88 front end (grille, fenders, lights, etc) on a 90?

[MicahMcD]

I just bought a 1990 2.9 2WD Auto with a damaged bumper, fender, and the slim piece between the grille and bumper. The paint is damaged in some areas as well. I know I can hammer and bend it all mostly back to how it should be, but I really wanted the earlier bullnose style anyways. Additionally, the donor truck has the same color paint (no damage/chips) and the price is reasonable for all the parts.

As far as I can tell, it appears I can swap the fenders, grille, lights, and bumper from an 88 to a 90 with no problems, minus maybe small differences in the lights and maybe a few bolts, but the originals are damaged already.

Just wanted to know if anyone has any input or experience in this.

Thanks for your time,
Micah

 

[SenorNoob]

The core support is different. How much, IDK. And a 90 frame will need brackets made to fit the 1st gen bumper. It has been done here before.