91 Jimmy front onto a 83 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kanuck · 12-02-2009, 10:01 PM

Just going to look at a 91 Jimmy front clip tonight. I think I would prefer the Blazer grille, but we'll see.
To do the conversion, do I need the newer rad support and is there a difference in Radiators? How about the wiring harness?
The clip is supposed to be in very good shape and I can get fenders, hood, grille and bumpers for $500 or a bit less. The owner was going to fix her up but found the floor rotted from the front to the back, so instead is going to use the frame and drive train to put under a 193?'s truck.
Is the dash or any other parts useable on my 83?
Will find out more tonight about what all is there.

Any pictures of trucks with the Jimmy front?
Thanks

Jonboy · 12-02-2009, 10:08 PM

You will need the radiator support, lights, grille and bezels, bumper filler, and wiring harness. The rest of the front sheetmetal and doors will work on your truck, as will the dash components (except the gauges).

72 CustomCamper · 12-03-2009, 12:09 AM

You will have to splice the wiring harness into your harness. I have a 90 Blazer and the wiring harness plug at the firewall is different than my dad's 84 truck or our old 86 Blazer...

Chuck

Driveway Dreams · 12-03-2009, 12:21 AM

I did the Jimmy clip on my 86. As said above, you need the radiator support, grill, bezels, lights, filler panel for below the grill, and the harness. You can just cut the harness off back by the firewall on the Jimmy, and then splice it in to yours. A TIP I learned from doing mine: do not splice all the wires together at the same point, stagger them out some so they can still fit in the split loom easily. The swap is simple and straight forward. All of the bolts from the fender to the rad support will match so you don't need to track those too close. If you want more directions on how to I would be more than happy to type it all up. Just send me a PM.

Edit: Here is a picture

Driveway Dreams · 12-03-2009, 12:35 AM

And here is how you get there

Driveway Dreams · 12-03-2009, 12:38 AM

Here is one more of the Jimmy clip set in place before the grill and bezels were put on. Hope this all helps any of you wanting to do the Suburban or Jimmy clip on a truck. Now you can see how it goes...sorta.

kanuck · 12-03-2009, 02:10 AM

Well I went and looked at the 1991 Jimmy and came back confused.
The parts are in good condition but not what I expected.
The front grille is I guess from a base model and is painted silver and uses a single large rectangular headlight on each side with lower marker lights and in this case it was actually a Chevy grille with the bowtie. Looked alot like the grille on the 94 Chev work van that I drive. The fenders are in great shape, rad support has some scale on it, the bumper was straight but had some chrome bubbling/rust at drivers lower side about the size of a silver dollar.
He doesn't want to give the wiring harness as he wants to keep it with the engine and frame to adapt to the 1937 Ford truck he is building.
Are there several different grilles in 91 and are the rad supports all the same?
Thanks

Found picture of a 91 burb with the same grille

csa daddy · 12-03-2009, 08:13 AM

two diff types if i remember right an i think its all diff i might be wrong though

silvereagle07 · 12-03-2009, 09:05 AM

Yeah there are two different types. You need to find one from a 1500 series. The wiring harness you need only goes to the lights and washer bottle. There are out there, keep searching.

Jonboy · 12-03-2009, 09:41 AM

That is the base model grille (with the single headlamps). If you are going to swap, I would find teh ones with dual headlamps, to make it worth your time (IMO).

Mr.Scary · 12-03-2009, 11:13 AM

i second jonboys opinion

72 CustomCamper · 12-03-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Yeah there are two different types. You need to find one from a 1500 series. The wiring harness you need only goes to the lights and washer bottle. There are out there, keep searching.

1500, 2500, 3500 doesn't matter. He needs one from a Silverado. The burb he shown is a Scottsdale...

Chuck

*BGRAFX* · 12-03-2009, 05:25 PM

I did a reverse front end swap but here are some pics I started with a 91suburban and went backwards 10yrs to 1981. (the year I was born)

12-02-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	91 Jimmy front onto a 83 Just going to look at a 91 Jimmy front clip tonight. I think I would prefer the Blazer grille, but we'll see. To do the conversion, do I need the newer rad support and is there a difference in Radiators? How about the wiring harness? The clip is supposed to be in very good shape and I can get fenders, hood, grille and bumpers for $500 or a bit less. The owner was going to fix her up but found the floor rotted from the front to the back, so instead is going to use the frame and drive train to put under a 193?'s truck. Is the dash or any other parts useable on my 83? Will find out more tonight about what all is there. Any pictures of trucks with the Jimmy front? Thanks __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

12-02-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 You will need the radiator support, lights, grille and bezels, bumper filler, and wiring harness. The rest of the front sheetmetal and doors will work on your truck, as will the dash components (except the gauges).

12-03-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 You will have to splice the wiring harness into your harness. I have a 90 Blazer and the wiring harness plug at the firewall is different than my dad's 84 truck or our old 86 Blazer... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

12-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 I did the Jimmy clip on my 86. As said above, you need the radiator support, grill, bezels, lights, filler panel for below the grill, and the harness. You can just cut the harness off back by the firewall on the Jimmy, and then splice it in to yours. A TIP I learned from doing mine: do not splice all the wires together at the same point, stagger them out some so they can still fit in the split loom easily. The swap is simple and straight forward. All of the bolts from the fender to the rad support will match so you don't need to track those too close. If you want more directions on how to I would be more than happy to type it all up. Just send me a PM. Edit: Here is a picture Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 12-03-2009 at 12:29 AM.

12-03-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 And here is how you get there Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

12-03-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 Here is one more of the Jimmy clip set in place before the grill and bezels were put on. Hope this all helps any of you wanting to do the Suburban or Jimmy clip on a truck. Now you can see how it goes...sorta. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 12-03-2009 at 12:40 AM.

12-03-2009, 02:10 AM	#7
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 Well I went and looked at the 1991 Jimmy and came back confused. The parts are in good condition but not what I expected. The front grille is I guess from a base model and is painted silver and uses a single large rectangular headlight on each side with lower marker lights and in this case it was actually a Chevy grille with the bowtie. Looked alot like the grille on the 94 Chev work van that I drive. The fenders are in great shape, rad support has some scale on it, the bumper was straight but had some chrome bubbling/rust at drivers lower side about the size of a silver dollar. He doesn't want to give the wiring harness as he wants to keep it with the engine and frame to adapt to the 1937 Ford truck he is building. Are there several different grilles in 91 and are the rad supports all the same? Thanks Found picture of a 91 burb with the same grille __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored Last edited by kanuck; 12-03-2009 at 02:47 AM. Reason: add pic

12-03-2009, 08:13 AM	#8
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 two diff types if i remember right an i think its all diff i might be wrong though

12-03-2009, 09:05 AM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 Yeah there are two different types. You need to find one from a 1500 series. The wiring harness you need only goes to the lights and washer bottle. There are out there, keep searching. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

12-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 That is the base model grille (with the single headlamps). If you are going to swap, I would find teh ones with dual headlamps, to make it worth your time (IMO).

12-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#11
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 i second jonboys opinion __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

12-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#13
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 91 Jimmy front onto a 83 I did a reverse front end swap but here are some pics I started with a 91suburban and went backwards 10yrs to 1981. (the year I was born) Attached Images



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