G Body interchangeable Front clips

[Kutdoctor2k11]

I recently just purchased a 79 cutlass but i really dnt like the front clip i was wondering wat all years are interchangeable for the 79 front clip????

 

[Oldsmoletick]

Well if it's a 2 dr you have your option of 78 or 80 cutlass (79 and 80 calais noses were very nice looking though). Other than that, no other would bolt on and look "normal". (didn't say it can't be done though)

 

[Kutdoctor2k11]

Thanks i really appreciate that and with that said do u mean that if i try to use lets say a 87 euro clip there would be modification that needed to be done and if so would they be extreme you think

 

[Kutdoctor2k11]

i think i found however this panel has four lights and i believe mine has two would that be a huge problem or can that be an easy adjustment

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[joe_padavano]

Thanks i really appreciate that and with that said do u mean that if i try to use lets say a 87 euro clip there would be modification that needed to be done and if so would they be extreme you think

Fender lines on the 78-70 cars are completely different than on the 81-88 cars. The parts don't line up without major metal work.

 

[Oldsmoletick]

Thanks i really appreciate that and with that said do u mean that if i try to use lets say a 87 euro clip there would be modification that needed to be done and if so would they be extreme you think

Yeah totally different body lines you'd be further ahead to get an 81 up cutlass if you wanted that. However that 80 cutlass header would work, as long as you found a forward lamp hatness to match it (yes you could technically add to your existing), a harness swap would be straight forward. That nose still has the waterfall grille though, which is what I guess many people don't like. The 79 & 80 calais versions (google a 79 and 80 hurst olds to see them) are a bit easier on the eyes, lol.

 

[Kutdoctor2k11]

trying to switch the roll up windows to power windows can anyone recommend a good conversion kit

 

[joe_padavano]

trying to switch the roll up windows to power windows can anyone recommend a good conversion kit

Yeah, a G-body with power windows in a wrecking yard. Any 4dr or wagon is a suitable donor.

 

[That 4 door guy]

what about puttin a monte front on a 4 dr cutlass?

 

[Kutdoctor2k11]

my cutlass is a 2 door and i wud try any front beside that waterfall grille type