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6th Gen ('00-'05): Can it be done? And opinions?

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Old 11-15-2012, 04:10 PM
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Ok so I got a 2004 Monte Carlo and we all know the options for hoods and headlights sucks. There really isn't much we can do. one one good hood and no projector headlights. So would it be possible to take a 7th Gen front bumper and hood and put it on my 6th Gen? cause then could get projectors and the sick hood that they have for the 7th Gen.
 
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Old 11-15-2012, 04:13 PM
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Oh and front fenders as well. since headlights would be different. This all may be a stretch but what do you guys think?
 
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Old 11-15-2012, 05:57 PM
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It is doable, it has been done before
 
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Old 11-15-2012, 09:10 PM
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Has anyone on here done it? Got a link or a thread if someone did a write up? Or would it simply be a bolt on. I doubt all the holes would match write up.
 
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from what i heard its bolt on need both front fenders, hood, and front bumpercover and bumper foam.
 
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:34 PM
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Everything is the same between the years just buy a front clip & bolt it on
 
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:26 AM
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Ok thanks guys. sounds good to me. Still debating if I want to or not. Its got its pros and cons because there are things about our fronts that I like and things I dont like. And same with that year. Just not sure which I like more.
 
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To be honest I think it would be cheaper to do a retrofit on your headlights and add your own hood scoop. Not only will it be cheaper you can make it look more exclusive than buying some "premade" hood with a scoop on it.
 
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Old 11-18-2012, 09:01 PM
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Yea I have thought about that as well but for me it would take a lot of work. Because the thing i don't like most about our headlights is the shape. so I would have to really do some custom work to change that. Plus the retrofit for headlights is just as expensive. Haven't seen anything for under $1000. Or at least anything I like
 
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Old 11-18-2012, 09:38 PM
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I'll sell you my almost finished projectors if you want to go that route haha
 


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