1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972 CST · 12-14-2009, 06:26 PM

hey, i was wondering if you could put the 73-80 fenders and hood onto 81-87 cab and if so how much work is involved.

thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 12-14-2009, 06:31 PM

it can be done but you need to change the entire nose, including the radiator support ,remove the wiper cowl and change the wiper arm assembly

ghettoluxury · 12-14-2009, 07:08 PM

This is the easy swap. It is putting a 81-87 front end on a 73-80 that requires the extra work

silverbullet01 · 12-14-2009, 07:12 PM

its not a bad job, i just did it to my 86', you just need to remove the hood hinges off the cab, and be sure to change the wiper posts, other than that its a matter of putting the bolts to it

78-5.3 · 12-14-2009, 08:07 PM

and the chassis horns for the earlier bumper!!

silverbullet01 · 12-14-2009, 08:16 PM

right!
the 73-80 frames are closed on the end, as opposed to the 81-87 ones which are cut off, i believe you need to make brackets for the middle bottom bumper bolts if i remember right

78-5.3 · 12-14-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet01

right!
the 73-80 frames are closed on the end, as opposed to the 81-87 ones which are cut off, i believe you need to make brackets for the middle bottom bumper bolts if i remember right

yup that petty easy though cut them off a 73-80 or fab something up

12-14-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
1972 CST Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: new york Posts: 216	1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? hey, i was wondering if you could put the 73-80 fenders and hood onto 81-87 cab and if so how much work is involved. thanks Last edited by 1972 CST; 12-14-2009 at 06:27 PM.

12-14-2009, 06:31 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? it can be done but you need to change the entire nose, including the radiator support ,remove the wiper cowl and change the wiper arm assembly __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-14-2009, 07:08 PM	#3
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? This is the easy swap. It is putting a 81-87 front end on a 73-80 that requires the extra work __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

12-14-2009, 07:12 PM	#4
silverbullet01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Posts: 56	Re: 1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? its not a bad job, i just did it to my 86', you just need to remove the hood hinges off the cab, and be sure to change the wiper posts, other than that its a matter of putting the bolts to it

12-14-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: 1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? and the chassis horns for the earlier bumper!!

12-14-2009, 08:16 PM	#6
silverbullet01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Posts: 56	Re: 1973-80 fenders on a newer cab? right! the 73-80 frames are closed on the end, as opposed to the 81-87 ones which are cut off, i believe you need to make brackets for the middle bottom bumper bolts if i remember right

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