Question about changing the front clip

[Yates]

I have an 83 Buick Regal and I am just curious about what I would need to change the front end of my car since it's the most desried year. Not many parts out there to buy as I already experienced when I purchased bumper fillers from G-Body. They aren't the best fitting. Would I need to just change the front clip or do the fenders need replacing too?

 

[garyk1970]

I have an 83 Buick Regal and I am just curious about what I would need to change the front end of my car since it's the most desried year. Not many parts out there to buy as I already experienced when I purchased bumper fillers from G-Body. They aren't the best fitting. Would I need to just change the front clip or do the fenders need replacing too?

all you got to change is the header panel,grille,headlight bezels,bumper fillers....thats it......to make it look like a 84-87 if thats your question??

 

[Yates]

What would something like this cost. 500-600 bucks? It's something I would def. like to do in the future.

 

[garyk1970]

What would something like this cost. 500-600 bucks? It's something I would def. like to do in the future.

depends on the deal you find...new parts (some ) are available,but you can find a parts car,get the parts you need,scrap the rest.....

 

[t-typex1]

If you can find a nice used front clip complete, its easier and less work to change it in one shot. I think its 10 bolts that hold the whole front clip. Just make sure you count the shims at each point so everything lines up properly. Just my .02

 

[Yates]

front clip

Unfortunately here in Jersey there aren't many places that hold on to these cars I have called around all morning to find simple pieces and I have been told good luck once we get cars these old we crush em. Ouch To think all the money they could make by parting these out and that my 2 cents but what do I know about scrap I'm just a dumb cop.