Front clip swap

[daryn67]

I have an 84 cab that is in great shape but want to restore my 77 pickup. I have tried two different early clips and can't get the bolts in the top rear most fender location to line up. I've loosened every bolt on the clip to allow movement, but with one bolt in either side the fender on the opposite side can not be pushed in far enough to allow the bolt to be installed. The original late clip fits perfect, and I haven't yet installed the front core support bolts. If the problem were with only one clip I might suspect unseen damage, but neither one aeema to line up. If needed I can post some pictures to show what the issue is.

Thanks in advance
Daryn

[Nin92]

Are you talking about the vertical bolt on top of the fire wall or the one top bolt above the door hinge? I put a 73-80 front clip on an 86 and it took a little adjustment but it went on in the end. Pictures would definitely help!

[daryn67]

Back at the cowl, single bolt at top of fender as you look down, in the I hinge area. I will get some pictures tomorrow.

[Nin92]

I had the exact same problem. I assumed it was due to the fact I was using aftermarket fenders. I could push in all the way and have it line up perfectly as far as fender/door alignment but that top bracket hole on the fender was 3/4" off from the hole on top of the firewall/cowl. I ended up slotting the bracket holes in the fenders and using 1/2" flat washer to bolt it down.