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TxGMC400 · 03-23-2009, 10:32 AM

Hello!

As I posted in the welcome area, I've got an 82 GMC short bed, and a 76 Long Bed truck. I have a few questions, so I'll list them in order.

1. Will the wing windows, and window glass on the 76 fit the 82? Both trucks have power windows.

2. I'd like to do an engine/trans swap between the trucks. The 82 has a chevy 350/TH350, and the 76 has a Pontiac 400/TH400. I'm pretty sure that the engine's bolt up in the same place, so I'll probably have to move the cross member back, and shorten the drive shaft, right?

2b. To put the 350/350 into the 76, I'm assuming that I'll move the crossmember forward, and then lengthen the first half of the drive shaft? Do I have this right, or am I backwards?

3. Will the 76 steering column work in the 82?

4. Where can I find fender badges for the 82 GMC? I can't find them aftermarket.

Thanks for looking. I hope to have pictures posted soon, but that probably won't happen until after I have the engine swap completed.

Thanks!

Britt

morcey2 · 03-23-2009, 03:10 PM

You'll also have to change the driveshaft yoke for the transmissions. The 350 has a 27-spline and the 400 has a 32-spline.

I'm still saving up for a Buick 455/4L80E swap.

TexasJeff · 03-23-2009, 03:54 PM

Britt you are not going to have much luck finding GMC fender badges, they only really remake the Chevy stuff, you might find some on E-bay, I have an 1980 GMC and I had to repaint mine.

TxGMC400 · 03-24-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the answers - anyone care to chime in on the glass, and column questions?

Britt

**old Rusty C10** · 03-24-2009, 11:36 PM

the wing windows are different style wise but they should interchange the columns are wired different if i remember right i had both of those years myself

03-23-2009, 10:32 AM	#1
TxGMC400 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3	1982 GMC questions. Hello! As I posted in the welcome area, I've got an 82 GMC short bed, and a 76 Long Bed truck. I have a few questions, so I'll list them in order. 1. Will the wing windows, and window glass on the 76 fit the 82? Both trucks have power windows. 2. I'd like to do an engine/trans swap between the trucks. The 82 has a chevy 350/TH350, and the 76 has a Pontiac 400/TH400. I'm pretty sure that the engine's bolt up in the same place, so I'll probably have to move the cross member back, and shorten the drive shaft, right? 2b. To put the 350/350 into the 76, I'm assuming that I'll move the crossmember forward, and then lengthen the first half of the drive shaft? Do I have this right, or am I backwards? 3. Will the 76 steering column work in the 82? 4. Where can I find fender badges for the 82 GMC? I can't find them aftermarket. Thanks for looking. I hope to have pictures posted soon, but that probably won't happen until after I have the engine swap completed. Thanks! Britt

03-23-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
morcey2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central utah, UT Posts: 105	Re: 1982 GMC questions. You'll also have to change the driveshaft yoke for the transmissions. The 350 has a 27-spline and the 400 has a 32-spline. I'm still saving up for a Buick 455/4L80E swap.

03-23-2009, 03:54 PM	#3
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: 1982 GMC questions. Britt you are not going to have much luck finding GMC fender badges, they only really remake the Chevy stuff, you might find some on E-bay, I have an 1980 GMC and I had to repaint mine. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

03-24-2009, 03:16 PM	#4
TxGMC400 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3	Re: 1982 GMC questions. Thanks for the answers - anyone care to chime in on the glass, and column questions? Britt

03-24-2009, 11:36 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1982 GMC questions. the wing windows are different style wise but they should interchange the columns are wired different if i remember right i had both of those years myself __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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