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modmach1 · 09-01-2004, 06:44 AM

Hi There !
Im new to the forum here and just surfed the web for 73-87 Stuff. Im going to buy a 80 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe pickup Fleetside Long Bed. The owner is fixing up the bed in these days and i can pick the baby up i about two weeks.
Heres a picture:

And here is the deal..im gonna change the front either to 89-91 Suburbans or to the front in the picture below...i know that i must change the fenders, inner fenders, hood etc..to the 89-91 Sub front.. But what must i change to get this front? and when came this front? and how long did it go up on the 70s?

78ChevySilverado · 09-01-2004, 07:01 AM

to get that front, you must change the grill, grill shell, headlight bezels, and the panel below the grill.(The one that houses the turn signals) I think that is it though.

bigblock73 · 09-01-2004, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 78ChevySilverado

to get that front, you must change the grill, grill shell, headlight bezels, and the panel below the grill.(The one that houses the turn signals) I think that is it though.

Yes, 78ChevySilverado is correct, that is all you need to do. Changing the 80 front to a 81+ front requires much more work. You need fenders, inner fenders, hood, core support, HL bezels, headlights, grill...basically a complete new front end. You would also have to modify your firewall to make the hood hinges work.

The easiset route for you, buy my Blazer (the one you show in your second pic)!

Not only would you have the front end you need, you would have a 2WD Blazer too.

**N2TRUX** · 09-01-2004, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

....The easiset route for you, buy my Blazer (the one you show in your second pic)! .....

Nice try Jeff. Did you happen to notice where modmach1 is located at? It might make the transaction a little difficult....

modmach1>>>>>>>Location: Norway

the baron · 09-01-2004, 09:40 AM

Do you have to change the inner fenders to go from 73-80 to 81-87 ( or backwise ) too ?

Jonboy · 09-01-2004, 10:05 AM

Baron, I am pretty sure they are different.

**Captkaos** · 09-01-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the baron

Do you have to change the inner fenders to go from 73-80 to 81-87 ( or backwise ) too ?

YES you do!

bigblock73 · 09-01-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice try Jeff. Did you happen to notice where modmach1 is located at? It might make the transaction a little difficult....

modmach1>>>>>>>Location: Norway

He udated his profile after I replied smarty pants.

the baron · 09-01-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

YES you do!

Damned !

I'll have to redo my shopping list...

my left inner fender is beyond any repair ...

cliffsta · 09-01-2004, 04:50 PM

hmmm add this to my list of odd tastes in 73-87. I like the look of the 73-80 overall front ends, grill, fenders, etc, over the 81-87. To me, 81-87 seems less aggressive, almost, well, girly

{no offense to females} The horizontal side markers don't float my boat either, same with the square headlights.

the baron · 09-02-2004, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

hmmm add this to my list of odd tastes in 73-87. I like the look of the 73-80 overall front ends, grill, fenders, etc, over the 81-87. To me, 81-87 seems less aggressive, almost, well, girly

{no offense to females} The horizontal side markers don't float my boat either, same with the square headlights.

me either !

EricS76 · 09-02-2004, 09:19 AM

I wouldn't change it. The 80 model with the 73-79 looking grill but square headlights has got to be fairly rare since it was only done that one year. It's something different, why would you want to change it to something that a million other chevy trucks have. I like the 73-80 fronts better too. Seems like they have more style I guess.

cliffsta · 09-02-2004, 08:31 PM

Yeah more style is the word. Since in 81 EVERY GM vehicle went to square headlights and the horizontal markers. And that still is the rule; rectangular headlights. Ever seen the Lil' Scrappy "No Problem" video? Square headlights

TrainD5115 · 09-02-2004, 10:14 PM

Round headlights rule!

gchemist · 09-03-2004, 10:24 AM

I did the grill converion to my 83.

I have pictures and a write up on my website.
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html

screwballl · 09-03-2004, 08:12 PM

gchemist.. that is a neat conversion but i personally liked the stock dual lights better but that is just personal taste... although i do prefer stock round light better like on my 76

modmach1 · 09-13-2004, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

I did the grill converion to my 83.

I have pictures and a write up on my website.
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html

Loved your write up

modmach1 · 09-14-2004, 10:40 AM

Well..i have checked up the price on a complete used front from a Sub here in Norway..and its 1000$ (and thats with private persons...junkyards take 1500$) -im thinking of keeping it as it is..or go for the round headlight grille. Is there any billet grills for my kind of front on the marked?
By the way..im picking up the car this weekend

And im buying it for 3150$..we dont have dollars in Norway...but it would be that price in $

modmach1 · 09-14-2004, 10:42 AM

The new bed is on

My plans:
In the first period im going to paint it silkmate black
Rollpan
Euro-taillights
Bed-cover in steel
Clear headlights and markerlights
New triple chrome frontbumper
Smooth rear window

Shave: driprails-fuel door-doorhandles-doorlocks-mirrors-markerlights on fenders-hoodmolding.

Anyone here thats shaved the driprails? A lot of welding after the cutting?

Motor City · 09-14-2004, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by modmach1

Anyone here thats shaved the driprails? A lot of welding after the cutting?

I don't know about your truck, but on my 79, the drip rails were screwed on. After removing them, I filled the holes and ground smooth. I also filled the seams along the roof of the cab on the sides and rear. Really smooths the look of the cab. I will post before and after pics in the next day or 2.

Dropped90Burb · 09-14-2004, 10:22 PM

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I filled the holes and ground smooth. I also filled the seams along the roof of the cab on the sides and rear. Really smooths the look of the cab. I will post before and after pics in the next day or 2.

What did you use to fill the holes? Did you weld or just use body filler? I'm doing this on my 90 suburban and not sure what to do. Also how did it come out?

bigblock73 · 09-14-2004, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropped90Burb

What did you use to fill the holes? Did you weld or just use body filler? I'm doing this on my 90 suburban and not sure what to do. Also how did it come out?

You should NEVER use body filler to close up holes...it will only crack in the future and look terrible. Since the holes where the drip rails were are small, I assume they were filled in with a wire feed welder...but that is just my guess.

the baron · 09-15-2004, 03:43 AM

Modmach1

I find it a shame you live too far from me ( almost 1500 kms ) , as I would give you my complete 1982 front end for your 1980 one...

BTW , are you living in the south or in the north of Norway ?

the Baron

modmach1 · 09-15-2004, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by the baron

Modmach1

I find it a shame you live too far from me ( almost 1500 kms ) , as I would give you my complete 1982 front end for your 1980 one...

BTW , are you living in the south or in the north of Norway ?

the Baron

Im living in the middle of Norway. about six hours from Oslo

modmach1 · 09-15-2004, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Motor City

I don't know about your truck, but on my 79, the drip rails were screwed on. After removing them, I filled the holes and ground smooth. I also filled the seams along the roof of the cab on the sides and rear. Really smooths the look of the cab. I will post before and after pics in the next day or 2.

Maybe they are screwed..i dont exactly know..because i havent seen it in person jet..there are not many of these left in norway so it isent a daily sight. But acording to the plan i can go down on friday and get it and drive it back on saturday..

09-01-2004, 06:44 AM	#1
modmach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 152	How to get this Front? Newbie here Hi There ! Im new to the forum here and just surfed the web for 73-87 Stuff. Im going to buy a 80 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe pickup Fleetside Long Bed. The owner is fixing up the bed in these days and i can pick the baby up i about two weeks. Heres a picture: And here is the deal..im gonna change the front either to 89-91 Suburbans or to the front in the picture below...i know that i must change the fenders, inner fenders, hood etc..to the 89-91 Sub front.. But what must i change to get this front? and when came this front? and how long did it go up on the 70s?

09-01-2004, 09:40 AM	#5
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Do you have to change the inner fenders to go from 73-80 to 81-87 ( or backwise ) too ? __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

09-01-2004, 10:05 AM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Baron, I am pretty sure they are different. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-01-2004, 04:50 PM	#10
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	hmmm add this to my list of odd tastes in 73-87. I like the look of the 73-80 overall front ends, grill, fenders, etc, over the 81-87. To me, 81-87 seems less aggressive, almost, well, girly {no offense to females} The horizontal side markers don't float my boat either, same with the square headlights. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-02-2004, 09:19 AM	#12
EricS76 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Llano,TX Posts: 113	I wouldn't change it. The 80 model with the 73-79 looking grill but square headlights has got to be fairly rare since it was only done that one year. It's something different, why would you want to change it to something that a million other chevy trucks have. I like the 73-80 fronts better too. Seems like they have more style I guess. __________________ ‘66 Chevy C-10, long bed fleetside, 350, 3 on the tree, 4-7 drop. '77 chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe, 350, SM465 4 speed, flatbed. '80 jeep CJ-5. ‘14 Chevy 1500 Z71…

09-01-2004, 07:01 AM	#2
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	to get that front, you must change the grill, grill shell, headlight bezels, and the panel below the grill.(The one that houses the turn signals) I think that is it though.

09-02-2004, 08:31 PM	#13
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Yeah more style is the word. Since in 81 EVERY GM vehicle went to square headlights and the horizontal markers. And that still is the rule; rectangular headlights. Ever seen the Lil' Scrappy "No Problem" video? Square headlights __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-02-2004, 10:14 PM	#14
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Round headlights rule! __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

09-03-2004, 10:24 AM	#15
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I did the grill converion to my 83. I have pictures and a write up on my website. http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...rillchnge.html __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-03-2004, 08:12 PM	#16
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	gchemist.. that is a neat conversion but i personally liked the stock dual lights better but that is just personal taste... although i do prefer stock round light better like on my 76 __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

09-14-2004, 10:40 AM	#18
modmach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 152	Well..i have checked up the price on a complete used front from a Sub here in Norway..and its 1000$ (and thats with private persons...junkyards take 1500$) -im thinking of keeping it as it is..or go for the round headlight grille. Is there any billet grills for my kind of front on the marked? By the way..im picking up the car this weekend And im buying it for 3150$..we dont have dollars in Norway...but it would be that price in $ __________________ http://www.moldestuket.com 1971 Mustang Mach-1 429 CJ-R 1973 Mustang Mach-1 289 1975/71 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside Longbed Scottsdale 1980 Pontiac Phoenix

09-14-2004, 10:42 AM	#19
modmach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 152	The new bed is on My plans: In the first period im going to paint it silkmate black Rollpan Euro-taillights Bed-cover in steel Clear headlights and markerlights New triple chrome frontbumper Smooth rear window Shave: driprails-fuel door-doorhandles-doorlocks-mirrors-markerlights on fenders-hoodmolding. Anyone here thats shaved the driprails? A lot of welding after the cutting? __________________ http://www.moldestuket.com 1971 Mustang Mach-1 429 CJ-R 1973 Mustang Mach-1 289 1975/71 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside Longbed Scottsdale 1980 Pontiac Phoenix Last edited by modmach1; 09-14-2004 at 10:50 AM.

09-15-2004, 03:43 AM	#23
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Modmach1 I find it a shame you live too far from me ( almost 1500 kms ) , as I would give you my complete 1982 front end for your 1980 one... BTW , are you living in the south or in the north of Norway ? the Baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents



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