91 Burb front clip on a 75? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

westofb · 01-15-2010, 01:25 AM

I am sure someone has done this conversion in the past, I could not find a thread by using the search function (or not smart enough to use this feature...lol), but was wondering if it can be done using the existing 75 cab and the entire 91 clip? Anything special need to be done to make the swap? Any info would be appreciated. I am sure it can be done, but the part that baffles me is the fact the new clips have a separate cowl piece, while the older version is kind of built into the hood, maybe not worded quit right, but I think you know what I am talking about.

Thanks for any info you may provided for this swap!

flamingbig10 · 01-15-2010, 01:36 AM

I'd say keep the 75 front end

Droptopchevy · 01-15-2010, 01:40 AM

Hey as far as the sheet metal goes all u have 2 do is make a slot in the top of fire wall so the new hindge will go in.And its best 2 weld a nut on the bottom of where the finder top bolt is ,after u drill a new hole.The bumper brackets are different also.U can just use the later bumper brackets after u cut the frame 2 fit it. IT'S NOT THAT HARD Then u have 2 wire up all your lights because they are different also.

joe231 · 01-15-2010, 01:41 AM

you need to modify the upper firewall area to use the newer hinges. Also you will need to change the wiper stubs. you need the loner ones to make it through the cowl piece. I have also heard that the core support mounts are different.....oh and the front of the frame is different where the bumpers mount.

westofb · 01-15-2010, 02:40 AM

Sounds like it easier to leave it as a 75, had a chance to pick up a rust free 91 burb clip cheap. The 75 stuff isn't rusty, drivers fender is basically junk from numerous minor collisions, the grill is broke, and needs new front chrome. 91 clip was cheaper than the cost of the parts to fix the 75, I was trying to be cheap, just building this truck to resale and make some cash for my 68 project.

joe231 · 01-15-2010, 12:27 PM

it would definitely be easier to leave it as is. And I don't see as many of the 73-76's anymore.

**N2TRUX** · 01-15-2010, 12:31 PM

Check with Capt Kaos. He can get a decent deal on a replacement fender. Not cheap, but good quality.

01-15-2010, 01:25 AM	#1
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	91 Burb front clip on a 75? I am sure someone has done this conversion in the past, I could not find a thread by using the search function (or not smart enough to use this feature...lol), but was wondering if it can be done using the existing 75 cab and the entire 91 clip? Anything special need to be done to make the swap? Any info would be appreciated. I am sure it can be done, but the part that baffles me is the fact the new clips have a separate cowl piece, while the older version is kind of built into the hood, maybe not worded quit right, but I think you know what I am talking about. Thanks for any info you may provided for this swap! __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

01-15-2010, 01:36 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 91 Burb front clip on a 75? I'd say keep the 75 front end __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-15-2010, 01:40 AM	#3
Droptopchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pocola,OK Posts: 12	Re: 91 Burb front clip on a 75? Hey as far as the sheet metal goes all u have 2 do is make a slot in the top of fire wall so the new hindge will go in.And its best 2 weld a nut on the bottom of where the finder top bolt is ,after u drill a new hole.The bumper brackets are different also.U can just use the later bumper brackets after u cut the frame 2 fit it. IT'S NOT THAT HARD Then u have 2 wire up all your lights because they are different also.

01-15-2010, 01:41 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 91 Burb front clip on a 75? you need to modify the upper firewall area to use the newer hinges. Also you will need to change the wiper stubs. you need the loner ones to make it through the cowl piece. I have also heard that the core support mounts are different.....oh and the front of the frame is different where the bumpers mount. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-15-2010, 02:40 AM	#5
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: 91 Burb front clip on a 75? Sounds like it easier to leave it as a 75, had a chance to pick up a rust free 91 burb clip cheap. The 75 stuff isn't rusty, drivers fender is basically junk from numerous minor collisions, the grill is broke, and needs new front chrome. 91 clip was cheaper than the cost of the parts to fix the 75, I was trying to be cheap, just building this truck to resale and make some cash for my 68 project. __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

01-15-2010, 12:27 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 91 Burb front clip on a 75? it would definitely be easier to leave it as is. And I don't see as many of the 73-76's anymore. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-15-2010, 12:31 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 91 Burb front clip on a 75? Check with Capt Kaos. He can get a decent deal on a replacement fender. Not cheap, but good quality. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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