parts compatability

[cgwesley]

Are the exterior parts of a 1979 GMC k2500 pickup compatable with that of a 1981 GMC k1500, as far as doors, glass, and trim.

 

[Roadhazardguy]

Yes sir, body wise pretty much everything interchanges on these trucks and most chassis parts interchange with the exception of 2wd/4wd parts. The front clip will change over also you just need to swap out the wiper components and core support bushings I believe, but keep the old round eye style if you can. The 73-80 aluminum side trim wont work on the later front fenders but you could always put on new 80-87 stick on trim on the older body if you really wanted to. Most interior parts will swap over too.

 

[vwnate1]

Pretty Much Yes

They moved around bolt and screw holes a little bit so in you're junkyarding , look really closely before paying , I had to look hard to find the internal release hood latch for my '76 as they changed the header a few years after it was built

Dashboard binnacles too change a bit , wiper switch mounting and little (but maddening) details like that .

DO post what you're doing and ask lotsa questions as the good folks here have done it all and will have great tips .