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frog210 · 07-29-2012, 10:15 PM

Does anybody have a picture of the hood hinge
i was told by a few members here that i would have to cut some metal
to get the 81-87 body style to work
like the firewall I guess? for the hood hinge or springs

cory d · 07-30-2012, 01:22 AM

the firewall has to be slotted for the hinges

frog210 · 07-30-2012, 09:28 AM

is it gonna be alot?
any specific tools to do this
i hate to be a burden but would you happen to have any pictures?

slimneverdies · 07-30-2012, 11:05 AM

Little of topic. I went the other direction from a 86 to a 78. Have anything of the front clip you want to get rid of?
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frog210 · 07-30-2012, 11:27 AM

Mines a 74, but I still have it on the truck its gonna take another 2-3 weeks before I get it off

slimneverdies · 07-30-2012, 11:31 AM

A 74!!!!! You sure you wanna do that swap???? Well if you do I want first dibs

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**N2TRUX** · 07-30-2012, 11:32 AM

Please keep this on topic and refrain from turning it into a Wanted to Buy/For Sale ad.

slimneverdies · 07-30-2012, 11:33 AM

Sorry bout that^^^^
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gchemist · 07-30-2012, 11:40 AM

Here ya go: http://coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml

frog210 · 07-30-2012, 03:08 PM

Thank you gchemist so much
cant wait till next friday to do this

WarBeard · 07-30-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by slimneverdies

A 74!!!!! You sure you wanna do that swap????
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So sad.

frog210 · 07-30-2012, 04:36 PM

The reason i want to do the swap is to rember my dads trucks
it got taken from him (ex wife)
i loved that truck i just want to replicate it
sorry if it saddens or upsets yall

gchemist · 07-30-2012, 05:58 PM

Don't worry about it. Each one has their own taste. I used the link above to convert mine to a 91. Mine is an 83.

Notice the differences?

I'm the only person known that has ram air setup with an 81-82 bumper.

GM-power · 07-30-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

So sad.

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wilkin250r · 07-31-2012, 04:00 PM

I'll try to get pictures of mine for you tonight. Mine doesn't have the front cowl screen between the hood and windsheld, so you should get some good detail from it. Fair warning, however, it looks pretty hacked up, it looks like it may have been cut with a stick welder, or at best scenario, a torch.

It was done by the previous owner, so I can't really give you any details on the swap process, but I can certainly take pictures of what I have!

frog210 · 07-31-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wilkin250r

I'll try to get pictures of mine for you tonight. Mine doesn't have the front cowl screen between the hood and windsheld, so you should get some good detail from it. Fair warning, however, it looks pretty hacked up, it looks like it may have been cut with a stick welder, or at best scenario, a torch.

It was done by the previous owner, so I can't really give you any details on the swap process, but I can certainly take pictures of what I have!

Thanks that would be helpful
it will help me out a bunch and many other members

Outlaw87 · 07-31-2012, 11:10 PM

frog210, you got a pic of your 74?

frog210 · 07-31-2012, 11:14 PM

yeah give me a few and upload a recent pic alright

frog210 · 08-01-2012, 12:17 AM

These are the only pics i have of the front will try to get some more tomorrow

WarBeard · 08-01-2012, 02:41 AM

Oh man! That thing look's nice.

frog210 · 08-01-2012, 10:51 AM

Just wating till payday to do the swap
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wilkin250r · 08-01-2012, 11:23 AM

I apologize, I didn't get the pictures last night, got a lot on my mind. I will try to get pictures tonight.

While we're on the subject, what are the other difficult issues involved with this swap? I know the front horns need to be trimed down, is there anything else that I should be taking pictures of?

frog210 · 08-01-2012, 11:30 AM

How about the radiator support location, I have heard that you have to move it 2 inches forward or backwards, do I have to drill new holes or will they already be there, how doea the cowl mount, since I know it has different hole locations do I just drill holes for that too
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J Knight · 08-01-2012, 01:15 PM

Nice 74.
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wilkin250r · 08-06-2012, 08:27 PM

Again, let me remind you that I didn't do this conversion, so I don't have any details on what it takes.

Here is a good photo of the hinge cutout area. You can see that my hinge has been welded on, I don't know if it's more common to drill holes and bolt it on. My hood sits a hair higher than the level of the fenders, which I might fix someday but not today.

07-29-2012, 10:15 PM	#1
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Does anybody have a picture of the hood hinge i was told by a few members here that i would have to cut some metal to get the 81-87 body style to work like the firewall I guess? for the hood hinge or springs

07-30-2012, 01:22 AM	#2
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end the firewall has to be slotted for the hinges __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

07-30-2012, 09:28 AM	#3
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end is it gonna be alot? any specific tools to do this i hate to be a burden but would you happen to have any pictures?

07-30-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Little of topic. I went the other direction from a 86 to a 78. Have anything of the front clip you want to get rid of? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

07-30-2012, 11:27 AM	#5
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Mines a 74, but I still have it on the truck its gonna take another 2-3 weeks before I get it off

07-30-2012, 11:31 AM	#6
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end A 74!!!!! You sure you wanna do that swap???? Well if you do I want first dibs Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

07-30-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Please keep this on topic and refrain from turning it into a Wanted to Buy/For Sale ad. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-30-2012, 11:33 AM	#8
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Sorry bout that^^^^ Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

07-30-2012, 11:40 AM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Here ya go: http://coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-30-2012, 03:08 PM	#10
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Thank you gchemist so much cant wait till next friday to do this

07-30-2012, 04:36 PM	#12
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end The reason i want to do the swap is to rember my dads trucks it got taken from him (ex wife) i loved that truck i just want to replicate it sorry if it saddens or upsets yall

07-30-2012, 05:58 PM	#13
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Don't worry about it. Each one has their own taste. I used the link above to convert mine to a 91. Mine is an 83. Notice the differences? I'm the only person known that has ram air setup with an 81-82 bumper. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-31-2012, 04:00 PM	#15
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end I'll try to get pictures of mine for you tonight. Mine doesn't have the front cowl screen between the hood and windsheld, so you should get some good detail from it. Fair warning, however, it looks pretty hacked up, it looks like it may have been cut with a stick welder, or at best scenario, a torch. It was done by the previous owner, so I can't really give you any details on the swap process, but I can certainly take pictures of what I have! __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

07-31-2012, 11:10 PM	#17
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end frog210, you got a pic of your 74?

07-31-2012, 11:14 PM	#18
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end yeah give me a few and upload a recent pic alright



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08-01-2012, 12:17 AM	#19
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end These are the only pics i have of the front will try to get some more tomorrow Attached Images

08-01-2012, 02:41 AM	#20
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Oh man! That thing look's nice. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-01-2012, 10:51 AM	#21
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Just wating till payday to do the swap Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2012, 11:23 AM	#22
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end I apologize, I didn't get the pictures last night, got a lot on my mind. I will try to get pictures tonight. While we're on the subject, what are the other difficult issues involved with this swap? I know the front horns need to be trimed down, is there anything else that I should be taking pictures of? __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

08-01-2012, 11:30 AM	#23
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end How about the radiator support location, I have heard that you have to move it 2 inches forward or backwards, do I have to drill new holes or will they already be there, how doea the cowl mount, since I know it has different hole locations do I just drill holes for that too Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2012, 01:15 PM	#24
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Nice 74. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350 Last edited by J Knight; 08-01-2012 at 01:25 PM.

08-06-2012, 08:27 PM	#25
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: calling anybody thats gone from 73-80 to 81-87 front end Again, let me remind you that I didn't do this conversion, so I don't have any details on what it takes. Here is a good photo of the hinge cutout area. You can see that my hinge has been welded on, I don't know if it's more common to drill holes and bolt it on. My hood sits a hair higher than the level of the fenders, which I might fix someday but not today. Attached Images __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

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