GtpKo Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I've searched, couldn't really find anything so I thought I would throw this out there. My '00 GTP has major rocker panel rust goin on, I found an awesome deal on an '02 Regal with NO RUST. I really like the look of a GP much better. Which got me thinking... How hard would it be to swap over a GP hood, 1/4 panel, bumper, headlights, and rear bumper over to the Regal so that it looks almost exactly like a GP? Is it more or less bolt off/bolt on? I'm sure the trunk and taillights would have to stay, no prob tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 i'm sure the body lines wouldnt match at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 im sure the front would swap fine but with fixed quarter panels you would have to leave the rear regal imo that could be kinda cool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepingBUIty99 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 ive always wants to do the opposite, get a 2 door GP and make it a Regal. From what i've read the front ends are almost interchangable with no problems, but you would litteraly have to completly switch the rear clips. Its very possibly, but in your case i wouldnt do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 That seems like a lot of work and pricey. You'd be better of finding another GTP. Then all the parts will swap over if you ever need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 My '00 GTP has major rocker panel rust goin on, I found an awesome deal on an '02 Regal with NO RUST. I really like the look of a GP much better. Which got me thinging... if you really want a GP, keep looking until you find a GP..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtpKo Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Regals are usually better taken care of IMO lol I'll keep looking no rush. I think it would be kinda cool though, swap over the front end? Someone would see a GP coming up in their mirror, and then see a Regal as it passes by and be like W-T-F:think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Dear God you've given me an idea! I want to take the front of my truck, the middle of my Lumina, and the rear of my HHR and I'd have one bad ass car/truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakdown Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I've searched, couldn't really find anything so I thought I would throw this out there. My '00 GTP has major rocker panel rust goin on, I found an awesome deal on an '02 Regal with NO RUST. I really like the look of a GP much better. Which got me thinking... How hard would it be to swap over a GP hood, 1/4 panel, bumper, headlights, and rear bumper over to the Regal so that it looks almost exactly like a GP? Is it more or less bolt off/bolt on? I'm sure the trunk and taillights would have to stay, no prob tho. Listen very carefully: You may remember the movie faceoff, if you don't what happens is Nicolas Cage is evil and what happens is the good guy portrayed by John Travolta catches him, but wants to infiltrate his terrorist group so he has his face surgically removed and replaced with that of Nicolas Cage . . . . . Anyhow, I was thinking that you could do similar, have your face surgically removed and replaced with Ken's face. Pros: -Look like Mr. Bean. -All problems solved. -L67 BBQ Cons: -Swelling, pain, anti-rejection drugs, short term (potentially longer than a year) inability to move or feel face, and retarded look with jaw hanging low. -Cost I think that in this instance the pros far outweigh the cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtpKo Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Took me a good 5min to get that post lol. Way more trouble than its worth? In this case, not really. Only because I found $5000 worth of Regal for $2000. Otherwise yes. I hope it doesnt get bought before I can save the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'd buy and rock a regal gs over a gtp any day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I personally would think a Regal would have been taken better care of than a GTP, beings that Buicks tend to have an older target audience.... While I know plenty of older people who do NOT take care of there cars, it just seems that typically they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 i'd sure as hell be interested to see the swap if it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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