swapping front ends

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by ChugBug22, Feb 15, 2005.

  1. ChugBug22

    ChugBug22 New Member

    I have a 79 Regal and was wondering if I could change the front grill,lights, to a 81,82 with the duel headlight look. I dont want to change the fenders or hood. Is this possible? thanks! :Dou:
     
  2. Leviathan

    Leviathan Inmate of the Month

    They're incompatable. To get the dual lights you'll have to change the doghouse which means changing the hood and fenders...
     
  3. Nothingface5384

    Nothingface5384 Detail To Oil - Car Care

    i had an identical thread to this...

    my responce from bad boat tail That's not a bolt-on/off conversion. The bonnet and front wings are different, and so is the panel above the grille.
    The width for both models is the same: 76.5 inches.

    but that too bad i wanna do this but keep my turbo hood...looks better then the grand national :p

    and may u answer me this would the trunklid/ spoiler decks fit on no prob or would u have to also swap out the rear quarter panels and rear bumper?

    btw mines also a 79
    thanks in advance
     
  4. Leviathan

    Leviathan Inmate of the Month

    Rear decks are swapable, as are the front doors, and tailgates for the wagon folks. Note that rear doors on wagons and 4-doors will NOT interchange with other models...
     
  5. ChugBug22

    ChugBug22 New Member

    thanks!! problem solved :TU:
     
  6. chris1068

    chris1068 New Member

    front end swap

    the only double headlight front that will fit on a 78-79 is the 80.starting in 1981 the wheel well openings changed.i ran in to the same problem with my 79.the 78-79 has a wider body line around each wheel opening.the 80 fronts are hard to comeby,atleast in my parts(south jersey)good luck.chris
     

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