Need article about swapping nose on pre 81 to pst 81 trucks

[Eric M.]

I've got something screwed up on my Internet Explorer settings and I keep getting errors when I do a search (yeah, yeah, everyone uses that excuse, but I'm the only one telling the truth!!)

I remember seeing a write up about swapping the nose (fenders, hood, grill, bumper, etc.) from an 81 and up GM truck onto a pre 81 truck. I'm gonna do it and want to read up on it first. I shoulda bookmarked it, but, never thought I'd ever get this motivated!

Anyone have a link?

Thanks,

Eric M.

 

[Eric M.]

Found it!!

http://coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml


Eric M.

 

[Muddytazz]

So your wanting to put a 81-87 front clip onto a 73-80 tub/frame?

 

[Muddytazz]

Thats the one I was just going to link you too, but thought you were wanting to go the other way lol

 

[Eric M.]

Yep, late model on early chasis.

Anyone know if I need to change the wiper motor and linkage? Someone mentioned it but the article only says to change the wiper posts.

Thanks,

Eric M.

 

[Muddytazz]

Wiper motor and linkage years are 1973-1984 and 1985-1991 if that helps any.