Metal bumper surrounds interchangeable?

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  • brahbarian
    Advanced Member
    • Mar 2012
    • 153

    #1

    Metal bumper surrounds interchangeable?

    I was wondering if the front diving board surrounds are interchangeable from a 87 Cabrio to a 85 sedan?
    I see the side markers are different. But that's all I notice. I have a chance to get some if it's direct swap.
    I know the rear aren't interchangeable from the Cabrio.

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  • AndrewBird
    The Mad Scientist
    • Oct 2003
    • 11892

    #2
    RealOEM.com shows them as being cabrio specific. Early 85 cars also seem to be specific to themselves as well. 9/85-9/87 are the "newer" early model surrounds.

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    • ELVA164
      R3V Elite
      • Dec 2011
      • 4861

      #3
      Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver
      RealOEM.com shows them as being cabrio specific. Early 85 cars also seem to be specific to themselves as well. 9/85-9/87 are the "newer" early model surrounds.
      All true, the early 85 cars have larger sidemarkers kind of like E28s have.

      I wish the vert rear surrounds worked because I could just paint a set and get rid of that stupid sparkle mine has...
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      • KMOSES
        E30 Addict
        • May 2010
        • 591

        #4
        The front metal bumper surrounds from a convertible are a direct bolt on. The rear bumper surrounds are not interchangeable.

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        • brahbarian
          Advanced Member
          • Mar 2012
          • 153

          #5
          Great! Thanks guys. Yea my rear surround is funky and isn't even flush with the body anymore. I'll have to. Check the junk yards for a more intact one.

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          • brahbarian
            Advanced Member
            • Mar 2012
            • 153

            #6
            Anyone know if coupes and sedans share the rear bumper surrounds? Realoem don't work for me for some reason.

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            • ELVA164
              R3V Elite
              • Dec 2011
              • 4861

              #7
              Originally posted by brahbarian
              Anyone know if coupes and sedans share the rear bumper surrounds? Realoem don't work for me for some reason.

              Yes they do.
              Interested in vintage cars? Ever thought about racing one? Info, photos, videos, and more can be found at www.michaelsvintageracing.com!

              Elva Courier build thread here!

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