2013 GT to GT500 front end conversion

[hastethedav]

Hey all,


I was involved in an accident yesterday and the whole front end of my car is going to need to be replaced. Has anyone done a GT500 conversion? Or ever had a bodyshop do a swap when insurance is handling payment? I assume I can get the parts and just pay the difference in cost, just wanted to see if anyone has any experience here before I ask my shop

Thanks for any/all help

 

[Deez-67]

GT500 conversion are

 

[hastethedav]

I wouldn't have the badges. Just the front end (probably not the hood either)

I know the cobra outline is on the grill. I would put a horse with the tri-bar in its place

 

[Deez-67]

I'm just kidding dude my car is GT500 conversion. They are sexy as hell. What year is your stang?

 

[hastethedav]

I just noticed your sig picture hahah

It's a 2013, I already have the gt500 rear and quad borlas. Want the front to be just as mean haha

 

[jodadejss06gt]

Love the look as well!

 

[BadPiggy]

GT500 front ends are HAWT!

 

[19COBRA93]

If you're buying all the parts anyway, the cost is almost the same between the two. I think Roush (might be someone else) makes an upper grill that looks exactly like a '13 GT500, but it doesn't have the snake molded into it. My buddy put one on his GT.

Edit: CDC makes the grille. Here it is from AM:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/cdc-performance-grille-2013.html

 

[5.0 Probie]

Yes, if you find the right shop, and depending on the insurance company, have a good adjuster.

Many times the parts are very close to the same cost. And that is why adjusters are willing. You would have to pey for anny addition parts, labor, and paint if there is any overage...

That said, as a way to help you locate part numbers and info from those that did this as a conversion...


Here is the one for a 2009 conversion to a 2013 GT500... http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114647&highlight=gt500+front+end

And I think Kenaizer knows what parts are needed...

Oh! Found a parts list http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109551&highlight=gt500+conversion

Found it!!! http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88113&highlight=gt500+conversion

 

[BadPiggy]

American Muscle has done all the leg work for you and put all the parts in one box.
Subtract your 6% forum discount for $120 in savings.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/gt500-conversion-0509.html

 

[retfr8flyr]

That would work if he didn't have a 2013 GT.

 

[BadPiggy]

That would work if he didn't have a 2013 GT.

LOL!
I missed that.

 

[swedensky]

I did the swap on my 14 (although my 13 is pictured on top) PM me if you need a parts list etc.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

I did the swap on my 14 (although my 13 is pictured on top) PM me if you need a parts list etc.

 

[jodadejss06gt]

I did the swap on my 14 (although my 13 is pictured on top) PM me if you need a parts list etc.

That thing is real sexy!

 

[BEAST]

i did the swap on my 14 (although my 13 is pictured on top) pm me if you need a parts list etc.

fapfap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap

 

[Jinx]

I did the swap on my 14 (although my 13 is pictured on top) PM me if you need a parts list etc.

Can you take a picture of the hood to bumper gap? I've talked to White Bear Ford (formerly Tousley) about doing that; and they said the gap is much much bigger than the GT bumper/ GT hood gap. He basically said its doable but would require a GT500 specific hood to have a stock gap. He said it was a 1/2 inch gap. Can reduce my fears? Lol

 

[19COBRA93]

Can you take a picture of the hood to bumper gap? I've talked to White Bear Ford (formerly Tousley) about doing that; and they said the gap is much much bigger than the GT bumper/ GT hood gap. He basically said its doable but would require a GT500 specific hood to have a stock gap. He said it was a 1/2 inch gap. Can reduce my fears? Lol

I've been involved in a couple conversions, and there is no gap that you're talking about. It fits like stock.

From the interwebz:

 

[Jinx]

Sweet. Still like to see a close up on the gap on his car. Maybe I can forward the picture for educational purpose to the guy who told me that.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Or buy from Steve at Tasca or Sam................................just saying