front end conversions

[stp1_jordo]

hey im new buy the way, well i just got a 89 olds cutlass 2dr i was wondering if u can do front end conversions off the other w-body's i wanna do z34 front end and kit let me know thanks

[Dirty Rockstar]

Welcome to the forums.

 

..While technically possible, I cannot say for certain. I personally don't think it would look right as the Lumina has slightly different lines than the Cutlass of any vintage.. If you were to do this, I would make certain you get the complete setup so it doesn't look ridiculous......

 

TO swap the front, you will need:

 

-Header panel

-Head lights

-Grille lights

-Grille (Whatever Lumina you get the lights from, grab the grille)

-corner lamps

-fenders

-hood

-bumper (The whole reason you wanted to do this)

-bumper absorber thing (THe plastic egg grate looking thing)

-Wheel well splash guards

 

What you need to make it look "Less ridiculous......":

-Z34 side skirts/panels

-rear Z34 bumper (Heavily modified)

-rear bumper support crate thing

-complete Dual Exhaust setup

 

For the hood and fenders, these are two of the biggest hurdles I foresee you having.. I dont know if the Cutlass' frame rails are curved any differently than the Lumina, but I imagine you'll look into that before you begin..

 

FOr the rear bumper, you are pretty lucky seeing as how your license plate is in your trunk, similar to the stock Z34 location. This will allow you to simply trim the, what on the Z34 would be, lower taillight trim panel.. WHen you get the bumper you'll know what I mean..

 

..Good luck with this.. I don't know about dimensions and things, but based on some things I have experimented with, I believe it should at least go together.. How good it looks will depend on how much time you want to spend..

[stp1_jordo]

well i was looking into the other conversion too with the 91 up front end with the 3 small lil head lights if thats possible? maybe z34 side skirts and rear bumper i work at a body shop so i can do about anything with fiberglassing and stuff let me know

[IRONDOG442]

Chevy parts on an Olds FTL!!!

[digitaloutsider]

WERD. I'd try and graft a miniquad Cutlass on there before I put any bastardized Chevy parts on there.

[3WH12-96]

WERD. I'd try and graft a miniquad Cutlass on there before I put any bastardized Chevy parts on there.

x2

[Crazy K]

I would fab up a replica of the pace car bumper! ramdamn FTW!

[jeremy]

it's probably possible like mentioned above, but it would be much easier/cheaper just to buy a Z-34....and at least if you did that you would have the LQ1

[stp1_jordo]

well the reason why i asked i see lots of z34's kicking around junked i could pick on up for 200$ so theres no point of me buying one to fix and drive, my car is mint with 73 xxxkm on it, it was just an idea thats all

[Psych0matt]

ok where are the photoshop guys at?

[Bake82]

Jordo,

 

where you from?

[stp1_jordo]

nova scotia canada lol

[Euro]

well..since ur car is so mint, i'd just try to stick with keeping it that way. At the most just go the miniquad cutlass front end route. or buy a z34 since they're so cheap and keep ur cutlass mint

[97CuttySupSL]

if ur car is so mint then leave it

[Crazy K]

ram damn FTW!

 

I'd forget the miniquads. even through two of my CS's have them... they suck if you like seeing where you are going.

 

start manufactoring pace car type bumpers!

[Psych0matt]

[me=Psych0matt]has never had the slightes trouble seeing with miniquads [/me]

[Q-Ball]

People I know seem to like to keep headlight covers on their car at night. *Cough* GTP Munky *Cough* Or, just need them adjusted/aimed properly.

[3WH12-96]

the car (my car) did not "bomb" for me till 92 and the mini quad front end but by the same token the GP did not "bomb" for me during the same period it did during its true second gen version 97 to 03 stick with the olds FE imho

[jeremy]

<----has owned three w-bodies with miniquads and has never had a problem with them as long as they were aimed properly.....now back on topic, I wouldn't even waste the time/energy to try this swap, especially when you can pick up a complete Z for cheap

[Crazy K]

[me=Psych0matt]has never had the slightest problem seeing with miniquads[/me]

You have silverstars or similair in yours you perv! You probably have working foglights too... mine light ground under the car.

 

I installed high beam bulbs in place of my low beams on my 93. much improved.

[Psych0matt]

[me=Psych0matt]has never had the slightest problem seeing with miniquads[/me]

You have silverstars or similair in yours you perv! You probably have working foglights too... mine light ground under the car.

 

I installed high beam bulbs in place of my low beams on my 93. much improved.

 

well, in all fairness the silverstars didn't go in til the middle of this summer. but yes, i do have working foglights, but they're just pilot driving lights from autozone, and probably not aimed worth a crap, but those only light really close

[GnatGoSplat]

Won't fit. Body lines and curves don't match up.

 

I don't know why anyone would want to do that anyway. 88-91 Cutlass coupe front end is the best looking of all the W's.

 

[99RegalGS]

Why photoshop?

 

Here's a pic I took of a GP with a lumina front clip.

[stp1_jordo]

that thing is beat lol.. does anyone know if the doors are atleast interchangeable?

[Crazy K]

I should also mention... the OEM guide brand miniquad low beam works fine. the sylvania brand one is the one with which I can't see shit. then the guide one burned out, so i subbed a guide brand high beam bulb for it, and adjested the aim lower, and it works fine.