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Picked up 99 Accord EX with front end damage

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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Default Picked up 99 Accord EX with front end damage

Well I got a 4 door EX auto transmission with 112,000 miles. The guy I bought it from ran into the back of a truck and hit the tow hitch. So the hood, and bumper support is messed up. Bumper, and core support are damaged. I'm going to do everything but the paint. (I think) So I'm going to either pull or replace the core support. Replace the hood, bumper, and bumper support.

If I replace the core support will any 98-02 accord work including the coupe, or do I need to stay with the four door?

Does a coupe front bumper directly swap onto the four door? I haven't put much thought into it yet but I saw a picture of the coupe's front bumper and like it. I was thinking I could just buy the bumper for the coupe instead of the sedan since I'm buying one anyways.

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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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You can try to pull the radiator support back but it won't be near perfection. I believe all 2dr/4dr has the same rad support.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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You can try to pull the radiator support back but it won't be near perfection. I believe all 2dr/4dr has the same rad support.
Yeah thats what I'm going to do first and see if I can get the hood to line up correctly. If not it should be an easy fix.

I looks like all the front ends are the same and parts are interchangeable. How about the front bumper? Is that even something sought after or should I just stay with the stock 4 door?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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Oh yeah I was going to ask if the top of the front support looks to be twisted a bit? Kind of looks like it to me, but I don't know as this is my first accord.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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i did the coupe conversion on my 4 door, you need a coupe hood and bumper support. its simple, and one thing is you dont NEED the coupe hood, i kept my 4 door hood. its just a little gap in between the bumper and hood. heres a pic. if you look closely the hood and the bumper isnt really fit. =/ lol


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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nus_dogg
You can try to pull the radiator support back but it won't be near perfection. I believe all 2dr/4dr has the same rad support.
lol I would just to to a JY and get another one from an accord or order it new



#11 and #12 can be had for about $90 new or you can get #10 for about $370
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by aznpridelivin2o3_cg5
i did the coupe conversion on my 4 door, you need a coupe hood and bumper support. its simple, and one thing is you dont NEED the coupe hood, i kept my 4 door hood. its just a little gap in between the bumper and hood. heres a pic. if you look closely the hood and the bumper isnt really fit. =/ lol



while you don't NEED the coupe hood there will be fitment issues with the sedan hood and the grille
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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yeah, its really not a big deal with the gap between the hood and grille. lol.
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