body and interior Late Model Metal In A Roundie

[Christen]

Hi folks,

 

I'm finally getting around to starting the bodywork on my 72 tii.  I have found a 75 2002 locally.  Can I use the 75 as a donor car for the 72?  I need the front air dam and some metal around the front and rear windshields and also a few pieces cut out for the side windows that have rust holes.  Finally, my lower doors will probably need some metal as well.  Should I try and get the '75?  Other than the obvious rear clip with the tail lights, what won't swap over?

 

-christen

 

[Koblenz]

I think you are good but wait for the others here to confirm it.

[esty]

the early & late cars are the same except for the nose panel and tail light panel

[TobyB]

Yep, and some structure in the nose and bonded panels in the rear quarters.  Also, trunk floor.

 

But otherwise, all similar.  If your doors don't have bars in them, the later doors do, and they just might be a tidbit safer.

 

t

[mikebontoft]

what's different about the noses?

[esty]

what's different about the noses?

the side grills and kidney grills aren't the same shape on roundies & square tails...they're not interchangeable

[mikebontoft]

oh wow. good to know.

[TobyB]

Technically, the side grilles are the same shape, but the mounting flanges and holes are completely different.

 

The center is completely different.

 

I converted a late to an early in a pinch a long time back.  It was a real pain.

And it didn't work all that fantastically.  

 

But race car.

 

t