74 chevelle swap front?

by rebel101150 Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:12 pm

Hey guys, I recently got my first chevelle. She's a 74 chevelle with 35k miles, I picked her up for a startling 1500. She was in a barn for the past 25 years, no rust and the car was undercoated. I consider it a lucky find and I really pride myself with the 350 under the hood. The only thing I can't seem to get past is that front end..the grill specifically. Any chance of me sticking a 69 el camino one, or even a laguna 73 one on? What exactly is compatible?
Thank you in advance -Tom

by dynchel Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:24 pm

Laguna noses will fit as will any 73/77 chevelle parts you desire. 69 elcamino not so much. Front end is 100 percent different. Welcome to the forum and merry christmas. santa

by rebel101150 Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:30 pm

dynchel wrote:Laguna noses will fit as will any 73/77 chevelle parts you desire. 69 elcamino not so much. Front end is 100 percent different. Welcome to the forum and merry christmas.

thank you, I think its time for me to go shopping then. Off to ebay! Very Happy

merry christmas too!

by 1973 454 MONTE Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:44 pm

Nooooooooooo dont go ebay.

You can shop right here.

Merry christmas

by rebel101150 Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:04 am

1973 454 MONTE wrote:Nooooooooooo dont go ebay.

You can shop right here.

Merry christmas

ebay didn't have anything good but one laguna front end. you guys are a great site Smile

by 77mali Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:17 am

73 bumpers, fillers & grilles are different than the other years, you can do this swap but you'll need 100% of the parts & brackets to make it work from a 73 Malibu/Chevelle.

Welcome to the site- we like pics :-)

by Landonus Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:46 am

I have a Laguna nose in pretty decent shape with headlight rings and whatever mounts needed. Would cost more to ship than it is worth though. If I was going to do a Laguna nose I'd go fiberglass. Has anyone here weighed a 75-77 nose? Also, Welcome to the forum.

by Laguna Budman Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:39 am

I've got a 73 and 74 lagune nose if needed. Where are you located? P.S. to anyone on the site, My opinion only but you should all put where you are from on your profile. Just makes things easier when stuff like this comes up.

by dragons_lair59 Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:51 am

think some one said the laguna noses are like 100 lbs heavier then the stock noses

by alleyball4 Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:01 am

are you saying a laguna nose is 100lbs heavier than a stock nose, with a regular bumper? in my case, a stock 73 nose?

by Brainstain Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:30 pm

I know my 76 Guna nose was 185 pounds. I have almost all the parts to swap to a stock 73 Malibu if you like that look.

by BicknellWelding Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:31 pm

My 73 Laguna nose is 150. I haven't weighed my 74 Laguna nose, but its got more structure behind the bumper making it a lot heavier. I assume it has to do with the new regulations in 1974.

by rebel101150 Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:39 pm

sorry wow, didn't realize my thread was still getting replies. well guys i'm located near pittsburgh pa. A laguna nose would look pretty good fi you ask me. I saw a picture on here somewhere where someone modified an older nose onto a newer el camino (mid 70s). So I figured it was possible if done right. Well i'm definitely searching guys, also looking for better gears right now, running 3.08 and its holding it back ALOT. I'll do picks after I finish my bumper tuck and paint it.

by Landonus Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:45 pm

Laguna Budman wrote:I've got a 73 and 74 lagune nose if needed. Where are you located? P.S. to anyone on the site, My opinion only but you should all put where you are from on your profile. Just makes things easier when stuff like this comes up.

Exactly what I was thinking when I posted.

by Landonus Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:49 pm

rebel101150 wrote:sorry wow, didn't realize my thread was still getting replies. well guys i'm located near pittsburgh pa. A laguna nose would look pretty good fi you ask me. I saw a picture on here somewhere where someone modified an older nose onto a newer el camino (mid 70s). So I figured it was possible if done right. Well i'm definitely searching guys, also looking for better gears right now, running 3.08 and its holding it back ALOT. I'll do picks after I finish my bumper tuck and paint it.

Not sure how far you are from Allentown, PA but if interested I could ship it there for free.

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by rebel101150 Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:00 pm

Landonus wrote:
rebel101150 wrote:sorry wow, didn't realize my thread was still getting replies. well guys i'm located near pittsburgh pa. A laguna nose would look pretty good fi you ask me. I saw a picture on here somewhere where someone modified an older nose onto a newer el camino (mid 70s). So I figured it was possible if done right. Well i'm definitely searching guys, also looking for better gears right now, running 3.08 and its holding it back ALOT. I'll do picks after I finish my bumper tuck and paint it.

Not sure how far you are from Allentown, PA but if interested I could ship it there for free.

I go to philly on business twice a month. I know allentown well. PM me with your price.

by Brainstain Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:33 am

Landonus wrote:

Is that a 64-66 Imperial or another Caddy on the left of the hearse?

by dragons_lair59 Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:35 am

imperial

by Landonus Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:43 pm

Yes sir, 65. Love it to deaths and currently aquiring paperwork to get it back on the road.

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