Making an '89 look like an '86?

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Thomas Cameron - 09 Jul 2007 00:16 GMT

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.

TC

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Nicholas Anthony - 09 Jul 2007 04:54 GMT

>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
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> TC

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@gmail.com - 09 Jul 2007 23:16 GMT

On Jul 8, 10:54 pm, "Nicholas Anthony" <nospamfo...@soptonline.net>
wrote:

> >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
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> Nick

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 - 10 Jul 2007 14:29 GMT

>> 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
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> Nick

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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