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ghettoluxury · 04-21-2009, 12:49 PM

I have a 82 Silverado but have always been a fan of the 73-80 front ends. I was wondering if everything would line up correctly between the 2 front clips because my buddy has a front clip off of a 75 that he will give me due to the fact that the fenders need replaced because of rust.

thanks for your help

**N2TRUX** · 04-22-2009, 09:05 AM

Yes it will bolt up. There will be a couple of issues that you need to address.

The 73-80 bumper is shaped different and so are the frame horns. You can cut them off the donor truck and add them to your 82.

Wiper stands are different as well. You will need to use the earlier stands.

Get the body bushing from the donor clip too.

Anything I am forgetting?

ghettoluxury · 04-24-2009, 06:05 AM

Thanks for the info

smashingchuck · 04-24-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Anything I am forgetting?

I think that covers it.

flamingbig10 · 04-24-2009, 10:14 AM

I would also use the 73-80 interior
79-80 dash, and 77-80 door panels with the correct door handles

04-21-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Back dating a box body I have a 82 Silverado but have always been a fan of the 73-80 front ends. I was wondering if everything would line up correctly between the 2 front clips because my buddy has a front clip off of a 75 that he will give me due to the fact that the fenders need replaced because of rust. thanks for your help

04-22-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Back dating a box body Yes it will bolt up. There will be a couple of issues that you need to address. The 73-80 bumper is shaped different and so are the frame horns. You can cut them off the donor truck and add them to your 82. Wiper stands are different as well. You will need to use the earlier stands. Get the body bushing from the donor clip too. Anything I am forgetting? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-24-2009, 06:05 AM	#3
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Back dating a box body Thanks for the info

04-24-2009, 10:14 AM	#5
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