Re: Old sheet metal on newer coupes was Re: Hood 83 Ur-Q?

[harrison <hsapir@multiverse.com>]

I thought that I had it wrong. Anyhow, you may run into trouble using a 4k instead
of a coupe. The only difference listed is the spoiler, but if you look closely,
the real difference is between 4cyl and 5cyl cars. If you can find an old 5+5 4k,
you are in luck. But the lower apron and upper cross member are different between
4 and 5 models. Not sure if it is relevant, but the wheelhouses/fenderwells are
different too.

harrison

John Karasaki wrote:

> Harrison,
>
> I was talking about the '87 coupe GT, not the urq.  The early 4ks (like
> '80, '81 or so) that are in the yards have different looking sheet metal up
> front.  It is most obvious in the lower grill area (lower apron).  The
> later cars have big holes in the sheet metal.
>
> However, your book probably confirms that the later style is all that is
> available and should be used if one were to fix an early coupe.
>
> Thanks for the information.  I'll probably head out to the u-pull this
> weekend and grab one of the many coupe core supports...