body swap - Page 2

pimpalero2003 · 08-17-2010, 01:30 PM

I almost did it only for the reason couldn't find alero fenders or lights in the yard. Found it so went with alero almost did ga front had to get fenders bumper and lights would of cost like $30 more to do the ga front.

My-Alero_03 · 08-17-2010, 03:58 PM

It is more work than it is worth. You would have to get the raditator core support so the correct mounts for the ga are in the right spot. The headlight wiring harness is different as well so that also would have to be changed

bdyman · 08-17-2010, 07:30 PM

^^incorrect, the core support upper frame rails, lower frame rails, strut towers, everything is the same, even the wiring harness is the same
even the fender liners are the same, the re bar, hood hinges, primary latch, secondary latch, only difference is obvious, the headlight mount panle, headlights, hood, bumper,

so buy the entire front clip

pimpalero2003 · 08-17-2010, 10:25 PM

Is it the same 4dr ga to coupe alero for liners? Took a passenger one from the yard and won't fit correctly. Cut it alittle and still needs to be trimmed more. Fender is an aftermarket non oem I got in a yard.

Spilly · 08-18-2010, 12:58 AM

I could see doing a front end swap if the parts were cheap enough. If you could get a front clip for less the 5 hundo, that's a helluva lot cheaper than going and buying a GA. They also make a TON more aftermarket parts for the GA, hoods, projector headlights etc.

And damn it would be unique, you'd have people asking what the deal is with the ass end on your Grand Am. I might start buying the parts piece by piece as I see them. Header panel, fenders, hood, headlights, bumper. Really not that hard, all bolt on.

heineck · 08-18-2010, 01:05 AM

ive never seen the appeal to doin this.

BlackJack · 08-18-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Spilly

And damn it would be unique, you'd have people asking what the deal is with the ass end on your Grand Am.

Yes, more than likely they will, but not out of admiration.

Spilly · 08-18-2010, 11:32 AM

Dude we drive Aleros, there isn't much to admire in the first place.

wrestlingandrunning · 08-18-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Spilly

Dude we drive Aleros, there isn't much to admire in the first place.

Make it something to admire. That's one of the reasons this site is here.

kwhauck · 08-18-2010, 10:46 PM

this idea has ghey written all over it....

alero_bmxer · 08-18-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spilly

Dude we drive Aleros, there isn't much to admire in the first place.

then why in gods name are you "modding" it? after all its just an alero right?

Spilly · 08-20-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alero_bmxer

then why in gods name are you "modding" it? after all its just an alero right?

Read.

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Originally Posted by Spilly

there isn't much to admire in the first place.

Because I got the car at a steal, yet I'm morally opposed in rolling around in a car that looks like every other rental car Alero with a 70 year old at the wheel. Thanks for asking.

Weazel · 08-20-2010, 04:20 PM

Hey, I happen to think Alero's are quite attractive...

Fuzzyspudkiss · 08-20-2010, 04:30 PM

i think my alero is beautiful and she is full stock... if you dont like the way a car looks, dont buy it IMO

alero_bmxer · 08-20-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spilly

Because I got the car at a steal, yet I'm morally opposed in rolling around in a car that looks like every other rental car Alero with a 70 year old at the wheel. Thanks for asking.

then why the hell are you even commenting? everyone else on here loves or at least respects their car... obviously you dont. i got my car for $900 and loved everything about it from day one.

Malibu369258 · 08-20-2010, 06:27 PM

this swap reminds me a lot of the chrysler 300 and dodge magnum front end swap that I've seen a few times...

Vic28 · 08-20-2010, 06:42 PM

Do it... let em hate.

kwhauck · 08-20-2010, 07:34 PM

i will hate, just buy a grand am, they aren't any more sporty than an alero....

Vic28 · 08-20-2010, 07:44 PM

lol the thing is most of them wont do it anywayz

pimpalero2003 · 08-20-2010, 09:31 PM

Wow it's the same damn thing as putting a body kit on! Leave the dude alone! Ga does have more options for headlights how many do we have again? More hoods what we have stock or the ss type from extream. Body kits more for the front. Will it look weird with the stock ga front!! Hell yes!!!! Look at ga stock bumper see the ribbings? Won't flow on a hoe! Get the side moldings will flow with the front but now the rear looks fugly. I was going to do it cause it was my only option but lucky lucked out and a yard got some aleros in. If doing it by choice do not use the oem bumper get a body kit bumper.