Question on 80 something frontend on 77 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 05-20-2005, 12:16 PM

Thinking of buying a 77 which has an 80 something front end (dual square head lights) and was wondering what I would need to restore this to a 77 front end.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

tgh117 · 05-20-2005, 12:21 PM

You are probably going to need fenders, hood, grille, headlights, parking lights, side marker lights for the fenders and possibly a radiator support. That is all I can think of at the moment, I converted my truck from a 77 to an 86 a while back because the body was shot. Good luck.

Prerunner1982 · 05-20-2005, 12:23 PM

fenders, rad support, hood, lights, bezels, grille...

**Captkaos** · 05-20-2005, 01:22 PM

To make it back to a 70's, you need the entire front clip.

bodydropped · 05-20-2005, 01:24 PM

yea u need from firewall forward i went from a 78-89 frt clip but i live the burb slips better

**ScottH** · 05-20-2005, 03:30 PM

Thanks to all. Still undecided, but will take another look at it tonight.

**AspecialZ** · 05-21-2005, 01:52 AM

Iam building the same thing 81 front end on a 76

good luck

1985K10 · 05-21-2005, 09:45 AM

Dont forget your wipers! I think 73-80 trucks had shorter wiper posts(so the wipers would fit under the hood) and 81-87 trucks had taller ones(so they would stick up through the cowl)

f.monroe · 05-21-2005, 03:19 PM

Might want to take a look at the cowl area in front of the windshield. Make sure they didnt hack it up too bad if they installed the 81 and up hood hinges . If you are going to want it to look factory when converted back , that might be an issue. You might also check the front of the frame horns where the bumper bolts on .81-87 trucks had the front of the frame horns trimmed and a bumper bracket bolted on . 73-78 trucks are shaped a little different . Frank

**AspecialZ** · 05-21-2005, 09:38 PM

f. monroe is very right, they hacked my cowl area all up and they added the longer wiper brackets as above mentioned. Here are the pictures I promissed you, later...

bigarmzz · 05-21-2005, 11:16 PM

man i just love a step side bed...

**AspecialZ** · 05-22-2005, 08:44 PM

I found a shot for ya, and I went and took some pics of what they butchered above the firewall and below, simply a sad attempt at a nice resto piece

05-20-2005, 12:16 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Question on 80 something frontend on 77 Thinking of buying a 77 which has an 80 something front end (dual square head lights) and was wondering what I would need to restore this to a 77 front end. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

05-20-2005, 12:21 PM	#2
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	You are probably going to need fenders, hood, grille, headlights, parking lights, side marker lights for the fenders and possibly a radiator support. That is all I can think of at the moment, I converted my truck from a 77 to an 86 a while back because the body was shot. Good luck. __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.

05-20-2005, 12:23 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	fenders, rad support, hood, lights, bezels, grille... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

05-20-2005, 01:22 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	To make it back to a 70's, you need the entire front clip. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-20-2005, 01:24 PM	#5
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	yea u need from firewall forward i went from a 78-89 frt clip but i live the burb slips better __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

05-20-2005, 03:30 PM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Thanks to all. Still undecided, but will take another look at it tonight.

05-21-2005, 01:52 AM	#7
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	...same thing Iam building the same thing 81 front end on a 76 good luck __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

05-21-2005, 09:45 AM	#8
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Dont forget your wipers! I think 73-80 trucks had shorter wiper posts(so the wipers would fit under the hood) and 81-87 trucks had taller ones(so they would stick up through the cowl) __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

05-21-2005, 03:19 PM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Might want to take a look at the cowl area in front of the windshield. Make sure they didnt hack it up too bad if they installed the 81 and up hood hinges . If you are going to want it to look factory when converted back , that might be an issue. You might also check the front of the frame horns where the bumper bolts on .81-87 trucks had the front of the frame horns trimmed and a bumper bracket bolted on . 73-78 trucks are shaped a little different . Frank Last edited by f.monroe; 05-21-2005 at 03:22 PM.

05-21-2005, 09:38 PM	#10
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	... f. monroe is very right, they hacked my cowl area all up and they added the longer wiper brackets as above mentioned. Here are the pictures I promissed you, later... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

05-21-2005, 11:16 PM	#11
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	man i just love a step side bed... __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

05-22-2005, 08:44 PM	#12
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	your pic I found a shot for ya, and I went and took some pics of what they butchered above the firewall and below, simply a sad attempt at a nice resto piece Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop



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