987 front on 986 - what do I need..??

[tt2008]

Hallo,

I have seen the 997 front convension, but the lights are imposibel to get in Europa unless I will pay $2000 on Ebay...

I have 987 lights in stock, but what about the convension, does the original 987 parts fit the 986 (fenders, bumper, hood) or what do I need....???

Hope somebody can help me....

[cbbepop]

I have seen aftermarket fiberglass bumper, fender, and hood that can convert a 986 to a 987. I never inquired the price but they must be worth more than a zeintop. >$2000

I have not seen anyone modify OEM 987 parts to fit a 986 but like I said, for enough money anything can be done. Depends on how much money you want to spend on this project.

[pompous]

Somebody did this a few years ago with his silver 986. Had the parts list and all. Turned out great! I cannot think of the guy's screen name. I'm sure some of the guys from a few years ago will be able to pull it up.

[tt2008]

Pompous - sounds very good, if some of those guys see this... :-)

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[Topless]

Originally Posted by pompous

Somebody did this a few years ago with his silver 986. Had the parts list and all. Turned out great! I cannot think of the guy's screen name. I'm sure some of the guys from a few years ago will be able to pull it up.

Are you referring to Jeph Kryzak and his conversion of Foxy? It was a very tastefully done front end conversion from 986 to 996:
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/9114-official-986-996-front-end-conversion-thread.html

I think the dimensions for a 987 are different so some fabrication may be required to line up all the panels. Jeph's bolt-on 986/996 front end conversion was $7K.

[pompous]

Originally Posted by Topless

Are you referring to Jeph Kryzak and his conversion of Foxy? It was a very tastefully done front end conversion from 986 to 996:
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/9114-official-986-996-front-end-conversion-thread.html

I think the dimensions for a 987 are different so some fabrication may be required to line up all the panels. Jeph's bolt-on 986/996 front end conversion was $7K.

You nailed it! I don't know why I was thinking it was a 987, but I looked for that thread for about fifteen minutes last night with no luck. Glad you were able to pull it up. Man, that looks good.

[Johnny Danger]

Now that you've clarified that it's a 986 to 996 conversion, and not a 986 to 987, that you're interested in, you'll have to change the front fenders in order to accommodate the 996 front bumper and headlights .