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Old 08-17-2009, 09:56 PM
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so as some of you may know, i wrecked my car in january of this year. ive tried to rebuild my front end myself...but i bought a set of ebay bumpers and fenders. There is a huge cap (1-1.5in) between the bumper and the headlights and some other weird panel issues. could this be from the front end conversion or the low quality of the parts? if it would help, i can take pictures... thanks in advance
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Old 08-18-2009, 09:43 PM
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yah pictures. what conversion are u talking about.
 
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Old 08-18-2009, 10:49 PM
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i did a 97 to 98 conversion and ill go grab some pics
 
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Old 08-18-2009, 10:55 PM
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Old 08-18-2009, 11:57 PM
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if they are factory oem parts they proably just need adjusting if they are aftermarket they want fit right
if the bumper and fender is used it could just be 10 yr old plastic like i was told these car arent perfect from the factory
 
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Old 08-19-2009, 12:14 AM
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Unfortunatly none of it is OEM. so i should probably get on finding a wrecked 98 or 99and take its front end minus the hood
 
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Old 08-19-2009, 06:13 AM
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looks preety good to be aftermarket

just go to chevrolet dealership and buy the front bumper and fenders it run run u around 800s but everything will fit right u just have to adjust it good luck man nice car
 
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Old 08-19-2009, 10:29 AM
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I think I remember hearing some folks complain about the halo headlights not lining right up with the bumper. I think that is a little more than folks have observed.
 
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Old 08-19-2009, 11:44 PM
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That looks exactly like my car when I repaired it. White primed hood, grey fender/bumper. I had the same problem. The body shop guy did a decent job fitting everything together. Does the hood sit slightly lower than where it meets bumper right above the badge?
 


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