? Bout '73 stepside..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kaotik Kustumz · 12-08-2013, 10:31 PM

Ok guys I got a '73 stepside and would like to swap the front clip to either a '85-'87 front clip or a '89-'91 burban front clip......
Could somebody tell me if I could swap this out and what would be required to this and if any modifications would have to be done to make either one of them work and fit correctly........
I was told I gotta cut slots in the cab for the newer hood hinges and also gotta trim the frame horns to work also.....
Is this true or will it work with no issues?

Doug_J · 12-08-2013, 11:15 PM

Here this should help same general idea.
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...ic,9070.0.html

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-09-2013, 07:51 PM

idk if id swap a 73 front for that. you have the most desired front end by far.

KrazyRay · 12-10-2013, 12:45 AM

I just did this to a 78 dually. I cut the slots for the hinges and welded some flat bar to mount the hinges. I drilled a couple of holes for bolting the hinges in the flat bar. It was pretty easy to put the 86 front clip on and it was hard to see the mod because the 86 foam rubber hinge grommet hid all of the work.

walkerb · 12-10-2013, 08:00 AM

Why the change from a 73 to a 85 clip? Looks or is the 73 front wasted?

12-08-2013, 10:31 PM	#1
Kaotik Kustumz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Snyder,Texas Posts: 96	? Bout '73 stepside..... Ok guys I got a '73 stepside and would like to swap the front clip to either a '85-'87 front clip or a '89-'91 burban front clip...... Could somebody tell me if I could swap this out and what would be required to this and if any modifications would have to be done to make either one of them work and fit correctly........ I was told I gotta cut slots in the cab for the newer hood hinges and also gotta trim the frame horns to work also..... Is this true or will it work with no issues? __________________ KAOTIK Kustumz 1984 Chevy 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually "Western Hauler"454, th400, (6.0, 4l80e Swap Coming Soon)(5/7 Drop Coming Soon) (ON HOLD FOR NOW) 1986 Chevy 1/2 Ton LWB Silverado350, 700r4, (5.3, 4l60e Swap Coming Soon)(4/6 Drop)

12-08-2013, 11:15 PM	#2
Doug_J Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moore,OK Posts: 178	Re: ? Bout '73 stepside..... Here this should help same general idea. http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...ic,9070.0.html

12-09-2013, 07:51 PM	#3
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: ? Bout '73 stepside..... idk if id swap a 73 front for that. you have the most desired front end by far.

12-10-2013, 12:45 AM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: ? Bout '73 stepside..... I just did this to a 78 dually. I cut the slots for the hinges and welded some flat bar to mount the hinges. I drilled a couple of holes for bolting the hinges in the flat bar. It was pretty easy to put the 86 front clip on and it was hard to see the mod because the 86 foam rubber hinge grommet hid all of the work.

12-10-2013, 08:00 AM	#5
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: ? Bout '73 stepside..... Why the change from a 73 to a 85 clip? Looks or is the 73 front wasted? __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed



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