okay, i have a 97 hatchback and i just picked up a 99-00 front end from a coupe (hood, fenders, bumper, lights, grill). i heard it will not completely bolt up unless i modify the radiator supports. is this hard to do? should i take it to a shop? to those who have done this conversion before, what other problems will i run into?

also, does anyone have a link to a site that shows how to paint 99-00 headlights? is it the same as painting 96-98 headlights? cause if so, i have the link for those light. aight, thanks again. peace.

 

anybody?

 

dude, just get a new radiator support from 99-00 and save yourself some time. it just bolts right on.

 

^and yes the headlights are done the same way

 

i c, so i can just replace my 96-98 radiator support with a 99-00 radiator support and everything else will bolt right up? thanks, i really appreciate the help. aight, peace.

 

radiator support bolts right on? wouldnt i have to cut it off of a 99-00 and re-weld it to my 96-98? i thought radiator supports weren't bolt on? correct me if im wrong. aight, thanks, peace.

 

no I'm pretty sure they are bolt on. They sell them as a single replacable peice because the usually get bent in front end collisions. Welding them on at the factory would just complicate collision repairs.

 

Not to make your decision torn between purchasing a radiator support and not purchasing one, I suggest you get the fenders, hood, and headlights on, then "try" to put the bumper on. Once attempted it will easier to locate exactly what part of the bumper needs to be modified (cut with a small slit) to fit the existing 1996-98 radiator support. The portion that needs cutting is near the upper grille, it is the only screw hole that will not mount directly above a hole. If you need any help send me an IM, I have walked others through it before.

 

thanks SHAUNTS99: as soon as i get the fender im gonna try. appreciate everything. aight, peace.

 

Is the bumper on the 99-00 car different? is it bolt-on on 96-98 cars?