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Old 08-02-2005, 01:27 PM   #1
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Convert 85 to 73-80 front end? What parts?

I would like to convert the front end on my 85 to the 73-80 front end. What parts do I need? So far I think I need the

fenders
hood
wiper cowl
wiper arm assembly and mounts (under cowl)
wiper arms
bumper
bumper brackets
grill
headlight buckets and mounts
piece between bumper and grill
inner fenders

Things I am really not sure If I need or not.

Radiator support (I hope not)
hood hinges
hood latch (would like to keep the 85 inside release if possible)


Anything else?

Does anybody want my old front end?
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Old 08-02-2005, 01:43 PM   #2
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This should have everything listed that you need including part numbers.
http://www.off-road.com/chevy/tech/grill/
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Old 08-02-2005, 01:55 PM   #3
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This should have everything listed that you need including part numbers.
http://www.off-road.com/chevy/tech/grill/
Chris, he is going the other way....new to old.
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Old 08-02-2005, 02:17 PM   #4
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DUH! Well, you could put everything listed and just swap out the years and ignore the PN#'s Basically you need a complete front clip.

you need:
core support
core support brackets
hood latch
hood hinges
wiring for headlights/turn signals
turn signal buckets
turn signal lens
Jack/handle
washer bottles
overflow
battery tray

you don't need:
pre-81 doesn't use a wiper cowl
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Old 08-02-2005, 02:48 PM   #5
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Thanks for the help. Does anybody have parts they want to sell me? Anybody want my 85 clip?

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Old 08-02-2005, 08:03 PM   #6
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Why not go all the way to 91???
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Old 08-03-2005, 04:30 AM   #7
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He's wanting to switch from the newer '87 clip to the older style '73-87 clip, not vice versa. Mike, I may have some parts I could sell ya for really cheap if you let me know exactly what you need. I'm looking to get rid of a lot of stuff and wouldn't want much money at all for any of it.
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Old 08-03-2005, 10:29 PM   #8
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He's wanting to switch from the newer '87 clip to the older style '73-87 clip, not vice versa. Mike, I may have some parts I could sell ya for really cheap if you let me know exactly what you need. I'm looking to get rid of a lot of stuff and wouldn't want much money at all for any of it.

I would like to and I appreciate the offer but you are a 15 hour drive from me. Kind of removes the effective in cost effective.

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Old 08-03-2005, 11:44 PM   #9
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Not if they're small parts that can be shipped.
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