stealthstylz
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We had a thread a while ago about front end swaps and iirc all of them were japanese cars. Just stumbled across this though ![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/kennywatson1/083-vi.jpg) Never seen it done before. I assume it has Tigra front wings welded on. Matt
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Hmm interesting, according to the boys on AllCorsa you just fit a tigra slam panel then everything should just swap over. There basicaly the same chassis after all. Handy to know, I never did like the front end of corsa b's, but there cheep to insure, run, improve, etc. Ill be after one to rack up no claims when I pass my test. Yes I know its not that 'retro' but having a little snot box appeals to me, carefree motoring FTW. **EDIT** Ive done a bit more research, and it turns out you do need to cut n shut the wings, I'm a bit disheartened now, I did find this tho, ![](http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/2802mking/P1050800.jpg)
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Last Edit: Apr 7, 2011 6:40:02 GMT by DirtyBit
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There was the Monstro on here a while ago, Maestro with a Montego front end on it ![](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/goldenwonder84/IMG_3861.jpg)
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markbognor
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markbognor
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qwerty
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**EDIT** Ive done a bit more research, and it turns out you do need to cut n shut the wings, I'm a bit disheartened now, I did find this tho, ![](http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/2802mking/P1050800.jpg) That looks ace! Wonder how hard it is. The pointy calibra front really suits the length of the cavalier body. I like the fact they've also cut and shut the calibra and cav gsi front bumper. Shame about the mirrors and mesh but you can't have it all.
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Last Edit: Apr 7, 2011 7:23:37 GMT by qwerty
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Loving that corsa tigra thing, tirosa?? Cogra?? Works so well.
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Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Vintage bling always attracts pussy. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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skinnylew
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Those opel ones are pretty cool, not seen them before ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Have a few VW ones Bolf? ![](http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/TazzyVR6/Bolf039-1.jpg) Gora? ![](http://www.designercars.net/biler/VW-Bora-47779.jpg) Volf? ![](http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs14/f/2007/006/f/c/Volkswagen_Volf_by_NOM15.jpg)
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bora with a golf front end works well!
the golf/vento amalgamation is a little overdone now and am not feeling the bora front on a golf
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec 1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Carlton estate, Senny front... ![](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/urbanndisaplin/SennyLotusEstatee.jpg) ![](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/urbanndisaplin/SennyLotusEstatea.jpg)
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I saw that Senator Estate at a show last year. Or one very similar to it!
There's a Opel Combo with Tigra front end on cleaned.be but I can't find it.
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Garry
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More on that Corgra: ![](http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/hay_lewis_68/tigsa.jpg) ![](http://utenti.multimania.it/tigrozza/TigraPrototipi/OPEL%20CORSIGRA/Corsigra%2003.jpg) ![](http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/16/l_56e0022c7da34535843e04173c6b8092.jpg) First two are Tigra arches, third one is a Corsa/Tigra cut and shut.
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Can't believe how good that Tigra front end looks. So subtle yet eyecatching at the same time, really like that.
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Tigra/Corsa mash up is neat works rather well, wonder how it would look on a five door......
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![](http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/9060290/0609_EPCP_16Z+gear+mb_sl_to_slr_front_end_conversion_kit.jpg) SLR front on a SL. Not the best, but it's got a certain charm to it. ![](http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/images/citroen_vans_kit.gif) Suzuki Carry to a Citroen H Van anyone? And how have we got this many replies without one of the largest manufacturer-backed front end swaps in history? ![](http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/153/1000841cz2.jpg)
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Last Edit: Apr 7, 2011 13:10:10 GMT by Mattyvole
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skinnylew
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EmDee
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That Tigra/Corsa looks alright! Wonder if anyone's done a Puma/Fiesta combo?
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skinnylew
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yes it has been done.....can't find it though!!!
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retrolegends
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Sunbeam and Avenger fronts are interchangable, that Maestrontego or what ever its called is just plain WRONG,lovin the seat front caddys though.
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