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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 01:21 PM
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Need a front end for my 73 convertible. Have access to a 75 front end and was wondering if it was even possible to match it up on mine.
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 02:28 PM
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73 74 go straight across 75 up 79 have a whoopie...that not the gm term just mine
My thing has always been modifying and out side the box thinking
I have seen people cut straight across and make it work....this is concerning aftermarket fiberglass not factory,
But bumpers, hoods are sometime superb fit snd some times take a lot of work...might be ahead to hold out for correct year.
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Originally Posted by deadbolttattoo
...Need a front end for my 73 convertible. Have access to a 75 front end and was wondering if it was even possible to match it up on mine...
Define "match it up". Do you want a workable front bumper? Are you talking about replacing the entire front clip?
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Define "match it up". Do you want a workable front bumper? Are you talking about replacing the entire front clip?
I thought he meant bumper, any year c3 clip can be placed and fitted to any year c3...my 69 has a 73 nose looked factory done...of course wasnt, some swaps will take more time and work than others...but it can happen
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Originally Posted by The13Bats
...any year c3 clip can be placed and fitted to any year c3...
I agree. The OP says only "front end".
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