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stllookn · 08-25-2001, 12:21 AM

Does anyone know if the 73 front fenders and hood are interchangeable with an 80?

*Fast68Chevy* · 08-25-2001, 02:06 AM

Yes, '73-80 interchange.
Radiator support no in most cases...... most of the '80 model year trucks had square headlights..but you prolly already know that

Showme-K-20 · 08-26-2001, 03:59 PM

I think that only the '80 Silverado came with the square headlights. The lesser trim packages had the round headlight trim like the '79 models.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-26-2001, 06:44 PM

i have a 80 silverado parts truck with round headlights

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Burlinator · 08-26-2001, 09:35 PM

73-75 76-80 and 81-87 all have little differences but are interchangeable also up to 91 for blazer and suburban
square headlights started in 81 and IMO are ugly

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**crossy** · 08-26-2001, 09:42 PM

square lights were offered as an Rpo option as early as 79 but i have never seen one and there is no set pattern as to which 1980 came with it.MOST but not all silverados had them and i think it depended a lot on the build date as it seemed that the early 80 models all had round lights.
Too answer the question A COMPLETE 80 front will definately fit on a 73. there were subtle differences in grilles and 79-80 bezels are different as they extend further down to meet the stainless piece that goes between the parking lamps in that year.DAVE

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08-25-2001, 12:21 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	cab interchange Does anyone know if the 73 front fenders and hood are interchangeable with an 80? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-26-2001, 06:44 PM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	i have a 80 silverado parts truck with round headlights ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-26-2001, 09:35 PM	#5
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	73-75 76-80 and 81-87 all have little differences but are interchangeable also up to 91 for blazer and suburban square headlights started in 81 and IMO are ugly ------------------ 71 Custom/10 lb fleet .040 over 350/th350 good ol 1 wheel peel 3.73 12 bolt 275/60/15 front 31x10.50 rear on GMC Safari wheels #3 Dale Earnhardt will live forever in our hearts and memories "THE WORLD'S GREATEST RACE CAR DRIVER EVER" __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

08-26-2001, 09:42 PM	#6
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	square lights were offered as an Rpo option as early as 79 but i have never seen one and there is no set pattern as to which 1980 came with it.MOST but not all silverados had them and i think it depended a lot on the build date as it seemed that the early 80 models all had round lights. Too answer the question A COMPLETE 80 front will definately fit on a 73. there were subtle differences in grilles and 79-80 bezels are different as they extend further down to meet the stainless piece that goes between the parking lamps in that year.DAVE [This message has been edited by crossy (edited 08-26-2001).] __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

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08-25-2001, 02:06 AM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	Yes, '73-80 interchange. Radiator support no in most cases...... most of the '80 model year trucks had square headlights..but you prolly already know that

08-26-2001, 03:59 PM	#3
Showme-K-20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 153	I think that only the '80 Silverado came with the square headlights. The lesser trim packages had the round headlight trim like the '79 models.



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