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Post by chiefsnova on Jun 6, 2016 9:15:45 GMT -5
Does anyone know or has ran an 80's GM front clip (doghouse) on an box Ford? I need to replace the un-repairable doghouse on my 81 Town Car and there's an 83 Olds 88 with good front sheetmetal and core support that I can have for free. I don't want to spend a lot of time on it since it's for a small local show. Is this a simple quick thing or shouldn't I waste my time and try to locate a Ford front end? I haven't measured the Olds yet since it's about 10 miles away. They look like they would be close but thought someone here made have done this before.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Jun 6, 2016 12:08:55 GMT -5
I have seen it done. Guy said it wasn't hard. IDK
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Post by destroyer14 on Jun 6, 2016 17:20:13 GMT -5
Mr.Lincoln welder says it will fit:)
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Post by 383 Sonoma on Jun 6, 2016 17:23:36 GMT -5
Saw a 80s caprice body on a square Vic frame once.... It was ugly but didn't look any different than a Vic after a few runs
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Post by chiefsnova on Jun 7, 2016 9:58:03 GMT -5
Hey thanks for the info guys! I took measurements last night. Turns out there is only a difference of 9/16" in width and 1/2" difference firewall forward between the two. Looks like it will be a pretty easy fit.
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Post by chiefsnova on Jul 13, 2016 12:20:37 GMT -5
Not that anyone probably cares but I thought I would give an update on this. 80's GM front sheetmetal is almost a perfect match on an 80's FoMoCo. It was almost scary how well it actually fit on there. The core support flanges are close enough to the holes in the Ford horns that a 1/2" bolt drops right down through. The only thing that needs addressed is the front wheel center on the GM is slightly more rearward. A sledge to the bottom of the fender at the wheel-well takes care of that. Other than that... Good fit.
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Post by blueline on Feb 19, 2024 12:06:22 GMT -5
Not that anyone probably cares but I thought I would give an update on this. 80's GM front sheetmetal is almost a perfect match on an 80's FoMoCo. It was almost scary how well it actually fit on there. The core support flanges are close enough to the holes in the Ford horns that a 1/2" bolt drops right down through. The only thing that needs addressed is the front wheel center on the GM is slightly more rearward. A sledge to the bottom of the fender at the wheel-well takes care of that. Other than that... Good fit. Found your post helpful almost 8 years later. Might have to put a Caprice clip on a Box Lincoln in the near future. Thanks for the info! |
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