qwick6 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 You positive that it's not a 91 International? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwick6 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 looks like pie wheels to me. Qwick6, do you have a link to the auction page or a VIN number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Not sure why I said saw blades. Even 92 Internationals were still getting pies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwick6 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The vin is 1G3WR11X0ND320470. If you copy and post in google it will provide the site link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwick6 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 fenders would def need to be changed as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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