Changed my front clip to a 73 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grande Rojo · 10-14-2008, 07:06 PM

I have had this 86 for about 2 years now and have never liked the front end. I have always like the 73-80 fronts more than the 81-87's
So I changed it over to a 73 clip with a goodmark cowlhood.

Sorry for the crappy picture it started raining here.

jrsmith_2010 · 10-14-2008, 07:11 PM

badass dude, i love the 73-80s front ends!

chevymotocross · 10-14-2008, 07:56 PM

Came out great. I will agree with you on that... I got an 87 but there is something about the 73-80 that seems more classy. What was the hardest part of the conversion?

Smoke_Dog · 10-14-2008, 08:14 PM

oooh weee! Love it!

boatpuller · 10-14-2008, 08:52 PM

that turned out really cool.it's nice to see somebody go that way for a change.way to "think outside the box".i also like the small cowl hood. got any more pics of the truck?

f.monroe · 10-14-2008, 09:05 PM

Tease !
Post some more pics .
What we can see looks awesome .
Frank

bigblock73 · 10-14-2008, 09:24 PM

73-74 front clips are the best looking out of the entire 73-87 (91) line in my opinion!

Good job, looks great (except the front signals are not 73-74)

**78 Big10 454** · 10-14-2008, 09:27 PM

Looks great. You did a fine job.

Square84 · 10-14-2008, 10:21 PM

ive been wanting to do that is it all just bolt on no fab? looks great btw

1984 swb chevy · 10-14-2008, 10:27 PM

That looks great. I also like the 73 style front ends. Nice job.

ca180 · 10-14-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Square84

ive been wanting to do that is it all just bolt on no fab? looks great btw

I'm wondering the same.

Wasn't the cowl area the main problem of the conversion from 73-80 to 81-87? Does the 73-80 hood cover that up?

Great stuff man!

84 400 · 10-14-2008, 10:57 PM

I really dig it. Looks much better

Pyrotechnic · 10-14-2008, 11:09 PM

I love it ! My first truck was a 78 with a 73-74 Cheyenne Super grill. Always been more of a 73-80 fan.

Texasdeere · 10-14-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

73-74 front clips are the best looking out of the entire 73-87 (91) line in my opinion!

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

73-74 front clips are the best looking out of the entire 73-87 (91) line in my opinion!.....

I totally agree. I love the 73-80 front end, but the 73-74 grill really adds some dimension...

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-15-2008, 12:25 AM

Nice it looks great. I like that hood too it sets it off.

NORMSCOLORADO · 10-15-2008, 12:30 AM

Much better dude! How much did the cowl hood run you?

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-15-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

73-74 front clips are the best looking out of the entire 73-87 (91) line in my opinion!

Good job, looks great (except the front signals are not 73-74)

I totally agree with you Jeff! I like 'em all but the 73-80 clip just looks way better than the 81-87s. I have thought about doing the same thing to mine. My truck has A/C that works though and I'm not sure if all the A/C parts would swap over, or what would need to be done to make it all work again.

I really like your truck! Glad you posted the pics because the next time that I would have seen you out here on FF highway with your truck looking like it does now I'd sure have been scratching my head trying to figure out if it was a different truck, or the same one with a clip swap! Post up some more pics when you can! ...Joe

jchav62 · 10-15-2008, 09:25 AM

I love it! Much better... the 73-74 grille is my favorite too... especially since I got my '73... Nice job! More pics please!

79Silv4x4 · 10-15-2008, 09:50 AM

Looks awesome!!!

jdurant · 10-15-2008, 10:11 AM

That looks much much better. Yall quite hatin on the 80's fronts. I appreciate both, but the 73-74 is my favorite 70s front.

wedgemon · 10-15-2008, 10:19 AM

MMMmmmmm - cowl hood...

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdurant

.... Yall quite hatin on the 80's fronts.....

No hate bro, just preference.

72BlckButy · 10-15-2008, 02:21 PM

That looks good!

SnS C10 · 10-15-2008, 03:13 PM

looks very nice. i prefer 81-87 but that is because i have an 84 silverado swb. nice work!

10-14-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Changed my front clip to a 73 I have had this 86 for about 2 years now and have never liked the front end. I have always like the 73-80 fronts more than the 81-87's So I changed it over to a 73 clip with a goodmark cowlhood. Sorry for the crappy picture it started raining here. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

10-14-2008, 07:11 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 badass dude, i love the 73-80s front ends! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-14-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Came out great. I will agree with you on that... I got an 87 but there is something about the 73-80 that seems more classy. What was the hardest part of the conversion?

10-14-2008, 08:14 PM	#4
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 oooh weee! Love it!

10-14-2008, 08:52 PM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 that turned out really cool.it's nice to see somebody go that way for a change.way to "think outside the box".i also like the small cowl hood. got any more pics of the truck? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 10-14-2008 at 08:54 PM.

10-14-2008, 09:05 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Tease ! Post some more pics . What we can see looks awesome . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-14-2008, 09:24 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 73-74 front clips are the best looking out of the entire 73-87 (91) line in my opinion! Good job, looks great (except the front signals are not 73-74) __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-14-2008, 09:27 PM	#8
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Looks great. You did a fine job.

10-14-2008, 10:21 PM	#9
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 ive been wanting to do that is it all just bolt on no fab? looks great btw __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-14-2008, 10:27 PM	#10
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 That looks great. I also like the 73 style front ends. Nice job.

10-14-2008, 10:57 PM	#12
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 I really dig it. Looks much better __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-14-2008, 11:09 PM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 I love it ! My first truck was a 78 with a 73-74 Cheyenne Super grill. Always been more of a 73-80 fan. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-15-2008, 12:25 AM	#16
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Nice it looks great. I like that hood too it sets it off. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-15-2008, 12:30 AM	#17
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Much better dude! How much did the cowl hood run you? __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

10-15-2008, 09:25 AM	#19
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 I love it! Much better... the 73-74 grille is my favorite too... especially since I got my '73... Nice job! More pics please! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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10-15-2008, 09:50 AM	#20
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Looks awesome!!! __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

10-15-2008, 10:11 AM	#21
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 That looks much much better. Yall quite hatin on the 80's fronts. I appreciate both, but the 73-74 is my favorite 70s front. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

10-15-2008, 10:19 AM	#22
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 MMMmmmmm - cowl hood... __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

10-15-2008, 02:21 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 That looks good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-15-2008, 03:13 PM	#25
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 looks very nice. i prefer 81-87 but that is because i have an 84 silverado swb. nice work!

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