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ga93sle 01-07-2007 08:25 PM

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?

OLBlueEyesBonne 01-07-2007 08:47 PM

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's and the labor were a pain, especially when adapting the rear bumper to the 92-95 SE/SLE's. Same thing with door mouldings.

harofreak00 01-07-2007 10:04 PM

is your color option even available in the 96-99? cuz i KNOW you dont have enough money for a repaint

Peterg22000 01-07-2007 11:34 PM

Im quite sure that color didnt last that long.

whats the code i can tell you for sure ;)

BillBoost37 01-08-2007 07:04 AM

It's the one year wonder Peter... Purple Pearl.

93-SSE 01-08-2007 04:08 PM

you'd have to change hoods too wouldn't you?

BillBoost37 01-08-2007 04:12 PM


Originally Posted by 93-SSE
you'd have to change hoods too wouldn't you?

Hoods are identical IIRC

lash 01-08-2007 04:24 PM

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's my opinion only, so take it for that.

1993 SLE 01-08-2007 06:28 PM

nothing is going to match of you just do the front end.....the rest of the body cladding is going to look like shit


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