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BAGNDRAGIT · 12-05-2009, 03:53 PM

Hey everyone i have a quick question that im sure has been asked a ton of times. i searched through old threads, but i didnt really get the answer i was looking for.

history, i have a 1973 pickup and the front sheet metal is toast, i also have a 1984 suburban front end at my disposal and was wondering if it was at all possible to put the 84 front end on the 73 frame. or due to the differences in cabs and body lines will it not work?

what i am trying to achieve is a phantom front end, is that possible with a 73-80 front end, with out a custom one off grille?

Thanks in advance everyone.

Conundrum · 12-05-2009, 04:35 PM

It will bolt on, you just need to cut holes for the hood hinges and also you will need the wiper stands off the newer truck as well.

BAGNDRAGIT · 12-05-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conundrum

It will bolt on, you just need to cut holes for the hood hinges and also you will need the wiper stands off the newer truck as well.

Thanks Conundrum, anybody else have any suggestions or things to consider?

Thanks

12-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	A Front End Question Hey everyone i have a quick question that im sure has been asked a ton of times. i searched through old threads, but i didnt really get the answer i was looking for. history, i have a 1973 pickup and the front sheet metal is toast, i also have a 1984 suburban front end at my disposal and was wondering if it was at all possible to put the 84 front end on the 73 frame. or due to the differences in cabs and body lines will it not work? what i am trying to achieve is a phantom front end, is that possible with a 73-80 front end, with out a custom one off grille? Thanks in advance everyone. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

12-05-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: A Front End Question It will bolt on, you just need to cut holes for the hood hinges and also you will need the wiper stands off the newer truck as well. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now



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