82CrossfireInj

i wanted to know if the stock ground effects (bumpers, side skirts) can fit on my 82? i thought about putting them on there, cuz i like the look, but i didnt want to buy any if they wont fit

deadbird

Anything 82-92 will fit anthing 82-92.
If you should choose, using the search function of this board will net you all the answeres you will need, most likely, in the detail you require as well.

Camaroguy18

I think the aero style gfx require some welding, or some sort of fabrication on the doors

82CrossfireInj

i looked with the search bar, i didnt see anything about having to fabricate or weld anything, has anyone else heard about having to do that?

CaptPicardsZ28

It may fit but it may not fit right...there's a difference. I have swapped an 86 hood and rear hatch onto an 84 and they hung out a little and some of the holes didnt match (spoiler). Believing that all 82-92 stuff matches is not true. Do your research. My guess is that there will be some modifications to the 82 for 90 gfx. For example, there is a body kit for sale that will only fit 82-84 models. Any others require some modification.

deadbird

I didn't mention anything about it being a direct fit anywhere in my statement.
What I did say was to search.
Gfx swapping has been covered from A to Z over the years and just about any question has been asked and answered in almost finite detials to the question.
If you want to nit-pick, feel free. Don't quote me as your example though as I did not specify that there was no modifications involved in making the parts fit.

CaptPicardsZ28

Yeah you did. You said anything 82-92 will fit anything 82-92. Not nit picking just clarifying. I can quote whoever I want to make a point. What you said needed to be expanded on. Your answer to do a search was vague. It seemed to imply there wouldnt be any need for mods. Did you have a bad day today? Sorry if I cant stroke your ego. Didnt mean to bruise the fruit. I am also allowed to give my Dont on me or we'll both be

Morley

No, actually he didn't. And he is right, anything from the third gen era will fit a 3rd gen, you may have to drill new holes and make some other small changes...but they will fit.

CrazyHawaiian

Yes you can make stuff fit, no welding required lol. All you'll need to do is drill holes, and maybe saw parts of sheetmetal off. General rule of thumb is to make sure you get all the brackets for whatever style GFX you'll be putting on. Body kits for 82-84 models are designed to match up with GFX from 82-84 models, thats why modification is necessary on different styles of GFX. It dosnt have anything to do with any other part of the body. An 82 front fender is the same thing as a 92 front fender, maybe just different cuts/holes/etc to mount different style GFX or maybe a different size side marker. It still fits and works fine. I'm running an 82 glass hood on my 89 IROC. How good the GFX fit depend on how good you installed them. Just because minor modification is needed to make it fit dosnt mean it dosnt fit. Not everything is "bolt-on"

CaptPicardsZ28

I think the poster got what he needed. No need to drag it on mr. big pants. I stand by what I said. If you have a problem you can pm me instead of carrying this on any farther. Time to lock this...

82CrossfireInj

you mean the poster got what SHE needed

Morley

Very mature

CaptPicardsZ28

Cool!! Through all the bickering, glad we could help. Its just that I have swapped many parts between vehicles 82-92 and there almost always is something to modify. If you like a hatch that sticks out 1/4 to 1/2" then go for it. Same with the spoilers and hoods. Sure they will fit. What do you call fit???? I call fit something that will bolt right in as if it always belonged there to begin with. I have often pondered putting on 90-92 gfx on my car and or maybe putting on the 82-84 body kit I see here once in a while, but I have decided to stay with the stock look because I want it to be right. Just a matter of preference. Have fun with what you want to do and dont worry what others may think. Its your car. Enjoy...