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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Need donor advice

I have a 1971 442 and i was wondering what to buy for a donor car? Will a 4 door work? What years i need mostly body stuff ,bumper and grills.
The reason is it needs lots of resto and it will be my cheapest way to go unless someone buys it. I really thank you for any reply.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 442steve
I have a 1971 442 and i was wondering what to buy for a donor car? Will a 4 door work? What years i need mostly body stuff ,bumper and grills.
The reason is it needs lots of resto and it will be my cheapest way to go unless someone buys it. I really thank you for any reply.
The dash and everything forward of the firewall will be the same on a 4dr, as will the rear suspension. Everything else (doors, glass, upholstery, frame) is different. The 4 dr trunklid IS the same as the one on a convert, but not a hardtop.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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It looks like to me a 71 or 72 will work am i on the right track?
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Yes a 71/72 car will work...a 4 door can also yield patch panels for quarters. A 70 also will give fenders but hood and bumpers and grills are not the same. There are also grill differences between a 71 and 72 but they will bolt up.
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