Cab and frame.... Any difference between an '80 ans a '89??

[camarossguy2]

I have a rusted out 1989 blazer and found an awsome deal on a 1980 body and frame. The FAQs here have some great info, but not detailed enough for my question.

Now i know there differences in the front clip, engine trans blah blah, but what about the:
cab?
Frame?
Hood?
Tail gate
top?
Glass?
Doors?





Thanks guys

 

[MOBK5]

The hood I think changed in 1981. That hood on the 1980 model would have the look of say a 73 74 75 76 ect. but everything else should bolt up

 

[muddermilitia]

I have a rusted out 1989 blazer and found an awsome deal on a 1980 body and frame. The FAQs here have some great info, but not detailed enough for my question.

Now i know there differences in the front clip, engine trans blah blah, but what about the:

cab?They are similar, not sure on the 1980 but I know for sure that the 70s frames are a little different ( like near the passenger footwell)
Frame? ^^same thing
Hood? Different, The cut-offs are 73-80, 81-91
Tail gate The same
top? The same
Glass? The same
Doors? The same





Thanks guys

here ya go

 

[JEBSR]

Frame changed in 78. You should be good there too.

 

[camarossguy2]

Frame changed in 78. You should be good there too.

I will basically be taking my rusty 89 andthe rust free 80 and making one good blazer out of it.
I plan on using my doors, interior, glass, engine, t case axles and my 89 front clip (hood fenders and grill) and making one good blazer out of it

Thanks guys

 

[JEBSR]

Good luck, looks like the only thing you'll have to modify is you hood and cowl for the new design hood.

One other thing I hadn't thought of is the seats. I do believe the seat bolt pattern is different on the 80. Should be able to adapt them pretty easily though.

 

[muddermilitia]

I will basically be taking my rusty 89 andthe rust free 80 and making one good blazer out of it.
I plan on using my doors, interior, glass, engine, t case axles and my 89 front clip (hood fenders and grill) and making one good blazer out of it

Thanks guys

don't forget radiator support