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70's truck bodyparts interchange... #1463692 07/06/13 08:58 PM 07/06/13 08:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon A abodyman OP super street
abodyman OP super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Can anyone tell me, if the 1981 Dodge truck hood and windshield cowl interchange with a 1976 ? Am looking to replace my stock hood with something different than the bathtub type hood. But don't want to actually buy one, till I know if will fit. Does the latch install in same spot too? Can I also use a remote hood release maybe? Hmmmmm Oops..see now the 81 hood is the same? so..mid 80's? Last edited by abodyman; 07/06/13 09:09 PM.

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: abodyman] #1463693 07/06/13 09:37 PM 07/06/13 09:37 PM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Yes BUT you'll need the wiper transmissions aswell and modify the hood latch(not sure exactly what needs modded) Think the latch just moves over. The wipe transmissions are taller since the cowl panel is raised up. 79-93 use the same hood/cowl

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1463694 07/06/13 10:22 PM 07/06/13 10:22 PM
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BulletBob master B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA	Quote: Yes BUT you'll need the wiper transmissions aswell and modify the hood latch(not sure exactly what needs modded) Think the latch just moves over. The wipe transmissions are taller since the cowl panel is raised up. 79-93 use the same hood/cowl you have to slot the holes & move the latch over

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1463695 07/06/13 10:37 PM 07/06/13 10:37 PM
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abodyman OP super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	By "wiper transmissions" You mean the whole complete assembly with motor too? is the only difference in, the height of the studs, sticking out?

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: BulletBob] #1463696 07/06/13 10:40 PM 07/06/13 10:40 PM
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abodyman OP super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Moving the latch over shouldnt be too much of a problem...hopefully! I like the newer hood with the 76 grille ! and the remote latch possibility too Thanks !! for the tips !

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: abodyman] #1463697 07/06/13 11:14 PM 07/06/13 11:14 PM
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BulletBob master B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA	Just the linkages & transmissions not the motor this only works 75-80 72-74 you have to make the piece that goes to the motor because in those years the wiper motor is in a different position

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: BulletBob] #1463698 07/06/13 11:54 PM 07/06/13 11:54 PM
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abodyman OP super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Ok I have a 76 D-100 so should be good. Now another ? if its ok? Are the earlier hood hinges the same as the later ones? The reason I am asking, is I looked at a foto of a 1985 Truck hood on "row52" and it looks like the hinges may be, smaller? also, can I use the earlier years fenders instead of the mid 80 ones? or are they exactly the same? I have NO clue about what fits what and Thank everyone for Your experience and replies !

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: abodyman] #1463699 07/07/13 12:02 AM 07/07/13 12:02 AM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Not even the linkage. Transmission is the part the arm hooks to. The part that sticks out of the hole in the cowl. Its 3 bolts. 7/16ths I think Same hinges Last edited by 76dodgeboy; 07/07/13 12:03 AM.

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1463700 07/07/13 12:20 AM 07/07/13 12:20 AM
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abodyman OP super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Ok thats good !! I just replaced the bushings in the linkage arms last year! I Love doing this kind of stuff !!! making things better with factory parts !!

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: abodyman] #1463701 07/08/13 06:28 PM 07/08/13 06:28 PM
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scannman70 super stock S Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 879 Pennsylvania	So this is the look you are going for. 76 grill and 1980 hood 7769923-SnoCommander2011.jpg (50 downloads)

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: scannman70] #1463702 07/08/13 07:24 PM 07/08/13 07:24 PM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	You have 81up sheet metal though

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1463703 07/11/13 12:06 AM 07/11/13 12:06 AM
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abodyman OP super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	It looks good to Me... How big a difference is 81 and up sheetmetal?

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: abodyman] #1463704 07/11/13 01:12 AM 07/11/13 01:12 AM
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340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	Look at the body lines in the fenders and doors.. I am truckless..

Re: 70's truck bodyparts interchange... [Re: 340SHORTY] #1463705 07/11/13 02:39 AM 07/11/13 02:39 AM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Fenders 7772692-70sN80sfender.jpg (31 downloads)

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