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General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: Dakkon_MTG on October 14, 2013, 07:49:31 PM

Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Dakkon_MTG on October 14, 2013, 07:49:31 PM
Okay, so I got myself an 87 Cougar, I don't like the front end and was wondering if it is compatible with the 86 front, I want to replace the grille, bumper, and fender body.  Just wondering if anyone has looked into it or if I just need to stick with the 87 look.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Haystack on October 14, 2013, 08:04:08 PM
it bolts on but the trim may not line up.

I consider the 87-88 cars headlights ti be down right dangerous. I plan on doing the same 83-86 swap at some point on my 87 bird
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Haystack on October 14, 2013, 08:04:43 PM
also, you need to re-wire the headlights. haven't looked into it myself yet.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Dakkon_MTG on October 14, 2013, 08:08:48 PM
Just a little rewiring and trim issues?  That sounds pretty easy.  Thanks for the info.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: White85GS on October 14, 2013, 08:21:50 PM
How are they dangerous?
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Haystack on October 14, 2013, 08:29:16 PM
http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Fordguy545/media/autox%20tbird%20project/919318_10151636892536410_1479739401_o_zps03794a95.jpg.html[/IMG]

I don't think it looks bad if you delete the door and fender trim.

the head lights just plain suck. if you clean polish and re-seal them, I still consider them to be mediocre. and within a few months of sitting outside the cloud right back up or turn yellow.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Dakkon_MTG on October 14, 2013, 08:36:12 PM
Yea, after you mentioned the trim I figured I'd just toss it.  I prefer the look of the 83-86 nose over the 87-88 nose anyways.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: White85GS on October 14, 2013, 08:36:49 PM
I don't like composite headlights either, regardless of make, model, year, etc. they all yellow eventually.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Dakkon_MTG on October 14, 2013, 08:54:05 PM
Now that my original question has been answered, are there any good spoilers that look good on the '87?
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: Haystack on October 14, 2013, 10:45:40 PM
nascar.
Title: 87 to 86 front fender
Post by: CoogarXR on October 15, 2013, 12:20:21 AM
If you think the 87-88 headlights suck, try driving with headlight blackouts on :mullet: