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Old 10-13-2016, 01:53 PM   #1
swissarmychainsaw
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73 Clip on a 1991 Suburban?

This might be nuts, but....

I really like the look of the old Squares, but I love the AC/Cruise/Seatbelts/Stereo/Carpet/Seats/etc of the newer Burbs.

I'm picking the 1991 here because I have a line on a 2500 4x4 with the 4l80E.

I believe it is possible to convert the front clip FROM 91 to 73.
I have read lots on the 80s swap but have never seen a write up of a '91.

Anyone know of one floating around?

I'm also interested in putting the 70's side trim on the 1991. Is that possible?

thanks!
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Old 10-13-2016, 02:50 PM   #2
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Re: 73 Clip on a 1991 Suburban?

my dad had an 87 he put a 79 front end on. loved that k5.

iirc, his only big issues were the AC. I think he had to have a custom line made for one of the lines
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Old 10-14-2016, 01:47 PM   #3
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Re: 73 Clip on a 1991 Suburban?

IIRC, you'll need everything from the firewall up changed out, including the wiper assembly. The front frame horns are also a little different, I think the older ones are a little longer. But yes, it's doable.
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