Front clip exchange

[70inbville]

Will a complete clip from a mid 80’s bolt up on a 74 cab and frame?
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[Cherub]

Originally Posted by 70inbville

Will a complete clip from a mid 80’s bolt up on a 74 cab and frame?
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front frame and core support mounts are different

[70inbville]

How ar off are they. Is it something that can be modded easily or not worth the time and thank you for the fast response!

[Tiger Joe]

80s hoods have the upper hinges that bolt to cowl, wheres as 79 and older have the hinges bolted only to the fender.

I've done the opposite- 79 clip on 87 front end with no issue. but like I said not sure about the hinges

[esbstuff]

Originally Posted by 70inbville

Will a complete clip from a mid 80’s bolt up on a 74 cab and frame?
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Mostly yes. The bumper brackets need modded some (no frame cutting!) to fit. Overall a easy swap.

Check/search here to find more info. Its been discussed in length before.



This is a good link for the clip swap with the exception of the frame/core support mounts and front bumper...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ront+clip+swap

I never had to move the frame mounts, I just used the right rubber bushings for what I was doing....


Here is a link for the front bumper mounts... Look at reply #15 for bumper bracket instructions.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=514024


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[70inbville]

Thank you