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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: dcs13 on November 04, 2017, 07:07:04 PM

Title: Header panel question
Post by: dcs13 on November 04, 2017, 07:07:04 PM
I'm in need of a header panel for an 86 bird. Are the Cougar header panels the same and interchange ? Thanks
Title: Header panel question
Post by: Haystack on November 04, 2017, 11:28:34 PM
Same, no. Interchange, yes.

I put a 87 cougar front end on my 87 tbird after I ran into the back of a Cadillac. All the turn signals and everything are in the same place.

For the 83-86 years, the cougar side markers are more vertical as is the grill. I am pretty sure that everything will bolt up, but you may need the bucket and side marker to match, as well as the grill. But it will interchange for sure if you get a "loaded header panel" and swap it all over.
Title: Header panel question
Post by: dcs13 on November 05, 2017, 07:16:32 AM
Thanks. I'll keep searching for a bird panel..
Title: Header panel question
Post by: jcassity on November 05, 2017, 12:54:39 PM
you can do what i have done dozens of times.

use this link.............
http://www.car-part.com/

then start talking to all the yards across the country till someone finally gives and ships one out.
Title: Header panel question
Post by: dcs13 on November 05, 2017, 02:02:13 PM
HOLY COW. Thats a great link, thanks. Im a huge car guy, never seen that before