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Old 02-19-2006, 07:43 PM
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Front End Question
I have a green '95 3.8 V6. Both corners of the hood are bent, and there's a crack to the right of the Chevy sign from the black part down. My question is can I take a front end off the Newer ones (Like an '02) and put it on mine?
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Old 02-19-2006, 07:54 PM
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it can be done, but is alot of work. Grant just did it with his car. (if you watchrthe top banner it's the car with teh black front end)
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Old 02-20-2006, 02:13 AM
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Trust me, its not as simple as buying the nose and swapping it over. You need fenders, hood, headlights, brakets, and a lot of patience. Good luck bro.
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hey grant, why didn't i know you did that to your car!? I thought your car was like an 01 or an 02.
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I knew it wasn't just like a straight swap, but I didn't know if you'd hafta like...cut the new nose or anything to make it fit. My dad was a mechanic for 20 odd yars so he (generally) knows what he's doing. The swapping isn't set in stone, I was just seeing how much of a pain it would be.
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A whole lot more than just swappin a hood and front fascia...not to mention your pocketbook needs to be a lot thicker as well...
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could i mod one to fit my car? lol
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could i mod one to fit my car? lol
yes, with a welder and big f'ing hammer
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Yah Epic is a 96, but your wouldnt knwo it from the nose. This is what she used to look like....
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could i mod one to fit my car? lol
That would be the worst idea ever in the history of mankind lol
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I second that... along with Archs tools, make sure a grenade is in order.
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