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NZCP · 10-26-2005, 12:50 AM

Hi guys

I have a 79 GMC Jimmy.
Can I swap in a later year grill by itself or do I need a same year radiator support?

I was thinking of a 82 + grill.

I presume to put in , say a 1991 grill I would need fenders,hood , radiator support as well as the grill assembly.

How easy are these swaps to do?

Thanks for your help.
Clive

a28doc · 10-26-2005, 01:21 AM

they arent that diff to do as long as you have everything you need handy and they look awesome once you have it done gl with it and post pics when done
Doc

**Captkaos** · 10-27-2005, 04:51 PM

You need everything from the cab forward including the wiper cowl and wiper assem. Including the wiper shafts.

**special-K** · 10-27-2005, 10:11 PM

I`d rather have the older look.All we see around here are`85-ups.

10-26-2005, 12:50 AM	#1
NZCP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 33	Help needed on grill swap / front clip Hi guys I have a 79 GMC Jimmy. Can I swap in a later year grill by itself or do I need a same year radiator support? I was thinking of a 82 + grill. I presume to put in , say a 1991 grill I would need fenders,hood , radiator support as well as the grill assembly. How easy are these swaps to do? Thanks for your help. Clive

10-26-2005, 01:21 AM	#2
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	Re: Help needed on grill swap / front clip they arent that diff to do as long as you have everything you need handy and they look awesome once you have it done gl with it and post pics when done Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

10-27-2005, 04:51 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Help needed on grill swap / front clip You need everything from the cab forward including the wiper cowl and wiper assem. Including the wiper shafts. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-27-2005, 10:11 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Help needed on grill swap / front clip I`d rather have the older look.All we see around here are`85-ups. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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