GT500 Front clip on a GT

[Miracle]

Anybody know what it would take to transplant the OEM GT500 front bumper/grille/headlights/hood on a GT?

I have a buddy of mine that has come across a wrecked (rear, and drivers side) GT500. And the guy is parting it out.

Anybody have a tech article on how it's done?

[mike05gt]

Should be just bolt on's. I have no tech articles, but have seen several pics of GT's with this done. Have not heard of any issues.

[Bulldog Stang]

it should be real simple .. remove stock, put on gt500 and ur done ...

[88GT]

should be a dirrect bolt on replacement

[FoxracerMenace]

any good body shop could and should be able to get it done.

[baby_girl06]

it should be real simple .. remove stock, put on gt500 and ur done ...

:werd:

[Sir Charles]

but aren't the headlights different?

[Masshole]

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005-talk/69062-mineral-grey-gt500-front-end.html

[FoxracerMenace]

going with what dean posted its just like in the sport truck world doing front clip conversions.

[Miracle]

but aren't the headlights different?

They are... but that's why the whole front end needs replacing...

Headlights, grille, hood, I would ASSUME fenders, and bumper.

[Masshole]

They are... but that's why the whole front end needs replacing...

Headlights, grille, hood, I would ASSUME fenders, and bumper.

fenders from what i can tell are the same. its just the headlights, grill and bumper that swaps out.

[MeZapU]

My English buddy (in England) did it on his 05. I'm locked out of their forum or I'd get you some pics. Bad-ass though.

[n3cron99]

here is a guy who did it to his v6.

http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/gallery/albums.cgi?photo=2982

[Sir Charles]

Make me want to get another S197.

[sevenleaf]

I'm ordering a gt500 kit Monday or Tuesday next week. The cost is $1650.00 shipped. Includes everything needed down to the nuts and bolts.

[Sir Charles]

I'm ordering a gt500 kit Monday or Tuesday next week. The cost is $1650.00 shipped. Includes everything needed down to the nuts and bolts.

Headlights and Fog lights too?

[sevenleaf]

Headlights and Fog lights too?
correct and a switch for the fog lights and wireing harness.
Everything!

[Sir Charles]

Sweet! I have the chance to get my old '05 GT back and I just might do it too.

[mike05gt]

I'm ordering a gt500 kit Monday or Tuesday next week. The cost is $1650.00 shipped. Includes everything needed down to the nuts and bolts.

:mick: Be sure to post up some pics when you get her done

[FoxracerMenace]

I'm ordering a gt500 kit Monday or Tuesday next week. The cost is $1650.00 shipped. Includes everything needed down to the nuts and bolts.

Cant wait to see the end result.

[sevenleaf]

Order placed! Just the waiting game now.

[sevenleaf]

I'm missing some parts but I posted some pictures I took during the install its about 80 % finished in the pictures.

http://unitedstangs.com/forums/showthread.php?p=421308#post42 1308

[mike05gt]

Looks great so far

[Mustangfreak]

The GT hood fits with it as well.

[QueenBee]

The GT hood fits with it as well.

So does the wing ;) WINGS FTW

[my86gt]

Looks great so far

:werd:

[BlueDragon436]

Looks awesome...

[Exforbrian]

ok, all the pics you guys posted were the bumper and the headlights, and the grill, but the hoods are the GT hoods, the GT500s have a different hood that bows up in the middle to accent the grill.. so that right there tells us that its a straight swap, and from his pics, the fenders are the same. so thats a great way to go.. cant wait to see that done.

[351PONY]

Yes, we have a gentlemen out here in CO that did that back in late 2005 or early 2006. It looks great and was a kick in the pants to drive around and get people staring at it, since the true Shelby GT-500 wasn't even out yet.

[B&R Performance]

Yeah,

Swap out the Headlights, Grille, Hood, Bumper, & Fenders....

Nothing difficult.