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1996 Trans Am front end conversion? is it possible?

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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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if i had a1996 trans am, could i swap the front clip for the 2000 trans am front clip? or are there any differences in the rest of the body i dont see?? help me out
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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youll need a new hood front bumper and quarter panels
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whats the difference in the quarter panels?
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Everything from the doors back is the same. Everything from the doors forward is completely different. You'll need a new hood, headlights, headlight assemblies, headlight brackets, fenders, and bumper foam if not more. If you are considering doing this just buy an entire front clip from an LS1 car. There is one for sale on

http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=8645

$850 is a steal.
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