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Old 11-01-2013, 06:42 AM
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Red face 1999 Mustang GT Front End conversion

I have a 1999 Mustang GT convertible and I love the way the rear end is designed. However, the front end sheet metal leaves a lot to be desired. My question is simple, how difficult would it be to change out the front end sheet metal and install a 2005 to 2008 front end sheet metal. From my perspective, the sheet metal might need some work but if anyone has done this type of work or knows of someone who does this kind of work I would be very interested in contacting them. My goal is to have a 2005-8 GT front end to include the fenders, front facia and grille with hood mated to my 1999 Mustang Gt. This is to replace all of the front end but leave the rest of the car in stock condition. I am open to suggestions or listen to someone who has done this kind of work...thank you!
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Old 11-01-2013, 07:39 AM
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There is a guy locally that has done it, so it can be done, but it looks horrible.
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Old 11-01-2013, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Walkerusn
I have a 1999 Mustang GT convertible and I love the way the rear end is designed. However, the front end sheet metal leaves a lot to be desired. My question is simple, how difficult would it be to change out the front end sheet metal and install a 2005 to 2008 front end sheet metal. From my perspective, the sheet metal might need some work but if anyone has done this type of work or knows of someone who does this kind of work I would be very interested in contacting them. My goal is to have a 2005-8 GT front end to include the fenders, front facia and grille with hood mated to my 1999 Mustang Gt. This is to replace all of the front end but leave the rest of the car in stock condition. I am open to suggestions or listen to someone who has done this kind of work...thank you!

I've had a couple beers so please excuse me. Let me get this straight. You have a 99 Mustang GT and you want to put a 05-08 GT front end on it? This I gotta see...
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Old 11-01-2013, 08:41 AM
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I think it would look like this, as they actually make a kit to do it .

http://www.mrbodykit.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=1076

To make it even look presentable I think youd need to employ the entire kit front and rear.

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Old 11-01-2013, 03:27 PM
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please dont, kid i went to school with had it done, and it looks atrocious

before and after....before is WAY better



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Old 11-01-2013, 06:32 PM
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Yeah, the S197 front lines don't visually flow with the SN95 body AT ALL.
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Old 11-02-2013, 10:05 AM
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Yeah, now we are talking....looking good!
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Old 11-02-2013, 10:33 AM
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Looks the same as when the Chinese companies try to make "knockoffs" of other vehicles but don't get it quite right


How about a Mustang with a Rolls Royce nose and a Cadillac a$$.



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Old 11-02-2013, 11:48 PM
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I've wondered how that would look. Now that I've seen it... Not a fan. Like making a silk purse into a sow's ear. Now I wonder how a 99-04 front end would look on an 05.
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Old 11-03-2013, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dawson1112
I think it would look like this, as they actually make a kit to do it .

http://www.mrbodykit.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=1076

To make it even look presentable I think youd need to employ the entire kit front and rear.

It looks like some mad scientist creation you would find on an obscure import circuit.
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