WTB Econo 2008> Front End

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Originally Posted by NoR32

So I started the swap and came accross some questionable things...along the top of the new fender only one bolt even lines up ( the one closest to the windshield). What do you do to support the very front of the fender? Just tap new holes? Also the whole Grille assembly does it attached to the core support at all (by tapping new holes)? I can only line up the grille with the fenders and they don’t have any support in the front.

What about using rivet nuts?

[NoR32]

A small update. I got the composite headlights in the mail to only open it up to the drivers mounting tab broken. I called and they are shipping another headlight to me. I should receive it today.

I got busy with work and family. Summer vacation and lot of fam visiting. I will also swing by the dealer for some brackets I were bent from the guy I purchased from. Once I get both of those items I can do the after shots.

[E350]

Please post a parts list if you have time as well. Your thread has encouraged me to seriously consider this modification.

[NoR32]

I got your thanks as well, anything I will post up and answer questions when I can.

[r27d]

I'm looking at buying this worn out cab chassis to do the swap on my '98 although I'd prefer the black grill and bumper.

[Stone Cite]

Originally Posted by NoR32

[emoji1360]I will also make a how to video since I couldn’t find one on you tube. Just for convenience for others. Seems pretty basic I know but hey if it helps someone out then it would be worth it.

NoR32, Any update info (pics/video) to post on the front end swap?

[NoR32]

Here is my vid. It may not be perfect but it’s a first of a how to. Also I still need to make the spacer for the hood latch.

https://youtu.be/3DUY7NynrXA

[jacobthrock]

Originally Posted by NoR32

Here is my vid. It may not be perfect but it’s a first of a how to. Also I still need to make the spacer for the hood latch.

https://youtu.be/3DUY7NynrXA

Thanks for the video. If you don’t want the black headlights, how much would you want for them?

[NoR32]

Stone Cite

Here is the video I just posted. Looking back I didn't address the Hood Latch and Lighting in the video. I must have been in a hurry to get the vid done. I'll do another one with both things addressed.

https://youtu.be/3DUY7NynrXA

[Stone Cite]

Excellent, thanks for posting !
Picked up a 2012 full front clip a couple weeks back... now I need to find some time to do the switch.

The DirtVan is coming along nicely!