New front end and smooth dash ?'s

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Well everybody Im wanting to put a newer front end on the 86, like one off of a 89 sub. I think. Up to what year will fit on our trucks? what price range should i be looking for one at the junkyard? Can I use my exsisting fenders or do I need to get the ones for the suburban? Also im wanting to smooth my dash, do i fill the cracks with bondo or do i need a real good dash? I know im gonna need to put down the fiberglass materials but what else needs to be done? Thanks in advance for any answers.

[79gmcc15]

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[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Well everybody Im wanting to put a newer front end on the 86, like one off of a 89 sub. I think. Up to what year will fit on our trucks? what price range should i be looking for one at the junkyard? Can I use my exsisting fenders or do I need to get the ones for the suburban? Also im wanting to smooth my dash, do i fill the cracks with bondo or do i need a real good dash? I know im gonna need to put down the fiberglass materials but what else needs to be done? Thanks in advance for any answers.

any year 89-91 will work, you can use your existing fenders, but i found it easier to do the entire clip, easier to line stuff up as well, i have seen them from core support, grilles and lights from 150 to full clips for 400, so somewhere between there id guess, and for cracks, i used dynaglass, havent gottent he rest done yet tho

[merca]

i took all the vinyl off my dash before glassing it. i was afraid of it lifting under the glass and cracking through. wasnt to hard to get off

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

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What do you mean by subscribe?

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Texasfunk- Thanks thats what i need to know. Im heading to the junkyard rite after work.

Merca- Do you have any before and after pics? What your saying is you took it apart all the way down to the metal them just fiberglassed it like that?

[Rollinsqrbdy]

79gmc15- Never mind I know what you mean bout subsc. now. Im gonna subscribe.

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Texasfunk- Thanks thats what i need to know. Im heading to the junkyard rite after work.

Merca- Do you have any before and after pics? What your saying is you took it apart all the way down to the metal them just fiberglassed it like that?

no prob, hope u find what your looking for, if you do a full clip, take the front tires off, lol, we couldnt get it on, then it clicked to remove them, also, tape up the edges of your doors, as not to chip them, and id also recommend, if you haave a/c, remove it as well, if its charged, then just be very careful, a few buddies will make the job much easier

[79gmcc15]

Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

79gmc15- Never mind I know what you mean bout subsc. now. Im gonna subscribe.

when you create a post you are already subscribed to the thread and will get alerts when new posts come up. awesome truck btw!

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

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ohhh okay. Well the truck in my avator is what i want it to look one day. Currently it sits in the garage with no motor or trans and some crappy wheels and stock stance. thanks though

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Texasfunk- Why, Why, Why did you show me them pics of that sweet truck? Now you done forced me to get a sub. clip. That was wrong. N/R but, for real that truck of yours is super sweet. How much drop you got on them stock ralleies?

[Driveway Dreams]

For your dash. If you want the stock look, just smooth, then take a sander to yours. Fill your cracks that are there, and sand the whole thing with a 280 grit or 320 grit and prime it. Sand the primer till it is straight and smooth. Then paint. I have done this many times on alot of different vehicles and they turn out good. We did one on a Camaro that we did racing stripes on the car and did them on the dash too. That was a big PITA but it looked kinda cool when we were done. Good luck to you.

Oh, and watch on Craigslist for a crew cab or suburban that is getting parted out in your area. Go over there, and yank the whole clip.

[79gmcc15]

what do you use to fill cracks? just regular bondo??

[staggerd86c-10]

how come you have to change the radiator support to put the new front end on it? the fenders are the same right? im thinking of doing one of those fronts but trying to put one piece lights on it.

[ratty 46]

I have the same question .....

Ratty 46

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

how come you have to change the radiator support to put the new front end on it? the fenders are the same right? im thinking of doing one of those fronts but trying to put one piece lights on it.

the radiator supports from 81-87 are different then the ones from 89-91
the lights wont mount

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Texasfunk- Why, Why, Why did you show me them pics of that sweet truck? Now you done forced me to get a sub. clip. That was wrong. N/R but, for real that truck of yours is super sweet. How much drop you got on them stock ralleies?

well then heres another for more inspiration


and from what i understand, my drop is equal to a 4/6, no truth in that tho, the PO melted all the springs, thats how mine is lowered, soon im adding helper bags and noth in rear, and bags in front, to smooth the ride up a bit

[68 TT]

Great looking truck.

Is that a steel cowl hood or fiberglass? Do you know what brand it is?

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Great looking truck.

Is that a steel cowl hood or fiberglass? Do you know what brand it is?

thanks

it is a steel cowl induction, but it was on when i got the truck, im not sure what brand it is

[68 TT]

I don't think anybody but Goodmark makes a steel cowl hood.

Does anybody out there know of another steel cowl hood manufacturer?

[Rollinsqrbdy]

I also think its goodmark only. Mines a steel goodmark.

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Texasfunk- That was wrong bro WRONG, Evil, Evil man. hehehehe

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Well I went to 2 wrecking yards and neither had the sub. front end. The quest continues.

[Driveway Dreams]

Watch Craigslist. Or if you make a drive up here I have one you could buy cheap. But its not the complete clip. It is rad support, grill, lights, harness, etc.

[silvereagle07]

Just keep searching Rollinsqrbdy. You'll find one. I got mine for a whopping $40 bucks off of craigslist. I was looking for a serp setup for the engine I was building and I just stumbled upon it. Granted, it has a well used grille, lights and mouldings but I the core it what you're really after. I didn't change my fenders or hood. I just loosened my fenders and pulled them out a little. It's a tight fit but it can be done in about an hour. Good luck.