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1lo67 · 10-08-2007, 12:46 PM

Is it possible to replace a 54 front clip to 47-52 front clip witout a bunch of fab work? I'v found two 54's in nice "ratrod" shape but i like the 47-52 clips better, i'm new to 47-54 trucks..... thought i might find the answers here.

thanks

TooMany2count · 10-08-2007, 04:00 PM

any front sheet metal from half ton to one ton 47.5 to 53 will fit, but you have to use everything.

1lo67 · 10-08-2007, 04:40 PM

Very cool, they say you should learn something new everyday.... i did. Thanks!

Daniel U · 10-09-2007, 01:32 PM

You shouldn't have any problem selling the '54 front ends. They are harder to come by. I used mine and my mom's grille to come up with one I could send away to chrome. About 4 months later they offered an over seas reproduction my mom will probably use. Mine will be all American steel though(if I ever get her done!). Get some pics up!

1lo67 · 10-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Gonna try and get them moved this weekend or the next, i will take some pics and post then. i will be asking a bunch of questions in the near future hope you guys are willing to help.

10-08-2007, 12:46 PM	#1
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	54 Question Is it possible to replace a 54 front clip to 47-52 front clip witout a bunch of fab work? I'v found two 54's in nice "ratrod" shape but i like the 47-52 clips better, i'm new to 47-54 trucks..... thought i might find the answers here. thanks

10-08-2007, 04:00 PM	#2
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10-08-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: 54 Question Very cool, they say you should learn something new everyday.... i did. Thanks!

10-09-2007, 01:32 PM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 54 Question You shouldn't have any problem selling the '54 front ends. They are harder to come by. I used mine and my mom's grille to come up with one I could send away to chrome. About 4 months later they offered an over seas reproduction my mom will probably use. Mine will be all American steel though(if I ever get her done!). Get some pics up! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

10-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#5
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: 54 Question Gonna try and get them moved this weekend or the next, i will take some pics and post then. i will be asking a bunch of questions in the near future hope you guys are willing to help.



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