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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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Front clip conversion

Has anyone done a front clip conversion on their bronco? I have a 1990 and I want to do a 78/79 front clip conversion.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 01:24 AM
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That won't work, you can put an 80-96 front clip on, but a 78-79 won't bolt on, and will be quite a bit of work to make it fit.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 08:00 AM
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Ok thank youu
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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Would be cool if you could though
 
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 06:04 PM
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1990 f150 front clip swap

I have a 1990 f150. I just like the 96ish front end better. What's everything I need to complete this swap?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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Wiper cowl, fenders, hood, grill, headlights, header panel, bumper, bumper brackets, headlight harness to splice in(different bulbs), all day and a buddy..... I think that's it.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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Wiper cowl, fenders, hood, grill, headlights, header panel, bumper, bumper brackets, headlight harness to splice in(different bulbs), all day and a buddy..... I think that's it.
Appreciate it man,
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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Wiper cowl, fenders, hood, grill, headlights, header panel, bumper, bumper brackets, headlight harness to splice in(different bulbs), all day and a buddy..... I think that's it.
Beer.........
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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How could I forget beer?
 
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Because that's not in the process unless you want it to be more than one day or put together right.
 
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