CUTLASS What front ends are interchangeable?

[pontiacgp]

aren't the lights you're talking about in the header? I think the lines on the Supreme header are the same so I think you could replace the header, grills and bumper

 

[Eddie Cutlass]

Cool. Keep us in mind, please

Will do! 🍻

 

[grandamman]

What’s up guys. Greetings from San Diego. I have an ‘85 Cutlass Supreme Sedan. Wondering if the front end (before hood and fenders) is interchangeable with say, an el Camino, or wagon or even a 2 door coupe? I’m trying to find a front end that will get rid of the turn signals to the side of the headlights. I noticed other g-bodies, including the wagon, don’t have the side markers. Thanks in advance. 👍🏽🤓👍🏽

Hey Eddie, Sorry but I can't help answer your question. It sounds like you are looking for a different model and or year header panel (nose assembly) that will fit your 85 Cutlass Supreme Sedan.
I would think one of the Cutlass guys would help you out.
You may end up needing to swap out the entire front end...fenders, hood and header panel.
The new fenders would need to match up with your doors....

 

[Eddie Cutlass]

aren't the lights you're talking about in the header? I think the lines on the Supreme header are the same so I think you could replace the header, grills and bumper

Yeah, they’re the corner park lamps/turn signals in the header. I dig the look without them. Just curious if anyone knew if other front clip headers bolted up and matched/semi matched the fenders/hood so that I wouldn’t have to replace the entire front end. No biggie. Can’t wait to start taking it apart.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

Yeah, they’re the corner park lamps/turn signals in the header. I dig the look without them. Just curious if anyone knew if other front clip headers bolted up and matched/semi matched the fenders/hood so that I wouldn’t have to replace the entire front end. No biggie. Can’t wait to start taking it apart.

78-79 cutlass cruiser wagon, cutlass salon coupe and sedan header is what your looking for. The 78-79 header has no side marker lights. Instead, the side marker lights are in the fenders. Up to you if you want to swap fenders also. 78-79 header should bolt up to your fenders. Here are pics of my 78 salon coupe and 79 cutlass cruiser wagon. Is this what your looking for?

 

[Eddie Cutlass]

78-79 cutlass cruiser wagon, cutlass salon coupe and sedan header is what your looking for. The 78-79 header has no side marker lights. Instead, the side marker lights are in the fenders. Up to you if you want to swap fenders also. 78-79 header should bolt up to your fenders. Here are pics of my 78 salon coupe and 79 cutlass cruiser wagon. Is this what your looking for?
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Yes! That’s it!
sweet rides, by the way!
I’m going to replace the body bushings and while I’m at it, I figured I would see about switching the front header if it wasn’t an extensive mod project and clean up the frame and Spray on some under carriage coating...I lucked out the car has only some surface rust here and there.

 

[565bbchevy]

I’m trying to find a front end that will get rid of the turn signals to the side of the headlights.

Just so you know there is a law in place that requires side facing amber marker lights in the front so if you change your header panel to one that doesn't have them you will need them on the fenders.
It is a safety issue so other cars can see you from a side profile, they are not there for show.

Side Marker Lights | AUTO BREVITY

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regulated the use of side marker lights and reflectors effective January 1, 1968.

automotivemileposts.com

 

[Eddie Cutlass]

Just so you know there is a law in place that requires side facing amber marker lights in the front so if you change your header panel to one that doesn't have them you will need them on the fenders.
It is a safety issue so other cars can see you from a side profile, they are not there for show.

Side Marker Lights | AUTO BREVITY

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regulated the use of side marker lights and reflectors effective January 1, 1968.

automotivemileposts.com

Mos def! Yes, I learned this the hard way with my s10 I modded a few years back.

 

[JAMCAR223]

If you can't find the Salon header and fenders locally, I have them in Houston

 

[5spdCab]

Front ends from a 2010 camaro or 2016 camaro can interchange with a g-body.

All that's needed is a minor amount of mad skills. 🙄

It may be minor to you, but it's Major, or even Colonel to the rest of us.