[200q20v] V8 hood/headlight compatibility w '91 20v 200TQ?

[C1J1Miller at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/28/01 6:03:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, JRHbach at aol.com 
writes:

> Forgive me if this seems heresy, or if this is an old topic, but I've 
>  wondered about the TYP 44 similarities between our cars and the V8's.  I 
>  really like the look of the V8 hood/grille, and wonder whether it might be 
>  possible to use one on my car prehaps in conjunction with a headlight 
>  conversion...Any thoughts?


The hood looks like it would fit, but the front bumper, lights, and cutouts 
on the front fenders are wrong, as well as the core support, including room 
for the intercooler, etc.  To do this, you really need the front clip (outer 
fenders, core support, bumper, hood) and some custom work to fit intercooler, 
etc.  Would look quite sharp, but could be very pricey.  I've pics from 
someone in Germany who's done just this (as well as a swap on the rear 
fenders, etc.).
Chris