11-30-2017, 11:51 AM | #1 |
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Grill swap 80 - 74
Hi guys. I'm doing a swap on a 1980. Changing from the 80 front grill to a 74 grill. Have all figured out except for the center grill support. I have both grill supports, and I'm thinking of modifying the 74 support to accept the cable release/ hood latch of the 80.
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12-01-2017, 01:33 AM | #2 |
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74
Is yours inside or outside latch?
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12-01-2017, 09:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74
Inside the truck there’s a hood release
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12-01-2017, 10:08 AM | #4 |
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74
My 80 has an outside hood release?
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12-01-2017, 10:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74
So does mine that’s why I asked but some 80s model
Did have inside hood release. You’re going to need this center support. I do not know if that can be used with inside hood release or not. Maybe someone else can chime in on that. If not I think swapping the latch is pretty simple.
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12-01-2017, 10:55 AM | #6 |
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74
Yup I have that centre support. I’ll have to cut/ weld on brackets I guess. Will post photos when done
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12-01-2017, 11:33 AM | #7 |
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I’m sorry I misread your original post and thought that was the info you were looking for.
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12-01-2017, 06:57 PM | #8 |
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Re: Grill swap 80 - 74
Well here’s what I came up with. Seems to work good.
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