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Old 08-25-2013, 10:21 PM   #1
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Question 87 Burban, will a 79 or older hood fit?

Hey guys, I've got an 87 suburban, I used to have a 79 k5 & I much prefer the look of the older hood, I'm wondering if the older hood will bolt on without major fitment issues? Anyone have experience with this? I know where there is a great dinar truck I can grab parts from this weekend! Thanks in advance.
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Old 08-25-2013, 10:26 PM   #2
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Re: 87 Burban, will a 79 or older hood fit?

I'm no expert, but I think you have to also swap out fenders and maybe even the core support. I'm not sure your grill will work either.
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Old 08-25-2013, 10:30 PM   #3
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Re: 87 Burban, will a 79 or older hood fit?

I knew the grill was going to be a problem, I'd even be ok with a fender swap! This old burb needs paint anyway. I was thinking one of those billet grills. I'm just a big fan of the flat front, this one has a slight point in the nose.
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Old 08-26-2013, 01:56 AM   #4
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Re: 87 Burban, will a 79 or older hood fit?

I think you need to swap everything forward of the firewall.
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Old 08-26-2013, 07:28 AM   #5
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Re: 87 Burban, will a 79 or older hood fit?

check this out

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518


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Old 08-26-2013, 03:01 PM   #6
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Re: 87 Burban, will a 79 or older hood fit?

Awesome Sam, thanks! I'm going to get that front clip this weekend & see how it goes! I'll post some pics when I start tinkering!
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