billet grill but i saved all my old grill and parts __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

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