Front end swap ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jarratt · 12-07-2009, 10:45 PM

I have a 76 c10 and i want to put my 89 burban front clip on it, is there gonna be any unforseen problems also i want to switch the dash over too

**truckfan** · 12-08-2009, 12:00 AM

as a card-carrying member of the Round Headlight Club, please don't.... i'd like to find an 87 (EFI) and convert it to round!

*BGRAFX* · 12-08-2009, 12:05 AM

There are numerous threads on converting or front end conversions.

check out my pics of how I started with a 91 and went back to 1981

logan91k · 12-08-2009, 08:26 AM

what parts are needed for a frontendswap from a 81 to 79?
(My truck is built 12/1980 and already has the 81 front)

Codys87 · 12-08-2009, 12:46 PM

I've never done the swap but the hood hinges are different between the 76 and 89. Other than customizing that to work I think it's a basic swap of parts and a little bit of wiring modifications.

flamingbig10 · 12-08-2009, 01:48 PM

you'll need a shopping list of parts,from a 81-86 (87-91r/v) front fenders, inner fender, hood, cowl panel, radiator support, wiper arms, hood spring and hinges, bumper brackets, bumper, wiring, headlights parking lights, grille

jarratt · 12-08-2009, 02:37 PM

will the dash just swap over?

flamingbig10 · 12-08-2009, 02:45 PM

it will also the door panels will if you use 81-87 interior door handles

jarratt · 12-11-2009, 07:44 PM

Got the 76 front end off today gonna try and get the suburban front end cut in and put on this weekend!!! i need to sell the 76 what should i ask for it??

jarratt · 12-11-2009, 07:51 PM

willett · 12-11-2009, 08:25 PM

i'm sure that there is a handful of guys on here that would kill to take what remains of the trim off of your hands....

texasfunk · 12-11-2009, 08:53 PM

if you were closer id love the clip and rest of trim! id even give my 87 cowl hood as a bonus!

jarratt · 12-11-2009, 10:11 PM

i got the hood too and the trim that goes on the tailgate...

texasfunk · 12-11-2009, 10:34 PM

if only if only, i want to convert to round headlights so bad!

STOCKISH · 12-12-2009, 12:10 AM

Any rust in that front clip? Coming to NC anytime? I would love to have that clip with the hood. Please put me in line if you decide to sell.

79gmcc15 · 12-12-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jarratt

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Got the 76 front end off today gonna try and get the suburban front end cut in and put on this weekend!!! i need to sell the 76 what should i ask for it??

ya need to be a member to ask WIW and FS.

Nice rig BTW!

**truckfan** · 12-12-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarratt

i got the hood too and the trim that goes on the tailgate...

i believe his truck is a Cheyenne, so its got the narrow band--hard to find.

12-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
jarratt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brunswick ga Posts: 11	Front end swap ??? I have a 76 c10 and i want to put my 89 burban front clip on it, is there gonna be any unforseen problems also i want to switch the dash over too

12-08-2009, 12:00 AM	#2
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Front end swap ??? as a card-carrying member of the Round Headlight Club, please don't.... i'd like to find an 87 (EFI) and convert it to round! __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-08-2009, 12:05 AM	#3
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Front end swap ??? There are numerous threads on converting or front end conversions. check out my pics of how I started with a 91 and went back to 1981

12-08-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
logan91k Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Germany, NUE Posts: 87	Re: Front end swap ??? what parts are needed for a frontendswap from a 81 to 79? (My truck is built 12/1980 and already has the 81 front) __________________ '01 GMC Sierra ~ daily '64 Chevrolet El Camino ~ project '80 C-10: 5.7L/custom ~ My Baby! - sold - European Union -> Germany -> Bavaria -> Franconia -> Nuermberg

12-08-2009, 12:46 PM	#5
Codys87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 48	Re: Front end swap ??? I've never done the swap but the hood hinges are different between the 76 and 89. Other than customizing that to work I think it's a basic swap of parts and a little bit of wiring modifications. __________________ 85 SWB 6.0 swap/heads/cam/pistons/headers/4L60E/3.73 posi/one piece windows/working towards air bags 04 Avalanche/9 inch lift/wheels 20x12 with 35 inch tires

12-08-2009, 01:48 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Front end swap ??? you'll need a shopping list of parts,from a 81-86 (87-91r/v) front fenders, inner fender, hood, cowl panel, radiator support, wiper arms, hood spring and hinges, bumper brackets, bumper, wiring, headlights parking lights, grille __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#7
jarratt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brunswick ga Posts: 11	Re: Front end swap ??? will the dash just swap over?

12-08-2009, 02:45 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Front end swap ??? it will also the door panels will if you use 81-87 interior door handles __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-11-2009, 07:44 PM	#9
jarratt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brunswick ga Posts: 11	Re: Front end swap ??? Got the 76 front end off today gonna try and get the suburban front end cut in and put on this weekend!!! i need to sell the 76 what should i ask for it??

12-11-2009, 07:51 PM	#10
jarratt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brunswick ga Posts: 11	Re: Front end swap ???

12-11-2009, 08:25 PM	#11
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Front end swap ??? i'm sure that there is a handful of guys on here that would kill to take what remains of the trim off of your hands.... __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

12-11-2009, 08:53 PM	#12
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Front end swap ??? if you were closer id love the clip and rest of trim! id even give my 87 cowl hood as a bonus! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#13
jarratt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brunswick ga Posts: 11	Re: Front end swap ??? i got the hood too and the trim that goes on the tailgate...

12-11-2009, 10:34 PM	#14
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Front end swap ??? if only if only, i want to convert to round headlights so bad! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-12-2009, 12:10 AM	#15
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Front end swap ??? Any rust in that front clip? Coming to NC anytime? I would love to have that clip with the hood. Please put me in line if you decide to sell. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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