Will a mid 80's front clip fit a '77? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MIKE'67 · 12-19-2004, 12:41 PM

Just wondering. When I get ready to replace my '77 hood and fenders. Will a later model (up to 1987) front clip bolt on? Thanks.

rolson1039 · 12-19-2004, 03:14 PM

ive done the swap the other way and i think you can do it but you will need to do some modification to the hood hinges... also i found the wiper assembly in the cowl need to be swapped out to the same generation of the nose the stubs that the wiper arms are mounted to are a different length the newer ones are longer than the older ones. Also the newer models have a seperate cowl as opposed to a hood that covers the cowl so youwould have to mount that... im sure someone has done it here so do an archives search and see what they say

chrismoore701 · 12-20-2004, 02:38 PM

A buddy of mine bought a 79 with a mid 80's clip on it, but no idea how easy it was to do that.

Chris

beaterC10 · 12-20-2004, 03:02 PM

There is a post on the Colorado K5 sight that tells how to do it. In addition to the wiper drive swap, you have to cut slots in the cowl for the 81-87 hinges.

**crossy** · 12-20-2004, 03:14 PM

modifications to the 73-80 Cab are necessary for the hood hinges and the front edge of the frame horns to mount the bumper brackets.. Not a real big deal though. Sawzall, whizzer wheels, sabre saw Etc. I guess a can opener would work if you were desperate ;-) Everything must change though-rad support, inner fenders, brackets Etc. . best to get an entire front clip,DAVE

12-19-2004, 12:41 PM	#1
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	Will a mid 80's front clip fit a '77? Just wondering. When I get ready to replace my '77 hood and fenders. Will a later model (up to 1987) front clip bolt on? Thanks. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

12-19-2004, 03:14 PM	#2
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	ive done the swap the other way and i think you can do it but you will need to do some modification to the hood hinges... also i found the wiper assembly in the cowl need to be swapped out to the same generation of the nose the stubs that the wiper arms are mounted to are a different length the newer ones are longer than the older ones. Also the newer models have a seperate cowl as opposed to a hood that covers the cowl so youwould have to mount that... im sure someone has done it here so do an archives search and see what they say __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

12-20-2004, 03:14 PM	#5
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	modifications to the 73-80 Cab are necessary for the hood hinges and the front edge of the frame horns to mount the bumper brackets.. Not a real big deal though. Sawzall, whizzer wheels, sabre saw Etc. I guess a can opener would work if you were desperate ;-) Everything must change though-rad support, inner fenders, brackets Etc. . best to get an entire front clip,DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-20-2004, 02:38 PM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	A buddy of mine bought a 79 with a mid 80's clip on it, but no idea how easy it was to do that. Chris

12-20-2004, 03:02 PM	#4
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	There is a post on the Colorado K5 sight that tells how to do it. In addition to the wiper drive swap, you have to cut slots in the cowl for the 81-87 hinges.



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