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Front end swap ???
I have a 76 c10 and i want to put my 89 burban front clip on it, is there gonna be any unforseen problems also i want to switch the dash over too
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as a card-carrying member of the Round Headlight Club, please don't.... i'd like to find an 87 (EFI) and convert it to round!
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Re: Front end swap ???
There are numerous threads on converting or front end conversions.
check out my pics of how I started with a 91 and went back to 1981 |
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Re: Front end swap ???
what parts are needed for a frontendswap from a 81 to 79?
(My truck is built 12/1980 and already has the 81 front)
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Re: Front end swap ???
I've never done the swap but the hood hinges are different between the 76 and 89. Other than customizing that to work I think it's a basic swap of parts and a little bit of wiring modifications.
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Re: Front end swap ???
you'll need a shopping list of parts,from a 81-86 (87-91r/v) front fenders, inner fender, hood, cowl panel, radiator support, wiper arms, hood spring and hinges, bumper brackets, bumper, wiring, headlights parking lights, grille
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Re: Front end swap ???
will the dash just swap over?
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Re: Front end swap ???
it will also the door panels will if you use 81-87 interior door handles
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![]() Got the 76 front end off today gonna try and get the suburban front end cut in and put on this weekend!!! i need to sell the 76 what should i ask for it?? |
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Re: Front end swap ???
i'm sure that there is a handful of guys on here that would kill to take what remains of the trim off of your hands....
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Re: Front end swap ???
if you were closer id love the clip and rest of trim! id even give my 87 cowl hood as a bonus!
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Re: Front end swap ???
i got the hood too and the trim that goes on the tailgate...
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Re: Front end swap ???
if only if only, i want to convert to round headlights so bad!
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Re: Front end swap ???
Any rust in that front clip? Coming to NC anytime? I would love to have that clip with the hood. Please put me in line if you decide to sell.
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Re: Front end swap ???
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Re: Front end swap ???
i believe his truck is a Cheyenne, so its got the narrow band--hard to find.
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