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Title: Front end swap
Post by: highschool dream on April 03, 2018, 06:16:47 PM

Why does a 71-73 fenders and hood not fit on a 74 -80 body? Can it be worked to make it fit? Have great deal on a 72 front end.

Title: Re: Front end swap
Post by: russosborne on April 03, 2018, 11:02:52 PM

I thought they did fit, but you might need to adapt or change the radiator support?
Russ

Title: Re: Front end swap
Post by: highschool dream on April 04, 2018, 09:43:31 AM

:o oh ok...good thanks.. I had heard that 2nd gen was little wider and longer up front... ???

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