Detailing & Appearance Discuss washing, waxing and detailing information as well as interior/exterior cosmetic modifications. This includes neons, body, cosmetic wheels, etc. Even under the hood detailing.

front ends, 92-99

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-07-2007, 08:25 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
ga93sle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Elberton, GA
Posts: 5,242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ga93sle is on a distinguished road
Default front ends, 92-99

I guess this is where I should put this, otherwise go ahead and move it. I'm thinkin I want to change my front end over to the 96-99 body style. This is everything I want to do:

headlights
grille
fenders

And I have a few questions. What all will have to be replaced to put on the fenders and headlights? Also, will the grille line up right with my existing bumper?
Old 01-07-2007, 08:47 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
OLBlueEyesBonne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sauk Centre, MN
Posts: 5,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
OLBlueEyesBonne is on a distinguished road
Default

With the newer grille you are going to need the newer bumpers. Same thing with the headlamps or you will have nasty gaps.
Also, consider just getting a newer car.... I tried doing this with my 95, but cost'* and the labor were a pain, especially when adapting the rear bumper to the 92-95 SE/SLE'*. Same thing with door mouldings.
Old 01-07-2007, 10:04 PM
  #3  
BANNED
 
harofreak00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Purgatory
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
harofreak00 is on a distinguished road
Default

is your color option even available in the 96-99? cuz i KNOW you dont have enough money for a repaint
Old 01-07-2007, 11:34 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Peterg22000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,798
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Peterg22000 is on a distinguished road
Default

Im quite sure that color didnt last that long.

whats the code i can tell you for sure
Old 01-08-2007, 07:04 AM
  #5  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

It'* the one year wonder Peter... Purple Pearl.
Old 01-08-2007, 04:08 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
93-SSE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,904
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
93-SSE is on a distinguished road
Default

you'd have to change hoods too wouldn't you?
Old 01-08-2007, 04:12 PM
  #7  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

Originally Posted by 93-SSE
you'd have to change hoods too wouldn't you?
Hoods are identical IIRC
Old 01-08-2007, 04:24 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
lash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
lash is on a distinguished road
Default

Yes, you definitely would have to change out the bumper covers too. I've seen that first hand.

Unless you're in for a large (and costly unless you have a donor car) project, you might want to learn to love your year or save up for a newer one. That'* my opinion only, so take it for that.
Old 01-08-2007, 06:28 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
1993 SLE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 19,756
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1993 SLE is on a distinguished road
Default

nothing is going to match of you just do the front end.....the rest of the body cladding is going to look like ****
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vital49
Lounge
10
10-21-2004 07:39 AM
Kennginn
Lounge
3
08-25-2004 11:14 AM
scottydl
Lounge
16
08-02-2004 07:00 AM
greenmoose92
1992-1999
5
02-12-2004 02:58 PM
Damemorder
1992-1999
5
12-28-2003 09:59 PM



Quick Reply: front ends, 92-99



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:55 PM.