body project ?

tarmon8r · 11-22-2002, 05:46 AM

has anyone converteda 79-86 front end to an 87-93 front end. i know u need a hood and fenders also matched with the year of the front end. but i have an 83 and would like to make it a lowered notch back gt withground effect. any recoomendations or refrence to certain companys would greatly be beneficial. i will strt by getting a parts car for the front end and i want a "r" hood. other thatn that should i try to get a gt or by an lx and get something from like cervini.

HiFlow5 0 · 11-22-2002, 08:59 AM

You shouldn't need new fenders. All you will need for the front is the bumper cover w/ grill reinforcement, headlights, marker lights, turn signal lights, and a hood. I'm not sure if the bumper itself inside the bumper cover is the same at a post 87.

If you want GT ground FX, you will need front fender extension, side skirts, rear bumper cover, rear bumper extensions, and door moldings. Might want to look into a donar car!

IMPULSERACING · 11-22-2002, 03:12 PM

You do not have to get new fenders but the 87-93 are a little widder giving you a little extra clearence.

tarmon8r · 11-24-2002, 05:48 AM

funny, every factory book says the fenders wont interchange
i know i need the extensions, and ground effects but to find a donor gt is mch harder than an lx, so still same question?

11-22-2002, 05:46 AM	#1
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	body project ? has anyone converteda 79-86 front end to an 87-93 front end. i know u need a hood and fenders also matched with the year of the front end. but i have an 83 and would like to make it a lowered notch back gt withground effect. any recoomendations or refrence to certain companys would greatly be beneficial. i will strt by getting a parts car for the front end and i want a "r" hood. other thatn that should i try to get a gt or by an lx and get something from like cervini. __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

11-22-2002, 08:59 AM	#2
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	You shouldn't need new fenders. All you will need for the front is the bumper cover w/ grill reinforcement, headlights, marker lights, turn signal lights, and a hood. I'm not sure if the bumper itself inside the bumper cover is the same at a post 87. If you want GT ground FX, you will need front fender extension, side skirts, rear bumper cover, rear bumper extensions, and door moldings. Might want to look into a donar car! __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

11-22-2002, 03:12 PM	#3
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	You do not have to get new fenders but the 87-93 are a little widder giving you a little extra clearence. __________________ 92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges

11-24-2002, 05:48 AM	#4
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	funny, every factory book says the fenders wont interchange i know i need the extensions, and ground effects but to find a donor gt is mch harder than an lx, so still same question? __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

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