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Front end conversion! - castone - 05-22-2011
Yeah I finally have an 00-04 front end.
Big thanks to Hardkore for the great price.
Before
![[Image: Pre-Install001.jpg]](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/castone/Pre-Install001.jpg)
![[Image: Pre-Install002.jpg]](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/castone/Pre-Install002.jpg)
After
![[Image: Installed002.jpg]](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/castone/Installed002.jpg)
![[Image: Installed003.jpg]](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/castone/Installed003.jpg)
![[Image: Installed006.jpg]](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/castone/Installed006.jpg)
![[Image: Installed005.jpg]](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/castone/Installed005.jpg)
Next up is...
OEM ZX3 side skirts (already have just need paint)
SVT door moldings
98 Euro upper grill
ST170 grey or In.pro black headlights
Either repaint or vinyl wrap the hood cause of a lot of stone chips and paint flake.
and a euro front bumper most likely an ST170 or just the standard 98 front.
As for the front plate it's because the previous owner liked to rear end a truck with a trailer hitch.
RE: Front end conversion! - 05blackzx5 - 05-22-2011
Looks good, can't wait to see the euro front bumper on.
RE: Front end conversion! - castone - 05-22-2011
Thanks me either
Can't wait to see your ride with an SAP front end
RE: Front end conversion! - 05blackzx5 - 05-22-2011
Me too and hopefully a euro rear too
RE: Front end conversion! - castone - 05-22-2011
Good choice on the rear!, if I can find an RS Collection rear I'll sell you my 98
RE: Front end conversion! - hardk0re - 05-22-2011
looks great, I've got to say that the first gen front ends just look way better than 2nd gen anyday. Looks like everything worked out
RE: Front end conversion! - dBlast - 05-22-2011
Nice!
I always thought that the 2nd gen front end never quite matched the rest of the car.
Was it easy to do? Does the duratec still fit under the 1st gen hood?
RE: Front end conversion! - castone - 05-22-2011
(05-22-2011, 01:25 PM)hardk0re Wrote: looks great, I've got to say that the first gen front ends just look way better than 2nd gen anyday. Looks like everything worked outYeah! thanks for the parts, everything worked perfect!
the hardest part was swapping the hood latch lol.
(05-22-2011, 08:45 PM)dBlast Wrote: Nice!I've always thought the 05-07 fenders were to square for the hatches, that why I wanted to do the swap.
I always thought that the 2nd gen front end never quite matched the rest of the car.
Was it easy to do? Does the duratec still fit under the 1st gen hood?
The hardest part was like I said in Hardkores reply was the hood latch, it was hard to get tools in there to take the bolts out.
It took me about 5 hours by myself in my driveway, I took my time so I didn't forget or loose anything.
There were Duratecs in some 04 cars so there isn't any clearance issues. ;
RE: Front end conversion! - SL8RZZX3 - 05-22-2011
I think it looks great!!! The plate off to the side looks kinda cool too, I wouldn't change it
RE: Front end conversion! - Jmountney1 - 05-22-2011
vary nice i have thought of doing the same thing if down the road if bought a newer focus.
nice swap
RE: Front end conversion! - MuskokaZX3 - 05-23-2011
What'd you do with your gfx front end? I was wondering if I would be able to buy the bottom lip part, or trade you for my silver one? I want a black one.
Btw, lovin the look!
RE: Front end conversion! - castone - 05-23-2011
(05-22-2011, 10:28 PM)SL8RZZX3 Wrote: I think it looks great!!! The plate off to the side looks kinda cool too, I wouldn't change itThanks!
I don't mind how it looks, it's way better than seeing the hole/crack lol.
(05-22-2011, 11:52 PM)Jmountney1 Wrote: vary nice i have thought of doing the same thing if down the road if bought a newer focus.Thanks! why not just keep your SVT?
nice swap
(05-23-2011, 12:07 AM)MuskokaZX3 Wrote: What'd you do with your gfx front end? I was wondering if I would be able to buy the bottom lip part, or trade you for my silver one? I want a black one.Sorry man, the bumper and all it's parts is already spoken for.
Btw, lovin the look!
RE: Front end conversion! - Oscar The Grouch - 05-23-2011
Looks very good.
RE: Front end conversion! - Focus man. Focus. - 05-23-2011
Totally changes the look of your car. Nice swap.
RE: Front end conversion! - Mystake - 05-23-2011
(05-23-2011, 12:16 AM)castone Wrote:(05-22-2011, 10:28 PM)SL8RZZX3 Wrote: I think it looks great!!! The plate off to the side looks kinda cool too, I wouldn't change itThanks!
I don't mind how it looks, it's way better than seeing the hole/crack lol.
If I run a plate on my euro front (finally bought it, just gotta pick it up from my parents!), I'll put it off to the side too. I think it looks way nicer that way
Apparently I'm one of the few who thinks the 05-07 stuff isn't all that bad, but I'm glad with my 00-04 front end. I think the 05-07 hood is nicer tho.
RE: Front end conversion! - castone - 05-23-2011
(05-23-2011, 12:34 AM)Oscar The Grouch Wrote: Looks very good.Thanks, I can't wait to find all the euro pieces now.
(05-23-2011, 03:14 AM)Focus man. Focus. Wrote: Totally changes the look of your car. Nice swap.Thanks man!
(05-23-2011, 04:11 AM)Mystake Wrote:(05-23-2011, 12:16 AM)castone Wrote:(05-22-2011, 10:28 PM)SL8RZZX3 Wrote: I think it looks great!!! The plate off to the side looks kinda cool too, I wouldn't change itThanks!
I don't mind how it looks, it's way better than seeing the hole/crack lol.
If I run a plate on my euro front (finally bought it, just gotta pick it up from my parents!), I'll put it off to the side too. I think it looks way nicer that way
Apparently I'm one of the few who thinks the 05-07 stuff isn't all that bad, but I'm glad with my 00-04 front end. I think the 05-07 hood is nicer tho.
I was trying to find out who was buying Paolo's euro bumper, your lucky man that was a great price!
RE: Front end conversion! - Scorcher000 - 05-24-2011
Very nice!!
RE: Front end conversion! - euro_zx5 - 05-24-2011
That looks great!
RE: Front end conversion! - ANTHONYD - 05-24-2011
way nicer!!!!
RE: Front end conversion! - Mystake - 05-24-2011
(05-23-2011, 12:30 PM)castone Wrote:(05-23-2011, 04:11 AM)Mystake Wrote: If I run a plate on my euro front (finally bought it, just gotta pick it up from my parents!), I'll put it off to the side too. I think it looks way nicer that way
Apparently I'm one of the few who thinks the 05-07 stuff isn't all that bad, but I'm glad with my 00-04 front end. I think the 05-07 hood is nicer tho.
I was trying to find out who was buying Paolo's euro bumper, your lucky man that was a great price!
Yes, it was a great price indeed...
I can't wait to finally get it on the car and be able to show it off too