Front clip swap info needed '95 onto '88

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Front clip swap info needed '95 onto '88

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Hi, In the old forum there was some info on swapping '95 and up front end fenders, grille, hood onto older Astros.
I can't seem to find it now. Has anyone successfully done the swap? Would love to see before and after pics and info on the procedure.
I have an 88 Allegro Chevy Astro RV and want to consider the newer (95 and up) front end.
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Tom-your 100% right that swap has been done.I am sending out some PM's to see what I can do to help you find the info. :-k
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Here is a thread on it: Front end conversion
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Re: Front clip swap info needed '95 onto '88

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slowood wrote:I have an 88 Allegro Chevy Astro RV and want to consider the newer (95 and up) front end.
That would be a sweet swap and make that motorhome much more contemporary. Do it and post the pics! :bounce:
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Re: Front clip swap info needed '95 onto '88

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slowood wrote:Hi, In the old forum there was some info on swapping '95 and up front end fenders, grille, hood onto older Astros.
I can't seem to find it now.
here is where the old info resides. Its mostly just pictures in one. theres a few good write ups in here under the tech info button...
http://www.astrosafari.com/old/ib/
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Debating doing the same pull. Really itching to get an old school shorty front end on my 95 :D
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