'81-87 Front clip on a '79 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

killer86 · 01-10-2011, 03:07 PM

Is is possible to put a newer 80's style front clip on a 79?

Any help would be great.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-10-2011, 03:45 PM

yes it is you need to change the wiper arms tho

80stepsideguy · 01-10-2011, 03:51 PM

Theres alot more to it.
You Got to cut the front frame horns to fit the front bumper on the 81 n up nose.You got to cut holes in the cowl for the hood hinges, you also got to like the other person said change the wiper arms to the longer ones.You also got to put holes in the cowl under the windshield for the coul panel to fit in and seat into place.And also there are 2 small indentations need to be made for the windshield wiper squirters to sit as well..

thanks
pat

killer86 · 01-10-2011, 04:07 PM

thanks for the info guys... do you guys know if there is a thread on doing this?

benoit454 · 01-10-2011, 05:56 PM

It's not just the wiper arms it's the posts that the wipers attacj to, the older trucks are shorter then the 81-87's. So you need the whole front clip, and cowl panel outer metal and inner, hood hinges and the ones that mount to the fenders and have spring on them, Also if you don't have inside hood release you need that, headlight plugins and such may be different, depends on what headlight setup it has dual or single. The bumper and brackets as they said, inner fenders, etc.

01-10-2011, 03:07 PM	#1
killer86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8	'81-87 Front clip on a '79 Is is possible to put a newer 80's style front clip on a 79? Any help would be great.

01-10-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: '81-87 Front clip on a '79 yes it is you need to change the wiper arms tho __________________ 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!!

01-10-2011, 03:51 PM	#3
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: '81-87 Front clip on a '79 Theres alot more to it. You Got to cut the front frame horns to fit the front bumper on the 81 n up nose.You got to cut holes in the cowl for the hood hinges, you also got to like the other person said change the wiper arms to the longer ones.You also got to put holes in the cowl under the windshield for the coul panel to fit in and seat into place.And also there are 2 small indentations need to be made for the windshield wiper squirters to sit as well.. thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

01-10-2011, 04:07 PM	#4
killer86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8	Re: '81-87 Front clip on a '79 thanks for the info guys... do you guys know if there is a thread on doing this?

01-10-2011, 05:56 PM	#5
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: '81-87 Front clip on a '79 It's not just the wiper arms it's the posts that the wipers attacj to, the older trucks are shorter then the 81-87's. So you need the whole front clip, and cowl panel outer metal and inner, hood hinges and the ones that mount to the fenders and have spring on them, Also if you don't have inside hood release you need that, headlight plugins and such may be different, depends on what headlight setup it has dual or single. The bumper and brackets as they said, inner fenders, etc. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454



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