keep it or sell it?

[1977cheyenne_C10]

Hey guys i was wondering what would be best either converting my truck into an 86 with front clip, moldings,etc or sell my truck and try to look for an 86 pick up? I really like the 86 front end better than my 77.This has stopped me from wanting to fix my truck and its really hard for me to decide because i haven't had any luck finding a cheap 86 pick-up. I really like a truck like this one just how it sits.

http://www.premierexotics.com/web/us...tucky/6303781/


ps.why do a lot of people perfer the round eye over newer frond end?

[jbristo67]

The cheapest and easiest way to salve your problem is to change your front clip. Not everyone prefers the round headlights. If I had anything other than the year I do truck or otherwise I would opt for the 90 91 blazer suburban front end
Posted via Mobile Device

[old Rusty C10]

if you swap your clip and dash pad youll have the 86 in spirit

[GM-power]

Man, I like the older look the round eyes have and the chrome on the front end.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Telecasterjoey]

It's your truck, make it the way you like! Just my .02
Unless the 77 is in super rough shape and not worth Fixin....
Posted via Mobile Device

[cmyc5575]

do the front end swap and sell the 77 stuff to help make up for the money that you put into the new front end.

[1977cheyenne_C10]

well this is how my truck sits right now

[cmyc5575]

its sexy how it is tho.

[frog210]

I did the front end swap, as long as you have the tools and time i can be done
i went from a 74 to 82 to an 87(car accident)
its just your taste, if your gona end up customizing your truck it will be up to u

[1977cheyenne_C10]

i just want a simple stock look

[frog210]

everything lines up and looks stock and people often thought it was an 82, so if you take your time and do it right it will come out clean, i know mine did

[1977cheyenne_C10]

how hard is it to do the front end swap?

[mickeykreg]

Your truck is super cool the way it is, but..... if your determined to change it up just go to the junkyard for a study session. Seeing different trucks in various states of dis-mantle will give you a feel for "how hard it'll be".

Also, look for weekly specials at the junkyards. The savings may add up nicely on an entire front clip. Around here one of them has half price wednesday. Thats when I buy most things.

[frog210]

not to hard, i made a post on here if you look for it
as long as you have all the parts needed
and tools maybe a helper or 2 would make it a whole lot easier

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

I would do the front end swap because like me you live in California, and 86's with the electronic carbs are not that great. The 77's Q-jet is tons more reliable, and is far easier to fix if there is a carb issue.

I got a 74 C20 partially because it is pre-smog, and partially because of the bigger brakes. None the less I wouldn't take a post 80/81 with the carb it has over anything earlier unless it was one hell of a deal.

[74 stepside]

Im in SoCal also. If you go to Ecology Salvage or Pick Your Part, they have tons of these trucks just sitting around. These places also have 1/2 price sales about every 6 weeks. You want to swap front ends? Then go practice on a truck in the salvage and get your parts. It really is fairly easy. You need fenders, inner fenders, hood, core support, hood hinges, front bumper, etc.

[1977cheyenne_C10]

thanks guys for your help and your opinions.
one question here whats the difference between the 73-79 and the 81-87 besides the front end,dash,door panels? is there more?

[cory d]

some basic fab skills would help, you have to notch the cab fro the new hood hinges