Lexusian01

hows it goin people?? i have a really simple question that i think someone on this website will be able to answer.....if i wanted to convert my 2ndGen's front end to a 2.5GEN(98-00) would i haveto replace the radiator support and have a bodyshop do it or would it be drop in place?????

i've been trying to figure this out for a couple months now

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

actually you would need for sure the following:
-front bumper
-front bumper support
-front fenders (x2)
-hood
-headlights
-foglights
-grill+ grill surround

and MAYBE a core support, tho im not sure at all.

most of it SHOULD bolt on but you will be needing random assorted brackets and all the wiring will be custom.

Thermactor

iTrader: (1)

'again its another case of sell your 95-97 and buy a 98-00..

jcrome04

I'd recommend selling your UCF20-I for II. Unless you REEEEEAAALLY want to spend that much money!

In then end it's YOUR wallet so do what you want. In my opinion I'd much rather just buy a new one.

jasonm

iTrader: (5)

yeah and when you sell it you won't get that money back on the mod.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

Welcome to CL.

+3. In the end it still looks stock and you've spent money for ?

KilaWombat

iTrader: (1)

Here's a 95 with '00 front end for sale...


http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/739998588.html

RA40

iTrader: (6)

One of the VIP Style mags had a UCF4 front and rear on a UCF2. Interesting, too bad it didn't have a direct side shot. In the end, that is crazy money to do this type of conversion. After spending that much on body work, it easily covers a 98+ or even into the 01+.

Photoinc

Why not just do a custom grill to change up the look??

That and some clear corners would be nice.

Och

iTrader: (3)

Speaking of 2.5 LS400, has anyone noticed how well these are keeping their value? A 2000 LS400 with not too many miles in a good condition goes for 16-18K on ebay still.

KilaWombat

iTrader: (1)

I've seen 2.5 LS's for much lower than that and low to decently low mileage.

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

I love how the ad says have a one of a kind masterpeice.
It has a slower engine ,uses more gas and less options. Oh well every child is beautiful to its parents atleast.
That is more than likely a crashed car and a newer front end was available from another wreck and swapped in cheaper than new parts.