80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dmartin1 · 10-05-2011, 07:07 PM

I wanna swap my 82's front clip out to the 73-80(?) style.

The junkyard here is having a 10$ day.everythings 10$ a piece.so its time.

could anyone make a simple but complete list of the stuff im going to need? thanks in advance!

SeanPaintsFlames · 10-05-2011, 07:52 PM

...the whole front clip?... Fenders, hood, hood hinges, core support with hood latch panel, grille, grille brackets, headlight buckets, lower grille panel -whatever it's called- with the turn signals. That should be about it...

You should be getting a pretty good deal!

Your41Plague12 · 10-05-2011, 09:11 PM

Don't forget the bumper and the brackets.

dmartin1 · 10-05-2011, 09:19 PM

excellent.thanks!only other thing i know is wiper parts. all together it should run me about 100$.thanks!

Your41Plague12 · 10-05-2011, 09:22 PM

Yeah, you're going to need the wiper posts, possibly the arms, too.

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-05-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

Yeah, you're going to need the wiper posts, possibly the arms, too.

I had to use the entire setup, but it's better because it's easier to attatch it to the wiper motor, which you don't have to swap.

When I didn my swap, the very top 9/16" fender bolts on the firewall didn't come close to lining up, so they never went in. It really makes no difference. Also if you're going from the dual headlights to the single headlights, you'll have to get the wiring harness for it [like I should have done] or do some rw-wiring that I can't remember until I look at my Blazer.

AND the 1981-1991 front bumper will crunch into the fenders... I just left it happen because I have a bumper with trim and a CUCV brushguard.

Everything everyone else said is it.

dmartin1 · 10-05-2011, 11:10 PM

thanks man! the extra clarification is great.

looks like ill have a sad faced shortbed soon(73-80)

10-05-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! I wanna swap my 82's front clip out to the 73-80(?) style. The junkyard here is having a 10$ day.everythings 10$ a piece.so its time. could anyone make a simple but complete list of the stuff im going to need? thanks in advance! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-05-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: 80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! ...the whole front clip?... Fenders, hood, hood hinges, core support with hood latch panel, grille, grille brackets, headlight buckets, lower grille panel -whatever it's called- with the turn signals. That should be about it... You should be getting a pretty good deal! __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

10-05-2011, 09:11 PM	#3
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! Don't forget the bumper and the brackets. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-05-2011, 09:19 PM	#4
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: 80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! excellent.thanks!only other thing i know is wiper parts. all together it should run me about 100$.thanks! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-05-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! Yeah, you're going to need the wiper posts, possibly the arms, too. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-05-2011, 11:10 PM	#7
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: 80's to 70's front cliup swap.Need parts list! thanks man! the extra clarification is great. looks like ill have a sad faced shortbed soon(73-80) __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more



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