Tempo tp Taurus

Anything is possible.

Practical? No way. It would run you $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 in fabrication and welding, ...and to what end.

These two cars shared no parts in common, they are a completely different vehicle, the Taurus is much bigger. The Tempo/Topaz is much more similar to the Escort/Lynx.

The closest relationship between the Taurus and Tempo (other than the radio) is that the Taurus was available in the early years with a 2.5L version of the Tempo 2.3L I-4.

Get a $200 Taurus or Sable on eBay or the classifieds, if you must repair yours. They are available all over very cheap with blown 3.8's and trannys but in otherwise excellent condition.

Rob

Thanks Rob, that pretty much answers my question. I own both the taurus and the tempo (although the tempo is stored in a different county- and not readily available- hence the question), and i do have a certified welder who would be free of charge (amazing what you can buy with a few beers. . lol). So now I know to head to the junk yard and get a new front end.... Thanks again, PicsesMike

Don't forget the 3.0L Tempos. I had a 5-speed. A real sleeper. The Taurus 4cyl was a real piece of crap.

You should be able to get an entire Taurus front clip and engine cradle (that "crossbar" is part of the cradle) for about $200 these days from a junk yard. Watch your local paper for one with a blown 3.8 or bad AXOD trans. Tom

With a cutting torch and bailing wire anything is possible... ;)

Bob