Questions about a 92 International coupe.

[qwick6]

At a upcoming local seizure auction there is a 1992 coupe listed. It is the color I want with the wheels I like, but as the pictures show it has a 1991 front clip.

 

I ran a vin search which shows its a 92, and has a total loss claim on it about 5 years ago, so I assume it must have been a front end collision and repaired with what was available. My question is how hard is it to change back to the 92 front end.

 

Thx for any input.

 

[94 olds vert]

You'll need a hood, bumper and mini-quads. I'm not sure if the fenders need to be swapped. You will need the orange side markers.

 

The later bumper has fog lights built in, so hopefully the wiring for those is still there.

 

You might also need any mounting brackets for the mini-quad lights.

[GOT2B GM]

You positive that it's not a 91 International?

[94 olds vert]

Looks like it has the 92+ side skirts and saw blade rims. A 91 wouldn't have the front lower spoiler of a 92+ cutlass.

[qwick6]

I happen to have 2 clips off wrecked cars, one red and one burgandy, so I could drive it till I find a white clip.

 

I do seem to remember and fenders not being interchangeable, but my main concern is if the rad support needs to change.

[94 olds vert]

The rad support shouldn't need to be changed. To change the front bumper. The fenders might need to be swapped for the 92+. Not 100% on that.

[GOT2B GM]

looks like pie wheels to me.

 

 

Qwick6, do you have a link to the auction page or a VIN number?

[94 olds vert]

Not sure why I said saw blades. Even 92 Internationals were still getting pies.

[qwick6]

The vin is 1G3WR11X0ND320470. If you copy and post in google it will provide the site link.

[GOT2B GM]

http://regina.mcdougallauction.com/view.php?arg=E08F01BC-6988-440D-A8FA-BA582C5DAC8E

 

Yep vin shows a 92, strange they put the much harder to find 88-91 front clip on it.

 

LQ1 car to boot. Auto or 5 spd?

[qwick6]

I am not sure on the transmission but either way I am going to try and grab it as the cars usually sell for between $200 and $300.

 

I recently sold my black coupe, so I have room in the stable for a new acquisition.

Edited January 26, 2012 by qwick6

[intern8tion9l]

fenders would def need to be changed as well

[GnatGoSplat]

Fenders would definitely need to be changed, although maybe some clever sheet metal work to the inner structure could make the existing fenders work. The main thing is finding a way to get the newer lights to attach. The shape of the cutout is the same, I believe. The bumper comes up higher on the 92-97.