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11-25-2007, 01:52 AM
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Location: Alberta
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Front clips....
I'm thinking of putting on a 81-87 front clip onto my 80, because mines pretty banged up, and I like the lines of the 81-87 better. Are the only things I need the rad support, inner and outer fenders, and hood?
Last edited by 1980GMC; 11-25-2007 at 01:56 AM. |
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11-25-2007, 02:46 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: Front clips....
i just did it last week.. Don't for get the hood hinges and springs.. here is a good link http://www.coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml
theres a hole already there and i used that hole as a guide and the new hinge and just traced the circle 2 times put nuts and bolts the tack welded it and your good to go..o yea the window wipers are different so is that long rod peace [ B]JUST TAKE YOUR TIME[/B] here are my pics    
Last edited by BrooKLyn; 11-25-2007 at 02:47 AM. Reason: forgot info |
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11-25-2007, 07:46 AM
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Re: Front clips....
If you go with the 81-82 front end you will need a bumper since the turn signals are in it, or you can relocate them...
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11-28-2007, 07:04 PM
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Re: Front clips....
you will also have to cut the frame horns to fit the 81-87 bumper.
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11-28-2007, 07:13 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: Front clips....
the wiper arms will also need replacement the nubs that come up through the cowl will not allow the wipers to fit.. i put an 81 cab on my 76 and had the opposite problem
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