from 83 to 73 grille change out? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Matt21lutz · 12-25-2013, 02:58 AM

what all would I need to trade out if I was to change the front of my 83 Chevy with a 73 Chevy? I know that I have to change, hood, grille, bezels and maybe fenders? Can somebody please let me know, I plan on going to the junkyard this weekend and getting those parts I'd need to change it over.

andrewmp6 · 12-25-2013, 05:06 AM

Yeah the fenders are different so is the front bumper to,No clue if you have to change the core support or not.

Tx Firefighter · 12-25-2013, 07:39 AM

You've got to change from the firewall forward. Fenders, hood, core support, hood hinges, filler panel, everything.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-25-2013, 09:45 AM

don't forget the wiper arms are different as well as the linkages too

Sabaka454 · 12-25-2013, 10:46 AM

You will also need to modify the front of the frame and the radiator support mounts need to move.

wilkin250r · 12-25-2013, 02:26 PM

The hood mounts differently, too. The 83 style has a short cowling between the hood and windsheild, the 73 hood comes all the way back, so you'll need to remove/modify those areas to fit, as well as hinge mountings.

I've never done it, the previous owner did it, but it wasn't done correctly. Half the work is already done for me, and it's STILL going to be a significant project. It's quite the undertaking. It's not impossible, but you might rethink the whole project when you find out all that is involved.

Tx Firefighter · 12-25-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wilkin250r

The hood mounts differently, too. The 83 style has a short cowling between the hood and windsheild, the 73 hood comes all the way back, so you'll need to remove/modify those areas to fit, as well as hinge mountings.

I've never done it, the previous owner did it, but it wasn't done correctly. Half the work is already done for me, and it's STILL going to be a significant project. It's quite the undertaking. It's not impossible, but you might rethink the whole project when you find out all that is involved.

Backdating like he's wanting to do is very easy. The earlier type of hinges mount to the fenders. When you mount the old style fender to the cab, the hinges are ready to mount up without mods.

It's updating from round headlight to square headlight that takes the modifications to the firewall.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-25-2013, 08:25 PM

you guys forgot changing the bumper and adding front horns on the frame. all is bolt on though.

Matt21lutz · 12-25-2013, 11:04 PM

Thanks! Sounds fairly easy though. I'll keep you posted on what I decide to do

12-25-2013, 02:58 AM	#1
Matt21lutz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 104	from 83 to 73 grille change out? what all would I need to trade out if I was to change the front of my 83 Chevy with a 73 Chevy? I know that I have to change, hood, grille, bezels and maybe fenders? Can somebody please let me know, I plan on going to the junkyard this weekend and getting those parts I'd need to change it over. __________________ My current ride: 1983 C10 Silverado LWB - Work in Progress

12-25-2013, 05:06 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: from 83 to 83 grille change out? Yeah the fenders are different so is the front bumper to,No clue if you have to change the core support or not.

12-25-2013, 07:39 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: from 83 to 83 grille change out? You've got to change from the firewall forward. Fenders, hood, core support, hood hinges, filler panel, everything. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-25-2013, 09:45 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out? don't forget the wiper arms are different as well as the linkages too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-25-2013, 10:46 AM	#5
Sabaka454 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 277	Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out? You will also need to modify the front of the frame and the radiator support mounts need to move.

12-25-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out? The hood mounts differently, too. The 83 style has a short cowling between the hood and windsheild, the 73 hood comes all the way back, so you'll need to remove/modify those areas to fit, as well as hinge mountings. I've never done it, the previous owner did it, but it wasn't done correctly. Half the work is already done for me, and it's STILL going to be a significant project. It's quite the undertaking. It's not impossible, but you might rethink the whole project when you find out all that is involved. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

12-25-2013, 08:25 PM	#8
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out? you guys forgot changing the bumper and adding front horns on the frame. all is bolt on though.

12-25-2013, 11:04 PM	#9
Matt21lutz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 104	Re: from 83 to 73 grille change out? Thanks! Sounds fairly easy though. I'll keep you posted on what I decide to do __________________ My current ride: 1983 C10 Silverado LWB - Work in Progress



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