updating a 1990 to look like a 91-up car

[topless82vette]

what is all involved in this. I realize the center moulding is different, third brake light is in the bumper and not the hatch. But is it a hassle to make the moulding work on a 1990.

can the bumpers be fitted without any mod's to whats underneath them? any wiring changes to accomodate the front wrap around lights?

 

[ZumZum]

With C4 prices as low as they are and when you figure in the cost of painting and other factors, you're probably better off selling the 90 and buying a 91 or newer if that's the look that you want.

 

[So Bay Vetter]

I'm with ZumZum; mods are worth more than the car. You can pick up a newer C4 without spending too much more $$ and have less repair hassles as well.

 

[topless82vette]

I'm with ZumZum; mods are worth more than the car. You can pick up a newer C4 without spending too much more $$ and have less repair hassles as well.

This is a project 90 vette anyways, I got it cheap so thats why I am asking about the updated parts. I basically want to make it look like a 1996.

 

[bill5674]

when i bought mine it was "updated" with square tail lights and brake lite in bumper.Also has newer style side louvers.i like it still has all the same problems ...just looks newer. bill

 

[topless82vette]

when i bought mine it was "updated" with square tail lights and brake lite in bumper.Also has newer style side louvers.i like it still has all the same problems ...just loks newer. bill

haha too funny

 

[ZumZum]

I'm not flaming you, I would like to know why you would like to make the car look newer than it really is. It's not going to increase the value. It wont pass off as a newer car unless you forge a title and VIN. I like the looks of a later model C4, but I also am partial to the looks of an early C4 (prolly cause I own one). You can modify the car in a lot of different ways and make as individualized as you want, but it's still going to be a '90.

Again, I not bashing your intent, I'm just questioning your reasoning behind an expensive mod. Money that could be better spent on performance upgrades or restoration work.

 

[topless82vette]

I'm not flaming you, I would like to know why you would like to make the car look newer than it really is. It's not going to increase the value. It wont pass off as a newer car unless you forge a title and VIN. I like the looks of a later model C4, but I also am partial to the looks of an early C4 (prolly cause I own one). You can modify the car in a lot of different ways and make as individualized as you want, but it's still going to be a '90.

Again, I not bashing your intent, I'm just questioning your reasoning behind an expensive mod. Money that could be better spent on performance upgrades or restoration work.

Ok this answer is simple, I figure if I update the bumpers I can simply sell it as a 1996 to a foreigner and he wouldn't be the least bit wiser to the fact! I could probably quadruple what I payed for the car by saying its a 1996 then confuse them by saying the LT1 is a optional motor over this L-98 in the 1996 corvette. Maybe I will take and make a integral mold of a LT-5 motor and lay it on top of this L-98 to really bring the price up on the car! Now if you do choose to call barbara walters or the police I have only one thing to do (be like the russians and deny everything)

My plan is fullproof in all aspects & by the time he realizes he has been had I can be in Mexico living the good life on a sunny beach.


Now then, back to the topic .... what needs to be done to make 91 up bumpers fit my car and look right? There is no motive, I just like the looks of the 91 bumpers is all.

 

[Interceptor430]

Just buy my '91, and be done with it.

 

[topless82vette]

Just buy my '91, and be done with it.

no thanks I kinda hate white

 

[nelson84]

Go for it, its guys like you that keep this hobby alive you will have to buy the full kit(that puts money into this economy, good for you). The bumpers are easy to remove just some screws, disconnect all of the lights, disconnect fuel filler area. The hard part is changing over the bumper strips, you will have to remove door panels and the rear splash guards to get at those bumper strips. The kit comes with all the new lights. It should only take 2-3 days to get it changed over for a beginer.

What you could do is get a couple of friends with old cars to rear end you and you to bump your friend in front of you like a sandwich and the insurance company will pay for it and the paint. You will have to pay for the paint on the sides and the top. Remember just bump it enough to break the front and rear, don't hit to hard you might bugger up the doors.

Your stock bumpers are probably a little warped from the sun anyway.

Good luck with your car crash.

 

[topless82vette]

Go for it, its guys like you that keep this hobby alive you will have to buy the full kit(that puts money into this economy, good for you). The bumpers are easy to remove just some screws, disconnect all of the lights, disconnect fuel filler area. The hard part is changing over the bumper strips, you will have to remove door panels and the rear splash guards to get at those bumper strips. The kit comes with all the new lights. It should only take 2-3 days to get it changed over for a beginer.

What you could do is get a couple of friends with old cars to rear end you and you to bump your friend in front of you like a sandwich and the insurance company will pay for it and the paint. You will have to pay for the paint on the sides and the top. Remember just bump it enough to break the front and rear, don't hit to hard you might bugger up the doors.

Your stock bumpers are probably a little warped from the sun anyway.

Good luck with your car crash.

You forgot to add in the whiplash revenue from this idea ... why go for a .49 cent taco when you can have the big enchilada!

My project vette needs bumper covers anyways as well as paint .... So I don't see what the big deal is against upgrading to look like a newer one. How many plain jane camaro's have you seen cloned into IROC-z's with bumper changes. Theres plenty of 84-90 cars that still have there stock bumpers so the purist's won't miss one thats been changed!

 

[ZumZum]

My project vette needs bumper covers anyways as well as paint .... So I don't see what the big deal is against upgrading to look like a newer one.

If I'd have known this from you're original post, I would have sung a different tune.