early 80's to late 80's front end swap
04-10-2007, 02:48 PM
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early 80's to late 80's front end swap
I was wondering if its possible to swap out the 2 squared headlight front end on a early 80's mustang for the late 80's 87-93 front end style? if its possible how much work is it? i figured front bumper headlights and maybe fenders and a hood? thanks guys
04-10-2007, 02:53 PM
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RE: early 80's to late 80's front end swap
i am going to swap the front end of my 86 to that and of a 87+ also. i have been told it needs to swap the fenders hood and front bumper header panel and then of course headlights. my freind said it just a bolt on thing
04-10-2007, 03:13 PM
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RE: early 80's to late 80's front end swap
the door, fender, quarterpanel and bumper moldings are diff like '93 LX FiveO' said. its not worth it to deface a car like that. sell your 4eye to someone who wants one and buy a newer one.
but yes it is possible, you can get most of the stuff at 50resto.com and ebay
but yes it is possible, you can get most of the stuff at 50resto.com and ebay
04-10-2007, 03:23 PM
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RE: early 80's to late 80's front end swap
i highly doubt they would just sell there car like that seriously.
ok i will make the offer if someone wants my 86 notch with a good a body i will trade it for someones 87-93 notch
ok i will make the offer if someone wants my 86 notch with a good a body i will trade it for someones 87-93 notch
04-10-2007, 03:47 PM
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RE: early 80's to late 80's front end swap
Definitely don't deface the Four Eye 
Those cars are getting rarer every day - somebody out there will show it some love and I'm sure you can find a decent Two Eyed notch out there.
The Axeman on preserving the Four Eyes [8D]
Those cars are getting rarer every day - somebody out there will show it some love and I'm sure you can find a decent Two Eyed notch out there.The Axeman on preserving the Four Eyes [8D]
04-10-2007, 05:39 PM
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RE: early 80's to late 80's front end swap
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Definitely don't deface the Four Eye Those cars are getting rarer every day - somebody out there will show it some love and I'm sure you can find a decent Two Eyed notch out there.
The Axeman on preserving the Four Eyes [8D]
Definitely don't deface the Four Eye
Those cars are getting rarer every day - somebody out there will show it some love and I'm sure you can find a decent Two Eyed notch out there.The Axeman on preserving the Four Eyes [8D]
04-10-2007, 07:32 PM
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RE: early 80's to late 80's front end swap
Mine used to be a four eye. I took it's glasses off and haven't regretted it once. 
It is much easier if you are going to 87-93 LX because you don't have to mess withthe side skirts that the GT's have.
It is much easier if you are going to 87-93 LX because you don't have to mess withthe side skirts that the GT's have.
