'77 front clip on '86 cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevy355 · 09-15-2011, 10:07 AM

how hard would it be to put a '77 front clip on a '86 cab??

BIG V · 09-15-2011, 01:52 PM

bolts on

xrcr · 09-15-2011, 04:20 PM

I know a 76 works on an 84..... It works

chevy355 · 09-15-2011, 04:23 PM

will everything bolt on with modifying anything?

Your41Plague12 · 09-15-2011, 05:09 PM

You'll need to modify the wiper posts, as well as where the hood hinge goes into the cab. It's not as easy as it sounds. Your wiper posts will need to be 73-80 because of the way the cowl is connected to the hood on those years.

ghettoluxury · 09-15-2011, 10:38 PM

The easiest way I have found to put the 70's fenders on to an 80's truck, is to drill all the spot welds out of the bracket that bolts to the cab. After you have the brackets off of both sets of fenders, cut the front end off of the brackets that you took off of the 80's fenders and weld them up to the 70's fenders. Then you have to get everything bolted up, remove the rivets from the front body mounts and relocate them. The wipers will need to be replaced as mentioned.

**N2TRUX** · 09-15-2011, 11:10 PM

I have never done this swap, so I can't be 100% sure but I see some information that doesn't conform to everything I have ever read about this swap.

You do not need to modify "where the hood hinge goes into the cab" as the 77 hinges bolt to the fenders.

You do not need to modify the wiper stands, you need to swap the 77 stands when you swap the entire front clip.

You do not need to remove the rivets from the front body mounts and relocate them if you swap the early bushings along with the entire front clip.

Did I miss any?

meter swinger · 09-16-2011, 12:28 AM

Hmm... Ive got a perfect 77 clip that could go on the 88 ccdrw, and it needs paint anyway. You know whats wrong with board? You guys give me to many d@mn ideas.

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80stepsideguy · 09-16-2011, 01:38 AM

Check this out:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480994

thanks
pat

09-15-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
chevy355 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: martville.ny Posts: 18	'77 front clip on '86 cab how hard would it be to put a '77 front clip on a '86 cab??

09-15-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
BIG V Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 411	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab bolts on __________________ 1991 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 4:56 and pulls great 1979 Chevy 1/2 ton long bed diesel 1974 Chevy crew cab short bed 3/4 ton 4x4 project 1991 Chevy suburban 2wd 1984 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 6.5 detroit with turbo 1961 Chevy pickup 1/2 ton 2wd 1975 gmc crew cab short bed 2wd

09-15-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab I know a 76 works on an 84..... It works

09-15-2011, 04:23 PM	#4
chevy355 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: martville.ny Posts: 18	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab will everything bolt on with modifying anything?

09-15-2011, 05:09 PM	#5
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab You'll need to modify the wiper posts, as well as where the hood hinge goes into the cab. It's not as easy as it sounds. Your wiper posts will need to be 73-80 because of the way the cowl is connected to the hood on those years. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-15-2011, 10:38 PM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab The easiest way I have found to put the 70's fenders on to an 80's truck, is to drill all the spot welds out of the bracket that bolts to the cab. After you have the brackets off of both sets of fenders, cut the front end off of the brackets that you took off of the 80's fenders and weld them up to the 70's fenders. Then you have to get everything bolted up, remove the rivets from the front body mounts and relocate them. The wipers will need to be replaced as mentioned. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

09-15-2011, 11:10 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab I have never done this swap, so I can't be 100% sure but I see some information that doesn't conform to everything I have ever read about this swap. You do not need to modify "where the hood hinge goes into the cab" as the 77 hinges bolt to the fenders. You do not need to modify the wiper stands, you need to swap the 77 stands when you swap the entire front clip. You do not need to remove the rivets from the front body mounts and relocate them if you swap the early bushings along with the entire front clip. Did I miss any? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-16-2011, 12:28 AM	#8
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab Hmm... Ive got a perfect 77 clip that could go on the 88 ccdrw, and it needs paint anyway. You know whats wrong with board? You guys give me to many d@mn ideas. Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2011, 01:38 AM	#9
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: '77 front clip on '86 cab Check this out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480994 thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).



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