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03-05-2010, 12:57 PM
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Front End Swap
Can someone point me to a thread or a “How To” detailing all that’s involved with swapping an 81+ front end onto a 73-80 truck?
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03-05-2010, 01:27 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
I think there is a more involved writeup on coloradoK5.com, but I can hit the highlights. Aside from the sheetmetal (duh), you will need to make a slot on each side of the cowl for the hood hinges, swap the wiper stands, and trim the front framerail tabs for the bumper brackets. It really isn't too bad of a swap.
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03-05-2010, 01:43 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
Yeah, I saw the writeup on CK5...I'm really looking for more detailed info w/ pics of the hinge assembly and how to attach it to the 73-80 cowl.
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03-05-2010, 04:55 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
theres a thread with pics tryin to find it i like the earlier front ends better but i like the curve in the front of the 80's better then the box nose of the 70's lol
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03-06-2010, 01:28 AM
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Re: Front End Swap
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03-06-2010, 02:04 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
theres a thread out there with a suburban putting on a newer front end i just can't find it exactly what he wants t do 70's to 80's
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03-06-2010, 02:26 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
heres something i found might help you http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/garage_exterior.htm
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03-06-2010, 02:33 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
I made the change from 80 to Burban 90, Replace the cab for a 84, only cut the ends of the chassis. yes, necessary change, radiator support
check out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=301785  
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03-07-2010, 09:19 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
It's been a long time since I have done it. As I recall, we just had to cut a hole for the hinge and bolt it in. I do know tht the fenders will bolt up to the existing holes. No problem there.
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03-07-2010, 09:22 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
Reverse installation: http://coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml
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03-07-2010, 09:24 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
hey fer79 on your build up you used a different cab what yr was your cab... cause hes going from 70's to 80's look
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03-07-2010, 11:57 PM
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Re: Front End Swap
he said its an 84 cab
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