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Old 07-29-2021, 12:45 PM   #1
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987 front end conversion
Has anybody ever tried tried a 987 front end conversion. Fenders, hood and lights.

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Old 07-30-2021, 06:51 PM   #2
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Man, you're really getting itchy huh?

I've not heard of anyone doing it, I would start by finding a 987 and measuring out distances.

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Old 07-30-2021, 07:22 PM   #3
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Old 07-30-2021, 07:48 PM   #4
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Man, you're really getting itchy huh?

I've not heard of anyone doing it, I would start by finding a 987 and measuring out distances.

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Or just sell the 986 & buy a 987. Prices aren't all that much different betwen them now.
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Old 08-01-2021, 05:24 PM   #6
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Nope. It doesn't, and neither does your text I quoted. I see you noticed a problem too.

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