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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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It's come a long way since I first got it, but I can't decide if I like the header. I have a 2001 header panel waiting at home but I don't want to swap the fenders. Can I just bolt the new one on or will it look stupid?
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 02:34 PM
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I'm sure you can bolt it on easily enough. Whether or not it looks stupid or not is up to you. I would guess it's not going to match up too well.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hrwimberley
It's come a long way since I first got it, but I can't decide if I like the header. I have a 2001 header panel waiting at home but I don't want to swap the fenders. Can I just bolt the new one on or will it look stupid?
It bolts up fine with the fenders, the the lines for the rest of the body won't match, such as the squared taillights and moldings. But I've seen it done before, I couldn't even tell till I noticed the window vents and rear taillights.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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I guess there's only one way to find out then lol I'll put pictures once I get it on.

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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 09:09 AM
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Looks okay, bolts only line up on the top though. I had to improvise a little bit.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by hrwimberley
Looks okay, bolts only line up on the top though. I had to improvise a little bit.
looks great! Got any side pics?
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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that looks much better.

i did the same with my 90, but i replaced the fenders to match.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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that looks much better. i did the same with my 90, but i replaced the fenders to match.
x2, you should do the 97 up fenders as well.
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
looks great! Got any side pics?


This is all I had on my phone but you can't even see it lol I'll have to take one when I get off
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