Front End Swaps
I have a 1990 240 and a front end from a 1990 silvia that was cut on the pillars. I was wondering if anyone knew somebody that would be willing to do the front end swap if I brought them a rolling chassis.
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Re: Front End Swaps
It should just be a bolt on affair. Don't be lazy, do it yourself.
Here, I even found you a guide. http://www.mestiso.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=359 |
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I re-read my post and guess I should have been more specific. I am trying to make the car RHD. The 240 has a bad front end on it.
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Do you have a lot of money? Most shops that would touch a RHD conversion won't be cheap to do it correctly.
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I wouldn't think that it would cost a shit tone considering it will be all cutting and welding, I can remove dash, steering column, engine and anything else that would need to be removed. I know a friend of mine had a dodge avenger that got wrecked in the front and the body shop had to replace the entire front end and weld a new on and it was only like $4500 or so I think. His insurance paid for it and the body shop gave him pics of the work and repairs done (at his request of course).That was not here though.
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Originally Posted by nvrstock
(Post 8145292)
I wouldn't think that it would cost a shit tone considering it will be all cutting and welding, I can remove dash, steering column, engine and anything else that would need to be removed. I know a friend of mine had a dodge avenger that got wrecked in the front and the body shop had to replace the entire front end and weld a new on and it was only like $4500 or so I think. His insurance paid for it and the body shop gave him pics of the work and repairs done (at his request of course).That was not here though.
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I would assume that the labor would be a lot cheaper than that considering they are not going to have to remove or replace any parts since the car is a rolling chassis. The $4500 included the labor, bumper, fenders and a radiator I think.
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no offense intended old chap........but why?
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The 240 I have has a front end that is not repairable, I have a front clip from the same year silvia siting around. I think that if someone would do the cutting and welding to put the silvia front end on it for around $1000 or so it would be the same price as finding another 240. Plus it would be different to have a RHD 240.
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Re: Front End Swaps
Originally Posted by nvrstock
(Post 8145683)
The 240 I have has a front end that is not repairable, I have a front clip from the same year silvia siting around. I think that if someone would do the cutting and welding to put the silvia front end on it for around $1000 or so it would be the same price as finding another 240. Plus it would be different to have a RHD 240.
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