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space wrangler · 11-21-2011, 10:28 PM

i have a 77 4x4 that needs a new cab. ...luckily, i have access to an 84 cab via a neighbor, but i'm not exactly clear on how to make the hood, doors, and fenders from the 77 work with the 84 cab.

will the 77 one piece hood even fit over the cowl on the 84 cab?

Tex_50613 · 11-21-2011, 11:04 PM

un-bolt the cowl and cab side of the hood hindges from the 84's cab and bolt on the 77 front clip, my 85 K20 had a 76 front clip on it when I bought it and my 85 K30 ccdrw is getting a 75 front clip when I get to that point
also the plastic screan that is under the cowl on the 84 can remain on the cab without hindering anything

xrcr · 11-22-2011, 08:37 AM

x2 I have an 84 cab on a 76 2wd, other than having to massage my"inexpensive" aftermarket parts, it all bolts up. Being a tightwad makes a lot of work....
xrcr

72shorbox · 11-23-2011, 04:34 PM

You will have to swap out the wiper transmission also.

Tex_50613 · 11-23-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72shorbox

You will have to swap out the wiper transmission also.

you can use the one on the 80's cab at which point I recomend using a pair of 87-91 burb or blazer wiper arms with the sprayers on them, thats what I ran on mine and still run in it instead of the sprayers in the hood

space wrangler · 11-28-2011, 08:37 PM

Thank you, sirs!

I bought the 84 cab and it appears everthing will work. I also got a free float 14 bolt and a 3/4 ton 10 bolt front out of the deal.
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11-21-2011, 10:28 PM	#1
space wrangler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 32	77 4x4 cab swap i have a 77 4x4 that needs a new cab. ...luckily, i have access to an 84 cab via a neighbor, but i'm not exactly clear on how to make the hood, doors, and fenders from the 77 work with the 84 cab. will the 77 one piece hood even fit over the cowl on the 84 cab?

11-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#2
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: 77 4x4 cab swap un-bolt the cowl and cab side of the hood hindges from the 84's cab and bolt on the 77 front clip, my 85 K20 had a 76 front clip on it when I bought it and my 85 K30 ccdrw is getting a 75 front clip when I get to that point also the plastic screan that is under the cowl on the 84 can remain on the cab without hindering anything __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

11-22-2011, 08:37 AM	#3
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: 77 4x4 cab swap x2 I have an 84 cab on a 76 2wd, other than having to massage my"inexpensive" aftermarket parts, it all bolts up. Being a tightwad makes a lot of work.... xrcr

11-23-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
72shorbox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clinton, ut Posts: 63	Re: 77 4x4 cab swap You will have to swap out the wiper transmission also.

11-28-2011, 08:37 PM	#6
space wrangler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 77 4x4 cab swap Thank you, sirs! I bought the 84 cab and it appears everthing will work. I also got a free float 14 bolt and a 3/4 ton 10 bolt front out of the deal. Posted via Mobile Device

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