Would any GN or SS front ends (fenders, hood, nose, lights) fit on my 1986 Cutty? I'd like to get a more aggressive and aerodynamic look to the front end. I'm curious if the fender/door lines will match up though?
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door lines wont match up with the monte fenders or nose.
The GN might tho, considering its a regal and the regal/cutlass interchange doors.
The GN might tho, considering its a regal and the regal/cutlass interchange doors.
So wait ... if the Cutlass and Regal have the same body lines, I might not even need the GN fenders or hood? Think the GN header piece would bolt on (with some work of course) and line up with the fenders?
That way all I would need would be the nose piece, hood, and electrical stuff, right?? Or am I way off?
That way all I would need would be the nose piece, hood, and electrical stuff, right?? Or am I way off?
A GN (Regal) front clip (nose/hood/fenders) will line up since the doors are the same between a Cutlass and Regal as mentioned above. It will look a little odd though as the wheel openings are shaped differently. The only thing special about a GN front end (over a Regal) is the hood and the fact it's blacked out.
I've seen someone do the opposite and put an 87 Cutlass front end on a Turbo Regal.
I've seen someone do the opposite and put an 87 Cutlass front end on a Turbo Regal.
The Cutlass and Regal Header panels do not interchange. I saw a car that had that combination, and it was just awful. Plus, look at the header panel parting line on a Regal VS a Cutlass. The Cutlass is straight up and down while the Regal is at about a 30 degree angle from vertical. However, the 87-88 Cutlass nose is more aerodynamic and modern looking, and it will bolt on to your car.
Alright guys. I'm just looking for a more evil looking front like the GN's have. But maybe I'll start blacking out the chrome and color matching the bumpers first and see how that looks.
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