Making an '89 look like an '86?

Jul 08, 2007 3 Replies

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Thomas Cameron 19 years ago

I just picked up an '89 5.0 LX for a song, appears to be in pretty good condition for the mileage. I wanted an '89 through '93 model for the fuel injection system, so I'm happy with the purchase.

Thing is, I *really* like the front end from the '84-'86 models. I just think the four square headlights look a ton cooler than those silly rounded things from '87 forward.

So here's my question... How much work is there in putting the four-eyed front end on the '89? Is it just the front fascia or do I need fenders as well?

Any comments or suggestions welcome.

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Nicholas Anthony 19 years ago

This is a first usually I see people swapping the 4 eyes for the 87-93 style. The change shouldn't be to difficult to do. You do not need to change the fenders they are the same however the hood will need to be changed.

Nick

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thomas.cameron 19 years ago

Heh, yeah, I've heard of folks going from the four eyes to the rounded newer ones. I guess I'm just nostalgic.

How about wiring? Anything I need to be aware of there?

Thanks a bunch! TC

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Tony 19 years ago

I did the same thing with a 70 Mach I I had when I was 20 (long, long time ago... :-) ).. I liked the front end of the 1969 Machs.. and preferred the rear of the 70s...

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